Jimmy Fallon 'Tonight Show' Premiere: Spoilers & Guests, What To Expect From Jay Leno's Replacement [VIDEO]
Jimmy Fallon is moving to The Tonight Show and the comedian has compiled a star-studded list of guests for debut performance.
Following the departure of Jay Leno (again), the NBC late night show is welcoming Fallon to its prestigious ranks. A veteran of Saturday Night Live and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, the 39-year-old host brings a wealth of experience to his new stage.
Now titled The Tonight Show Staring Jimmy Fallon, the series will kick off it's inaugural week with a visit from Will Smith and a performance by U2 on Feb. 17. The next three nights will see appearances by Jerry Seinfeld, Kristen Wiig, Bradley Cooper, Will Ferrell, and First Lady Michelle Obama. Serenading the audience will be the infamous Lady Gaga, country crooner Tim McGraw, and the rockers of Arcade Fire.
As Fallon works to merge his fans with those of Jay Leno, he is staying true to himself while refining his older acts.
"We're not changing anything; the show will grow as I grow. We're just going to keep the best bits," Fallon explained to the USA Today, adding that, "[onscreen I am] true to myself; when I do things, it's not trying to appeal to a certain demographic. I like technology, I like video games. I don't do it to get a younger audience. If I can read four books a year it's big for me, because I have A.D.D., I think. I read half of it and I stop."
The Tonight Show Staring Jimmy Fallon premieres Monday, Feb. 17 at 12 a.m. ET on NBC.
