James Corden enjoys homecoming drinks with Dominic Cooper and Justin Theroux in London as he's pictured for the first time since filming The Late Late Show's final episode
James Corden appeared to be in jovial spirits as he enjoyed a homecoming drink with his pals Dominic Cooper and Justin Theroux.
The comedian, 44, was pictured for the first time in his native England since filming the last episode of his U.S. talk show, The Late Late Show and ditching Hollywood last month.
Hitting The Lansdowne pub in Primrose Hill, north London, on Saturday, James kept things casual in a black sweater, jeans and white trainers.
Actor Dominic, 44, opted for a similar ensemble but added a pop of colour to his look with a bold red jacket.
They were seen taking a stroll to the boozer, where they met Theroux, 51, and executive producer of The White Lotus, David Bernad.
![Welcome home: It comes after James (left) enjoyed a homecoming drink with his pal Dominic Cooper (right) on Saturday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976161-12082653-image-a-33_1684088295673.jpg)
Emerging: James Corden (left) appeared to be in jovial spirits as he enjoyed a homecoming drink with his pals Dominic Cooper (right) and Justin Theroux on Saturday
![Back home: The comedian, 44, was pictured for the first time in his native England since ditching Hollywood](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976123-12082653-image-a-32_1684088282274.jpg)
Back home: The comedian, 44, was pictured for the first time in his native England since ditching Hollywood last month
The following day, he was seen in the crowd at the Brentford v West Ham United football match at the Gtech Community Stadium.
James, who supports West Ham, was joined by his son Max as they watched the Stratford-based club lose two-nil against Brentford.
An emotional James was in tears while signing off on his final The Late Late Show after eight years at the helm, as he prepared to return to the UK and regain favour among the British public.
The TV personality ended his run on US late night television late last month by performing a piano ballad with several references to his 1,200 episodes.
His final guests included his pop megastar friend Harry Styles and comedian Will Ferrell, messages of support from President Joe Biden and a Carpool Karaoke with Adele.
PR experts have claimed James could be set for a big-money move to ITV and even replace rival Jonathan Ross as part of a charm offensive to 'win back the British public' after a slew of negative headlines while in the US.
Toward the end of the musical number, James' voice began to crack and tears welled up in his eyes as he looked into the camera.
He sang: 'And part of me thinks why not stay here forever? But deep in my heart, I just know. No more shows to be showing. It's time I was going. It's time. Thanks for watching, that's our show.'
The crowd uproariously applauded and gave him a standing ovation as the star waved goodbye for the final time.
![New chapter: He recently filmed the last ever episode of his U.S. talk show, The Late Late Show](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976095-12082653-image-a-38_1684089142518.jpg)
New chapter: He recently filmed the last ever episode of his U.S. talk show, The Late Late Show
![Low-key: Hitting The Lansdowne pub in Primrose Hill, James kept things casual in a black sweater, jeans and white trainers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976097-12082653-image-a-39_1684089145338.jpg)
Low-key: Hitting The Lansdowne pub in Primrose Hill, James kept things casual in a black sweater, jeans and white trainers
![Unmissable: Actor Dominic, 44, opted for a similar ensemble but added a pop of colour to his look with a bold red jacket](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976093-12082653-image-a-40_1684089148136.jpg)
Unmissable: Actor Dominic, 44, opted for a similar ensemble but added a pop of colour to his look with a bold red jacket
![What a pair! They were seen taking a stroll to the boozer](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976099-12082653-image-a-41_1684089152565.jpg)
What a pair! They were seen taking a stroll to the boozer
![Happy: James and Dominic looked delighted as they spotted photographers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976145-12082653-image-a-47_1684089209256.jpg)
Happy: James and Dominic looked delighted as they spotted photographers
![What's going on here? James lifted his sunglasses to take a closer look at the snapper](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976147-12082653-image-a-48_1684089230281.jpg)
What's going on here? James lifted his sunglasses to take a closer look at the snapper
![Strolling: He pointed into the distance while Dominic yawned into his fist](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976153-12082653-image-a-50_1684089236857.jpg)
Strolling: He pointed into the distance while Dominic yawned into his fist
He said: 'Thank you so much for your time, everybody. I will miss you. Goodnight.'
The Into The Woods star pointed to the camera before turning to his audience and giving them a salute.
He wiped the tears away with his jacket sleeve as he made his way to the curtain and gave one final wave at the audience while taking the moment in.
The actor and presenter said he had chosen to quit the show as he wanted to spend more time with his family after a heartfelt conversation with his son.
But in recent months he has been beset with negative press about his off-screen antics, including a bust-up with the owner of a restaurant who banned him for being rude to staff.
After first finding fame on British TV with roles in Hollyoaks and Gavin & Stacey, Corden schmoozed his way into LA life, amassing a £50million fortune showing off his glitzy life while interviewing Prince Harry on a bus.
Despite insisting he was not motivated by money, PR experts say that James will waste no time attempting to regain favour among the British public
![Gang: They soon met Justin Theroux, 51, and and executive producer of The White Lotus, David Bernad](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976173-12082653-image-a-51_1684089256704.jpg)
Gang: They soon met Justin Theroux, 51, and and executive producer of The White Lotus, David Bernad
![High spirits: James couldn't wipe the grin from his face](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976171-12082653-image-a-52_1684089268471.jpg)
High spirits: James couldn't wipe the grin from his face
![Yum! Dominic brought two beers to the table](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976131-12082653-image-a-53_1684089271673.jpg)
Yum! Dominic brought two beers to the table
![Team: They all seemed to be deep in conversation](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976119-12082653-image-a-54_1684089274868.jpg)
Team: They all seemed to be deep in conversation
![In his element: James couldn't contain his laughter while joined by friends](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976113-12082653-image-a-56_1684089280146.jpg)
In his element: James couldn't contain his laughter while joined by friends
![Thank you! The comedian is given a beer by actor, Dominic](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976121-12082653-image-a-58_1684089287201.jpg)
Thank you! The comedian is given a beer by actor, Dominic
![Wow! He looked delighted with the drink](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976107-12082653-image-a-59_1684089290231.jpg)
Wow! He looked delighted with the drink
![Buddies: James and Dominic sat opposite each other](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976105-12082653-image-a-60_1684089297561.jpg)
Buddies: James and Dominic sat opposite each other
![Group: Dominic chatted away to a female friend of the gang](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976135-12082653-image-a-63_1684089323043.jpg)
Group: Dominic chatted away to a female friend of the gang
![Uh-oh: James looked a little bleary-eyed as the afternoon went on](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976111-12082653-image-m-78_1684089437790.jpg)
![Had too much? So did Dominic](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976133-12082653-image-m-76_1684089419028.jpg)
Uh-oh: James and Dominic looked a little bleary-eyed as the afternoon went on
![Say cheese! James took selfies with fans, who spotted him outside the pub](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976091-12082653-image-a-68_1684089346261.jpg)
Say cheese! James took selfies with fans, who spotted him outside the pub
![Grin: James continued to smirk while sitting at the wooden table](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976109-12082653-image-m-71_1684089382862.jpg)
![Beaming: He definitely seemed to be having a great time](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976101-12082653-image-a-72_1684089392095.jpg)
Grin: James continued to smirk while sitting at the wooden table
Reputation gurus have suggested James could attempt to re-launch his career in the UK by returning to the stage, appearing on reality shows or even accepting a talk show on ITV.
Popular culture and brand expert Nick Ede said that Britain will be the hardest place for James to win back hearts and minds, and can only do this by 'going back to basics'.
He said: 'I think that James Corden coming back to the UK is going to be a difficult road for him to navigate.
'He has proved himself to be a big star but he needs to win back the British public by going back to basics, which he is doing by eyeing up and reprising his role in [West End show] One Man, Two Guvnors and more acting roles.
'His persona as a host in the USA worked wonders but his off screen antics have proved problematic and he needs to charm his way back into the public to gain real popularity, not notoriety'.
But he said there is still hope for him, with Nick saying he thinks 'the public can be won over by him'.
He said: 'He's talented and he's seen as a national treasure by many because of Gavin & Stacey. Going back to his roots and being humble will keep the fans happy - but he still has work to do to get there.'
![Busy bee: The following day, he was seen in the crowd at the Brentford v West Ham United football match at the Gtech Community Stadium](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976175-12082653-image-a-79_1684089464412.jpg)
Busy bee: The following day, he was seen in the crowd at the Brentford v West Ham United football match at the Gtech Community Stadium
![Family day out: James was joined by his son Max](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976177-12082653-image-a-80_1684089467547.jpg)
Family day out: James was joined by his son Max
![Look over there! Max pointed into the crowd as the pair, who are West Ham supporters, watched the match](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976181-12082653-image-a-84_1684089483172.jpg)
Look over there! Max pointed into the crowd as the pair, who are West Ham supporters, watched the match
![Shame! They watched the Stratford-based club lose two-nil against Brentford](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976183-12082653-image-a-81_1684089476512.jpg)
Shame! They watched the Stratford-based club lose two-nil against Brentford
![Selfie: James posed with fans in the stands for snaps](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/19/70976185-12082653-image-a-83_1684089479712.jpg)
Selfie: James posed with fans in the stands for snaps
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