On The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon recruited Dakota Johnson to encapsulate the art form of acting into its purest essence. Charlie Chaplin said, “Life is a play that does not allow testing. So, sing, cry, dance, laugh and live intensely, before the curtain closes and the piece ends with no applause.” What Dakota Johnson calls “the acting game,” and many others would call improv, is pure. We get to see these humans lay it all on the line, bare their souls and do what they do best — put on the spot in front of millions. It’s pretty cool to see, this “acting game.”
The rules are simple: someone gets a non sequitur prompt, then they show off their acting chops while they react in a late night friendly segment. It even involves an old-timey phone that has a wire in everything. Fascinating. So, if you ever wanted to know how Dakota Johnson would react to Darth Vader telling her that he’s leaving her for another woman, Jimmy’s got your back. If you ever wanted to see how Dakota takes the news that she didn’t make it into clown college, your wish is granted. If there was ever a need for you to view Jimmy Fallon switch between French and Middle Eastern accents at will while he discusses his famous turkey stuffing recipe, this clip is for you. Bravo, talent.
(Via The Tonight Show)
