TV Drama Actor Roundtable: Brian Cox, Oscar Isaac, Michael Keaton, Samuel L Jackson & More
Brian Cox ('Succession'), Michael Keaton ('Dopesick'), Oscar Isaac ('Moon Knight' and 'Scenes From A Marriage'), Samuel L. Jackson ('The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey'), Tom Hiddleston ('Loki'), and Quincy Isaiah ('Winning Time') joined The Hollywood Reporter to talk about their respective projects.
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TV Drama Actor Roundtable: Brian Cox, Oscar Isaac, Michael Keaton, Samuel L Jackson & More
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I imagine Quincy's mind is running at a thousand miles per hour just trying to absorb all the knowledge and greatness these gentleman have
This is exactly what I was thinking, proud of him!
funny part is. I bet he gon watch this video a couple of times just to pick up all the things he might have missed.
I mean, if I'm a newcomer to acting and I'm sitting down with some big actors discussing acting, I'd be focused af
Yes agree 😆
i saw him internally taking down notes to go back and watch all of these old film references they were making ha ha
As a therapist, I applaud Quincy for setting up his support system proactively.
What does that mean? :D I didn't understand
@@arnazahmed2372 He knew that becoming a star would be overwhelming, so instead of waiting for that to happen, he started therapy early to help him prepare before things got stressful.
@@LawMom6 Maintenance is almost always easier than repair. It's easier to keep something together that is already together than to put it back together once it's broken. So, if he's capable of making smart decisions like that, he's ahead of the game.
Someone's asking for attention
@@MrWhiteQT And it's you lol. Congrats
These roundtables are definitely the best format I've ever seen for any kind of celebrity interview. We get the privilege of watching these "greats" learn from each other in real time, while inviting promising newcomers into their orbit. Both this and Variety's Actors on Actors are wonderful platforms for these stars to ditch the vanity and celebrity for a bit and simply sit and geek out about their craft. It showcases the artistry, the struggle, and most importantly, the humanity behind the magic of filmmaking.
I couldnt have said it better myself, there's a real genuine feeling that comes from the appreciation of the craft, not just massaging egos
Yes, it really demystifies and portrays them through a humbling, a human lense. They’re just normal, hurting, happy beings like us.
I like this lady a lot more than the previous guy.
Absolutely agree. This lively discussions and reactions are so valuable and interesting to follow!
This is absolutely true! I couldn't have said anything better
I love Michael Keatons calm intensity. Such a down to earth intelligent human. Fell for his character in NIght Shift. Such a gifted amazing actor.
He seems low key not wanting to be there lol.
@@joshuameier4062 No idea how you came away with that. He seems especially engaged and generous in this interview.
@@BatmanHQYT Totally agree. He seemed to love the atmosphere and company, and the chance to speak seriously with people who understand what they all go through.
It’s because he’s no scrub and he aint too proud to beg!
He "wants to play a queen." Hahahahahhahah
Oscar Isaac, Tom Hiddleston and Samuel L. Jackson in the same room is amazing to see together
Just like Nick Fury, Loki and Moon Knight in a room.
Put some respect on vulture
@@hectorhernandez7472 Batman.
@@hectorhernandez7472 put some respect on Logan Roy
Plus Mace Windu sitting next to Poe Dameron.
Oscar Isaac and Tom Hiddleston together, it’s like a dream
I think this is the first time I am seeing actors invited to a prestigious Hollywood reporter roundtable for thei work in comic book IP shows. It's impressive to see their roles represented and spotlighted on the same platform as everyone else especially cuz comic book shows and movies are still looked down at by a large section of Hollywood as being inferior to everything else.
My exact same thought I love them 😍
😮💨
No because the fact there sitting next to each other as well😳
Nikita Mohanan - I think they’re looked down on cos they’re for the majority - popcorn movies - rarely are any actually astounding. And that’s from someone who actually likes comic books
Legend has it, Tom Hiddleston is still sitting around that roundtable to this day, trying to get a word in.
He's just shy. And respected and admired everybody there. He probably felt all these great iconic actors should and have more to say. I respect that.
He's just not the loud kind. And very polite. Didn't want to cut anyone off.
He's an introvert. He tends to listen more than speaking and I think he's very polite so he doesn't want to interrupt anybody. I relate to that hahahha
Love the wholesome replies about Tom in this comment section. he certainly deserves nothing less!
I was thinking the same ahahhahahha love him he's too kind to involve without being asked. :'D
Keaton’s reaction to Oscar saying he really wants to work with him at 54:55 was genuinely quite wholesome to watch
The little self-affirming nod to himself was great.
Keaton said to Oscar 41:31 'You know what, you don't have a choice', what a script and delivered with Keaton's typical intensity and gazing into Oscar.
Moon Knight and Batman....
I love everyone’s excitement when someone makes a point because they can relate to it. It’s like having 6 fast food workers from 6 different places and the topic of Grease burns come up. Beautiful conversation.
What an analogy! 👏🏾👏🏾
The atmosphere and the conversation
@@vee4687 Great analogy, this happens with people in Customer Service as well, if you’ve had to work with people via phone or in person we can talk for days, there’s so much we relate to, its unreal.
That's specific
me too
Now this is a roundtable! Brilliant actors, phenomenal conversation!
Absolutely and so refreshing to not have them all talking over each other.
Oscar Isaac is the best one.
Tom Hiddleston is my favourite
This was fantastic!
Oh seriously! Each one I was huge fan besides Quincy. But I watched winning times(Lakers fan) and I thoroughly enjoyed it
I love the way that Samuel L. Jackson is making a point to include Quincy in the conversation. Now that's an example of having wisdom and experience yet still putting ego to the side to support the young upcoming generation.
A beautiful moment for Quincy, especially with Sam being great friends with Magic.
Quincy is awesome. I also loved how we he had an extremely minor gaff at 36:40 Michael Keaton tried to cover for him in the edit.
Oscar Isaac’s mind, storytelling, his mentality… Absolutely mesmerizing. He’s one of the best actors alive today imo.
And a beautiful man too!
I have been hooked on him since Drive and Ex Machina.. brilliant actor
Why does he think he's a poc though? How can a guy with Spanish heritage be a POC?
@@blairrobert3438 are you slow?
@@Nevouti.x Only with your wife.
This was the most refreshing actor roundtable in a long while.
Yeah, I just stumbled upon this one. Need recs for the backlog of.. 500, lol.
Michael Keaton seems like a fun dude to hang out with
Right?! So funny yet intense!
Jackie Brown .
ikrrr
He was very gracious and kind to the young dude at the table. You could tell he was trying to make him feel comfortable.
I agree with Brian, this too shall pass. Nothing in this industry will survive unless it’s embraced by the public, and the majority do not welcome influencers getting parts solely due to a large social media following. Soon enough, studios will realize that they’re better off casting people based on talent, and not popularity.
Having training in acting and been on a handful of auditions if I’m asked what social medias do I have and what are my follower numbers and view counts I won’t read the part and walk away, I won’t get rude to the room or anything like that and it may hinder me going forward but it just doesn’t sit right with me
The industry never turns down the opportunity for a quick buck. Influencers have a harder time to be convincing in a role due to the lack of mystery. Studios will hire them to put butts in seats but their performance can sometimes feel like a weird cameo. I feel similar about many nostalgia based remakes and sequels.
@@shanejupp2175 that’s definitely the right call, anyone who puts importance on follower count isn’t a genuine artist, and isn’t worth working with.
But that wasn't Brian's point at all. He was pointing out that social media will stop being as important, that the public's opinion will matter less. You could see the others argue with that politely (and I agree -- I think social opinion is here to stay) but it's an interesting point of view.
@@rachelauguste I agree with you. I hope it passes. But I think more and more industries are relying on influencers to get their name out and make more money. Like the Met Gala used to be restricted to distinguished celebrities but now more and more influencers are getting invited. And influencers like Liza Koshy are in Netflix shows even though their acting is mediocre at best.
"How long do I gotta stay alive to do 9 pictures.." 🤣🤣🤣
Oscar and Tom NEED to be in a movie together. ❤️
Both are Oscar-worthy actors And Tom Hiddleston is soooo gorgeous
I agree!
Moon Knight and Loki together
YES
Yaaaaas!
Haven’t finished this video yet but I hope Oscar is fanboying inside cuz I know he’s a succession fan
i did not know that!! makes me love him even more
Tom Hiddleston is a fan too!
He makes a comment towards the end of the video on how he watches Succession after acting some days to unwind.
@@jahverussell2642 53:55 such a great moment lmao
@@jahverussell2642 he also mentioned it in some interviews about Scenes From A Marriage how he and Jessica Chastain would watch Succession to unwind from their intense acting in Scenes From A Marriage.
Michael Keaton is such a quick thinker.
Micheal Keaton has such a magnetic personality and aura. You dont realize it until you sit back and look at the effect he has on you when he's acting , or talking.. etc. A throwback movie star.
Tom Hiddleston was born to play Shakespeare, on stage and in film. He finds meaning in the words you never knew could be there. 😊
He is so precious So intelligent And eloquent And amazingly a very humble man
@@mishan3150 he is deeply empathetic and I love hearing his monologues, unimaginably wise.
@@MegaCPfan101 exactly
He's a pretty great Henry V
@@schmuck.on.wheels that was my dream king Henry V Hiddleston is so underrated He truly deserves Oscar
Brian Cox’s brutal honestly motivates me daily
He really feels like if Logan Roy were a genuinely nice guy.
He’s in Adaptation for about 5 minutes and it’s INCREDIBLE. Best advice ever for a writer.
love him
Hiddleston is one of the greatest actors of this generation tbh. His acting is so transformative, shakespearean, evocative, and passionate - his characters convey so much with even just their eyebrows lmao
I agree! I love the man! 🤗
The Night Manager is still one of my all time favorites. That was SUPERB!!!
@@Movingmts111 the closest thing we will ever get to him playing James Bond
@@cgln4382 I don’t really watch James Bond. To me it was closer to Internal Affairs/The Departed. Which also ruled. Just on the edge of your seat the whole time 😳
he's a great dancer too !!🤩
I loved how they were interested in Quincy's experience to new fame and how to deal with it cause that's a very niche experience for them. Also, you gotta love how funny Michael Keaton is, truly a stand up comic at heart. I wish he'd have continued doing stand up.
I really love Quincy's perspective on being recognised in public and learning to separate him from the character and what people perseive him as... it's probably going to give him a very healthy look on his work/life going forward. It also shows just the difference in behaviour between generations, very interesting.
MOON KNIGHT AND LOKI TOGETHER🥵🥵🥵
Tom’s poetic way of talking, in my opinion is simply amazing, he knows to take the simplest questions and turn them into something so interesting and so formal in a way
Keaton aging like fine wine!
thanks for putting Oscar and Tom next to each other
Tom was glowing!
Fr my fav Loki and Moon Knight actors were sit in the same room and next to each other is such a fever dream!
and how the camera really makes sure they're shot in one frame
Oscar Isaac is the only man I've ever felt truly has a GLORIOUS BEARD. He genuinely looks beautiful with a beard. 🤩😍
I love how Brian and Sam were the most vocal and most critical. Their experience tells a lot
Tom understands that listening is so much more valuable than getting a word in. The quality of experience in this round table is too phenomenal to care about being cut off.
Tom AND Oscar?! My life is now complete. 😮💨😮💨
Yes! Please let Lacey moderate these roundtables.
Frankly i see her and i know it’s going to be lovely flowing conversation.
we just gotta pray until the Oscar roundtables come up bc that is when they use switch it up and have the gentleman who in previous video would cut off the actors/writers/directors
Lacey is great, she’s doing a great job!
I was so happy it was Lacey 😂 she does an awesome job of letting the conversation flow while still moving it forward.
Right. She absolutely dominated this round table.
The moments here where the Brits are about to say something but are too polite to interject and the Americans are just feeding off each other's energy lol
Tom Hiddleston is so eloquent with such an angelic voice And so *humble* too, He is literally one of the most popular actors among these people but he often encourages them to talk about themselves and he is the one who complements others the most! so precious and sweet!
HOW MUCH I LOVE LACEY AS A HOST!!!! How the conversation flows unhindered when she’s navigating the talks…
Annoying how she keeps saying “uh huhhhh”
Yes she is my favorite host for these round tables.
@@gay4pay882 mate it’s way better than how the other guy disrupts the entire conversation by suddenly talking about the next topic on his mind.
I love Oscar Isaac and Tom Hiddleston x
X2 los amo
I love how humble they are.
It's Tom Hiddleston leaning in to hear Micheal Keaton's BATMAN story that does it for me. Would like to see a Variety Actors on Actors with those too. 🥰 Also love that she asked a question I've always wondered about, what their line in the sand is in regards to what they WON'T do.
I'm glad the host included Quincy in the conversation a lot. Provides a different perspective and he seems humble and willing to learn from his peers
I watched this video mostly for Oscar and Tom but man that was slowly moving away to watching it just to hear interesting topics. It is literally an entire table of interesting actors from all around in the movie world
Coming across a roundtable full of actors you've deeply enjoyed their work feels like winning something
Agent William Stryker, Batman/the Vulture, Nick Fury, Moon Knight, and Loki all at one table
I know! I was like, this is so Marvelicious!
Michael Keaton is the coolest dude, man. He'll forever be Batman
Michael seemed pretty pleased that Oscar wants to work with him.
I love when the actors have the space to ask each other questions. The flow of conversation is so natural and much more interesting.
What a life moment for Quincy, being able to get all this insight in such a short time from so many phenomenal actors. He’ll be big someday too, but wow how surreal that must’ve been for him.
Michael Keaton is strangely attractive…and Oscar Isaac is my new favourite actor! Great group.
I wanted Tom and Michael to hit on their Branagh and Shakespeare connection. Michael’s scene stealing performance in Much Ado never gets enough love. Same with Tom’s Prince Hal in Henry IV & V for Hollow Crown.
I remember as a kid being happily surprised by Keaton’s moment, because I was used to seeing him as Batman. 🙃 Hiddleston was born to play Shakespeare, he finds meaning in the words you never knew could be there. 😊
That would be great for a Variety Actor on Actor interview. However, Tom is paired up with Lily James for an Actor and Actor interview this time.
I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS JUST HAPPENED, MY 2 FAV ACTORS OSCAR AND TOM ARE SITTING NEXT TO EACH OTHER!!!!!!!😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
This isn’t just a roundtable, this is a league of extraordinary gentlemen. 👏🏻
Everything Brian said from 33:39 to 35:33 about the power of the script was spot-on, and I love how candidly he expressed it. "If you don't have a script, you've got nothing." It's remarkable how easy it is to forgive other aspects of a production (including the overarching plot) if the script and dialogue are sharp, engaging, and naturalistic. On the other hand a bad (or even unimaginative) script is so noticeable and so pernicious that it drags everything else down with it (especially if those other aspects are well-executed, because then it feels like a tragic waste of effort.) Given the abundance of Marvel actors at this roundtable, it's ironic how much the Disney+ shows exemplify this problem. They all feature a massive budget, a murderer's row of brilliant actors, stunning production design, and film-caliber visuals, but the scripts are thinner than the paper they're printed on. You can very much see the actors "compensating", as Brian put it, for "someone else's lack of ability." In this case I wouldn't even pin it on the individual writers' abilities so much as the creative ceiling Marvel and Disney seem to be putting on these shows, as they're all so aggressively mediocre and formulaic. It's as if they've been straitjacketed from embracing the creative freedom allowed by the streaming-TV format.
Yeah it depends on the genre of film though. For the types of films he makes that is absolutely true. But take films like Fury Road, or Police Story, or the later Mission Impossible movies, and you'll notice that alot of those films start filming without a finished script. Sometimes without a script at all, and they figure it out and shape the plot around storyboards and set pieces. Now, are those movies written with dialogue that comes anywhere near a Shakespearean adaption or something, of course not. But they are entertaining just the same. Plus taste is entirely subjective anyway. But he's right for 99% of movies though. If you don't have a solid script, you lack a solid foundation.
@@Largentina. I agree. A well-made script is what makes movies better 99% of the time when directors/story experts don’t have to overcompensate. But every now and then, there are stories with little dialogue but powerfully displayed emotive visuals made possible, thanks to genius story tellers and directors with amazing vision (i.e. Fury Road and Blade Runner 2049).
Aged well? Give the writers what they deserve!
I just wish Oscar Issac gets Emmy for Moon Knight
He did great work in it. =)
Totally agree
It’s gonna be Oscar vs Garfield for Under the Banner of Heaven
he was brilliant. totally deserves an emmy.
@@shpei88 i think it depends on whether they consider moonknight a miniseries or just a drama series, if it is the latter he won't even a chance to win, against jeremy strong.
Tom Hiddleston is a legend. His portrayal is just masterpiece This man deserves Oscars! And Samuel? This man can't get old. I love him Thanks for the best conversion with the best actors ever!
I don't see any legendary credits on his imdb...mostly marvel movies🤔 what role deserves an Oscar??
Well, Oscar is just sitting next to him.
Quincy seems like such a down to earth, kind dude. His voice is so recognizable
I can't help but think that Tom Hiddleston is plotting something whenever I see him smile, he's great haha
oscar and tom sitting next to each other bye i love it here
How handsome Tom Hiddleston is !!!
As a guatemalan to see Oscar Isaac with such influential entertainers is inspiring to me
Awesome round-table. I especially liked when Samuel L. Jackson mentioned that he had followed Michael Keaton's career. I've loved Michael Keaton since Mr. Mom. (I'm old).
I mean , Keaton should had won an Oscar for Mr. Mom 👌
Tom & Oscar together... dream come true. And the chemistry between all of them, just wow
I am so happy they realise how difficult it is being a young actor at current times! It’s nice to know actors of their stature care about young and upcoming actors! That’s so cool!!
One of my biggest takeaways here (and I’m only 70% through the video) is Tom’s description of how he brings a character to life. “He’s a brother. I know what that is.” He says. Quincy asked a great question and further added, himself, that he did just that when playing magic, by thinking about magic as a 20 something year old (something he could relate to the character with). There’s clearly a lot to take away here, but as someone who’s fascinated by both the writing and acting aspect of shows and movies, that was amazing to listen to.
"He has a brother, I know what that is." "I know what it's like to be 20 years old." Reminded me of Liam Neeson when he said he drew from writing shopping lists when he played in Schindlers List. And he said it to make acting sound like a complete banality. So I guess in that way it was fascinating..
Hiddleston in the night manager was amazing. He’s so talented!!
Oscar, Tom, Samuel, & Michael = MCU🙌🏻👏🏻🙏🏻. PS: SOMEONE CAST TOM & OSCAR IN A MOVIE OR SHOW PLS!!!!
The host is so cheerful, I love it. And the chemistry beetween the actors is really great.
I love the dynamic of this. Just all these titans telling Quincy their life lessons and him really using it to ask all the questions a young actor would want to know, while teaching them too.
This is just great, not only because of the incredible actors , but also for the journalist. She knows when and what to ask to everyone. She let them speak, does not interrupt anyone. Great interview mrs Rose 👏
Tom’s referencing this epic moment in Avengers: Nick Fury: You have made me very desperate. You might not be glad that you did. Loki: Oooo…it burns you to have come so close. 😈
The oooo was real lol
Knowing the ooo was real makes it so much better
29:25 (for my own reference)
Love these, but why are they so short now. Give me a 2-3 hour podcast type with these amazing artists you put on.
Tom Hiddleston is just so polite and respectful of the people he is around it's always so nice to see :)
Bruh give whoever booked this lineup a raise
TOM AND OSCAR???? I can die happy now
the hollywood reporter has blessed us this morning! What a great group of gents to listen to and learn from. I don't think I could keep my composure like the host did!
I love how Lacey interviews and always respects the flow of conversation. She's brilliant at these roundtables. She also seems genuinely interested in their storytelling. Great job.
The real shame in Hiddleston’s case is that he’s actually a much better actor than the character of “Loki” will have you believe. He has immense range and is very talented; Marvel doesn’t offer him enough opportunity to showcase his ability.
So true. I saw him in the play Betrayal right before lockdown and he was BRILLIANT.
I agree with this. He was not made for the cheap, easy entertainment most of Marvel offers, but I understand the necessity of actors having to do these projects and I am happy he has gotten so much recognition for it. Hopefully we will get to see him in more indie/art projects in the future.
@@Xshathra006 Um, the MCU is a cinematic achievement, nothing like it has ever been accomplished before. Nothing cheap or easy about it. And his performance has been a true asset.
He is indeed very talented, so I'm not sure why you think his portrayal of Loki wouldn't show that.
@@TheaterPup, oh, I think it does. I just think that too many people only think of him as Loki. And that he has been a bit typecast, as a consequence.
Always love these roundtables, but this one may be the most thrilling yet. The excitement is tangible, their love for the craft could fill every theatre in the world!
Amazing times in which a TV roundup of actors gives you such movie powerhouses...
I can't get over Tom Hiddleston!
Man I went to college with quincy, though he was a year ahead of me and we were both involved in our theater program (i was doing it for fun whereas he was in it for his studies). So deserved for him to be where he is and also so surreal because I remember watching him act in his first major role in our spring play at our school in 2018, which wasn't so long ago. I didn't know him very well but he was much adored by many students. Especially his talent. It is so weird to see him amongst all these guys. Would never have imagined this a couple years ago. Also Steven Yueng from walking dead went to my school as well.
5 of the 6 actors here have been in Marvel movies/tv shows.
brian is the one who hasn’t been in one, right?
@@cestlaviexx He was in X2.
actors in movies? what is this sorcery?
@@TheaterPup Striker in XMen
Yk what that means 👀
What these roundtables offer most is perspective. They do the same job, but it's the perspectives they offer, different viewpoints that make this conversation riveting
Love everyone here except Quincy, simply because I had no clue who he was, but he's surprisingly one of the best parts of this roundtable. He seems like a really level-headed and genuine guy and it was really cool to get his perspective alongside the veterans and newer established stars.
Me too
Michael is impressive how often he doles out compliments, I hope hes as humble as he appears here in general. I really enjoyed watching this.
26:13 Come on Tom ! You can do it ! Speak ! Express yourself ! Say what you want to say. Don't be afraid by interrupt others. Sam do that all along the interview 27:58 No Tom ! We believe in you ! Do not give up !! 28:05 YEAAAAAAAH !!! He did it !!! So proud of you !!
Tom Hiddleston is just so polite! Such a sweet soul
@@mishan3150 Yeah ! That why we love him so much
Hahaaaa I noticed that too. But he's what he's. A well-educated gentleman like few around.
Why does everyone interrupt each other 😂😂😂 especially Sam and Brian i felt they spoke over everyone a lot
A lot of British people (not all) are overly polite and well mannered so interrupting others while they're speaking feels very uncomfortable and out of character.
I love how Quincy is the new guy and how Keaton immediately connects with him with. There was something dope about that to me.
These guys are legendary in my book. They’re kind and polite enough to share their experiences to us. And looking forward to see more Quincy. I wish I get to work any of these legends one on one in the set. 💫
When they first announced the Loki TV series, I really wondered why Tom would agree to do it, if he wanted to or if Marvel was too big to say no to. In my mind, I thought he as an actor, would want to parlay his Loki movie success to his passion projects and try to shift his public perception from evil super villain. Watching this has made me realize you don’t have to forsake your past for your future. He was doing all that and he was doing that with a TV series and he was able to enrich his craft too.
Tom's always had an amazing knack for living in both worlds, for instance playing Henry IV and Loki in the same year. And he was filming The Essex Serpent (great show) as Loki was airing. :)
@@TheaterPup It's not so much as living in both worlds but more that I thought he would be done with Loki. But apparently he's not done mining the character yet, monetarily or otherwise.
@@sherryillk Ahh, well I think he's always been a real advocate for Loki, the same way the fans are. Marvel didn't seem to get how popular Loki was at first, but that's all changed now, and I'm sure that's gratifying.
He was also lured in by the opportunity to have so much additional time to TRULY express and expand Loki, to take him into richer territory. It was catnip (and it paid off -- the show is amazing).
I saw why when I watched Loki...
What Tom said at 37:15 seems to explain much of the MCU's success with creating memorable and consistently effective stories. Rather than trying to play the "superhero", the actors look for the nearest archetypes they can find in ordinary human life and then lean into that, which makes the characters feel relatable and believable (especially amidst their fantastical and larger-than-life adventures).
I’ve been DYING for Tom Hiddleston in an actors round table!
You gotta love how humble and kind Tom is, dude is just taking in all the information Samuel taking about not being typecast. I don’t want that for him at all l don’t think it will happen but l know I’m his mind he’s thinking about that hahah. He was awesome in King Kong and Crimson Peak.
Great conversation! Literally 3 generations of actors representing. Everyone listening and learning from eschewed other. Wow. Quincy is very lucky to have so many legends knowledge and advice first hand and him being smart to have preventive therapy to deal with what’s coming to him with this big breakthrough in his career. They weren’t condescending towards him being so young and having a real conversation about how the world is now in the industry and how it was etc. very interesting and enriching round table talk
"Hey Sam, we're doing a-" "Oh sure, I'll be there in 20 mins." "Yeah but it's not really-" "I don't mind really, I'll eat in the car."
What I like most about these roundtables is watching great actors pay compliments to each other.
I love the way Hiddleston validates and acknowledges everyone before he jumps into his point. Very respectful
I’ve rewatched this a couple of times and I really wish we had heard more from Oscar! IMO, he’s certainly one of the best, if not the best actor at this table. He’s so underrated, his nuances when acting are incredible x
The interviewer kept repeating everything they said. Did any notice how many times she started a question and some one kept talking 😂
William Stryker, Loki, Moon Knight/Apocalypse/Spider-Man 2099, Vulture/Batman, Nick Fury and some kid
This is a BRILLIANT roundtable with SO MUCH to take away with. I’m so grateful as an actor starting out for these things!
Also can we have a longer 2 hour version of this round table please! 🙏🏼
Literally felt like it was just a 15mins conversation. So interesting
Exactly! The decision to cap it at 55 minutes feels so arbitrary. Keep the conversation going as long as they are in the flow! I'll happily spend my evening watching this.
I assume that with so many working actors involved-- some who are involved parents and partners-- there are different daily schedules to juggle and just having all 6 be able to carve out a time when they can all be in the same place, at the same time, isn't an easy feat. Considering that, I'm happy to settle with a 55 minute conversation that's as interesting, educational (about the industry and the internal workings of actors), and fun to watch as this ended up being.