Oscars 2026: Josh Groban Reveals the Impact Rob Reiner Had on Him

Josh Groban used the Oscars red carpet to reflect on his collaboration with Rob Reiner, describing the director’s influence while discussing a Stonehenge concert film filmed as part of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. Months after Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were killed at their Brentwood, Calif., home and their son Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to the murders, Groban spoke about the project and its uncertain release status.

Josh Groban Reflects on Working With Rob Reiner

Groban told Zuri Hall during Live From E!: Oscars that working with Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner was a formative experience. He said Spinal Tap was “on the tour bus every step of my journey” and called the comedians involved—Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer—“the funniest people on the planet. ” Groban described the collaboration as a tremendous learning opportunity he will always remember.

Stonehenge Concert Film Remains Undated After Reiner Deaths

The concert movie, which Groban said was filmed at Stonehenge as part of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, does not currently have a release date in the wake of Rob and Michele Reiner’s deaths. Groban emphasized that the production used the actual landmark and that there was no movie magic to recreate it: “We did that at Stonehenge, which they opened. We did it live there. ” He added that he can’t wait for people to see the finished work, while acknowledging that its timeline is uncertain.

Oscars Performance and What Fans Can Expect

In addition to reflecting on the film, Groban will take the stage during the Oscars, performing with the Los Angeles Master Chorale during a show hosted by Conan O’Brien. He did not disclose precise details of the performance, but described the moment as both serious and playful: it will pair some of the most accomplished singers and musicians with an element of “unbelievably silly” humor that he associated with Conan. Viewers can watch the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, at 7: 00 pm ET.

The comments on the red carpet situate Groban’s upcoming work within the larger, still-developing context surrounding Reiner’s death and the criminal case involving his son. Groban’s public reflections underscore the artistic and personal impression the director left on collaborators and highlight lingering questions about the film’s release. For now, the project stands as a notable posthumous link between Reiner’s legacy and the entertainers who worked with him.