As someone that loves Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, it's cool that Giancarlo Esposito and Michael Mando are in Far Cry as villains, and now in the same game.
Don't forget he was on Spider-Man homecoming remember he was in the prison at the end credits when he asked Michael Keaton who is Spider-Man... back then a lot of people thought that Michael Mando would play scorpion
Michael Mando is a legend and deserved all recognition he get's! Without him, Far Cry would definitely not be as huge of a success as it is today. His role made Far Cry 3 a better game, but an unforgettable one.
Literally the most memorable line (after insanity of course) is the one where you rescue Lisa and he literally is talking about his life and his feelings and damn it’s kinda tragic
@@JesusProtects it actually is. Because that's life. You try to change something in your life and here we are. Doing the exact same thing. Work, to eat and survive, and that's it. I would say that is "Insanity" in a way.
You know there is one already, right? It's called "The Far Cry Experience". It has like 4-5 episodes and a final chapter where he tortures a guy to death, which leads into the start of the game when he is notified that some skydivers landed on the island.
@@yafavouriteguy He specifically said "character", not actor. And he's not in Breaking Bad. If you're gonna comment at least make sure whatever you say doesn't make you sound ignorant af smh...
Mando was trying to go for Volker Hoyt. But UBI found him to dynamic and crazy for that role. They were so impressed by his audition they made Vaas character to not let his talent go to waste. they let him improvise a lot. Some lines for Vaas in the script were changed to what Mando came up with. Especially his most quoted "definition of insanity".
That's what I love about his performance as Vaas. He sounds like a nice, sincere guy but he doesnt change that manner playing Vaas which made his character so charismatic and kinda scary. The transition is there but it's not like a completely different guy.
Personally I don’t really like the dlc . I like Vaas , and love him but he feels like his pyschoticness is nearly non existent , and I liked pyschotic Vaas
Vaas' legacy is bigger than of all other Far Cry antagonists combined - he was just too good, too crazy, yet authentic. After 10 years he's still iconic and has single-handedly elevated the series.
@@Frostman411 i think he'll go further, Better Call Saul is one of the most anticipated final season,and his acting in it is incredible, especially in the last season
BCS is his first real role, he should have a good career and get an opportunity like that. He does have a special charisma that made people love Far Cry
I’ve played literally hundreds of games throughout my life and nothing comes as close to my heart as far cry 3 holds a special place in my childhood. Amazing game sometimes I wish I could go back and play it for the first time again, there’s nothing like that first time experience playing a game like that. Phenomenal acting and one of the best villains ever seen in a game
Yes...the first time that opening scene...never ever they could make a character close to vaas. After blackflag, everything in ubisoft went downhill. I appreciate that they recognize what far cry 3 is, but i hate that they can't replicate the feeling of it and not just vaas, everything. The gameplay, the storytelling, the environment, the characters...i miss the times where games had a meaning and i wonder if it's because i got older and I've slowly see everything on replay or because they really can't pull off something that stands up to the level of a FC3...
@@TheKeksletsplay It's not because of your age.This whole industry is creatively bankrupt.Something original and profound is such a rarity nowadays.Games still have meaning and great written storylines.Studios like Remedy,Rockstar,Naughty Dog.Unfortunately Ubisoft is not of them anymore.The Vaas dlc was good but not great.It need it more dialog and more flashback scenes.They underutilized the character.Like they did in Far Cry 3.Again.The same mistake.They had such a good character and most of the dlc focus is on gameplay : (
@@TheKeksletsplay To create something truly unique you need to get out of your comfort zone and take risks. Ubisoft is being held back by their board of directors to produce games that make profits and pay the bills, because using the FC3 formula is safe. They know it works and sells, why create something new? But in order to break away from the FC3 formula and bring out something truly unique again, Ubisoft needs to understand that they have to start taking risks again, just like they did with FC2 and FC3.
@@agentsmith6161 more of that : DLC deserved to be a game. A whole game by itlesf on Vaas... that would have been genius. Even if it was more linear than open world.
Just by looking at Michael Mando, you know he loves what he's doing, appreciates the art behind the characters and the purpose of playing the characters he portray. Just love this guy, he's amazing in BCS and I hope to see more of him.
The fact that you can have two “games” damn near 10 years apart, and it’s like there’s no difference to the player is awesome. I believe Mr. Mando when he says that it’s like he never left. I can feel that. You can still feel the passion he has for his character. I’m so so so glad this DLC exists and that Ubi did it right. I’m loving every second.
@@cocoduck7745 If you saw the end credits to Far Cry 6, you hear him talk to one of the characters hinting that he’s alive or that Far Cry 6 was a prequel.
@@KristianNikolla8 from the dates the FC6 took place it doesn't look like it's a prequel, maybe they have a plan for him in future games who knows, but that'd be great.
Vaas really is THE game antagonist. Nobody did it like him before, he was new, sick and crazy yet built up such a fanbase. Far cry 3 is my absolute favourite game of all time and vaas did most of that
The way he speaks about the character is a testament to his acting passion. This guy TRULY cares about his craft and puts his soul into his performances.
I was sure already that the Vaas character was formed more by Micheal’s thoughts and perspectives than by Ubisoft workers because Micheal is such a talented man, which we know from Better Call Saul, and we know also that Ubisoft is not like innovator than before, which can be seen if we look at their last games.
Vaas only exists because of Mando. They wanted to make a diffrent dude but when they saw how good this guy is they re made half the story to put him in there
The way he speaks of his character, the way he show what he feels and what he thinks about him. What im trying to say is, i played far cry 3 so many times, mainly because of Vaas, and listening to what Michael speaks of him, it makes me feel after all this years that i think i sort of met this character just today. I can understand him of sorts and i think that i can say that i finally know him now. It just gave me a hole different perspective of him now. Michael is an amazing actor and artist, big respect to you my man!
He sounds and talks like a nice, sincere guy. What made his character so special was he didn't get rid of that manner playing a bad guy, which made his character so charismatic.
Michael Mando revitalized Villains not only in far Cry but other games as well. A Guy you dont want coming after you. He deserves way more roles, and we deserve a remaster of Far Cry 3
His performance definitely inspired the further development and intrigue of the Far Cry villains that came after. Vaas is honestly still the most interesting villain. There's (sort of) a "remaster" of Far Cry 3 out already for the PS4 and Xbox One though, with slightly updated graphics. I believe it is backwards compatible as well, it was included in the season pass for Far Cry 5 if i remember correctly.
@@arhamkhalid5990 True, I'd even say they should try and work out a new game on Rook Island, see the aftermath of the Good ending where you leave with your friends and find the island in chaos with Vaas in charge
Michael is an incredible and extremely insightful guy. I'm so glad he's gotten to be on many major roles since his big break inception with Far Cry 3. I hope to see him in many other projects, especially more games!
Michael Mando is my favorite actor. He nails every character he plays ESPECIALLY nacho from Better Call Saul and Vaas from Far Cry. I think we all needed to see more of him in FC6.
It's so mad seeing him b so calm and his tone being so relaxing. Every time I've ever seen him, he's a lunatic. The fact he can so easily flip a switch and b a total psychopath and then b so calm, insightful and so sane. Big props to Michael for being such an amazing actor
What makes Vaas so great is that he feels like a real person. Complex instead of one-dimensional with his very own energy. Great job of the actor and team who created him!
Vaas was never the villain, He was a victim, so was Jason but thats up to the player's choice at the end, Hoyt and Citra were the real villains, Vaas showed Jason who he truly was
He's so eloquent in his description of the character and his interpersonal mechanics. Having familiarised myself with the story of the new DLC it is abundantly evident that real care and thought went into what makes Vaas tick, and why he is the way he is. And it's beautiful. Because amongst the rage, anger, and venom that surrounds his entire personality, is a man here to not only question the morality of mankind, but to embody it's worst aspects.
Such an underrated actor, even if Vaas and Nacho were his biggest roles, he'd still deserve a hall of fame induction, he truly loves his characters and it shows, he understands Vaas better than most fans and game devs.
This interview just made even more of a fan. He is crazy, immature in many ways, raised to learn the power of violence while having addiction, that is an illness, along with other elements that help us see him as a human
I just bought Far Cry 3 after more than 10 years since first playing it on my Xbox 360. This is just so wholesome that it came to my recommendations. Michael is one of the few people on this Earth that I would geniuenly have a conversation with. That game made me fall inlove with video games. Many thanks to the whole Ubi team for bringing this amazing character back to us!
Michael Mando and Vaas is one of the most perfect castings ever. He made such an impact not just for the franchise but for all of gaming I would argue. All while having less than 20 minutes of screen time and not even really being the "main villain" of his own game. Powerful.
Ubisoft tried so hard to overcome vaas as a villain in any way .... Never happened .... Vaas is still my profile Picture in Steam after all these years .... and i never get tired of this acting .... from pronounciation to his art of mind .... Mando did something beautiful .... and i'm happy he still gets spoken to as 'Vaas'. Respect to you and Ubisoft for bringing him back even if it is just a little DLC.
@@RayzaNC yes its enough serious for me, but its not enough, he need more role like that. Like you mean scareface was enough for Pachino, nope. i think you was happy to saw him in a lots of serious role.
Michael is so talented, Nacho has always been my favorite on Saul. I've never played Far Cry 3 before either, sounds like I'm in for a treat. God bless
Trevor would of lost against this Vaas because vaas has completely lost touch with reality while Trevor is completely broken he still has a heart and even Trevor would be scared of vaas
Michael Mando plays Vaas so perfectly, the feeling of talking to a person that was somewhat oddly calm to literally mentally insane. Such great work, props to him
Vaas is honestly my favorite villain in the Far Cry series. Every scene with him made me genuinely terrified. He wasn't a ruler of a country or a state. He never showed mercy to Jason. He just had that aura constantly screaming "I will kill you and bathe in your blood." And huge props to Michael Mando, you don't get an actor like *that* every day
I haven’t played far cry 3 since it came out. Those clips of it look gorgeous, like AA in overdrive. Did Ubisoft remaster or up the anti for the clips shown here or is this new DLC parts of FC3 remastered for flash backs?
This man is a legend in the video game community. Farcry wouldn't be the same without him. Gaming wouldn't be the same without him. And honestly, the online community in general wouldn't be the same without him
It's phenomenal and beautiful how articulate and emotional he is while portraying, explaining and "defending" Vaas as a character. It's a moment of pure beauty. EDIT: Vaas was so much more complex and deep than all of us actually ever imagined. And it's beautiful seeing Michael put into words just how complex the character of Vaas is, and his understanding of that complexity.
to be honest i wish there was a remake of farcry 3, i loved everything in it, the maps, the grind to 100 percent with the relics, the towers and liberaries to conquer, the animals to skin for better leveled equipment the special weapons. and the co op mode that is different from the regular campaign, playing it with my brother on split screen. just everything....besides the graphics and fps. the reason why i want a remake is for the farcry engine and gameplay/story to look more like farcry 6, detail and graphics wise.
I kinda wish Jason and Vaas become best friends. Both killed each others siblings but in a way they grow from it. Plus I REALLY dig their batman and Joker relationship
Michael Mando is so thoughtful and passionate when talking about Vaas. You can tell how much the character means to him and why he's so perfect in the role. He created the character himself
Michael Mando is the type of guy you can only recognize for one thing. Even after all this year, his persona of Vaas is as fresh as he was the first time I heard of him
Vaas was one of the best game (and even movie) villains ever. Such a multifaceted character: a violent, unmerciful tropical island pirate exempt from any laws, but also a knowledgeable, communicative villain with very valid social criticisms. All in all, a beautifully designed, written and portrayed villain who singlehandedly saved the franchise and changed gaming forever. Thanks Michael, keep rocking it.
It would be so awesome if you guys did a Pagan and Joseph interview with their voice actors too! I would love to see the evolution behind it all for the other two villians too.
You just cannot not admire the work of this guy. I love how such a crazy character is described in such an eloquent and descriptive way. Michael Mando is a legend.
Judging from what Michael said it seems Vaas is actually the good guy. He never intended to hurt anyone but the influence of drugs and other stuff have caused him to be a split person.
I don't think he means that Vaas is a good guy. He is somewhat of an anomaly, a person who is trapped in an infinite childhood. Children don't understand death and pain as adults do, so Vaas is kind of a pityable character but not good or safe to be around.
Its really amazing the fact that Vaas is back hes a iconic and cool villain, Michael Mando is a great and awesome actor and gave Life to the character!
When he talks about coming back to reprise role that's exactly how Michael C Hall described coming back as Dexter Morgan his words were it's almost like his character Dexter Morgan was always there he never left. Same with Micheal in terms of Vaas
Damn, three games later and even Ubisoft knows Michael Mando was both the representative of Far Cry at its peak, and the one antagonist most will remember.
honestly the performance in Far cry 3 and also Better call saul is phenomenal he deserves more Roles in Movies n Shows and a ton more recognition for sure.
“Underneath it all, he is a human, and before it all, he is a child. Once you find the child, you find the character.” That’s one hell of a philosophical quote. Now I see where Vaas got his sick and twisted, but thought provoking Philosophies.
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The man who brought far cry to life, I hope he lives a long, brilliant life
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I have a lot of fat cry games
As someone that loves Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, it's cool that Giancarlo Esposito and Michael Mando are in Far Cry as villains, and now in the same game.
Saaame. I was a fan of Breaking Bad and Vaas so I HAD to watch Better Call Saul. Absolutely worth, waiting for Season 5.
Don't forget he was on Spider-Man homecoming remember he was in the prison at the end credits when he asked Michael Keaton who is Spider-Man... back then a lot of people thought that Michael Mando would play scorpion
And Steven Ogg was also in better call soul so far cry and gta in the same universe confirmed!
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michael mando was a far cry villain before he was in better call saul
Michael Mando is a legend and deserved all recognition he get's!
Without him, Far Cry would definitely not be as huge of a success as it is today. His role made Far Cry 3 a better game, but an unforgettable one.
And he's scorpion!!
@@Jamesd9518 oh... Kinda disappointed 😂
Literally the most memorable line (after insanity of course) is the one where you rescue Lisa and he literally is talking about his life and his feelings and damn it’s kinda tragic
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Vaas kicked off the trend of the villains bring the main attraction of Far Cry. Respect.
That's true and if you see it closely, all villians after Vaas had that "little touch" of insanity that was cleary taken from Vass. Respect
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And all of them are a little too theatrical while Vaas was so authentic and seemed genuinely unhinged
Mosquito in far cry 2 is the worst villain though.
@@Alex-yr3zu because of malaria?
They've been doing it since Far Cry 2, arguably.
“Have I ever told you the definition of insanity?”
A quote that resonates with me till this day.
His definition of insanity is not accurate tho.
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“Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
"Insanity is making the same game over and over again expecting the game to change" - fired Ubisoft team member
@@JesusProtects it actually is. Because that's life. You try to change something in your life and here we are. Doing the exact same thing. Work, to eat and survive, and that's it. I would say that is "Insanity" in a way.
Such a wholesome guy who plays such a mad character.
We need this guy in Saints row
@@lukky6648 YES!
@@lukky6648 too bad saints row turned into woke dogshit
I feel like Michael Mando is what Vaas would've been.
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He literally made the franchise. I would definitely watch a TV show around the character
I would love to watch a TV show about Vaas. That would be awesome!
You know there is one already, right? It's called "The Far Cry Experience". It has like 4-5 episodes and a final chapter where he tortures a guy to death, which leads into the start of the game when he is notified that some skydivers landed on the island.
@@AlejoConejo-vb8ln yessir
yeah, i think its something called better call saul and breaking bad
@@yafavouriteguy He specifically said "character", not actor. And he's not in Breaking Bad. If you're gonna comment at least make sure whatever you say doesn't make you sound ignorant af smh...
VAAS is so AUTHENTIC and CRAZY. THE definitive Far Cry Antagonist.. Loved the DLC!
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you wrote this like it was a youtube title, relax man
Agree
Mando was trying to go for Volker Hoyt. But UBI found him to dynamic and crazy for that role. They were so impressed by his audition they made Vaas character to not let his talent go to waste. they let him improvise a lot. Some lines for Vaas in the script were changed to what Mando came up with. Especially his most quoted "definition of insanity".
8:48 I love how he pauses, and you can straight up see, hear, and feel that transition from Michael to Vaas
I caught it too. His whole aura changed.
That's what I love about his performance as Vaas. He sounds like a nice, sincere guy but he doesnt change that manner playing Vaas which made his character so charismatic and kinda scary. The transition is there but it's not like a completely different guy.
That was the moment Michael became Vaasenberg
I felt chills down my spine at that moment.
@@matthieurochette I felt soy down my throat at that moment.
Michael Mando has an insight into character study I rarely see in actors. He truly is a master of his craft.
How he plays his character is gold, we know it'll be good.
Personally I don’t really like the dlc . I like Vaas , and love him but he feels like his pyschoticness is nearly non existent , and I liked pyschotic Vaas
Vaas' legacy is bigger than of all other Far Cry antagonists combined - he was just too good, too crazy, yet authentic. After 10 years he's still iconic and has single-handedly elevated the series.
Finally someone said it
Damn straight
True vaas means far cry far cry means vaas
And Vaas wasn't even the main villain
@@preacherthree6068 Yeah he was. In our hearts he was
Michael Mando is one guy I hope to see leading a cast some day. He's got so much talent and seems like someone who loves so much what he does.
you know he's in Better Call Saul right? he's been a leading cast member for almost the entire series now when the final season comes out
@@tedthecommenter5364 Yes, I know he's a main cast member. I mean I want him front in center playing a title character.
@@Frostman411 i think he'll go further, Better Call Saul is one of the most anticipated final season,and his acting in it is incredible, especially in the last season
@@tedthecommenter5364 he got teased as Scorpion for Spiderman villain tho... just wait Spiderman 4 mcu
BCS is his first real role, he should have a good career and get an opportunity like that.
He does have a special charisma that made people love Far Cry
I’ve played literally hundreds of games throughout my life and nothing comes as close to my heart as far cry 3 holds a special place in my childhood. Amazing game sometimes I wish I could go back and play it for the first time again, there’s nothing like that first time experience playing a game like that. Phenomenal acting and one of the best villains ever seen in a game
Yes...the first time that opening scene...never ever they could make a character close to vaas. After blackflag, everything in ubisoft went downhill. I appreciate that they recognize what far cry 3 is, but i hate that they can't replicate the feeling of it and not just vaas, everything. The gameplay, the storytelling, the environment, the characters...i miss the times where games had a meaning and i wonder if it's because i got older and I've slowly see everything on replay or because they really can't pull off something that stands up to the level of a FC3...
@@TheKeksletsplay It's not because of your age.This whole industry is creatively bankrupt.Something original and profound is such a rarity nowadays.Games still have meaning and great written storylines.Studios like Remedy,Rockstar,Naughty Dog.Unfortunately Ubisoft is not of them anymore.The Vaas dlc was good but not great.It need it more dialog and more flashback scenes.They underutilized the character.Like they did in Far Cry 3.Again.The same mistake.They had such a good character and most of the dlc focus is on gameplay : (
@@TheKeksletsplay To create something truly unique you need to get out of your comfort zone and take risks. Ubisoft is being held back by their board of directors to produce games that make profits and pay the bills, because using the FC3 formula is safe. They know it works and sells, why create something new? But in order to break away from the FC3 formula and bring out something truly unique again, Ubisoft needs to understand that they have to start taking risks again, just like they did with FC2 and FC3.
@@agentsmith6161 more of that : DLC deserved to be a game. A whole game by itlesf on Vaas... that would have been genius. Even if it was more linear than open world.
I'm scared to play it, don't want to ruin the memories of the game i have
Just by looking at Michael Mando, you know he loves what he's doing, appreciates the art behind the characters and the purpose of playing the characters he portray.
Just love this guy, he's amazing in BCS and I hope to see more of him.
One of the best antagonists in gaming history
I think he's the best.
I actually think he is the best
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I think he’s one of the greatest antagonists period.
Every farcry villain is iconic
The fact that you can have two “games” damn near 10 years apart, and it’s like there’s no difference to the player is awesome. I believe Mr. Mando when he says that it’s like he never left. I can feel that. You can still feel the passion he has for his character. I’m so so so glad this DLC exists and that Ubi did it right. I’m loving every second.
The man who ignited the spark into Far Cry, him & the voice actor of Jason and Citra also deserve a mention. They did INCREDIBLE with the DLC
this guy planewalks
one of the best video game villains ever, he should've been the main villain but it's alright.
@@cocoduck7745 If you saw the end credits to Far Cry 6, you hear him talk to one of the characters hinting that he’s alive or that Far Cry 6 was a prequel.
@@KristianNikolla8 from the dates the FC6 took place it doesn't look like it's a prequel, maybe they have a plan for him in future games who knows, but that'd be great.
@@cocoduck7745 So it looks like he never died👀
Vaas really is THE game antagonist. Nobody did it like him before, he was new, sick and crazy yet built up such a fanbase. Far cry 3 is my absolute favourite game of all time and vaas did most of that
The way he speaks about the character is a testament to his acting passion. This guy TRULY cares about his craft and puts his soul into his performances.
We need a Vaas standalone game.
PETITION FOR VAAS SPIN OFF GAME
Like “New Dawn” with 5
@@GormLore Yep, that would be amazing.
Yes, and they should name it smth like Far Cry : The Aftermath of Insanity. Where we see what vaas has been doing all these years.
@@Dentheman1995 spoiler
He's alive in FC6
@Dennis de Jon There is a theory that vaas is alive and jason is dead
"He did the same joke about three times already...I don't think it's funny any more"
- Vaas
That's the definition of insanity
First time is Funny, Second time is Fking annoying
@@dba6097 One time is funny, two times is fooking annoying no? *Proceed to punch submerged Chris*
@@redhakiim789 thanks for the accurate version
- Vaas on the Far Cry franchise
I was sure already that the Vaas character was formed more by Micheal’s thoughts and perspectives than by Ubisoft workers because Micheal is such a talented man, which we know from Better Call Saul, and we know also that Ubisoft is not like innovator than before, which can be seen if we look at their last games.
Vaas only exists because of Mando. They wanted to make a diffrent dude but when they saw how good this guy is they re made half the story to put him in there
@@bloodangel19 they also redesigned Vaas entirely to look like him too
Man he still remembers every line his character said and how a specific line reflected the character's personality. What a legend
Michael set the bar way up high that nothing ever comes close to Vaas' persona for the next 3 Far Cry villains.
The way he speaks of his character, the way he show what he feels and what he thinks about him. What im trying to say is, i played far cry 3 so many times, mainly because of Vaas, and listening to what Michael speaks of him, it makes me feel after all this years that i think i sort of met this character just today. I can understand him of sorts and i think that i can say that i finally know him now. It just gave me a hole different perspective of him now. Michael is an amazing actor and artist, big respect to you my man!
@@ozzmarkk i saw that a bunch of times m8 trust me 😂😂
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He sounds and talks like a nice, sincere guy. What made his character so special was he didn't get rid of that manner playing a bad guy, which made his character so charismatic.
Johnny Lothbrok from the village of Zegar?
Michael Mando revitalized Villains not only in far Cry but other games as well. A Guy you dont want coming after you. He deserves way more roles, and we deserve a remaster of Far Cry 3
His performance definitely inspired the further development and intrigue of the Far Cry villains that came after. Vaas is honestly still the most interesting villain.
There's (sort of) a "remaster" of Far Cry 3 out already for the PS4 and Xbox One though, with slightly updated graphics. I believe it is backwards compatible as well, it was included in the season pass for Far Cry 5 if i remember correctly.
tbvh i think we should wait another 5 years before a remaster because in my opinion,FC3 still holds up incredibly well
@@arhamkhalid5990 True, I'd even say they should try and work out a new game on Rook Island, see the aftermath of the Good ending where you leave with your friends and find the island in chaos with Vaas in charge
we did get a remaster of Farcry 3. if you bought the Season Pass when 5 came out it came with Farccry 3 Classic and had enhanced graphics
Far cry 3 classic edition is your remastered
Michael is an incredible and extremely insightful guy. I'm so glad he's gotten to be on many major roles since his big break inception with Far Cry 3. I hope to see him in many other projects, especially more games!
Michael Mando is my favorite actor. He nails every character he plays ESPECIALLY nacho from Better Call Saul and Vaas from Far Cry. I think we all needed to see more of him in FC6.
One of my favorite actors too, so talented. My favorite actor js Giancarlo Esposito
It's so mad seeing him b so calm and his tone being so relaxing.
Every time I've ever seen him, he's a lunatic. The fact he can so easily flip a switch and b a total psychopath and then b so calm, insightful and so sane.
Big props to Michael for being such an amazing actor
What makes Vaas so great is that he feels like a real person. Complex instead of one-dimensional with his very own energy. Great job of the actor and team who created him!
Vaas was never the villain, He was a victim, so was Jason but thats up to the player's choice at the end, Hoyt and Citra were the real villains, Vaas showed Jason who he truly was
I love their relationship! I wish Jason and Vaas become friends in the future and fight as a team but I know that will never happen :(
how he kills the hostages in the beginning is pure evil
@@MustafaKhan-hz5mr well he's not wrong about nobody remembering the hostages
Ok, but saying that Vaas is a victim is not fine at all, he killed hostages and innocent people
@@darkweb7698 Ofc he killed grant but u get the main picture
He's so eloquent in his description of the character and his interpersonal mechanics. Having familiarised myself with the story of the new DLC it is abundantly evident that real care and thought went into what makes Vaas tick, and why he is the way he is. And it's beautiful. Because amongst the rage, anger, and venom that surrounds his entire personality, is a man here to not only question the morality of mankind, but to embody it's worst aspects.
Michael Mando as Vaas will always be my favorite misunderstood villian in any video game, I have ever played.
Such an underrated actor, even if Vaas and Nacho were his biggest roles, he'd still deserve a hall of fame induction, he truly loves his characters and it shows, he understands Vaas better than most fans and game devs.
He was cast as Scorpion in Spiderman and I am not really sure how they are planning to unveil him
This interview just made even more of a fan. He is crazy, immature in many ways, raised to learn the power of violence while having addiction, that is an illness, along with other elements that help us see him as a human
Michael Mando is soooo great as an actor and as a person. Huge respect to him!
The man who sparked my love for the Far Cry franchise. Vaas was the best villain in any video game hands down!
I just bought Far Cry 3 after more than 10 years since first playing it on my Xbox 360. This is just so wholesome that it came to my recommendations. Michael is one of the few people on this Earth that I would geniuenly have a conversation with. That game made me fall inlove with video games. Many thanks to the whole Ubi team for bringing this amazing character back to us!
Guy is legend . His character is deep and complex . Makes me think.. but at the same time entertains me in a special way.
8:44 God the instant transition from Michael Mando to Vaas between words was fantastic
That was Vaas 100%. It rerally is amazing and if we ever get a farcry movie they better include this character
@@HaloProductionsUSA if only you knew of the Far Cry 3 web series...
@@ak_nora trust me I’ve seen it. I’m talking a full length film
Michael Mando and Vaas is one of the most perfect castings ever. He made such an impact not just for the franchise but for all of gaming I would argue. All while having less than 20 minutes of screen time and not even really being the "main villain" of his own game. Powerful.
It feels so weird to see Michael Mando again after all these years. Such a amazing guy!
I mean he didn't disappear lol, he's great in Better Call Saul
The man who made me follow Far Cry series, not a single title that i hadn't play!
Ubisoft tried so hard to overcome vaas as a villain in any way .... Never happened .... Vaas is still my profile Picture in Steam after all these years .... and i never get tired of this acting .... from pronounciation to his art of mind .... Mando did something beautiful .... and i'm happy he still gets spoken to as 'Vaas'. Respect to you and Ubisoft for bringing him back even if it is just a little DLC.
Love this dude. Super underrated actor. Far cry wouldn’t be where it is today without his character in Far cry 3.
this is crazy, he is actually charming and scary
He's just a very awesome actor and probably a very good man. i hope we will see him some serious roles in the future.
Better Call Saul not serious enough for you?
@@RayzaNC yes its enough serious for me, but its not enough, he need more role like that. Like you mean scareface was enough for Pachino, nope. i think you was happy to saw him in a lots of serious role.
Michael is so talented, Nacho has always been my favorite on Saul. I've never played Far Cry 3 before either, sounds like I'm in for a treat. God bless
Trevor would of lost against this Vaas because vaas has completely lost touch with reality while Trevor is completely broken he still has a heart and even Trevor would be scared of vaas
@@jonathanoxlade4252 who is trevor
Ghosh you are so lucky , you not played far cry 3 yet 😢
Far Cry existed before Mando, but he, with Vaas's character, created the franchise's identity. Mad respect for this legend
Michael Mando plays Vaas so perfectly, the feeling of talking to a person that was somewhat oddly calm to literally mentally insane. Such great work, props to him
Vaas is honestly my favorite villain in the Far Cry series. Every scene with him made me genuinely terrified. He wasn't a ruler of a country or a state. He never showed mercy to Jason. He just had that aura constantly screaming "I will kill you and bathe in your blood." And huge props to Michael Mando, you don't get an actor like *that* every day
That's what I was thinking
I haven’t played far cry 3 since it came out. Those clips of it look gorgeous, like AA in overdrive. Did Ubisoft remaster or up the anti for the clips shown here or is this new DLC parts of FC3 remastered for flash backs?
New DLC dives completely into the Vaas and Citra relationship and what really led to how they both turned out. Vaas is also confirmed alive
@@jaybarbieri8619 Confirmed alive? As in he survived FC3? Does this mean he can come back in a future game?
@@starkiller007 Yep. If you beat the DLC 5 times over then you get a cutscene of an older Vaas sitting on a beach talking to himself
The clips you saw come from the classic edition of far cry 3, they remastered the game some time ago
If you get farcry5 there’s a dlc that remasters Farcry3
This man is a legend in the video game community. Farcry wouldn't be the same without him. Gaming wouldn't be the same without him. And honestly, the online community in general wouldn't be the same without him
Thank you Michael Mando, for showing love to those kids who needed you. When you could have of just moved on like you didn't have the time.
It's phenomenal and beautiful how articulate and emotional he is while portraying, explaining and "defending" Vaas as a character. It's a moment of pure beauty.
EDIT: Vaas was so much more complex and deep than all of us actually ever imagined. And it's beautiful seeing Michael put into words just how complex the character of Vaas is, and his understanding of that complexity.
to be honest i wish there was a remake of farcry 3, i loved everything in it, the maps, the grind to 100 percent with the relics, the towers and liberaries to conquer, the animals to skin for better leveled equipment the special weapons. and the co op mode that is different from the regular campaign, playing it with my brother on split screen. just everything....besides the graphics and fps. the reason why i want a remake is for the farcry engine and gameplay/story to look more like farcry 6, detail and graphics wise.
Michael Mando is a legend. You should work together with him again recreating Far Cry 3
Thank you for wonderful experience and emotions
Thank you Michael Mando for this incredible acting. Great work, great game. The best.
He’s literally Farcry. I love this guy. I love Vaas.
If I had the chance to obtain acting lessons from Michael I absolutely would. He is incredibly talented and an inspiration.
Vaas is one of the greatest antagonists in gaming history.
Kudos to you, Michael Mando.
Vaas and Handsome Jack are my 2 favorite videogame antagonists, I doubt anyone will ever pass them.
@@abigbutterstick1780 Yoo vass and handsome jack are my favorite too. The way their characters act in different ways and execute it perfectly
Perfect actor.... what a performance... nice reflectory responses.
Michael is an absolute treasure. I have never rooted for a villain so hard before Vaas.
Let's get a Vaas spin-off ...a story on how he became the villain that he is today !!
I mean...that's more or less the Vaas insanity DLC. It was definitely something😄!
@@Kageravager I just love Vaas one of my favorites ...give me more lol 😆
@@UNIKOGAMING oohh, just be prepared for that DLC. It's definitely a bit of a struggle! Can't wait to see the direction they take Pagan and Joseph!
Better Call Vaas
@@UNIKOGAMING ⚠️Spoilers⚠️:
Now that we know he's still alive he could have a long insane future ahead.
Been loving him in better call Saul it’s great seeing him playing his most iconic character
Imagine Vaas becomes our new ally for Far cry 7
He's dead
@@emulation2369 He's alive
There was vaas dialogue at the end of fc6 so maybe he could return?
@@thehardycarrot9361 yeah there's also a secret cut scene including Vaas
I kinda wish Jason and Vaas become best friends. Both killed each others siblings but in a way they grow from it. Plus I REALLY dig their batman and Joker relationship
Michael Mando is so thoughtful and passionate when talking about Vaas. You can tell how much the character means to him and why he's so perfect in the role. He created the character himself
I love with what kind of love and interest he talking about his character. He really love Vaas, you can see it.
Michael Mando is such a talent, the man deserves an Oscar and a Grammy and a Tony, an Emmy, a country music award and a Super Bowl MVP.
Ubisoft PLEASE make a spin-off game with Vaas as protagonist. PLEASE
@Dominatroy I’m talking a full spin off like new dawn bro!
@@GormLore about what? Him kidnapping tourists and executing innocent people?.... Mmm oookay....
@@emulation2369 actually yeah that sounds super fun dummy
Michael Mando is the type of guy you can only recognize for one thing. Even after all this year, his persona of Vaas is as fresh as he was the first time I heard of him
Awww, Michael Mando is so precious, dude!!! Give him more good movies, games and shows to played in
When the videogame Oscars are going to be a real thing, this man will win for sure one
Vaas was one of the best game (and even movie) villains ever. Such a multifaceted character: a violent, unmerciful tropical island pirate exempt from any laws, but also a knowledgeable, communicative villain with very valid social criticisms. All in all, a beautifully designed, written and portrayed villain who singlehandedly saved the franchise and changed gaming forever. Thanks Michael, keep rocking it.
Giancarlo Esposito: Ahahahaha I was acting..... Or Was I?
Michael Mando: Have I ever told you what the definition of insanity is? Have I?
From the streets of ABQ to Rook Island
He is so well spoken to , it was a pure joy listening to this interview.
One of the best Interviews I ever seen
It would be so awesome if you guys did a Pagan and Joseph interview with their voice actors too! I would love to see the evolution behind it all for the other two villians too.
You just cannot not admire the work of this guy.
I love how such a crazy character is described in such an eloquent and descriptive way. Michael Mando is a legend.
Absolutely a legend🔥
Judging from what Michael said it seems Vaas is actually the good guy. He never intended to hurt anyone but the influence of drugs and other stuff have caused him to be a split person.
I don't think he means that Vaas is a good guy. He is somewhat of an anomaly, a person who is trapped in an infinite childhood. Children don't understand death and pain as adults do, so Vaas is kind of a pityable character but not good or safe to be around.
I really like this guy. He always seems to get seriously involved in his characters.
Its really amazing the fact that Vaas is back hes a iconic and cool villain, Michael Mando is a great and awesome actor and gave Life to the character!
I hope the next two villains will have an interview like this.
Pagan if I'm not mistaken was Troy Baker
My entry point into Far Cry. I'm glad he's back and I'm very glad that everyone seems to be enjoying this.
Im a big fan of this guy and his portrayal of vaas is amazing I’m so happy he gets to play scorpion in the MCU
a living legend! thank you !
Far cry 3 was one of the best, that tropical island setting was such a vibe, and even more so during the summer, I felt like I was on vacation
When he talks about coming back to reprise role that's exactly how Michael C Hall described coming back as Dexter Morgan his words were it's almost like his character Dexter Morgan was always there he never left. Same with Micheal in terms of Vaas
One of the BEST VIDEO GAMES VILLAIN of all time ! You always get scared of meeting him and he’s so mesmerizing whenever he’s on screen.
I just love seeing this guy as vaas again, it just makes me wanna go back to far cry 3!
Brilliant actor! He deserves to be better known by everybody
BCS S6 E3 brought me here 😢
VAAS.. you are one in many but best to use name.. insanity.. that you deserve it all... thank you so much for Far cry 3
Da um arrepio na alma só de ouvir a voz dessa lenda ❤️
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Damn, three games later and even Ubisoft knows Michael Mando was both the representative of Far Cry at its peak, and the one antagonist most will remember.
honestly the performance in Far cry 3 and also Better call saul is phenomenal he deserves more Roles in Movies n Shows and a ton more recognition for sure.
“Underneath it all, he is a human, and before it all, he is a child. Once you find the child, you find the character.” That’s one hell of a philosophical quote. Now I see where Vaas got his sick and twisted, but thought provoking Philosophies.