Colin Farrell accidentally dropped an F‑word during a live "Today" show appearance Wednesday while promoting his new film "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" with co‑star Margot Robbie.
The actors were talking with host Craig Melvin about a favorite on‑set snack — a sandwich made with crisps — when Farrell, 49, bit into one and identified the potato chip brand aloud. After correctly guessing the chips were Tayto, he exclaimed, "I f—king knew it!" The expletive visibly surprised Robbie, who nudged him, and prompted an "Oh my God!" from Melvin.
On air, the pair described the snack as a "chippy" or "crisp" sandwich made with Tayto cheese and onion crisps, white bread and thick butter. Farrell said he used to make the sandwiches for Robbie while they were filming, teasing that she had maintained "a constant pregnant appetite" during the production; Robbie was expecting her first child while shooting the film. After tasting the sandwich live, Farrell repeated, "That’s not bad. Is that Tayto? That is Tayto. Is that Tayto? It is."
The slip drew immediate attention after the segment aired and the "Today" show posted the clip to its Instagram account. Viewers posted mixed but largely amused reactions in the comments, with some noting Farrell’s reputation for off‑the‑cuff remarks and others laughing at the surprised expressions of the hosts. One user wrote, "It’s Colin Farrell… not expecting swearing is poor planning on your part." Another commented, "This was funny and I love when swearing words accidentally make their way through. We are all human… s—t happens!"
Farrell and Robbie were appearing to promote "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey," which opened in theaters Friday. The film’s press tour has included several light moments and interviews highlighting the actors’ off‑screen rapport; the sandwich anecdote and the on‑air expletive underscored that chemistry.
The segment aired live on NBC, where live broadcasting carries the risk of unintended language reaching a broad audience. Neither Farrell nor the program issued an immediate public statement after the broadcast. The clip circulated on social platforms shortly after the interview, where it drew thousands of views and additional viewer commentary.
"A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" marks the latest collaboration between high‑profile actors whose offscreen interactions have become part of the film’s publicity. The movie opened amid ongoing interest in the personal lives of its stars; media coverage during the promotional run has noted Robbie’s pregnancy during filming and Farrell’s recent high‑profile roles.
The brief exchange on the "Today" show served as a reminder of the unpredictability of live television and became one of the viral moments accompanying the film’s release.