Anna Kendrick Stuns Fans with Hilarious Late-Night Game – You Won’t Believe What Happens Next!
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As After Midnight gears up for its final four weeks on the air, the late-night talk show is going out with a bang, delivering quirky, fun moments for its audience. With themed episodes and surprise guest appearances, the show is making sure to keep things exciting right until its sign-off in mid-June. But it was a surprise appearance by none other than Anna Kendrick on Wednesday night’s show that stole the spotlight, earning this week’s Late-Night Clip of the Week honors.
The Show’s Big Finale Push
After Midnight is pulling out all the stops in its final weeks, featuring a string of themed episodes that have brought together some fan favorites. Last week alone saw three major themed episodes, one with the cast of Government Cheese from Apple TV+, another featuring stars from Ghosts on CBS, and of course, the unforgettable surprise with Anna Kendrick.
This final stretch is a celebration of the show’s most memorable moments, offering an excellent mix of fun, spontaneity, and celebrity cameos that fans will surely miss once After Midnight wraps up its run.
Anna Kendrick’s Unexpected Appearance
The surprise cameo by Anna Kendrick on Wednesday’s episode had viewers buzzing. The episode, already stacked with star power from the cast of Another Simple Favor—the sequel to A Simple Favor, which Kendrick stars in—was definitely one to remember. Host Taylor Tomlinson welcomed panelists including Alex Newell, Taylor Ortega, and Another Simple Favor director Paul Feig, but it was Kendrick’s surprise entrance that took the spotlight.
In true late-night fashion, Kendrick’s appearance was part of a quirky game dubbed “Does Anna Kendrick Have a Knife?” The premise was simple yet entertaining: Kendrick emerged on stage with her hands behind her back, and the panelists had to guess whether or not she was holding a knife. The twist? Before they made their guesses, each panelist was given the chance to ask Kendrick anything they wanted—except for questions about knives, of course.
Clever Tactics and Unpredictable Fun
What made the segment truly shine was the panelists’ approach to their questioning. With the knife situation hanging in the balance, they came up with creative and often humorous ways to deduce whether Kendrick was secretly holding a knife. The game’s charm lay in its unpredictability and the playful energy Kendrick brought to the stage. Would she be holding a knife, or was the whole thing just a clever set-up for some late-night fun?
We won’t spoil the outcome, but the clip has certainly left audiences eager to know more. For anyone looking to see whether or not Kendrick was really at risk of stabbing someone, the full clip is available for fans to enjoy, continuing the tradition of playful antics that After Midnight has become known for.
A Perfect Send-Off for After Midnight
As After Midnight nears its finale, moments like Kendrick’s surprise appearance encapsulate the show’s ability to mix celebrity, humor, and an unexpected twist into a memorable late-night experience. Whether it’s quirky games, unexpected surprises, or entertaining banter, this final stretch has reminded viewers why After Midnight became a beloved part of late-night TV.
For now, fans will cherish the final few weeks of the show, eagerly anticipating more unexpected moments like Anna Kendrick’s delightful cameo. If this surprise is any indication, After Midnight is truly going out in style.
