How Mahershala Ali & Viggo Mortensen Bonded Long Before 'Green Book' | Close Up

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  • 'Green Book' star Mahershala Ali joins Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter to talk about meeting Viggo Mortensen before knowing they were going to work together, his fears in portraying Dr. Don Shirley, and more.
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  • @herbspencer4332
    @herbspencer4332 5 лет назад +178

    Both lead actors in Green Book deserve the Best-Actor award.

  • @payalgupta7776
    @payalgupta7776 5 лет назад +370

    It's so nice to see Viggo on the table. He has an incredible body of work. He does one film in a while but each film of his is so important. Highest regards for him. Since LOTR.

    • @asetbilibaev6519
      @asetbilibaev6519 5 лет назад +6

      exactly. Great fantasy film. Check. Great post-apocalypse movie. Check. Great biopic drama. Check

    • @MrBigbenny23
      @MrBigbenny23 4 года назад +7

      if you like viggo as an actor check out eastern promises,you won't regret it i promise

    • @xpatzy
      @xpatzy 4 года назад +2

      Agreed!! Just rewatched the LOTR trilogy and it’s truly timeless. A benchmark that wouldn’t be as poignant if it wasn’t for deeply dedicated actors/actors like Viggo. It’s not easy to fake passion and commitment. I truly believe that it comes across on screen, and we can sense it as fellow human beings.

    • @user-eh1gc7xo7q
      @user-eh1gc7xo7q 3 года назад +1

      xpatzy Its great you’ve watched it but how have you only just got round to it hahahah. Brilliant movies though yeah, recommend reading the books

    • @thomasglynn2282
      @thomasglynn2282 2 года назад

      He'll always be Everett hitch to me

  • @zanaleezee
    @zanaleezee 5 лет назад +414

    Mahershala could get me to go see anything.A true lover of his craft and colleagues.

    • @vb8428
      @vb8428 5 лет назад

      I guess you should watch True Detective sn3

    • @allistertenpenny6871
      @allistertenpenny6871 5 лет назад

      You can tell he's well educated in the craft

  • @TheUnseenSoundscape
    @TheUnseenSoundscape 5 лет назад +330

    I love Mahershala so much. I need Hollywood to really give him some leading man roles. His voice, stature, and grace are exquisite

    • @mwhitelaw8569
      @mwhitelaw8569 5 лет назад +9

      I couldn't agree more ma'am
      He has a definitive groove about him
      It's a breath of fresh air

    • @mr.nobody9697
      @mr.nobody9697 5 лет назад +6

      My opinion may not mean much but Mahershala may just be the single most talented actor I've seen since Daniel Day Lewis. Loved Mahershala since I first saw him on House of Cards.

    • @nostalgicbliss5547
      @nostalgicbliss5547 5 лет назад +2

      This man was made to play Blade. I know it's just a comic book character, but he will so slay that role that it is not even funny.

    • @rokaanalzeer
      @rokaanalzeer 5 лет назад

      Nostalgic Bliss he’s already a marvel character!

    • @Mr12ob
      @Mr12ob 5 лет назад +4

      True Detective Season 3, Mahershala is the lead.

  • @NabberDog
    @NabberDog 5 лет назад +258

    It is awesome to watch Ali command a room. Even Galloway stopped interrupting for a minute.

    • @gunnyo50
      @gunnyo50 5 лет назад +3

      Because he's already a highly accomplished actor that's been doing it for well over a decade now. The guy really knows what he's talking about.

    • @zanaleezee
      @zanaleezee 5 лет назад +2

      YAASSS!!

    • @JohnSmith-nr6mh
      @JohnSmith-nr6mh 5 лет назад +7

      He did the impossible

    • @porrapandaa
      @porrapandaa 5 лет назад +4

      It actually seems that gallowey didn’t interrupt at this round table in general, as of the other videos show

    • @brofrosty3735
      @brofrosty3735 5 лет назад +2

      That is quite the accomplishment

  • @forestfires100
    @forestfires100 5 лет назад +152

    Did someone tell Galloway to chill? I was so used to him interrupting I was confused for a second.

    • @moldypizza
      @moldypizza 5 лет назад +20

      lol don't jinx it

    • @forestfires100
      @forestfires100 5 лет назад +5

      Victor K. They’ve always uploaded small segments first then later lost the full version.

    • @stephanodigiorgio1090
      @stephanodigiorgio1090 5 лет назад +4

      Woooorddddd hahaha like fo real! he has like a sixth sense to cut off ppl like almost on cue when an artist is already elaborating a proper insightfull answer to a question he be like "but you this or did you that" broo fo real! hahaha

  • @aralmarpuc6886
    @aralmarpuc6886 3 года назад +14

    Something I have just noticed that he always first tries to "handshake" people in a formal way but they always hug him warmheartedly. First I noticed at Oscars with Viggo when he won and then here with Hugh Jackman at 3:27 People keep hugging him and this tells how much love and respect they have for Ali.

  • @HovaNirvana
    @HovaNirvana 5 лет назад +31

    I genuinely enjoy listening to this man talk.

  • @wyntonmohorn
    @wyntonmohorn 5 лет назад +102

    Gotta love Mahershala Ali & every actor who truly act because they love the work & not the paycheck. 👊👏👏👏

    • @ianw0ng
      @ianw0ng 4 года назад

      and as soon as he got name recognition, he did battle angel alita and signed up with mcu for blade. Everybody loves money, this guy included.
      The fact that he blatantly said he doesn't just show how phony he is.

    • @hamzah6572
      @hamzah6572 4 года назад

      ian wong at this point in his career? I doubt it. That's not to say he doesn't care at all but I do believe that he values the quality of the work over the paycheck.

  • @MisterFoxx
    @MisterFoxx 5 лет назад +138

    Richard Grant sitting over there looking like a charismatic villain lmao

    • @Winduct
      @Winduct 5 лет назад +3

      Ahahahahaha

    • @justgivemethetruth
      @justgivemethetruth 5 лет назад +1

      Was he in the movie?

    • @Winduct
      @Winduct 5 лет назад +1

      @@justgivemethetruth Which movie?

    • @MisterFoxx
      @MisterFoxx 5 лет назад +2

      justgivemethetruth lol yeah...what movie? These actors are from several different movies lol

    • @oliver4elio87
      @oliver4elio87 5 лет назад +1

      It's the coat hes wearing gives that impression.

  • @zomska
    @zomska 5 лет назад +12

    Great Roundtable - every actor listened and there were no egos on the table, no one vying for attention .Marheshala Ali and Viggo Mortensen are so well-spoken and charismatic.

  • @philippeh3904
    @philippeh3904 5 лет назад +44

    Mahershala is so brilliant in Greenbook, better than he was in moonlight. There will be no reason he doesn’t win the Oscar

  • @dani__crocs
    @dani__crocs 5 лет назад +52

    The fact that a actors not seeing their families is so normalized is... weird to me.
    And I don't blame the actors, but Hollywood needs to be aware that 16 hours of work a day is just not healthy. Specially for the crew of workers that don't get that much money.

    • @bigsnap5
      @bigsnap5 5 лет назад +27

      As someone who works in the business amen to that Brother. On the very few projects that work decent hours it comes from the top. Usually the director or Lead Actor. Spike Lee does 8 hour days. I hear Speilberg works light days as well. That's because they have lives outside of work and when they get to set they are prepared and know what they want. I wish more directors and or lead actors would make more of an effort to make sure reasonable hours are the norm and crazy hours are the rare exception.

    • @dani__crocs
      @dani__crocs 5 лет назад +11

      @@bigsnap5 Hey, great to read the point of view of someone who works there! I really hope this problem will be something that gets more attention in the years to come.

    • @Sweet_Karma
      @Sweet_Karma 5 лет назад +7

      @@bigsnap5 To be fair Spike Lee and Steven Spielberg are masters of the art lol they walk in and know instantly what they want and where they want it... That's not something most directors can do without thinking about it

  • @mrinalini9112
    @mrinalini9112 5 лет назад +101

    Viggo Mortensen 😍 He's simply amazing. So eloquent, so handsome...

    • @payalgupta7776
      @payalgupta7776 5 лет назад +10

      I have admired him for more than 15 years now.

    • @mrinalini9112
      @mrinalini9112 5 лет назад +17

      @@payalgupta7776 he's the ultimate dude. Hunks will come and go, but his eloquence, charm and personality will be just unbeaten.

    • @brofrosty3735
      @brofrosty3735 5 лет назад +11

      He should be king

    • @otterflipsnorock
      @otterflipsnorock 5 лет назад +3

      Steifrost Aisblasti he is, King of Gonder!

  • @yesgregyes1416
    @yesgregyes1416 5 лет назад +64

    "He doesn't need to go on this journey. He chooses to go on this journey." There's a quiet heroism in Don Shirley. I loved this movie so much.
    #GreenBook

  • @MichaelHolmgaard
    @MichaelHolmgaard 5 лет назад +20

    Viggo Mortensen is just so talented and interesting. One of the finest actors out there, and there is no Hollywood bs with him ;)

  • @aegontargaryen6269
    @aegontargaryen6269 5 лет назад +7

    He just ACTED in answering the question mind on 🔥. Viggo is bea “ A History of Violence” is one of my all time favorite ❤️❤️❤️

  • @annawingss
    @annawingss 5 лет назад +28

    His voice is so amazing!!!

  • @karibu1361
    @karibu1361 5 лет назад +10

    A massive congratulations to "Green Book" for winning the Oscar for Best Picture, "Green Book." The movie was exceptionally & brilliantly done! ... Mahershala Ali has a history of giving excellent performances in whatever character he portrays. Congratulations to him for wining his second Oscar, this time for his excellent portrayal of Dr. Donald Shirley, in Green Book. He & Viggo Mortensen, who also received a nomination, were made for this movie. I'm so sure they will become lifelong friends... Congratulations again! ❤

  • @Mia7189
    @Mia7189 5 лет назад +20

    Two excellent actors. Can't wait to see 'Green Book'.

  • @sharrodstewart9579
    @sharrodstewart9579 5 лет назад +73

    Hoping Mahershala gets his second win because he had even more to offer this time.

    • @vb8428
      @vb8428 5 лет назад +1

      Nah, there are some other repeat nominees that need a chance

    • @DK_75
      @DK_75 5 лет назад +6

      Victor K. It doesn’t matter. Mahershala Ali is the front runner and he will win his second Oscar

    • @packersdog
      @packersdog 5 лет назад +3

      I hope he gets his second and Viggo gets his first.

    • @sharrodstewart9579
      @sharrodstewart9579 5 лет назад

      V B He won! :D

  • @calebdesjardins616
    @calebdesjardins616 5 лет назад +7

    Mahershala has quickly become one of my favorite actors

  • @MLSoll
    @MLSoll 5 лет назад +35

    My love for Viggo knows no bounds

  • @grapes9h5
    @grapes9h5 5 лет назад +33

    This is a real artist here

  • @KRAFTPUNK
    @KRAFTPUNK 5 лет назад +11

    Bruh, his top fade is freeeeesssshhhh.

  • @boogiebrewster8990
    @boogiebrewster8990 5 лет назад +8

    Mahershala Ali=An enigmatic presence personified!

  • @user-cf3zb4xx4o
    @user-cf3zb4xx4o 5 лет назад +4

    great carisma he has... love how everyone pays close attention to everything he says.

  • @mrslebowski
    @mrslebowski 5 лет назад +7

    Mahershala Ali is one of the best actors I have ever seen.

  • @scottpaulson1714
    @scottpaulson1714 Год назад +2

    What an PHENOMINAL movie Green Book was.

  • @bjontroy136
    @bjontroy136 5 лет назад +12

    Chadwick doesn't look 41 at all

  • @kaffekaffekaffe5225
    @kaffekaffekaffe5225 5 лет назад +31

    Viggo 😍🔥👏✌️

    • @kevlow9494
      @kevlow9494 5 лет назад +4

      Fantastic actor and sexy man.

  • @Champuru2
    @Champuru2 2 года назад +2

    this was an excellent interview

  • @Dougie19xx
    @Dougie19xx 5 лет назад +10

    I would be in a trance if I had to listen to Mahershala Ali speak everyday! #LAWWWD 😍😍😍😍

  • @giom75able
    @giom75able Год назад +2

    These two artists are so talented and perfect gentlemen! Just very talented and hope they do something else in the future!

  • @InfiniteUmbra
    @InfiniteUmbra 5 лет назад +6

    Mahershala Ali is a magnificent actor. Love this brother.
    All of these guys here are great actors as well.

  • @meganhughes1444
    @meganhughes1444 5 лет назад +58

    Viggo ugh I'd marry him.

    • @Mia7189
      @Mia7189 5 лет назад +5

      Megan Hughes Line forms behind me, Megan. I've been crushing on him since ' GI Jane'

    • @kaffekaffekaffe5225
      @kaffekaffekaffe5225 5 лет назад +3

      I would also marry him, what a man...🤤

    • @Neenerella333
      @Neenerella333 5 лет назад +1

      Since Indian Runner for me.

  • @Gabriel-ud5hu
    @Gabriel-ud5hu 5 лет назад +32

    Mahershala Ali is talented, dedicaded, well-spoken, smart and an elegant man. How many of these we have lost because of racism? How many could have contributed and change the history of art but wasn't allowed to make it? Thinking about that always makes me sad, but i feel glad that this is changing.

  • @fckdischit
    @fckdischit 4 месяца назад +3

    All I can think of is how much Chadwick Boseman was probably suffering during this round table, but still showed up anyway. We miss you dude. RIP.

  • @moni7997
    @moni7997 5 лет назад +16

    Where is the entire interview?

  • @RJMacReady1
    @RJMacReady1 5 лет назад +4

    Two wonderful actors. Cant wait to see this movie!!

  • @gentnextdoor
    @gentnextdoor 5 лет назад +2

    I watched Green Book last night what a sublime film. As for Mahershala this guy is a supreme Denzel like talent. And the way he talks about his craft wow!! 👏🏾

  • @heth300
    @heth300 5 лет назад +5

    Mahershala Ali could play a phone book and I'd watch it. He's exceptional! Loved him in 'House of Cards'. Loved him in 'Moonlight' and loving him in 'True Detective' season 3.

  • @LesCish
    @LesCish 3 месяца назад

    I'v ereally admired Mortensen for a long time. This movie really elevated my appresiation of Ali. Two great actors.

  • @raffaellarotunno859
    @raffaellarotunno859 3 года назад +3

    Viggo Mortesen meritava l'Oscar !!

  • @Ad_Astra2023
    @Ad_Astra2023 4 года назад +2

    Mahershala is such a deep man. I admire him ❤️

  • @kevindeemer5607
    @kevindeemer5607 Год назад +1

    Mahershala is a great actor and is amazing at articulating the view from the actor’s perspective

  • @aisha02a
    @aisha02a 5 лет назад

    chadwick's responses are so cute haha I LOVE THIS ROUNDTABLE

  • @Ordgrill
    @Ordgrill 5 лет назад +2

    He is so elegant and well put.

  • @maranatha_777
    @maranatha_777 4 года назад +1

    Ali and Mortensen... Could listen to their voices forever.

  • @sebastianbaeza7595
    @sebastianbaeza7595 5 лет назад +1

    Every actor i absolutely love!!

  • @monikamylonopoyloy6223
    @monikamylonopoyloy6223 5 лет назад

    What a gem of an artist this man is! All of them around this table!

  • @o.m.7728
    @o.m.7728 3 года назад +1

    Omg his high voice is so real

  • @DaniellesDanielle
    @DaniellesDanielle 5 лет назад +2

    This episode is going to be so good. 😩

  • @denisherlock3023
    @denisherlock3023 5 лет назад

    Look at that round table, so many great talent

  • @petragiri2308
    @petragiri2308 5 лет назад +1

    Before watching this I never really gave much thought as to the ratio of work required in researching and building a character ready for the camera. These actors did a tremendous job in Green Book, I loved the film and I look forward to watching Mr Ali and Mr Mortensen many more times. Directors should be forming a queue to hire them.

  • @hrod4897
    @hrod4897 3 года назад

    Talent at this table...wow!!

  • @bobstacy4
    @bobstacy4 2 года назад +1

    Such a great and very powerful movie. I loved it.

  • @himamamo
    @himamamo 4 года назад

    So rich & to the point discussion

  • @alexisnewell3672
    @alexisnewell3672 5 лет назад +2

    Mahersharla and Viggo wonderful wonderful amazing human beings and the GREEN BOOK FABULOUS and Kodos to you special men ❤💫😍

  • @robertmcadam2216
    @robertmcadam2216 3 года назад

    Pure genius, the film was extremely important, pulling together, boy do we need that, great job men.

  • @myaukat
    @myaukat 5 лет назад +1

    where can i find the whole full interview of this session? this channel doesn't seem to have it..

  • @michaelbruchas6663
    @michaelbruchas6663 5 лет назад

    Great bit.

  • @imunique10
    @imunique10 5 лет назад +1

    that voice change, maaaan. Skills!!

  • @michaeleberry8663
    @michaeleberry8663 3 года назад

    BEYOND AMAZING BEAUTIFUL 💗 AND SPIRIT AND SOULS OF ACTORS AND MOVIE WITHIN THIS... UNBELIEVABLE!!!! YOU CAN'T EVEN HELP BUT TO LOVE IT THAT MUCH!!! I'VE LOST COUNT AS TO HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE SEEN IT @ HOME ... LOVE IT THIS MUCH!!!

  • @ladytenor9876
    @ladytenor9876 5 лет назад

    Yes!

  • @Galactic123
    @Galactic123 5 лет назад

    Where is this entire roundtable video?

  • @denimedina1
    @denimedina1 3 года назад

    My looooooooooooooooooves

  • @TheKh65
    @TheKh65 5 лет назад +37

    In the thumbnail he looks like a younger Wesley Snipes...how about we get a remake/continuation of the Blade series...

    • @joemckim1183
      @joemckim1183 5 лет назад +5

      Mahershala would be wasting his time with a series like Blade.

    • @TheKh65
      @TheKh65 5 лет назад

      @@joemckim1183 why?

    • @Sab_MJsMama
      @Sab_MJsMama 5 лет назад +2

      @@joemckim1183 Because, why would he wanna work out and diet for over a year? Not enough money is worth all that unless you're young and hungry...Blade is a young man's role...for someone young and hungry to prove themselves. MA has won ACTING nominations and awards. If he did this and his agent was against it I would quit as his agent. If his agent recommended he took Blade I would fire the agent! Ask Hugh Jackman, Robert Downey Jr., Michael Jai White and any number of other actors that transitioned to major acting franchises. These guys, for the most part were in their early 30's when they did these roles. MA is in his early 40's! Come on now! Think about it.

    • @DaniellesDanielle
      @DaniellesDanielle 5 лет назад +1

      That’s a waste of talent

    • @vivfoxx8809
      @vivfoxx8809 5 лет назад

      Never noticed it till u mentioned it...🤔

  • @m4r_art
    @m4r_art 5 лет назад

    Great actors, legends both past and futureproof, both intellectuals. their on a differ ent lvl with the rest

  • @JD-qo7hm
    @JD-qo7hm 4 года назад +1

    T'challa ready to throw hands this whole interview

  • @Megan-ix5km
    @Megan-ix5km 5 лет назад

    I fucking love Mahershala Ali so much.

  • @AdinaTeMusic
    @AdinaTeMusic 5 лет назад +4

    I think we FOUND THE NEW BLADE!!!!! Yes sir. love the new hair cut. We are like twins.

  • @neonom1024
    @neonom1024 5 лет назад

    the gold(?) lav mic on Chadwick looks lux as fuck

  • @maozhong88
    @maozhong88 5 лет назад +1

    THIS MAN is gonna be the main actor in the 3rd season of True Detective!!!

  • @elreydelvideo
    @elreydelvideo 5 лет назад +2

    *Ali is one of the new great talents in acting, but the funny thing is that for more of the people he's recognized for been the villain in DareDevil Netflix series*

    • @nostalgicbliss5547
      @nostalgicbliss5547 5 лет назад +1

      He was in Luke Cage. The best part of the first season of that show.

  • @bushidooffaith4706
    @bushidooffaith4706 5 лет назад

    I respect the man this man played, an I respect this man for the job he did playing the man that I respect. I like the line in the movie genius is not enough you need courage to do what he did! And where he did it!

  • @justgivemethetruth
    @justgivemethetruth 5 лет назад +1

    After seeing this movie, what I wanted to know is who the hell was playing the piano ... it was really amazing!?

  • @hayesmoses7754
    @hayesmoses7754 5 лет назад +5

    I think Mahershala Ali is one of the most brilliant actors working today. Love his work. That said, I saw the documentary of Dr. Shirley after having viewed Green Book and was shocked about his choices in portraying him. I'm glad he addressed his decision to not employ Dr. Shirley's high-pitched voice but feel it robbed the audience of dealing with the truth of who Dr. Shirley was as an obviously gay man living in the '60's. But that's Hollywood for ya...

  • @Chicago48
    @Chicago48 5 лет назад

    That movie was great. A great Americana movie.

  • @mangar2628
    @mangar2628 Год назад

    Great movie top 1

  • @gargantuaism
    @gargantuaism 5 лет назад +1

    Mahershala was remarkable in the movie, oddly they nominated him for Supporting Actor when clearly he was one of the two leads in the film. He won Supporting Actor and deserved to but why wasn't he nominated for Best Actor?

  • @tywarren3122
    @tywarren3122 5 лет назад +2

    The Green Book was a Good movie

  • @chonnyy2475
    @chonnyy2475 3 года назад +1

    Rest in Peace

  • @johnmonk66
    @johnmonk66 3 года назад +1

    I didn't see Wolverine in Green Book.

  • @selkieva
    @selkieva 5 лет назад

    This will get the best pic in Academy

  • @porrapandaa
    @porrapandaa 5 лет назад +1

    Magershala surely knows how to pick a movie to be in

  • @apples8872
    @apples8872 5 лет назад

    Why is Ali’s eye red in the thumbnail

  • @MrBarenRants
    @MrBarenRants 3 года назад +2

    Rest well Chadwick Boseman

  • @areh3756
    @areh3756 5 лет назад +1

    🌹🌹🌹🌹🍁🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @InitialXG
    @InitialXG 3 года назад +1

    Chadwick 😢

  • @selvamayan
    @selvamayan 4 года назад

    Now I understand why he cast for Blade

  • @trevormurphy7041
    @trevormurphy7041 4 года назад +1

    All I can say is they picked the right actors to do this movie anybody else in the roles would’ve messed it up

  • @afrosymphony8207
    @afrosymphony8207 5 лет назад

    REMY MY GUY!!

  • @mcrettable
    @mcrettable 5 лет назад

    it's impossible to not like viggo haha

  • @hamakuasledgehammer1920
    @hamakuasledgehammer1920 5 лет назад

    So you’re telling me that’s not John Stewart and Blade rolled into one?

  • @matthewmcsheffrey2522
    @matthewmcsheffrey2522 5 лет назад

    👍👍👍👍

  • @israelmtamayo
    @israelmtamayo 2 года назад

    Chadwick..💔

  • @aghiff
    @aghiff 2 года назад

    imagine that voice as blade

  • @MistaGrim
    @MistaGrim 5 лет назад +1

    Cottonmouth Stokes, Logan, Aragorn and T'Challa walk into a bar....

  • @Chann223
    @Chann223 5 лет назад +5

    I can see Mahershala as the next Blade. What does everyone else think?