King Herod's Song - 2000 Film | Jesus Christ Superstar 

Have to love Jesus' expression during this. He's being mocked but he's thinking "what an eccentric performance."

Though Rik doesn't have much of a voice, he acts the part well. He plays Herod as a petulant man child - which is backed up by the lyrics, to be fair. And I love Jesus's deadpan expression.

I like how Jesus is just sitting there on the floor with expression like "Oh father, how did I ever get in this situation?"

Jesus is just sat there like what the heck am I watching right now

I love Jesus' acting here, especially the part when Herod screams "Aren't you scared of me, Christ?" and Jesus just sits there, as if saying "No, sorry. You tried, but no. If anything I feel sorry for you". This is where Herod loses his temper and sends him away. He's reduced to powerlessness by a simple look.

Just the way he infuses the word "Jews" with so much venom is so damned intense. People here saying he doesn't have much of a voice are insane, every one of his words is so intense and amazing

Jesus is legitimately thinking "I didn't come here to get roasted by an overgrown baby" and you can see it on his face

Fun fact: Herod's actor in this, Rik Mayall was cast as Peeves the Poltergeist in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone but his part ended up being cut

i remember watching this film in class and this scene was lit af

Rik shines in anything he does :) I'm so used to him singing badly and ironically, it's amazing to hear what he can do when he's actually trying to sing well

'God, just crucify me now. That would be less painful than sit here and listen to this guy...'-Jesus H. Christ

The people who made this movie must have been big Chicago and Cabaret fans. Jesus's expressions are hilarious 😄

People not recognising Rik Mayall is deeply triggering to me. RIP King 👑

As someone performing Herod's song, I find that this is surprisingly powerful source material. Rik Mayall infuses such an arrogant, sinister showmanship that is sorely lacking in a lot of productions, and the vaudevillian choreography and music makes for a powerhouse compared to the '73 version's fleeting impact. Mayall is ripping apart the scenery with his bare teeth! Can't wait to infuse some of that Napoleon complex into my performance!

Jesus is just phenomenal in this scene and he doesn’t even have to say a word!

Imo Rik Mayall was a great Herod. The way that the song goes subtly from nice to super aggressive, and how you can hear him masking his frustration, it works, at least for me

Herod sounds like Joker voiced by Mark Hamill.

RIP Rik Mayall :(

I have seen a few different versions now and Rik Mayall is the only one who I think does it right. All the other versions seem to focus on the flashiness and "silliness" of Herod. Rik Mayall seems genuinely threatening, while also being flashy. He doesn't just get across the "you're a liar" vibe which quite a lot of versions fail to do incidentally. Rik does more of a "you're a liar and I'm actually cross about it, blasphemer" version.

I love this interreptation of the King Herod scene. Original, fun, unique and without following the original. Very well done.

Rik hits this out of the park, but it does make one wonder what Eddie Izzard would do with this. Or Russell Brand. Or...IF ONLY...TIM CURRY in his prime!

The entire time Jesus is thinking ''Please take me back to Pilate''

Can we all take a moment to appreciate Glenn's "WTF" face at 0:06?! 😂 God I miss Rik. I was 10 years old when this version came out. I didn't know Rik was going to be in it. We had recorded it on VHS off TV. We had to rewind it because I was laughing at Rik too much through this whole scene

loved jesus faces here. he is 100% done with Herod`s bullshit

There will only be one like Rik Mayall... no one could ever be like him, and OMG is he missed!

He looks like Hannibal Lecter with the voice of Mark Hamill's Joker, and the mannerisms of Christopher Walken with three Velma Kellys as his main backup dancers.

Why is hanibal lector singing lol

I love Jesus’s reaction...”what the...oh man, what exactly did I get into?”

0:46 he's like for god sake. I'll nail myself to the cross at the rate.

Jesus is trying very hard not to break out into laughter

jesus says no more spicey food before bed what a crazy dream I am having

He really is wonderful. What a subtle and competent interpretation

Love that Jesus is in a potentially life threatening situation and he's sitting there like "Oh my God, this asshole..."

Rest in Joy, Mr. Mayall. You were awesome for decades.

Jesus's facepalm is priceless :D

0:45 One of my favorite moments here from Jesus, he’s just so confused and done with Herod’s crap

Rest in peace Rik Mayall. You were brilliant playing King Herod. 😢

RIP Rik.

This particular Herod -- who is very good -- makes me think of that line from "My Fair Lady" in which Professor Higgins describes the linguist Karpathy: "Oozing charm from every pore, he oiled his way across the floor." And Rik Mayall manages to add just a soupcon of "RuPaul's Drag Race" with his gestures and intonations. Love it!

I showed the whole film at my church last Easter. I love the play so much, very inspiring to me....

I've always wanted a Veggie Tales version of JCSS. King of the Juice.

Didn't realize Rick Mayall was in this, top actor, bloke and still missed! R.I.P.

I miss Rik Mayall. He plays Herod so well.

Would you drink the king of the juice?

Perfect performance from the very talented Rik Mayall in my opinion!! The best and perfect King Harod!!

Rik Mayall just pops up everywhere! Hahahahhah

I love the stoicism on Jesus's face

I have always loved rik mayalls as herod, he brought the right amount of lightheartedness and comic petulance into what is quite an intense show. He was a classic rip

It's a clear reference to the movie Cabaret, I love it.

Herod appears to be a buffoon here, but lurking underneath that comic exterior is a dangerous, vicious man. Mayall captures it perfectly.

The cartoon sound effects in this scene are the cherry on top

It was half away through this that I realized it was Rik from the young ones. I was hoping he'd ask Jesus for a video nasty.

Crazy about the voice! He really did it! YESSSSSS!!!!!!!

I’m seeing a lot of love for Mr Cooper but nothing will beat this smarmy, super aggressive, and hilarious performance.

Have always been a huge fan of Rik Mayall!!!! He is truly perfect in this performance! Miss him!

God Rik does such a fantastic job of simultaneously playing a man-child and an actual sinister figure masking his contempt. Especially from 0:27 with his blatantly fake smile which then turns to a legitimately sadistic smile for a split second at 0:39 before returning back to normal.

I feel like he sells the "Oh, what a pity..." line wonderfully.

Best rendition of this song to date.

Is that the same guy that played Drop Dead Fred?!

God rewatching this just makes me miss Mayall even more.

It great to see a legend like Rik Mayall who played in Drop Dead Fred & Grim Tales take part as Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar here. May you Rest in Peace Rik!

I think some get lost in the voice of 'Herod' and lose the expressions. Yes, he's a petulant man child, but the eyes (great acting, this is about the CHARACTER), if you turn down the volume? Chilling. When you remember Herod wasn't just some mindless aesthete who wanted to be entertained. He ruled so brutally (in an era where executions were INTENTIONALLY as painful as possible, flogging had a numerical limit because 'more than that, and it's a death sentence) that he got removed from his post. He was also powerful (in his own territory) and seriously sadistic. He looks like he knows what he can and can't do politically, and while he won't go over that line, he's still toying with the prisoner. See about 37 seconds in, to see what I'm talking about. And Jesus being unimpressed actually makes it clear how truly powerful he is. Because a non-deity would actually have good reason TO be scared of Herod. Jesus didn't.

"Can we go to the cross part, please?" Jesus Christ to Herod

What a provocative re-imagining of this scene. Love the Las Vegas - mob boss - over-the-top Trumpian feel of this Herod.

Rik Mayall was a national treasure. RIP

Love Rik Mayall in anything he did...x

Oh Rik Mayall you legend

i just watched the awesome live alice cooper version. it made me want to rewatch this one. even though alice is obviously more of a singer than Rik, i love how this version is all about the act. the facial expressions and mocking. ironically i kinda think Riks version is scarier than Alice ^_^

I forgot Rik Mayal was in this, because he wasnt as unforgettably catastrophic as everything else in the production.

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY A SPECIAL EVENT IN THE MYSTERY TENT THE ONE AND ONLY BEGOTTEN SON OF GOD, JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best version!

3:18 is me when my ex tries to stay friends

Let's hear it for Rik Mayall! This was an awesome scene!

i would've burst into uncontrollable laughter if Andrew Lloyd Webber was playing the piano when the camera panned down.

Rik you nailed it R.I.P legend!

Mr Glenn.You are my idol!

I'm only here because I didn't notice it was Rik Mayall until the credits. I have no idea how when he's being so outrageously Rik Mayall

Jesus, I am overjoyed To meet You face to face You've been getting quite a name All around the place Healing cripples Raising from the dead And now I understand You're God At least that's what You've said So You are the Christ You're the great Jesus Christ Prove to me that You're divine Change my water into wine That's all You need do And I'll know it's all true C'mon King of the Jews Jesus, You just won't believe The hit You've made around here You are all we talk about The wonder of the year Oh, what a pity If it's all a lie Still I'm sure that You can rock The cynics if You try So if You are the Christ You're the great Jesus Christ Prove to me that You're no fool Walk across my swimming pool If You do that for me Then I'll let You go free C'mon, King of the Jews I only ask things I'd ask any superstar What is it that You have got That puts You where You are? I am waiting, yes, I'm a captive fan I'm dying to be shown That You are not just any man So if You are the Christ Yes, the great Jesus Christ Feed my household with this bread You can do it on Your head Or has something gone wrong? Why do You take so long? Come on, King of the Jews Hey, aren't You scared of me, Christ? Mr. Wonderful Christ You're a joke, You're not the Lord You are nothing but a fraud Take Him away He's got nothing to say Get out, You King of the, get out Get out, You King of the Jews Get out, You King of the Jews Get out of my life

Love Rik Mayall! A true legend! RIP 💙

Why no one picked Rik to voice The Joker in a cartoon I have no idea, he would be perfect!

Ric is really good in this

I love how everyone misunderstands this song...

I had no idea Rik did this. Amazing, thank you.

R.I.P., Rik Mayall. I could just imagine Froglip from _The Princess and the Goblin_ singing that song.

Oh Rik I miss you so much. So funny in my youth and so talented.

I think I prefer this version to the original film because I see it closer to the Biblical/historical interpretation. And because he doesn't jump around with no top on!

I noticed a majority of comments below are slagging Rik Mayall? YOU LOT THINK THAT BECAUSE HE'S DEAD YOU CAN START TALKING SHIT ABOUT HIM? HUH? WELL? THE MANS A FUCKING LEGEND!

i have been enjoying mightily this series of videos of the 2000 version. i shall pray for the whole world.

@0:46 Jesus: *"Oh Father, I am so over the singing already."*

Now, 20 years after..

This version is perfect.

I got to play Herod in our community theatre rendition of JCS. It was a lot of fun. This is literally the only song I like in this musical.

I was just waiting for him to end with ‘Get out, you bastard!’.

Is no one going to mention that this is Lord Flashheart?

You’re great I think it’s memories. I love Jesus Christ superstar the play.

There are so many bits were Rik Mayall looks just plain EVIL.

He reminds me of the animated series batman here, he would have nailed a movie adaption of it. Sorely miss you Rik

I fucking love the dance moves they do from 1:51 to 1:54 in the video! And the piano riff during that timestamp is also fucking sexy as hell!

Jesus’s what the fuck face makes this so much more perfect.

Herod's evil, but he's stylish.