Joe Keery talks Taylor Swift collaboration rumors and 'Stranger Things' on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
GREENWICH VILLAGE, NEW YORK: Joe Keery had an eventful and somewhat perplexing day when he was spotted at Electric Lady Studios at the same time as Taylor Swift in June.
The 'Stranger Things' actor, 31, addressed the ensuing rumors about a possible collaboration with the 34-year-old 'Mastermind' performer, who has frequented the New York recording studio throughout the year.
The speculation about a joint project between the two has sparked interest and curiosity, leaving fans eager to know more about this unexpected pairing in the world of entertainment.
Keery reveals people were expecting to see Taylor Swift
The actor and musician, who releases music under the name 'Djo', addresses the rumors of a collaboration with Taylor Swift. He appeared amused and amazed at the curiosity about the situation.
He told Jimmy Fallon, "Well, that was a very confusing day because I was just in there with John, minding my own business, not doing anything, and then I walked out the door, and it was like 1,000 people were standing out there. People looked at me expecting Taylor, and were like, 'Who's this guy?"'.
Joe Keery then shared that as he walked down the block, people started to notice him, with someone recognizing him as "that guy".
Despite the attention, host Jimmy Fallon persists in pressing Keery on the potential collaboration with Taylor Swift, keeping the audience intrigued and eager to learn more about the mysterious day at the recording studio.
Fallon asked, "So we can't say anything?" to which Keery coyly replied, "Maybe that would generate something. Maybe that experience generated something in the universe, but I don't know."
Keery's Fargo character has 'got daddy issues'
Fallon, not easily deterred, attempts to extract information from Joe Keery about the upcoming season of 'Stranger Things'. Fallon inquires if Keery has "seen any scripts" for the next season, which is scheduled to start filming in 2024.
"I have seen a few, yeah. I don't think I can say anything, maybe, other than that," said Keery.
Continuing the discussion, Jimmy Fallon shifts the focus to Joe Keery's character, Steve Harrington, on 'Stranger Things'. He brings up the recurring theme of Steve getting beat up on the show and inquires whether fans can anticipate more of that in the final season.
Joe Keery keeps the suspense alive by responding to Jimmy Fallon's question about Steve Harrington's fate in the final season of 'Stranger Things'. With a gesture suggesting high probability, Keery teases that the odds are likely for Steve to continue facing physical challenges.
Joe Keery, currently featuring in 'Fargo', shares details about the show, including the interesting casting choice of Jon Hamm playing his father. Keery discusses this dynamic with host Jimmy Fallon, revealing that Hamm, who coincidentally appeared on the late-night show the night before, takes on the role of his character's father in Fargo.
"So, the kind of character dynamic is that I've got daddy issues. And with a guy like Jon Hamm, it's easy. He's a handsome, you know, guy," Keery told Fallon.
