After the show was hosted by Scottish-American actor Craig Ferguson for nine years, it seems CBS created a new tradition of having the spot hosted by a British comedian, giving James Corden the "Late Late Show" hosting gig, which he's only just started.
In the very first James Corden "Late Late Show" episode, the English star had two-time Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and "Black Swan" actress Mila Kunis on (and the Ukrainian-American beauty even made a staggering revelation on the show), and he seemed comfortable in his own skin, showing his own brand of comedy that's not really what Hollywood audiences are used to - and that may be a good thing.
According to Slate Magazine, the best thing about James Corden's "Late Late Show" hosting gig is the fact that he exudes a sort of "heartfelt sincerity," after rearranging the furniture of the studio and showing stars some different passages to go through.
"Believe me, however shocked you are that I am standing here doing this job, you will never be as shocked as I am," said the actor on the first night of James Corden's "Late Late Show" hosting, causing the audience to laugh at how candid he was.
According to The Guardian, the actor is fairly unknown in the United States, and there were many stars who helped out James Corden's "Late Late Show" hosting by appearing in skits alongside him, including former "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno, "Girls" star Lena Dunham, acting legend Meryl Streep, Shia La Beouf and recent Best Actor Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne.
The New York Daily News' review of Corden's new job says the actor and comedian is more about "real conversation" and less about show business, stating that it feels like he's more from the school that closes "the day with a good glass of wine than tequila shots."
In the UK, Corden made a name for himself by co-creating and starring on the BBC sitcom "Gavin & Stacey," but it'll be James Corden's "Late Late Show" giving him a big name in the United States.
