Kevin Durand explains how to become an ape

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  • Опубликовано: 19 сен 2024
  • Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is out in cinemas now, and to mark the return of the epic franchise, we catch up with actor Kevin Durand about the unorthodox methods he underwent to prepare for the role.
    Durand told The Independent: “I did four weeks of ape school, watched a lot of documentaries on bonobos and spent time at the zoo” to get into character as the despotic ape leader, Proximus Caesar.
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Комментарии • 716

  • @JsYTA
    @JsYTA 4 месяца назад +2577

    "I did 4 weeks of ape school"
    -the divorced dad at the bar inside Buffalo Wild Wings

  • @mikejaygreen
    @mikejaygreen 4 месяца назад +985

    Kevin durand is massively underrated

    • @SometimesOriginal
      @SometimesOriginal 4 месяца назад +13

      Vasiliy Fet was the only reason I watched The Strain.

    • @busasniper1
      @busasniper1 4 месяца назад +3

      💯

    • @thegorthan9072
      @thegorthan9072 3 месяца назад +4

      @@SometimesOriginalbingo. The old dude was pretty cool too. The dynamic between him and the Nazi. Superunderrrated show. First season was “perfect!!!” It went downhill after that.

    • @seangrowsthings7396
      @seangrowsthings7396 3 месяца назад +1

      Yes!!!

    • @BruceWayne_87
      @BruceWayne_87 3 месяца назад +1

      Facts bro!

  • @waynegriffith9124
    @waynegriffith9124 4 месяца назад +1464

    He's such a versatile actor.

    • @Ezekiel-rv3pe
      @Ezekiel-rv3pe 4 месяца назад +29

      This guy is seriously talented and underrated

    • @lorenzorenzi77
      @lorenzorenzi77 4 месяца назад +7

      It's an amazing actor.

    • @ryankerr9419
      @ryankerr9419 4 месяца назад +10

      Walking tall he was awesome and the blob etc

    • @ghostmantis1068
      @ghostmantis1068 4 месяца назад +4

      Vasiliy Fet is an awesome character. The way he was in that show rocked !!.

    • @djpupdogg123
      @djpupdogg123 4 месяца назад +4

      He was so good as Harbard in Vikings aswell he’s far too underrated

  • @ElJefe78_
    @ElJefe78_ 3 месяца назад +426

    That ape voice tho. Kevin Durand needs to find a band and come out with a metal album 🤘

  • @CrunchyKieran15
    @CrunchyKieran15 3 месяца назад +145

    This dudes been there bad guy or henchmen in so many films, glad he’s getting his due now, good actor

    • @dylankisner6488
      @dylankisner6488 Месяц назад

      Played in Vikings as well as a “god” an his characters he creates or has to be are always pure and like it’s a “Real person” ✊

  • @makeitsonumberone1358
    @makeitsonumberone1358 4 месяца назад +646

    "Did you just call me blob?" "No i said bub"

    • @birdinhand_
      @birdinhand_ 4 месяца назад +24

      I thought he looked familiar!! Lol

    • @cometmoon4485
      @cometmoon4485 4 месяца назад +11

      THAT'S where I've seen him before! Lol

    • @ultraviolet540
      @ultraviolet540 4 месяца назад +10

      Fred Dukes? That looks like the creature that ate Fred Dukes!

    • @makeitsonumberone1358
      @makeitsonumberone1358 4 месяца назад +6

      @@ultraviolet540 "oh your real funny Logan"

    • @CheeseIsOverRated
      @CheeseIsOverRated 4 месяца назад +1

      Lmao

  • @Ascared
    @Ascared 4 месяца назад +78

    Proximus was such a great character and Kevin crushed the role. Wish we would’ve seen more from Proximus in the film

    • @Rully30
      @Rully30 Месяц назад

      Who knows 🤷‍♂️ maybe he survived the fall? Unlikely but ya never know

  • @thetruealpha8156
    @thetruealpha8156 4 месяца назад +221

    Imagine this guy as deathstroke

    • @AlishaHerbiederbie
      @AlishaHerbiederbie 4 месяца назад +18

      Now that you've said it, I can't stop seeing it!

    • @thetruealpha8156
      @thetruealpha8156 4 месяца назад +8

      @@AlishaHerbiederbie hahahaha yeah I think he’s so underrated everything I’ve seen him in he’s good and he would kill it as deathstroke since Joe is no longer deathstroke but hey Kevin can do it and he’s the right height for it too let’s make him our new deathstroke!!!

    • @MarioGuzman-kr6go
      @MarioGuzman-kr6go 4 месяца назад +5

      My guy you might be onto something.

    • @thetruealpha8156
      @thetruealpha8156 4 месяца назад +5

      @@MarioGuzman-kr6go thank you man thank you I think he would absolutely kill it

    • @Badgerofthelakes
      @Badgerofthelakes 4 месяца назад +4

      Ab the same height too

  • @simonstruosus
    @simonstruosus 4 месяца назад +200

    I loved this guy in The Strain

    • @jesusriced
      @jesusriced 4 месяца назад +10

      He was great in that

    • @kichwatembo6551
      @kichwatembo6551 4 месяца назад +4

      After years of not being able to afford streaming services I got to finish the series loved it

    • @lb7144
      @lb7144 4 месяца назад +2

      Also in Stargate SG1

    • @lamontgarnesjr4638
      @lamontgarnesjr4638 4 месяца назад

      This!

    • @parkeydee
      @parkeydee 4 месяца назад +1

      Yeah the strain was awesome

  • @Cheeseybeaver45
    @Cheeseybeaver45 3 месяца назад +54

    Damn he did a good job with the voice

  • @edo._danny2213
    @edo._danny2213 3 месяца назад +42

    All the losers hating on the guy when he’s doing well for himself and they can’t relate😂🫵🏽

  • @ChriaM-uk7wn
    @ChriaM-uk7wn 3 месяца назад +35

    I love how this guy kinda played the big dumb Brunt and most of his roles but really this past couple years has been expanding. Love this guy.

  • @ChrisSmithBass
    @ChrisSmithBass 4 месяца назад +10

    Been a fan of this dude for a LONG time, massively underrated.

  • @babina5625
    @babina5625 4 месяца назад +54

    He had my attention when he played the heck out of Gabriel

    • @Glum1964
      @Glum1964 4 месяца назад +4

      I loved legion!!

    • @GabrielMacDougall
      @GabrielMacDougall 4 месяца назад +1

      I will never forget that movie!

    • @babina5625
      @babina5625 4 месяца назад

      @@Glum1964 yes it’s a classic

    • @babina5625
      @babina5625 4 месяца назад

      @@GabrielMacDougall very memorable

    • @rogueaccountant9252
      @rogueaccountant9252 3 месяца назад

      I forgot he was in that. Helluva movie

  • @PAUL_EL_GUAPO
    @PAUL_EL_GUAPO 3 месяца назад +19

    This guy needs more recognition

  • @charliem5575
    @charliem5575 3 месяца назад +4

    Ever since lost I’ve been obsessed with this actor. So so so talented.

  • @jaywarner7996
    @jaywarner7996 4 месяца назад +13

    In every clip I've seen of Proximus, he's so compelling and charismatic. I can't wait to go see the movie.

  • @snugzgiddens3238
    @snugzgiddens3238 2 месяца назад +3

    From rat catcher to Ape is a crazy come up

  • @jackvisco5726
    @jackvisco5726 3 месяца назад +92

    Is it me or is this just a more manly Elon musk

  • @NegativeSpacePhoto
    @NegativeSpacePhoto 3 месяца назад +1

    Kevin Durand as Gabriel is still one of the best acting roles I’ve seen to date.

  • @davidhogg1886
    @davidhogg1886 3 месяца назад +1

    Kevin Durand is soooo good at playing and guys!

  • @SteveO2021
    @SteveO2021 2 месяца назад +1

    Why isn't Kevin Durand more celebrated? I have never been disappointed in any of his acting rolls. Best Archangel Gabriel ever

  • @iamdilbro
    @iamdilbro 3 месяца назад +14

    Glad he is getting his flowers now! He is legit great in everything. To the point where i underrated him aswell! He was great in Abigail and the best part of kingdom

  • @icirisbo
    @icirisbo Месяц назад

    I'm so glad to see him on a big movie again, this man can play every type of charachter. I have such a big respect for him

  • @Soulintent95
    @Soulintent95 3 месяца назад +10

    Oh i didnt know he was in planet of the apes. Hes an incredible actor. He sneaks into many different genre of film and steals the spotlight. He was a viking god, and even an xmen.

  • @TheDorkKnight5419
    @TheDorkKnight5419 4 месяца назад +2

    This man has just gotten better and better the last 3 decades. Such a good actor.

  • @jdhi5279
    @jdhi5279 2 месяца назад

    Every role ive seen this guy in, he has done amazing. Criminally underrated actor.

  • @BarrySumpter
    @BarrySumpter 2 месяца назад +1

    Kevin been around forever. Love watching him work. True actor.

  • @ABoyandHisDog-pd3lb
    @ABoyandHisDog-pd3lb 2 месяца назад

    Dude is such an underrated actor! He tends to play bad guys, maybe that's why. But he is really a good actor.

  • @Wolverine1987
    @Wolverine1987 3 месяца назад +9

    I thought that was Idris's voice first time I saw the trailer. I'm glad this guy is finally getting recognition just like Walton Goggins.

  • @TURTLEORIGINAL
    @TURTLEORIGINAL 3 месяца назад

    Imagine, reading a potential hire’s resume, and you read: “I went through 4 weeks of Ape School.” 😂

  • @alxlight6651
    @alxlight6651 4 месяца назад +8

    I thought Proximus was a captivating villain and if they are really to make another two movies I hope he comes back. He strikes me as a type that even after getting torn up by eagles, he could swim to shore and plan a brutal revenge. Long Live Proximus Caesar.

  • @GraigRinaldi
    @GraigRinaldi 2 месяца назад

    That dude right there is probably one of the better actors of our generation and he is the most slept on dude that guy is amazing

  • @michaelbell8347
    @michaelbell8347 2 месяца назад

    Big fan of this guy and the movies he plays in. This was pretty hilarious “I did 4 weeks of ape school.” 😂

  • @BeanyBop
    @BeanyBop 4 месяца назад +31

    If you haven't already seen him in Abagail, he is amazing in it. Really worth seeing that movie.

    • @darrennandrewfitness2836
      @darrennandrewfitness2836 4 месяца назад +4

      😂😂😂😂 loool he was funny on that movie was bummed he died

    • @arzqh
      @arzqh 4 месяца назад +3

      I was so shocked on finding out he was the same actor at Abigail 😭
      He killed both of those movie roles

  • @MrAlwaysRight
    @MrAlwaysRight 2 месяца назад

    Every roll he does is always amazing. Always. He's never missed.

  • @ebhustln707
    @ebhustln707 4 месяца назад +15

    he was so good, i hope he returns in the sequel wanted more of his character

    • @fearfulclan2007
      @fearfulclan2007 4 месяца назад +1

      He won't. His character died after falling off a cliff.

    • @breyanadebrah9791
      @breyanadebrah9791 4 месяца назад

      @@fearfulclan2007 we did not see a body and you know what they say no body no confirmacion

    • @liamgade8399
      @liamgade8399 4 месяца назад

      @@fearfulclan2007I’m 50/50 about that because he fell in water and we never saw his body, as well remember the fall that noa had in the beginning of the movie and he survived. It’s very plausible that he is alive

    • @fearfulclan2007
      @fearfulclan2007 4 месяца назад +3

      @@liamgade8399 We never saw Koba's body and he's dead.

    • @fearfulclan2007
      @fearfulclan2007 4 месяца назад

      @@breyanadebrah9791 Even Stu Macher was dead

  • @amaharra8569
    @amaharra8569 3 месяца назад

    Kevin would make a great Tamerlan charachter, He would fit 100%.

  • @talesoftwobros
    @talesoftwobros 2 месяца назад

    You can tell he loves this character by him always taking advantage of the opportunity to play him

  • @ivanzamecnik1048
    @ivanzamecnik1048 2 месяца назад

    100% Empathic .100% understatetment .....more then an actor. talking in a way an ape would do it without knowing how he would do it is just genius. I'm impressed as foook

  • @Karrllson
    @Karrllson 4 месяца назад +29

    Glad he made it off "the Island".

    • @thelonetacoj6487
      @thelonetacoj6487 4 месяца назад +1

      Is that a lost reference lmao

    • @Karrllson
      @Karrllson 4 месяца назад

      @@thelonetacoj6487 - Yup.

    • @ilovechcolate823
      @ilovechcolate823 4 месяца назад +1

      Reference is from X-men Origins Wolverine

    • @trustedinvalid1
      @trustedinvalid1 4 месяца назад

      His character in origins had already attacked the lost island and pretended to get stabbed to death. They were mercs

    • @shawnv123
      @shawnv123 2 месяца назад

      i thought it was a reference to epstein’s island

  • @bigwebbs4925
    @bigwebbs4925 3 месяца назад

    One off the best method actors around. Him and James spader 110% great actors

  • @adamlucashill725
    @adamlucashill725 3 месяца назад

    He learned how apes hold their hands for 4 weeks.

  • @jonathanbrunner5202
    @jonathanbrunner5202 3 месяца назад

    A wonderful actor/performer. He’s an artist.

  • @Jay.Lombardii
    @Jay.Lombardii 3 месяца назад +1

    Loved this actor in 3:10 to Yuma & Smokin Aces. He can play a hell of a villain that’ll make you hate but that’s his task & he does a damn good job of it. Give this man MORE roles!

  • @raymonk86
    @raymonk86 3 месяца назад

    He is super underrated. It's crazy how soft and thoughtful he is in real life when his best known characters are the total opposite.

  • @jakeloken682
    @jakeloken682 2 месяца назад +1

    Anybody here remember him in Mystery, Alaska? My favorite hockey movie and actually his very first movie gig. Such a classic

  • @DefendTheStar
    @DefendTheStar 2 месяца назад

    I wonder how often he books a hotel and everybody gets excited thinking oevin durant is coming. 😂

  • @el34glo59
    @el34glo59 2 месяца назад

    That opening line caught me off guard a bit. Not gonna lie

  • @ninjanunch2769
    @ninjanunch2769 3 месяца назад

    Dude is a phenomenal actor a student of his craft bravo

  • @isaacmensahboadu9218
    @isaacmensahboadu9218 Месяц назад +1

    Angel Gabriel the legion movie made me a fan of Kevin Durand

  • @xplorer841
    @xplorer841 3 месяца назад

    My next job interview:
    - ‘I did 4 weeks of ape school’

  • @theonewiththeface6258
    @theonewiththeface6258 3 месяца назад

    Kevin definitely needs more recognition. He's severely underrated ❤

  • @JamesBondSnarf
    @JamesBondSnarf 2 месяца назад

    I love this guy's process, he's been around, time 2 shine "moviestar"

  • @powder1137
    @powder1137 4 месяца назад +2

    this man is talking about this like it’s an achievement for humanity

    • @wingedferret5713
      @wingedferret5713 3 месяца назад

      Somebodys jealous

    • @powder1137
      @powder1137 3 месяца назад

      @@wingedferret5713 of ape school?

    • @wingedferret5713
      @wingedferret5713 3 месяца назад

      ​@@powder1137of being paid millions for a fun job

    • @powder1137
      @powder1137 2 месяца назад

      @Rebel-butcher1014 I didn’t pay for school

  • @patrickjflo
    @patrickjflo 4 месяца назад +1

    He's so good at playing villain characters.

  • @charliecurfman8859
    @charliecurfman8859 2 месяца назад

    Kevin Durand is absolutely one of my favorite actors ever. Definitely a top 5.

  • @EmpyrionBlackthorn
    @EmpyrionBlackthorn 2 месяца назад

    Underrated actor for sure, this man chews his roles up and spits them out ❤

  • @Liza.Wharton
    @Liza.Wharton 3 месяца назад +7

    if you remember that chimpanzee sanctuary lady whose face got torn off by a chimp, you know how dangerous chimps can be.

    • @tbug50
      @tbug50 3 месяца назад

      Most chimps don’t act like that one did though. That was a tragic case of an animal that was drugged into compliance while being held in solitude during sexual maturity. So much went wrong for that situation to unfold how it did.

    • @Liza.Wharton
      @Liza.Wharton 3 месяца назад

      @@tbug50 i'm not saying most chimps do. i'm saying that they are very, very strong and dangerous. to the point where they can just use their bare hands to tear off human flesh.

  • @vincent7160
    @vincent7160 2 месяца назад

    Been watching him from the beginning! Great actor!

  • @frankcoley1537
    @frankcoley1537 3 месяца назад +7

    I love this guy.

  • @Bamaboy_7
    @Bamaboy_7 2 месяца назад

    The way he said that was so much pride cracks me up I mean, dude that’s hilarious. I could never tell somebody that with a straight face.
    Ps I was talking about , “ I took 4 weeks of ape school”! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Dansupreme
    @Dansupreme 4 месяца назад +1

    He was definitely one of the best parts of the movie‼️

  • @kentinson1670
    @kentinson1670 4 месяца назад +10

    This dude is so good that he can either play goofy comedic characters to sinister villains

  • @thedarkpixel6087
    @thedarkpixel6087 4 месяца назад +1

    I love how he's still moving like an Ape even on the interview

  • @man0war9993
    @man0war9993 3 месяца назад +1

    “Ape School” LMAOOOOO 😂😂 Only in Hollywierd 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @picklerick4208
    @picklerick4208 2 месяца назад

    He's such an underrated actor and it's a shame

  • @thokozanemthombeni6480
    @thokozanemthombeni6480 2 месяца назад

    I also liked him in the movie “I’m number 4”. Great actor.

  • @Rivanni1
    @Rivanni1 3 месяца назад

    He consistently demonstrates exceptional acting abilities.

  • @adrianmasters250
    @adrianmasters250 3 месяца назад

    He did a great job, the voice sounds like a convincing blend of ape and human

  • @danielvasquez8830
    @danielvasquez8830 4 месяца назад +10

    Looking forward on his next role !

  • @tristiangray1966
    @tristiangray1966 3 месяца назад +1

    Dude has been one of my favorites since Walking Tall with the rock.

  • @user-st3uf9pl8t
    @user-st3uf9pl8t 3 месяца назад

    They were taking the Micky out of you😂

  • @Seakaye2s
    @Seakaye2s 2 месяца назад

    We’re two separate species, but I love the commitment and enthusiasm

  • @jeffeldredge1608
    @jeffeldredge1608 2 месяца назад

    This man is an excellent actor.

  • @M4v3rick28
    @M4v3rick28 2 месяца назад

    Love kevin Durand, want to see him in more!

  • @ScottEJPerez
    @ScottEJPerez 2 месяца назад

    I absolutely love Kevin Durand. He’s one of my favorite actors.

  • @justinsmeltzer2295
    @justinsmeltzer2295 3 месяца назад

    He's such an amazing actor

  • @henrypacheco1002
    @henrypacheco1002 3 месяца назад

    “They’re gonna hang me in the mornin, I’ll never see the sun”

  • @rockymanuel8903
    @rockymanuel8903 4 месяца назад +5

    Great actor I remember watching him on
    The Strain...

  • @Bryan-z8c
    @Bryan-z8c 3 месяца назад +3

    I’ve always enjoyed he’s acting. From mystery Alaska to Robin Hood he’s so good at portraying each character. I’ve always felt a great actor can be defined when you watch a film and in that 2hour span, you don’t see the Hollywood actor, you truly see the character. What I mean is so often do you watch a film and see the actor but your thinking of what other films they have been in while watching. There are few actors that are so good that watching them you don’t see their past performances, you don’t even see that actor you simply see the character. I love those actors that leave you feeling as though you witnessed something and not just watched something you know

  • @cobyboczek5269
    @cobyboczek5269 3 месяца назад

    He was so good in lost, might actually watch this series finally

  • @iamlegion5826
    @iamlegion5826 2 месяца назад

    I did 0 weeks of ape school ... When I relax my hands, my fingers curl ✊

  • @michaelwilber9889
    @michaelwilber9889 2 месяца назад

    Great channel. No bait video,and truism. Thank you

  • @sheenameades6773
    @sheenameades6773 2 месяца назад

    I've always loved this man's talent

  • @simonhawkes5227
    @simonhawkes5227 3 месяца назад

    Love this guy! So underrated!

  • @ThomasGraber
    @ThomasGraber 3 месяца назад

    Damn I wish they'd put him in a GOOD Resident Evil movie. Doing the first game right with him as Barry Burton would be perfection.

  • @chasemeredith4675
    @chasemeredith4675 3 месяца назад

    Underrated actor for sure... Only topped by micheal shannon

  • @justindenlinger6304
    @justindenlinger6304 4 месяца назад +2

    Fun fact, as someone who has worked with hand tools (hammers, trowels, shovels, picks, etc), my fingers stay curled like that, especially my right hand (I’m right-handed).

  • @teejayman215
    @teejayman215 3 месяца назад

    Dude was a great antagonist. I didnt know it was this guy!

  • @MrMrgoodguy35
    @MrMrgoodguy35 2 месяца назад

    Wow! Didn't know he was such a talented actor.

  • @chiefcuningcoyote4906
    @chiefcuningcoyote4906 3 месяца назад +6

    There’s a scene when the girl pulls out a firearm she shoots a chimp and you see him hover around behind the other chimps as a shield. That scene of him looking over there shoulders while asking the girl if there’s any more guns in the bunker, for some reason that bit stuck in my head then when I googled who the actor was I fkn lost it 💀 bc that’s something he would actually do. Some movies he plays are really good role as an a**hole

  • @ramqueen09
    @ramqueen09 3 месяца назад

    I like him the most in 2010 Legion. He played a badass Gabriel.

  • @kaibahseto
    @kaibahseto 3 месяца назад +3

    Always enjoyed his acting.

  • @CellHam
    @CellHam Месяц назад

    You played the hell out that role brother I just seen that movie on Hulu and that's my favorite character that's why I'm on here right now looking s*** up about that guy

  • @scandelooch
    @scandelooch 3 месяца назад

    "So I did 4 weeks of Ape school. Majored in walking, minored in grunting. But what I really want to do is be a Trader on Wall Street. I feel like my skills will easily translate. Either that or politics."

  • @speakstruth7110
    @speakstruth7110 2 месяца назад

    I'm sorry but I lost it at ape school 😂😂

  • @redhotchilifan98
    @redhotchilifan98 4 месяца назад

    Hes been an underrated actor for a long time.

  • @bigdawg3989
    @bigdawg3989 4 месяца назад

    His acting was one of the best parts of the movie

  • @novavega1890
    @novavega1890 2 месяца назад

    I'm glad he still works