Bob Odenkirk Reveals The One Thing He’s ‘Not Remotely Concerned About’ When It Comes To CBS Canceling Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show

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In August 2025, Bob Odenkirk could dish out more action in “Nobody 2”, but he’s been known as a comedian and TV personality for much longer than he’s been a cinematic tough guy. Given his long-standing friendship with Stephen Colbert, which spans about three decades, it seems fitting that Odenkirk would share his thoughts on the unexpected cancellation of “The Late Show” on CBS, being a veteran of “Better Call Saul”.

In a conversation with EW, Odenkirk stated that he doesn’t possess any exclusive, behind-the-scenes knowledge about the network’s high-profile decision. Moreover, he admitted that he was unsure how to balance CBS executives’ financial justifications for the cancellation against allegations that the move aimed to appease the President and the FCC to facilitate the approval of the merger between Skydance and Paramount Global. As expressed by Odenkirk:

It’s hard for me to distinguish between the political and economic aspects of this issue, but I am certain that there has been a change in how people are consuming information.

It might not be common sense for people to assume that Bob Odenkirk would provide precise explanations on why networks cancel shows, but there’s no questioning his ability to convincingly portray a character who seems knowledgeable about such matters. Walking that fine line can be challenging.

Regardless, later on, Odenkirk expressed his views regarding Colbert’s future, and why he finds it an aspect of this complicated situation that he’s not concerned with, stating:

Later, Odenkirk commented on Colbert’s future, explaining what part of this confusing scenario he isn’t fretting over, saying:

I’m not worried at all about Stephen Colbert continuing to excel in his work throughout his life, whether it’s on another platform, under a new CBS label, or even with his own company.

Even though he’s been a prominent figure at CBS since he started hosting The Late Show in 2015, that wasn’t where Stephen Colbert’s television journey began. His career actually took off with the underrated 1996 sketch series The Dana Carvey Show, which counted Bob Odenkirk among its writers. Prior to this, both comedians collaborated on Saturday Night Live, with Odenkirk leaving a year before Colbert joined SNL through TV Funhouse.

Regardless, Odenkirk appears more assured about Colbert’s continued success in entertainment compared to his views on the future of late-night talk shows. To quote him directly:

Could it be that its style is starting to feel outdated? Additionally, reducing the number of people involved might boost the quality of other programs. However, rest assured, there will still be plenty of Stephen around.

Let’s always remember when Odenkirk and Colbert acted opposite each other, portraying themselves in a fictional biography about The Late Show.

As a dedicated fan, if the rumors about Stephen Colbert deliberately teasing his studio bosses are accurate, we might just catch him in a new format much earlier than CBS’ scheduled date of May 2026. Bob Odenkirk speculates that he could be carving out his own path similar to Conan O’Brien, who left NBC for TBS and then TBS Max, while reinventing the traditional talk show genre. Frankly, I’m excited about whatever’s next, and I wouldn’t mind if it meant a break from political humor.

This week, you’ll find four fresh episodes of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on the air, hosting guests like Bowen Yang, Jamie Lee Curtis, Liam Neeson, Renée Rapp, and others. If you’re excited, don’t forget to tune in! For those who can’t wait until tomorrow, you can stream the episodes by subscribing to Paramount+.

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2025-07-28 18:44