John David Washington - Re-Examining Inheritance & “The Piano Lesson” | The Daily Show
“It’s a full contact sport. I wanted to challenge myself. It was about trying to test my abilities, trying to grow as an artist.” John David Washington discusses the difference between acting on camera and acting on Broadway in “The Piano Lesson,” his experience working with legends Samuel L. Jackson and director LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and whether he believes in ghosts. #DailyShow #Comedy
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This man stands ten toes down on his own and is absolutely amazing. Sometimes I hear his dad's voice when he's talking, but before I knew that Denzel was his father, I could tell that he was going to be great
I thought the same thing! I was like I recognize that voice…kinda….where…OH! Duh 🤣
Sure .. stands on his own .. right
I agree.i was literally gonna comment half of all you're saying
If you closed your eyes you'd swear you were listening to his father. And he's got Denzel's smile. Much success to his amazing talent
I don't hear it
He sounds just like his father!
He does! Lol
It's insane!
I was thinking the same thing
I was scrolling through the comments for this type of comment😂😂
Yet he tried to dissociate himself from his father and try to establish himself as a totally separate entity. Own it dude - u Denzil’s son.
He’s incredibly talented. It’s a little strange though that I hear his father’s voice at times when he speaks. Genetics are amazing. I didn’t know that a voice tone could be so similar in father and son. 🤯
He was amazing in Tenet and Malcolm and Marie. What a wonderful man.
He's even better in Ballers. 😜
This was amazing, like watching two friends sitting down and simply talking about what's been happening during their times apart. Love the energy.
Denzel Washington should be very proud of him! I'm not a fan of all his movies but I do recognize he is a huge talent and I respect him for trying to perfect his craft.
John David Washington is an amazing actor. But my goodness if you closed your eyes and just listen to his voice. He sounds just like his father 😯🥰🙏🏾
Love this. He does sound just like his dad❤️❤️
He's so smooth....he's a mixture of Pauletta and Denzel....I'd love to go see the Inheritance on Broadway!!!🥰
It's probably sold out too I bet
@@InviteTheLightReadings ...probably....but I can dream!!😂 And who knows?🤔
He has made his own lane👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 His voice just throws me off a bit because it's my Boo's voice 🤣😂❤️
He is so talented! He was amazing in Blackkklansman
He's best role doesn't look like his father but he has his voice. I hope one day they can stop comparing him to his father cause he has to be his own man not just Denzel's son.
Yes indeed I started falling in love with him on Spike Lee's Black Klan's man.
@@larrymarshall8900 he has his fathers face but his mothers eyes.
I finally, see Denzel in his son. He have been sounding, like him. It must be the removal of the Beird.
JD, yep
For a while, I felt like John David Washington had what I call "Janet Jackson Syndrome." She went through something similar trying to break free of a famous family member and proving she is phenomenal on her own. Both of you never needed to do that because straight out the gate, you proved you were a talented and amazing force All On Your Own!!! And I'm proud of you!
I love this comment so true! I just saw this play on Broadway and he was phenomenal. And I’m a long time Janet Jackson fan. She’s super talented.
John David is the only actor who could have been recast as Ta’ Chala, in my humble opinion. Think of it. The kid of the man who mentored Boseman takes up the BP mantle. I really love his work and I definitely hope to see his performance in the play.
I would totally agree 1000%.
Agree with you 2000%!
He would make an amazing recast!!
Nah, he's getting big roles without the superhero fanbase toxicity
@@vb8428 Do you know how many oscar winners and nominees have done marvel movies?
Trevor has the perfect description of Tenet. The first watch was for entertainment, the 2nd watch was to understand the movie. We all watched it twice or more. Great movie!
He would hate me saying this probably but he sounds just like his Dad. But his acting sets him apart. Loving how he is traversing the acting world.
Yeah 🤣 true 🤞
Yep I thought the same
He sounds like his dad and looks like his mom 😂
Will never forget watching Denzel Washington almost 10years ago correcting someone who was brown nosing. He said my children are a testament of my wife or something along those line. And I was blown away! Over my decades watching celebrities' interviews, I can only remember 2 others giving credits to their wives. And he does look like his mother Pauletta, & what a beautiful smile too.
He is amazing. He sounds so much like his dad. And looks like his beautiful mother🥰🥰💞💞
Gorgeous, talented man! He looks just like his mother and his voice sounds like his father.
Not to mention the laugh
This is a conversation…..I think it’s the best type of interview ❤
This is where Trevor excels
I put my phone down and ran back cuz I was like “Denzel?” I forget that’s his son.
Right lol me too!!!!
He has such great energy - his smile lights up the room!
Sounds like Dad, looks like Mom....great actor.
Soon as he made the first SOUND out of his mouth, I was taken back to that absolutely fantastic (and horrible, horrifying) movie - Blackkklansman. Loved that movie. Great introduction to JDW as an actor. 👍🏽
Trevor conducted yet another phenomenal interview! I wasn't aware of this very talented lad but now look forward to seeing him follow - and go well beyond - Daddy Denzel's amazing footsteps!!
That is so true 👌
His Mom is famous and talented also! Make sure you check out her work too.
He is incredibly talented...and I see a little bit of his dad in him mannerisms 😊
My first Broadway show and it was fabulous. I traveled from Detroit with a group of friends to see this. I want to see this over and over. John David, I hear the tone of your dad's voice but I see you!!! You are definitely blazing a trail!!! Continued success to you!!!
I Really wish I could go see it! I was thinking it's probably an incredible show. Glad u got to go. 😀
What theater is it in?
@@thrshwll1526 The Ethel Barrymore Theater
@@rosalindrhodes5303 Thank you
I LOVE seeing--and hearing--his father in him. John David has unique brilliance and artistry--his own--but he will always be the very definition of royal lineage in Theater. He is an unsurpassed gift.
Awww you should write movie reviews you put it so eloquently. I couldn't have said it better myself l👏 👏 🙌
Phenomenal interview Trevor Noah! John David Washington is a very talented actor. I’m sure that Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta Washington are very proud of him. 👏
I closed my eyes for a moment to hear his father's voice speaking. It's fascinating how much younger he looks without the beard. He definitely inherited his father's talent and passion for acting. Tenet was an intriguing movie and his role in the Netflix movie drama Malcolm & Marie played with Zendaya was quite iconic.
Him saying “I don’t play with that ghost stuff” is incredibly funny! 😅😂🤣🤣
Great interview! Hey John David Washington! Trevor please don't leave the show!
Will just have to follow wherever he goes 🤣
A perfect mix of Mom and Dad.
He’s so much like his father.
The Protagonist… will always root for him 🙌
Wow, the story sounds amazing. I love his family. They are dedicated to each other, that's beautiful. I know his parents are very proud
I know, right?
Jon David Washington a well educated grad of Morehouse U and it shows! I hope the play will come to L.A. with the present cast so we can see and enjoy it. We wish this Mr. Washington the best in his long career.
He has soo many characteristics of his dad but he is and has definitely come into his own! He has such great energy!! I think I'm in love lol
Lawd he sounds just like Denzel sheesh lol…I’m sure he hates hearing that tho
I know right 🤣🤣 but I think it’s not just a burden but a blessing as well 💗🌸
Lol! It's quite distracting.
He sounds a little similar but just doesn't have the comanding precence his father has.
@@bradsmith22077 as a young man just starting out glad that he is trying to learn before he can become commanding in knowing what he knows. He's off to a great start
My my two handsome men conversing being sharp and smart. Oh my I'm so excited for this interview.
He even laughs like his Dad! But I am a Denzel fanatic
That Ricky role in Ballers👌😘. I started Googling the guy and his project's since... Phenomenal!
That T E N E T film was off the freaking chain. Love it.
Kudos! He sounds JUST LIKE his father! 😊
That’s why he sounds like him! Wow! I love this! They need to do a movie together!👏🏽🎬👏🏽
Amazing young man, I love everything his dad did and the legacy continues
Congratulations to John David.
It is unreal how much he sounds like his dad!!❤️
Who’s going to showcase black talent like Trevor?😢
Breakfast club and Way up with Angela Yee next year
Amber Ruffin 🥰
💔💔💔💔
@@premierproperties240 excuse me? 😂🤣🤣
I agree, I will miss Trevor. But I respect his choice. He has a forever fan in me.
John David Washington is a very talented actor!! He obviously has own mastery style! He amazingly sounds like his father!
It’s funny that I literally didn’t know his dad was Denzel until this interview. I’ve just enjoyed him in movies without knowing the origin story.
Looks just like his Mom & sounds just like his Dad. He is so very gifted, not to mention his hair looks great like this. ♥️♥️
Piano lesson was a great play!! John David Washington was amazing 👏
Trevor thanks for sharing this 🙌 with us John David Washington.
I didn't believe in ghosts until my bed ridden grandmother started talking about all the things I was doing on the other side of the property Far from her line of sight because the "little boy told her" who didn't exist. Then it was certified when, after she passed, I watched the kitchen clock Lift Up Off the nail and flew across the room. My mother was in the room with me, we both watched it happen, so I KNOW I'm not crazy. But yeah, to this day I still don't really know what to think about that.
Open your eyes and see John, close um and hear Denzel.
Wow I tried that and you are so right
Wow, he nailed that interview!
He's a very talented artist in his own right...If you close your eyes, you can hear how much he sounds like Denzel
So many things I took from this interview. Trevor is a master at this craft. JDW is a beauty. Take that as you will. He is shades of his father however he is also his own man. And...what would a film with Denzel, Jr. and John David look like?
Phenomenal performance 👏🏾 👏🏾 saw it yesterday!
Loved this video! I am going to see the play in December and I can’t wait!
I’m certain that as John David Washington craves his our road to success and hoarding his craft having to be told he sounds like his father so often must be grueling at times. Particularly for a man wanting to be his own man. John, love you for your extraordinary talent.
JDW, making both yo parents proud...👏👏😊
Amazing actor. He has tge greatest mentor in the world. Wishing him much success.❤️❤️💐💐😊😊
Dad must be hella proud, he even strikingly sounds like him to the tee!
He's just so beautiful to me... I just love Mr John David Washington
Doesn't look like his dad but he does sound like him
He looks like his mom! She is also a great actress
@@22221mm Yep - looks like mom, sounds like dad. And his mom is an incredible actress
Has his dad's smile
@@22221mm He has his mother’s entire face!
That film scared me so much as a kid. Would love to see the play.
I started noticing John in the series 'Ballers', boy o boy! He was fantastic in ballers... Didn't even know he was Denzel's son until season 2.
Love John he is just fantastic!
Nicely done, TWO BRILLIANT MEN
Yep! That's Denzel's son for real. Speaks just like him. Great interview! On another note, anyone else thinks that Trevor's hair is beginning to look more and more like Sonic the Hedgehog's??? Just me? Ok then....carry on. 🤭
Broadway definitely humbles on-screen actors. You don’t get to cut/ set up the scene again…it’s GO, GO, GO
Very talented actor!!
I waited so much on this, and didn’t even know it.
Great artist! Definitely hear tone of those Denzel genes! Nothing compares to live theater! Congratulations Young Buck and Trevor you definitely bring your A GAME! 😁!
I will say he has a promising career ahead of him. Based on what I've heard about the movies that he has starred in
Close your eyes and listen…you would think it’s Denzel 😂Love it
I have to watch Tenet again!!! I am so confused! Lol! I love John David Washington so it will be a pleasure! This will be my new Book of Eli which I have watched so many times and is one of my favorite movies!
Just a great person overall. Has great energy, but I expect nothing less growing up in a house with Denzel knowing that he values being a great PERSON before anything else! I could listen to his interviews all day. Just like his fathers 😅
I love him💯
Never even knew he was Denzel's son or that he actually played football! I loved him in Ballers and Blackkklansman. 🔥🙏
He would be happy about that, I’m sure. He’s working hard to be his own man. I didn’t know when I was watching Ballers either.
Wild how much he has his dad's voice
I loved him on Ballers
Yes, he does sound just like his Father, but he looks more like his Mother! He's an awesome actor, just like his Father!💕💕💕
John got totally mum looks when he smiles 😄😊
Wow, his voice really sounds link his fathers. WOw. Loved him in the KlansM*n.
When he first came on the scene I didn’t see it. But now he sounds like his father to me.
Whew Chile 🔥
Wow if you close your eyes you would think his father Denzel Washington was speaking…you open your eyes , you see his mom..beautiful
I tune in for the funny takes on world events and the seriious insights too, but I also will miss Trevor's ability to connect with the people he interviews.
He is his fathers son because his mannerism are just like his father who happens to one of the greatest actor ever in the history of movie making !!
He was so great in black klansman aweesome actor👍
This man is beautiful
Its amazing how much he sounds like his dad snd look like a spiitting image is mom
Like father like son YOU are handsome I can hear daddy's voice 😍
John David Washington parents Pauletta & Denzel are both actors on stage, film,& tv. When acting is truly your art & craft you have to perform on stage!
That voice...the way he says "on" and pronounces all the "n"'s like a Frenchman. That's Denzel, right there 😀😀
#LegendsOnly😊😉
Ooh Lord 🥰🥰