Nathan Lane Is Playing Roy Cohn, Donald Trump's Lawyer

Nathan Lane is starring in the seven-hour play 'Angels in America' as the attorney who helped shape Donald Trump into Donald Trump.

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[sogghartha]

This man is on fire! He shoots jokes like a machine gun. What an entertainer!

[jkn]

Kudos to Stephen for Active Listening and just letting Nathan Go!

[doubledragon]

Çomedy gold.  Just imagine the set of "Bird Cage, " with Nathan Lane and Robin Williams riffing off of each other.  Ah, miss Robin, thank God Nathan is still here with us.

[scottsiegal]

Nathan lane is one of the most charismatic balls of energy I have ever seen

[iChillypepper]

“You didn’t tell me Pumba was in the play ... I told ya he was Timon!” 🤣🤣🤣

[johnpelletier]

Nathan Lane is awesome. He is very similar to Martin Short - always is prepared. Always has great one-liners. Great charm.

[jasminee]

I absolutely adore Nathan Lane. I had the pleasure of meeting him(Matthew Broderick and Mel Brooks) briefly when they debuted The Producers here in Chicago and he couldn't have been nicer❤

[dianalynne]

I wish every Republican in Congress would watch this and listen carefully to Mr. Lane's words about Trump's tactics. They're fools to continue supporting him.

[LPoper]

If I could start everyday with a little Nathan Lane how much more wonderful life would be! 💜

[richardmayora]

His performance in Angels in America is so brilliant. Unlike his predecessors, he plays Cohn without screaming through the entire performance. He has real power in those more quiet moments.

[Melik]

"Apparently my driver was Dick Van Dyke..."
That made me laugh so hard!

[violetsnotviolence]

Nathan Lane is my emotional support peacock.

[ycart]

What a beautiful person. We could all only hope to have so much grace and positivity as Nathan Lane

[k_a_y_l_e_e]

Protect Nathan Lane at all costs. What a treasure.

[nTrophy]

"Angels in America" is a phenomenal play.
If you've never seen it - do yourselves a favor and watch a 2003 HBO miniseries with Meryl Streep and Al Pacino.
It's absolutely brilliant and easily in my top 3 HBO shows.

[gabiluch]

The Peacock/Elton John joke was hilarious hahahha
I LOVE

[sluttymctits]

Has a human ever existed that didn't like Nathan Lane? He may be the most joyous man to ever walk the Earth. 😊

[telemarkaeology]

I have NEVER before seen a talk show guest as utterly in command as Lane is here. I am AGOG.

[DCPhoto]

What a fantastic interview! Nathan lane is just the best entertainer!

[PeanutsAssorted]

There is absolutely nothing like those special interviews where Stephen clearly goes "I don't even need to be here do I?" cos he knows that his guest is going to provide the best TV possible