Hugh Grant (“Florence Foster Jenkins”) and Colin Farrell (“The Lobster”) talked on Variety‘s “Actors on Actors” about directors, why the Irish are so emotional, and the effect of mustaches on their private lives.
Yes! Gets annoying when people keep saying he's on drugs just cos he's passionate and can sometimes talk very fast. He's so intelligent and charming and genuinely interested in people and life etc
As a side note, I find it interesting how talkative Colin farrell is. In interviews he often comes across as shy but here he talked a lot. Hugh is a great listener.
@@orangewarm1 I agree, but they're still under the spotlight. Perhaps there's the added element of this being about their craft and not their personal lives.
June Asiimwe I like how humble he is about his stupid move with the hooker years ago. He brought it up on the set of Notting Hill when his character made a hooker reference to Julia Roberts ("We'll have you back on the street in no time") and asked if it was a good idea. Everyone thought he was referring to her being in Pretty Woman! Then when he was very involved in the "News Of The World" scandal, (the ones who hacked into a dead girl's cell phone and hurt her family) he took the stand and was asked if he was worried about his involvement tarnishing his good name, he said "I don't think I had anything to worry about there. I"m the one who got caught with a hooker" or something like that! I hate that he did that in the first place but owning up to it was the right thing to do.
I really appreciate the way these two converse with each other compared to others that I've seen. It's not just "Let's talk about your latest film that I watched for this interview." They really talk about some great, human things. I also think this is a good pairing, as they both seem to have mellowed with age.
Colin Farrell has certainly mellowed with age, but I'd say Hugh Grant, to his credit, has pretty much maintained the exact same level of mellowness for his entire career.
I know all the praises are for Colin, and hes very likeable for sure, but I always love how self deprecating and funny, and surprisingly humble, Hugh Grant is, he lets Colin talk most of the interview
I LOVE how passionate Colin was about Hugh's material and experiences! It's so disarming and friendly, and he very clearly was intimately familiar with Hugh's material, how respectful and appreciative he is to Hugh. Really wonderful interaction in this, Hugh is wonderful, and Colin really contributed to making this a lovely and warm interaction among peers.
Hugh Grant seemed to downplay his roles in romantic comedies. They are the first feel good movies I reach for... we need more. Thank you for blessing our lives with good movies.
Brenda Birrell I don’t think he really likes his acting. He is embarrassed about himself. We all love him but we have pictures of ourselves that others do not see.
It’s Hugh’s wit and charm that makes those romcoms so memorable. Films such as Notting Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral wouldn’t have been as successful without him.
This is better than all those talk shows where the host asks stupid questions and play dumb games. Here we actually get to know something and they are being genuine.
I really like Hugh Grant's question to Colin. They touch on the fact that acting is a job and while they want to be challenged in roles, they know their job is to entertain. It's nice to see an interview with actors who don't take themselves or acting too seriously.
These two are a perfect conversational match, they are both intellectually gifted, and as leading men very charming, yet they are maturing nicely. Love Hugh.
Hugh Grant seems like the kind of guy you'd hear say "But i'm so nice to be around, why don't they like me?" with the biggest smile on his face and with no hint whatsoever of narcissism, like he's just stating a fact that he and everybody knows
I love these two together. The conversation is easy and unforced and I feel as though I learned a lot about them as actors. Hugh Grant is probably one of the most underrated actors of his generation; his comedic timing is excellent and Colin is always good to watch.
These two completely forgot that they were being filmed during this conversation. They absolutely enjoyed each other's company - and so did we, watching and listening to them!
I love watching this after watching The Gentlemen. Both of these amazing actors crushed in it. Hugh as a vile character is officially one of my favorite characters in any film. He has far more talent then just Nottinghill Hugh. Plus Colin as the Coach is the best.
I think Hugh would make a fantastic therapist. One instantly trusts him and his eyes during listening are those of a very caring psychoanalyst. Sometimes there’s a bit of suspicion but otherwise there’s something so very calming about him.
Five star comment! You could really track the difference in the internal cultural landscape of these two actors. Both are excellent actors but simple wired up so differently! Viva la difference!
Hugh is frickn awesome and so honest. Love how he’s so in tune with real people. His comment about entertaining and not just doing roles for your own ego that no one will see. He’s spot on.
This is indeed a great pairing and great convo and they are both so charming and interesting to listen to. Colin is always so elegant and sincere and you can see he has such a love and understanding of film.
years back then I first saw Colin with Tom Cruise and was shocked even when I knew he was great ..now as a grown up woman I see he is far better than being great..he seem so gentle and sincere..so direct..so natural....
The beauty of this interaction is because Colin is taking it all very seriously, and Hugh chooses to take it far less seriously, which finds a unique middle ground.
oh man, Colin Farrell can speak! he's so deep and keeps asking and answering his own questions while Hugh is like: 'yeah, yeah, no, yeah...' :D still enjoyable though
Easily the best of these formats I've seen. Colin and Hugh have great respect for each other but are still able to sound genuine and interested. The whole session is fascinating. More please!
I can't believe how erudite and intelligent Colin Farrell is. We all know Hugh comes across as being bright, but mind has been blown with Colin. Hugh's a great asker of questions, and also a great listener. He'd make a great interviewer.
I fee like Colin was so excited to talk to Hugh, and nervous, that he took the role of interviewer to see how someone, he has admired for years, truly feels.
Definitely . So many great Irish actors - Cillian Murphy, Saoirse Ronan, the Gleesons, Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, Andrew Scott, Jamie Dornan, Aidan Turner, Michael Fassbender etc etc
I enjoyed it more then any other "Actor on Actor" episode but there were so many moments where I felt like saying "Colin, for fox's sake man just shut up for a moment and let the man speak!!!"
He's slightly hypo manic....he has alot of intelligent ...things to say. He has to reign that in. But it's never gibberish banter. I think sometimes it's over most people's heads. I get it. I get him totally.
This is why he chooses the films he does..thier extremely thought provoking. Which can be boring to some if thier looking for typical. He's anything but typical
I actually enjoyed listening to Colin. He seems to have gained depth as opposed to his "bad boy" days that I used to hear about. I watched this for Hugh, and he was fine, but was nicely surprised by Mr. Farrell. He exhibited humility and intelligence that was also surprising.
I really like Colin Farrell, and yes he’s really talkative in this interview. He’s really human. But god damn I love Hugh Grant, he’s a freaking superstar in my world. Colin and Hugh should do this talk on a stage in front of an audience. Really enjoyable. The film industry wouldn’t be the same without these two amazing guys.
Now that Poor Things has won a GG ❤the first 5 min of this interview makes a lot of sense. The way Colin Farrell proudly talks about the Lobster and the genuine interest Hugh Grant has about this guy.... Giorgos. Great conversation all the way through.
What an inspiring conversation, both asking the right questions, respectful, enthusiastic and delightfully articulate. Grant seems to be more of an interviewer, and Farrel is very keen to answer his questions (even star actors tend to be a bit self-conscious with respected older colleagues); all in all great chemistry.
The odd thing is, Hugh is not a restrained man. He's absolutely known for his charm and wit but here, Colin is talking too much and not letting Hugh speak at all.
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The concept for the show is brilliant and yes, Colin definitely is guilty of interrupting Hugh in his train of thought, but I find it very impressive how articulate and eloquent his ‘monologues’ were. Thank you for the upload.
That was oddly way more fascinating to listen to than I’d anticipated. Farrell is as quick and hectic in his processes I you would expect, but far more winning and sensitive than I was prepared for. Grant is as intelligent and charming as expected, but much more down to Earth and relaxed than I’d expected. He’s also a great mimic! That Richard Wilson impression was quite brilliant. I’m stunned that Farrell hasn’t heard of Wilson! In fact, “I don’t believe it.”
It never ceases to amaze me that two actors with such ability and vast experience still get nervous at a table read. It makes me feel more at ease with my own anxiety of doing them.
Such a fresh breeze: Great Actors not blowing smoke up eachother's arses, for 25 minutes, showing eachother with ever increasing praise. Lovely self-deprecating English/Irish Actors ♥️♥️♥️
I knew Colin Farrell knows how to share his thoughts and feelings in a captivating way, but omg. This conversation here, that’s another level... 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 both great actors and great talkers:)
What a fantastic interview/conversation between two artists that the media doesn't hear much from. Their conversation was so insightful. They really listened to one another and the conversation flowed so naturally.
The best thing about these two is how they've pretty much swapped personas from their heyday: Hugh was the demure-ish gentleman of the 90s, and Colin was the rebellious bad boy of the 00s. Now it's basically the opposite! 💖💖💖
