During the opening sketch, James Corden jokes that it would be a missed opportunity if he didn't get to do a parody of this show seeming how both lead stars from that show, Whitford and Janney, are here together coincidentally.
Julia Roberts and George Clooney make surprise cameos in order to promote this film. Host James Corden later mentions it and advises the audience to see it after the skit with them and Gwen Stefani finishes.