Q&A: ‘Late Night’ power duo Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling

LOS ANGELES --- "Late Night," a new comedy from Mindy Kaling, establishes itself as a fantasy from the outset. It's about a veteran late-night talk show host who is a woman, after all. Emma Thompson plays said host, Katherine Newbury, who decides to allow the hire of a very green, but very eager newcomer, Molly (Kaling) to her all white and male writing staff. It scored a record acquisition at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and opens in select theaters Friday and nationwide June 14. The Associated Press spoke to Kaling and Thompson about the film, which explores serious issues like gender bias, "diversity hires" and the grueling demands of late night with enjoyable co...

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