Robert De Niro told Stephen Colbert he wants to play New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a pandemic movie. And Cuomo approves.
While appearing on Thursday’s episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” Cuomo approved of the De Niro casting — and offered a pretty spot-on impression of the screen icon’s famous “Taxi Driver” monologue.
“The next press conference, when a reporter asks me a question: ‘You talkin’ to me? You talkin’ to me?’” Cuomo recited in his natural New York accent. “Oh boy, that’d be a treat.”’s handling of the public health emergency, telling Colbert, “He’s doing a great job. He’s doing what any president should do.
“I am a big De Niro fan. He is just phenomenal,” Cuomo said. “The breadth of his ability — just look at all the roles he’s played. He can do anything, right?” In case anyone doubted his sincerity, Cuomo went on to list some of his favorite De Niro films, including 1979’s “The Deer Hunter,” 1991’s “Cape Fear” and, of course, 1976’s “Taxi Driver.”The governor was surprised, however, to learn that Brad Pitt had already locked down the role of Dr. Anthony Fauci. Apparently he missed the latest virtual “Saturday Night Live” installment, which saw the “Once Upon a Time in ...
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