The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert John Krasinski | Supply And Demanding
May 8, 2026
John Krasinski, actor-writer-director known for Jack Ryan and Quiet Place, drops by to promote Jack Ryan: Ghost War. They swap high-speed chase stories, debate action movie favorites, and dig into Quiet Place trilogy themes and VFX tales. Expect playful booze-fueled banter, an improvised leg-wrestling contest, and behind-the-scenes crew anecdotes.
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Krasinski Shares Jack Ryan Set Moments
- John Krasinski recounts bringing a clip and working with Sienna Miller on Jack Ryan Ghost War during a relaxed, joking interview segment.
- He describes reviewing VFX shots with ILM, a birthday prank screening, and bonding over creature reveals that didn't all make the final cut.
Overseas Stunts Add Unexpected Risks
- Filming high-speed chases abroad introduces new hazards, like driving on the opposite side of the road, which can surprise even experienced actors.
- Krasinski notes UK driving flipped his expectations and added real danger when cars 'were coming at me.'
Colbert And Krasinski Drink And Wrestle On Set
- John Krasinski and Stephen Colbert improvise drinking shots on set, revealing casual camaraderie and multiple past arm-wrestling contests.
- They trade spirits (Weller bourbon, tequila, rum) and joke about arm- and leg-wrestles mid-interview.