‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Directors Daniels Spice Up Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Opening Credits (Video)
thewrap.comMonday’s “The Late Show” treated viewers to a delightful surprise, courtesy of Daniels, the Oscar-nominated directors of “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” who whipped up a delightful and absolutely bonkers opening credits sequence for the show that we kind of wish could be used forever.The bit began when the show ditched the usual cold open gag for a clip in which host Stephen Colbert explained that his dog had eaten the show’s normal opening credits. (Yes, the scene cuts to the dog, who is eating out of a bowl labeled “opening credits” next to his normal food bowl.)Then came Daniels — the professional name used by directing partners Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert — to unveil their replacement opening credits sequence.
Colbert listed some of his favorite moments from “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” and hoped the duo would deliver something similar.
But alas.“We didn’t do any of that for this,” Scheinert said.“Yeah, we figured it’s been a long day, the audience is probably tired and could use a break,” Kwan added.“You can’t enjoy yourself if you don’t feel rested,” Scheinert said.“We went with something more calm.
Meditative,” Kwan explained. And he wasn’t kidding. It begins with chill, synth-heavy music playing over footage of a flower floating in a puddle, as an eerily calm voice promised, “It’s ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.'”After announcing the show’s guests — over very stark, moody footage — the announcer added some other unexpected details about Monday’s show. “And special activity: Reconnecting with a childhood friend over the phone.”“Plus, the life-changing realization that you are enough, and always have been,” the narrator continued.
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