Mahershala Ali Breaks Down His Career, from 'Moonlight' to 'Swan Song' | Vanity Fair

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  • Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
  • Mahershala Ali takes us through his illustrious career, including his roles in 'Crossing Jordan,' 'House of Cards,' 'Moonlight,' 'Luke Cage,' 'Green Book,' 'True Detective,' and 'Swan Song.'
    “Swan Song,” starring and produced by two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali, is out now in theaters and available globally on Apple TV+
    00:00 - Intro
    00:31 - Crossing Jordan
    01:15 - The 4400
    02:45 - House of Cards
    05:43 - Moonlight
    07:46 - Luke Cage
    09:56 - Green Book
    10:55 - True Detective
    12:35 - Swan Song
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  • @trinaq
    @trinaq 2 года назад +353

    Such an incredible actor, he deservedly won the Oscar for his turn as Juan. Despite only being in one third of Moonlight, he certainly made quite an impact on Chiron's life!

  • @mikecolts21
    @mikecolts21 2 года назад +199

    His voice is so much different than when he acts. He’s a great actor 🙌🏾

  • @spb78art
    @spb78art 2 года назад +245

    Him as the villain in Luke Cage was incredible

    • @zv8291
      @zv8291 2 года назад +28

      Destroyed the show by killing him off.. Cottonmouth was incredible

    • @arkoudanthrope
      @arkoudanthrope 2 года назад +6

      @@zv8291 They didn’t know how lucky they were to have him in that role. There was just no comparison after Cottonmouth was no more.

    • @itsmebruvvvv
      @itsmebruvvvv 2 года назад

      @K A L I S A !!!!!!! Bot

    • @jeanannwg
      @jeanannwg 2 года назад +2

      Agree 1000%! He deserved an Emmy for that. Marvel needs to find a way to bring him back as Cottonmouth!

    • @mattsrage76
      @mattsrage76 Год назад +1

      @@zv8291Agreed! The show Luke Cage would have been so much better if he was the villain the whole season and not just half of it. He played the part of Cottonmouth so slimy and slick and a hidden evil underneath his cool exterior. Why didn’t they keep him on for every season?

  • @samirnacer9206
    @samirnacer9206 2 года назад +39

    Swan song made me cry. A movie hasn’t done that for me in a minute. This man is a genius and beast. Blade will change THE GAME!

  • @mdaddy775
    @mdaddy775 2 года назад +46

    So glad he's won 2 Oscars! A rare feat and he fully deserves it

  • @hundredand1914
    @hundredand1914 2 года назад +90

    Even in the beginning of his career, he’s always been like royalty. And now at the peak of his career, he stays humble. A true artist and real gem👑🙏

    • @fulanideedee8709
      @fulanideedee8709 2 года назад +4

      I knew he was special in Benjamin Buttons when I first noticed him. I wanted to see more of him in that movie. I wanted to know his story. He kinda out-acted the primary actors in his small role. He has this ability to make you want to know more about his characters past the movie and their story arc.

  • @visions_of_noah
    @visions_of_noah 2 года назад +67

    The fact that this video has less than 50k clicks is just another proof that the world can’t appreciate true art. One of the greatest actors of all time.

  • @erakfishfishfish
    @erakfishfishfish 2 года назад +57

    Nuts. I would’ve liked to hear him talk about his turn on Ramy. It’s not often an Oscar-winning actor asks to be on a small streaming show, and the show made the most of it.

    • @K.S.00.
      @K.S.00. 2 года назад +2

      Yesss, i also wanted to hear him talk about his role. He was so good!

    • @CremedelaRay
      @CremedelaRay 2 года назад +4

      OMG forgot about this. His role in Ramy was the right touch for the series.

    • @alayjahk2348
      @alayjahk2348 2 года назад +3

      That's the one I thought of as soon as I saw the video! Definitely a role of his that stuck with me.

  • @warrenguy76
    @warrenguy76 2 года назад +52

    A fine actor indeed. I CANNOT wait to see him as Blade. And hoping Mr. Snipes makes a cameo too 🙏🙂.

    • @qytj1182
      @qytj1182 2 года назад +4

      Yess!!! Agreed

  • @broken_fence9675
    @broken_fence9675 2 года назад +31

    Sometimes I wonder if he knows that he's a great actor himself. He's so humble & down to earth.

  • @sterlingboyns4883
    @sterlingboyns4883 2 года назад +15

    There are actors and then there are artists. Mahershala Ali is an artist.

  • @Kajed8963
    @Kajed8963 2 года назад +112

    His performance made Luke Cage amazing. It really goes downhill after his departure.

    • @brumfeldo
      @brumfeldo 2 года назад +3

      Facts

    • @dallastexas5653
      @dallastexas5653 2 года назад +4

      Set the bar too high for all antagonists that followed.

  • @moscowguitarman
    @moscowguitarman 2 года назад +10

    He’s one of those actors whose mere presence is enough to make me give a tv show/film a watch.

  • @ca1.1um
    @ca1.1um 2 года назад +19

    Gosh Moonlight has to be one of the best films of the 2010s decade❤️‍🔥👏🏻

  • @niablee
    @niablee 2 года назад +56

    Mahershala is such a class act. Been enamoured with him since House of Cards and hearing him just speak about his roles, you can tell he does everything with intention!

  • @finnd3mpster203
    @finnd3mpster203 2 года назад +7

    Dude embodies class

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful 2 года назад +112

    A man with his craft. Moonlight was incredible!

    • @daf676
      @daf676 2 года назад +1

      ffs u again?

  • @virtuoso8642
    @virtuoso8642 2 года назад +27

    He’s amazing. I’m one of those people who didn’t know him prior to House of Cards. But I’ve been following him ever since. And I need to know where he gets his beanies because they’re perfect (not too large or too small).

  • @DovahKelle
    @DovahKelle 2 года назад +15

    The story about his Dad is so, so deeply touching. He's so vulnerable telling that story and still so engaging. Wish the best for him

  • @catalina9844
    @catalina9844 2 года назад +18

    So talented a beautiful actor

  • @triton62674
    @triton62674 2 года назад +12

    He was fantastic in Moonlight and Green Book, everything really

  • @tantanjafin
    @tantanjafin 2 года назад +14

    A MasterClass on acting

  • @nosillaxoc
    @nosillaxoc 2 года назад +5

    Sean Song was beautifully done. A love story, a reminder that time is finite and mortality makes us so fragile. Take time to love on those in your life.

  • @geoafe66
    @geoafe66 2 года назад +12

    Great actor. So good in Moonlight.

  • @myindigoblues5796
    @myindigoblues5796 2 года назад +11

    He’s so great. One of my favourites

  • @iroisthebest
    @iroisthebest 2 года назад +10

    He was incredible in the moonlight.

  • @MyWorldofFragrance
    @MyWorldofFragrance 2 года назад +6

    Green Book was a phenomenal film and where I got to know Mahershala as an actor. I'm looking forward to seeing him in more films 🌹

  • @jewelcopeland8440
    @jewelcopeland8440 2 года назад +9

    I love this man. He's a great actor and seems to be a great person

  • @kaspinet
    @kaspinet 2 года назад +12

    No Hidden Figures? I know his role was small but that was my Mahershala Ali gateway drug.

  • @ishathompson8439
    @ishathompson8439 2 года назад +3

    I recently watch him in the original the 4400 series and he was as always incredible in it

  • @MegaLmae
    @MegaLmae 2 года назад +9

    He is such a fine actor and Im sure he will win more Oscars if they give him the important parts.

  • @rroxst4r
    @rroxst4r 2 года назад +4

    such a beautiful soul

  • @qwerttzizzi
    @qwerttzizzi 2 года назад +6

    He is going to smash it as Blade..such a win for the MCU

  • @zach_334
    @zach_334 2 года назад +6

    He killed it in Swan Song. Check it out if you haven’t already

  • @Nitengohain
    @Nitengohain 2 года назад +14

    I'll suggest you to watch moonlight, its great bruh!🔥

  • @darkapocalypse653
    @darkapocalypse653 2 года назад +5

    Just watched swan song. What a great movie🔥🔥🔥

  • @alanwong8195
    @alanwong8195 2 года назад +9

    i want that shirt he's wearing so badly now.

    • @BM-ir1dr
      @BM-ir1dr 2 года назад +1

      I'm thinking it's a denim jacket... It has a bit of a Versace vibe...

  • @warxtimez
    @warxtimez 2 года назад +1

    Swan Song was such a beautiful movie. Full of heart, and one of Ali best performances

  • @actor_23
    @actor_23 2 года назад +4

    One of my favorites actors love him ever since his performance in house of cards

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe 2 года назад

      he is so fine !

  • @seanyoung3864
    @seanyoung3864 2 года назад +2

    He's gonna kill it as Blade I already know!

  • @ZappasMudshark
    @ZappasMudshark 2 года назад +1

    That’s insane he had a week between green book and true detective. He makes Hayes such a complicated and enthralling character in true detective I don’t even know how you’d prepare for something like that. What a gift to acting.

  • @masonlee2005
    @masonlee2005 2 года назад +3

    always inspiring to hear him talk about existence.

  • @quincyquincy4764
    @quincyquincy4764 2 года назад +1

    Just done watching Swan Song. BOOYYYYYYY it was good!

  • @venadacent7696
    @venadacent7696 2 года назад +3

    Digging the jacket!

  • @777dee2
    @777dee2 2 года назад +3

    one of my favorite actor of all time 🖤

  • @friendlyboy880
    @friendlyboy880 2 года назад +3

    Extremely Talented actor! So many brilliant films.

  • @rachellyon8149
    @rachellyon8149 2 года назад +3

    Hands down one of the greatest humans. Such a thoughtful and purposeful vision. Thank you

  • @nifemiarogundade7429
    @nifemiarogundade7429 2 года назад +2

    LOVE HIM! Wish he also mentioned his character on Ramy.

  • @benquick1932
    @benquick1932 2 года назад +2

    That jacket is tough!!!

  • @RahmatAliDM
    @RahmatAliDM 2 года назад +2

    Wow! It is truly the fruit of a long creative process. Such is the character of Ali.

  • @rob_bg1668
    @rob_bg1668 2 года назад +4

    Don't know how I missed Biggie's crown behind Cottonmouth's head as he's talking, the King indeed!

  • @staciegibson6863
    @staciegibson6863 2 года назад +2

    Oh my goodness! I just love him!!!

  • @raphaelfp
    @raphaelfp 2 года назад +6

    Think of an actor who's got style. I love him

  • @Kennybea257
    @Kennybea257 2 года назад +8

    Moonlight

  • @gemelwalters2942
    @gemelwalters2942 2 года назад

    Great actor and one thing in particular I've always appreciated about him is that he's very humble.

  • @Major98
    @Major98 2 года назад +4

    He's gonna be incredible as Blade

  • @ROYAL_REBEL
    @ROYAL_REBEL 2 года назад +2

    One of the greatest of all time.

  • @dr.moscato293
    @dr.moscato293 2 года назад +1

    Just leavin some love. This dude's a good actor. I enjoy him on screen it's good to see him gettin more recognized.

  • @ElleBoogie_
    @ElleBoogie_ 2 года назад +2

    I love him! Brilliant actor and human. 💜

  • @dsjohnson9537
    @dsjohnson9537 7 месяцев назад

    Swan Song is such a beautiful movie. I was a fan before that but Mahershala & Naomi's chemistry is palpable.

  • @sammatt6678
    @sammatt6678 2 года назад

    Absolute incredible actor, his performance as Juan in Moonlight was so good 👏👏👏👏

  • @darkapocalypse653
    @darkapocalypse653 2 года назад +3

    Great actor and great person❤

  • @jderrickson4597
    @jderrickson4597 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic Actor! Moonlight was AMAZING. Green Book was AMAZING. Swan Song was *AMAZING* ! Can't wait to see him in Blade! Let's go Mahershala!

  • @lovelyman28
    @lovelyman28 2 года назад +2

    One of the greatest!!

  • @sn1ipz_renz293
    @sn1ipz_renz293 2 года назад +1

    loved greenbook such a great actor

  • @eastcoast_ssniper2360
    @eastcoast_ssniper2360 2 года назад +3

    I can't wait to see him as blade. I'm more excited for that than anything. And hopefully the MCU teams him up with the Midnight Sons or Avengers

  • @nicinat0r
    @nicinat0r 2 года назад +1

    Great actor, my personal two favorite performances were in Moonlight and Luke Cage :)

  • @dejjibd424
    @dejjibd424 2 года назад +1

    fantastic actor

  • @dannylopez3714
    @dannylopez3714 2 года назад +1

    Swan song was Epic in every way!!

  • @AstroSully
    @AstroSully 2 года назад +2

    This man is so underrated.

  • @Aurabora54321
    @Aurabora54321 Год назад

    My favorite modern actor. Compassionate, incredible range in True Detective. He is totally brilliant, relatable and a natural empath. I love him madly.❤

  • @federicovellere9867
    @federicovellere9867 11 месяцев назад

    Amazing actor

  • @Onamorata
    @Onamorata 2 года назад

    Love this dude and can’t wait to see him RIP Blade.

  • @BM-ir1dr
    @BM-ir1dr 2 года назад

    This outfit is wonderful. Moonlight is an incredible film. Magnificent.

  • @OTKP
    @OTKP 2 года назад

    one of my favorite actors currently

  • @cecedes6648
    @cecedes6648 2 года назад

    I love him

  • @f80dan
    @f80dan 2 года назад

    Incredible actor.

  • @dejjibd424
    @dejjibd424 2 года назад +1

    More people need to watch Swan Song

  • @dejjibd424
    @dejjibd424 2 года назад

    I need to see Swan Song

  • @Silvercharm5555
    @Silvercharm5555 Год назад

    Loved him in green book and of course my favorite movie of all time The curious case of Benjamin Button phenomenal actor !

  • @Kennybea257
    @Kennybea257 2 года назад +4

    Cool

  • @sammymuffin6234
    @sammymuffin6234 2 года назад +2

    where can I get that jacket? looking great Mahershala!

  • @razorrawb
    @razorrawb 2 года назад

    Can't wait for blade! Definitely blew me away when he was in Luke Cage! 🔥 even then I saw a bit of blade coming out, then Alita came around & I was like yea he is blade!

  • @lolamaven3971
    @lolamaven3971 2 года назад +7

    He’s such a babe

  • @samanthal133
    @samanthal133 2 года назад

    He’s legit a epic actor

  • @dieyoung8259
    @dieyoung8259 2 года назад

    Shine brother, shine.

  • @damaniqphillip2756
    @damaniqphillip2756 2 года назад

    Awesome

  • @KimBlaQue
    @KimBlaQue 2 года назад

    This man is absolutely gorgeous 😍

  • @elliottknight5788
    @elliottknight5788 2 года назад +2

    The highlight for this interview is how he real he was about the complications he had with productions based on his own perceptions of what he wanted to bring to the table, I'm def having the same issue at my own job.

  • @intanapril811
    @intanapril811 2 года назад

    KING

  • @julieh4481
    @julieh4481 2 года назад

    Fab chap and so endearing

  • @SunnyBear
    @SunnyBear 2 года назад +1

    That's one spectacular hat!

  • @darkapocalypse653
    @darkapocalypse653 2 года назад +2

    Love his acting❤

  • @OnePoundFisch
    @OnePoundFisch 2 года назад

    Just watched Swan Song. Made me cry. It's so hauntingly beautiful, yet so scary to see a future like that to maybe become true one day... Btw. i still could'nt answer the question myself that cameron deals with in the movie.

  • @ajeshbenny5955
    @ajeshbenny5955 2 года назад +3

    Blade🔥🔥🔥

  • @TheProphegy
    @TheProphegy 2 года назад +5

    I can already see him as Blade. I can see the fangs. lol.

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe 2 года назад +1

      eddie caldwell , he is going to WEAR IT like a glove

  • @jasonb.1670
    @jasonb.1670 2 года назад

    ID on the jacket sheeeeeesh

  • @lasagnasoda
    @lasagnasoda 2 года назад

    it was a supporting role but his words in place beyond the pines still hit hard

  • @lutfihidayat6936
    @lutfihidayat6936 2 года назад +4

    Like shirt batik 🇮🇩🇮🇩

  • @theoccasionalmoonlight4050
    @theoccasionalmoonlight4050 2 года назад

    That jacket is dope