Netflix renews David Letterman's show for S05; Miley to guest
What's the story
Netflix has announced the renewal of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman for a fifth season.
The upcoming season will feature two episodes with interviews with pop music icon Miley Cyrus and basketball legend Charles Barkley.
A trailer for the new season hints at Cyrus discussing her career beginnings, referring to her time on Disney Channel's Hannah Montana among other highlights.
Cyrus interview
'Hannah Montana' pilot was shot with another girl
In the trailer, Cyrus shared Disney had shot a pilot episode with "another girl" that initially did not resonate well with a focus group, adding, "They weren't relating with her. I love them for that."
Since her early acting days, she has transformed into a music icon with eight studio albums including hits like Bangerz and Plastic Hearts.
Her latest work includes the album Endless Summer Vacation and a contribution to Beyoncé's 2024 album Cowboy Carter.
Barkley interview
Meanwhile, Barkley coached Letterman golf
Basketball legend Barkley also appears in the trailer for the upcoming season of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman.
Known for his impressive career with teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets, Barkley shares a light-hearted moment with Letterman in the trailer as he teaches him golf-stance.
Since retiring in 2000, he has been a respected basketball analyst on TNT and participated in the 1992 and 1996 Olympics with the US national team.
Star-studded history
Letterman's show continues tradition of hosting influential figures
My Next Guest has a history of hosting influential figures like former US President Barack Obama, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, rapper Jay-Z, activist Malala Yousafzai, and singer Billie Eilish.
The show has earned Emmy nominations for each season since its premiere in 2018.
The series is produced by Jax Media and Worldwide Pants, Inc., with Tom Keaney and Mary Barclay of Worldwide Pants, Jake Fuller of Jax Media, Justin Wilkes, Séamus Murphy-Mitchell, and Michael Steed serving as executive producers.
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Catch the trailer here
Miley Cyrus and Charles Barkley are David Letterman's next guests!
— Netflix (@netflix) May 22, 2024
New episodes of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman premiere June 12. pic.twitter.com/sjcyWBB1Yt