Dan Levy addresses 'Barbie' rumor on Jimmy Fallon’s show, recalls memorable Annie Lennox encounter

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' the multitalented Dan Levy shared insights into his life, from directing his first film to memorable encounters with legendary figures.

The conversation covered his 40th birthday celebration in Italy, Adele's early days, and a surprising revelation about almost being cast in the 'Barbie' film.

Fallon, welcoming Levy, praised his directorial debut 'Good Grief', to which Levy responded, "It's a weird thing. It's a giant deal."

The actor and director discussed the intricacies of birthdays, with Levy joking about celebrating once every decade.

Birthday banter in Italy

In a light-hearted moment, Levy and Fallon talked about the celebrating birthdays for an entire month. Levy shared anecdotes from his 40th birthday in Italy.

"I went to Italy. I brought some friends. We had a great couple weeks."

'Barbie' movie rumors

The interview took an unexpected turn when Fallon addressed the rumored involvement of Levy in the 'Barbie' movie.

Confirming the reports, Levy explained, "You know, it was the pandemic, and I was working on something else and I couldn't. It was like three or four days that we couldn't make work," leaving fans curious about what might have been his role.

Meeting Annie Lennox

The conversation transitioned to Levy's meeting with music icon Annie Lennox, a momentous occasion for the 'Schitt's Creek' star.

"She was one of the greats that I never thought I would ever cross paths with..and then thing brings you together," said Levy.

Fallon revealed Lennox's social media post expressing her admiration for Levy, creating a humorous exchange about fan interactions.

"But I spent the entirety of our meeting screaming at her. Like, you can see it there. I was screaming at the woman," said Levy.

Early days at MTV with Adele

Levy reminisced about his early days at MTV in Canada, recalling an encounter with a then-unknown Adele.

"In my early 20s, I spent some time in London, and when I was in London, I fell in love with a little-known musician called Adele."

Despite initial resistance from his bosses, Levy successfully brought Adele onto the show, recognizing her undeniable musical power even in the early stages of her career.

"Adele was touring in Toronto at a tiny venue, like, a really tiny, intimate venue. And I said to my producers, 'You absolutely have to get this girl on the show. We have to talk to her, and she has to perform.' My bosses at the time were like, 'It's not Sum 41, so, no.' Finally, I pushed it through. She comes on the show. We interview her for '19.' She performs in our studio, which is like the size of this studio."

The interview concluded with a discussion about Levy's film 'Good Grief', inspired by personal experiences of grief during the pandemic. Exploring themes of friendship in the wake of loss, the film provides a heartfelt perspective on navigating grief collectively and individually.