“The Late Late Show” host James Corden has spoken about the infamous “butthole cut” of “Cats” – a story that served as one of the few smile-inducing tales around Easter this year when the COVID-19 pandemic really began to take hold.
Now, talking with Stephen Colbert this week to promote Netflix’s “The Prom” movie in which he stars, Corden was asked directly by his fellow late night show host about the ‘butthole cut’ and whether it exists.
Corden says not only has he not seen the butthole cut, but he actually hasn’t seen the theatrical version of the film. He goes on to say: “I think, either way, it probably can’t save that movie.”
The comments come as Corden’s work in “The Prom” has been labelled “one of the worst film performances of the 21st century” according to Vanity Fair critic Richard Lawson. The film itself is receiving mixed-positive reviews with most of the actors fairing well – Nicole Kidman in particular drawing raves.
Corden is the harsh exception though, the straight married host playing a gay character that reportedly leans into dated stereotypes so heavily it has rankled critics. A common refrain being one like Jesse Hassenger from AV Club saying: “I used to think that it was permissible for a straight actor to play a gay character in some circumstances; now I’m willing to go hard-line against it if it means denying James Corden even one future role.”
AwardsWatch founder Erik Anderson says: “The main, and huge, drawback is James Corden. His performance is gross and offensive, the worst gayface in a long, long time. It’s horrifically bad.” The Wrap’s Daniel Trainor says: “James Corden has a line reading about Scruff [the gay dating app for bear lovers] in Indiana that will haunt me for the rest of my life.” You can read more reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.