Nicole Kidman’s eyes widened at this.
The star revealed that he “can do autopsies” while discussing his new role as forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta in the upcoming prime series “Scarpetta.”
“All the organs can be removed,” Kidman continued on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday. “You can name them all.”
When Fallon asked Kidman if she considered herself a method actress, she simply replied, “Yes, I am.”
Kidman claimed that the host contacted her before Fallon’s appearance to see if she was “willing” to perform an autopsy on “The Tonight Show,” which Fallon denied.
“If I’m not mistaken. Maybe it was a dummy or something, but either way,” the 58-year-old teased. “We can remove your lungs, liver, gallbladder, and intestines.”
Kidman is a quick learner, explaining to Fallon, 51, that she learned quickly about the human body because “that’s part of the job, and I worked with a great medical examiner and studied him.”
The Oscar winner, who is an executive producer on Scarpetta, stars in the thriller series alongside Simon Baker, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale, Jake Cannavale, Rosie McEwen, Amanda Righetti and Hunter Parrish.
The show is based on the book series of the same name by Patricia Cornwell.
“It’s about a medical examiner who returns to work for the first time in 30 years, and there are two parallel crimes, one in the present day and one from 30 years ago,” Kidman elaborated. “That’s how it started, and then all the family dramas start. If you like crime thrillers, there’s a lot of people out there who like crime.”
The official logline reads: “In her pursuit of justice, Scarpetta must navigate complex relationships, including a troubled relationship with her sister Dorothy Farinelli, confront long-standing grudges both professional and personal, and confront a secret that threatens to unravel everything she’s built.”
Fallon says, “Don’t mess with Nicole Kidman. She’s the best in every way. You’re just amazing.”
Kidman’s latest project comes six months after she split from Keith Urban in September after 19 years of marriage.
A source said at the time: “Sometimes love just passes by on its own,” adding that the Australian actress “didn’t want to separate and was trying to salvage things.”
Kidman then filed for divorce on September 30, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
The former lovers, who share daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15, have reportedly been living apart since early summer 2025.
After their breakup, Urban was rumored to be romantically involved with guitarist Maggie Boe. But Mr Bo’s friends were quick to deny any speculation.
Kidman was married to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001.
She and the “Top Gun” star have two children, Bella (32) and Connor (30).
Kidman first met Urban at the G’Day USA gala in January 2005, four years after their divorce, and they later married in 2006.
Kidman and Urban finalized their divorce in January and agreed to waive all rights to child support and spousal support.
Under the agreement, the girls will stay at the Big Little Lies alum’s home for 306 days a year. During that time, Locker will be able to spend “every other weekend” with them.
Urban, 58, and Kidman each agreed not to pay child support, citing their reported monthly incomes of more than $100,000 each.
They also agreed to divide all property, including investments, bank accounts, home furnishings, appliances, vehicles, and personal property, by mutual consent, with each party retaining what they currently own.
In addition, all claims for alimony and spousal support will be waived and legal fees and expenses will be their responsibility.
