'Late Night with Seth Meyers' Premiere: New Show to be More Political Than Jimmy Fallon's? [VIDEO]
Fans of Jimmy Fallon's music-based humor on Late Night should not expect the same from his successor Seth Meyers.
When Late Night With Jimmy Fallon becomes Late Night with Seth Meyers on Feb. 24, Meyers will be experimenting with his own brand of humor.
"I like that everyone before me has established this as a place to try things out," Meyers told the new issue of Time magazine. "It's 12.35 at night. You can do crazy stuff."
Meyers' show will likely be more geared towards discussing topical news, having established a politically-minded Weekend Update identity on Saturday Night Live.
"While there still will be a monologue, a desk and celebrity interviews, Meyers isn't even sure if he'll have a DJ or a band," said SNL and Late Night executive producer Lorne Michaels. "While Fallon loves music, Meyers is more into politics, sports and current events. "The defining thing with him is his intelligence and curiosity."
Late Night producer Mike Shoemaker said that while Meyers and Fallon are similar in appearance, their similarities end there.
Former Weekend Update co-anchor Amy Poehler told Time magazine that Meyers is a natural in terms of highlighting people's strengths.
"He enjoys bringing the best out of people," she noted. "Maybe it's his improv training, but he really knows how to make other people look good."
Late Night with Seth Meyers premieres on Feb. 24 at 12:35 a.m. on NBC.
Watch the video of Fallon and Meyers discussing their late night shows here:
