Comedy,Drama
United States of America
Late Night is a comedy-drama film that was released in 2019. The film stars Emma Thompson as Katherine Newbury, a legendary talk show host who is struggling to keep her show relevant and viewership high. When she discovers that her writing staff is made up entirely of white men, she decides to hire a young woman named Molly Patel, played by Mindy Kaling.
Molly is a chemical plant worker who has no experience in comedy writing, but Katherine is desperate for a fresh perspective. Initially, Katherine is dismissive of Molly's ideas and struggles to connect with her due to their vastly different backgrounds. However, as they work together, the two women begin to bond over their shared passion for comedy and their desire to make a difference in a male-dominated industry.
As Katherine and Molly's working relationship grows stronger, Katherine becomes an unlikely mentor to Molly and helps her navigate the cutthroat world of television writing. Along the way, they both learn important lessons about diversity, feminism, and the power of humor to bring people together.
Late Night was directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Mindy Kaling. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and was praised for its sharp writing and strong performances by Thompson and Kaling.
