The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Extended) | Pedro Pascal
May 13, 2026
Pedro Pascal, acclaimed actor from The Last of Us and The Mandalorian franchise, chats about his new film and working with Sigourney Weaver. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, award-winning comedian from Seinfeld and Veep, shares career stories and teases her role in The Sheep Detectives. They trade on-set anecdotes, hilarious outtakes, and playful advice about finales.
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Meeting The Pope In The Vatican
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus recounts meeting the Pope and visiting the Vatican, describing the experience as spectacular and noting the flashy Apostolic Palace.
- She recalls being surprised by Stephen Colbert's invitation and initially thinking his email was hacked, then calling him to confirm the offer.
How Julia Approached Ending Veep
- Stephen Colbert asks Julia for tips on ending a long-running show and she jokes that drinking will help, advising "All of the above" for hard liquor, wine, beer.
- Julia frames Selena Meyer as a toddler in an adult body, showing how Veep's tone informed her coping with an ending.
Veep Almond Scene That Broke The Cast
- Behind-the-scenes clip: Julia struggles through a Veep scene involving offering almonds, revealing cast chemistry and improvisational breaks.
- The clip was inspired by a Barack Obama habit and shows the cast laughing and breaking character around a tense moment.