Mads Mikkelsen Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

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Mads Mikkelsen breaks down some of his most iconic roles, including 'Casino Royale,' 'Doctor Strange,' 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,' 'Hannibal,' 'The Hunt,' 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,' 'Another Round,' 'Death Stranding,' 'Pusher I,' 'Pusher II,' 'Valhalla Rising' and Rihanna's 'Bitch Better Have My Money' music video.
Director: Graham Corrigan
Director of Photography: Carter Ross
Editor: Robby Massey
Guest: Mads Mikkelsen
Producer: Kristen DeVore
Senior Producer: Ashley Gabriel
Coordinating Producer: Sam Dennis
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Production Coordinator: Kariesha Kidd
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Jon Corum; Shay Eberle-Gunst
Sound Mixer: Chris Omae
Production Assistant: Mike Kritzell; Marq Wooten
Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
00:00 Mads Mikkelsen's Iconic Characters
00:25 Casino Royale
02:57 Doctor Strange
04:50 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
06:29 Hannibal
09:18 The Hunt
10:50 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
12:28 Another Round
14:05 Death Stranding
15:16 Pusher I & II
17:29 Valhalla Rising
19:39 Bitch Better Have My Money
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Комментарии : 3 тыс.

@gauravkumar3146 8 месяцев назад

How elegantly Mads played Hannibal is beyond human level. There will never be another Hannibal ever like him.

@FerroNJ4 6 месяцев назад

I very much agree. Mads is a phenomenal actor and Hannibal was a different level. 5/5

@farhanredza 5 месяцев назад

I love him as hannibal.. So charming and charismatic..

@cameromludwig2448 5 месяцев назад

He does a great job but Anthony Hopkins will always be Hannibal

@thetaaaa 5 месяцев назад

@@cameromludwig2448They're vastly different takes on the character, it feels like they were both aiming for entirely different things, they both succeeded, and it's almost unfair to try and compare them

@BarWarNinja 5 месяцев назад

@@cameromludwig2448 Agree, but all 3 - with Brian Cox in Manhunter, were great respectively. I loved the fact Mads got the ability in a long form format to delve into the role further than anyone else though, it was brilliant.

@K086698 10 месяцев назад

I love how he never has to raise his voice, he just commands all the scenes he is in.

@DrJones0801 10 месяцев назад

You must've never watched his Danish movies then.

@mmyers6441 10 месяцев назад

@@DrJones0801 "Riders of Justice"💚

@sar4806 10 месяцев назад

His natural suave presence is why every single one of these roles is legitimately iconic. Bond, Star Wars, Marvel, Hannibal, and a Kojima game. That hits so many different notes and audiences.

@jamesisaphotographer 10 месяцев назад

“But you are SO WRONG!”

@MaxPayne-wj7fb 10 месяцев назад

Facts

@G59METH 7 месяцев назад

Mads Mikkelsen must be the most underrated actor of the past 20 years, I barely ever hear anyone talk about him and his perfomances

@G59METH 5 месяцев назад

2 months later, I've played Death Stranding for the first time, finished it today after a month and wow, all perfomances were perfect and a really solid game that will only get better with second playthrough

@JussaraAlmeida2912 3 месяца назад

Not in Europe or Denmark. He is widely regarded as a great actor there.

@distinctloafer 3 месяца назад

@@JussaraAlmeida2912 Great? How condesceding 😂

@user-lt3yr5xl3z 3 месяца назад

In Russia he is also very popular, I think everybody love him

@user-dr5sr1wl6e 2 месяца назад

AGREE. Amazing actor.

@summerskyegardens 10 месяцев назад

LOVED Hannibal! So sad they canceled the show when they did. Mads learned all the professional chef skills so he could do all the kitchen scenes on his own and make it look believable.

@tempestates13 6 месяцев назад

Watching those scenes, I was like "I would love to have him cook a meal for me"

@christianstark2381 6 месяцев назад

I'm sure he'd love to have you for dinner.

@tempestates13 6 месяцев назад

@@christianstark2381 I'd rather eat the dinner and not BE dinner

@mniakan754 4 месяца назад

@@tempestates13 unfortunately you are the meal

@GiacomoJimmi 2 месяца назад

They wanted to do another season with the Clarice Starling/Jame Gumb storyline, but the studio couldn’t get the rights to “Silence of the Lambs”.

@anushkasamarasinghe 10 месяцев назад

Mads' performance as Hanibal is undoubtedly his best performance. It was played with so much grace. Amazing.

@MaMastoast 10 месяцев назад

his role in Adams Apples is prolly my favourite performance of his... I dunno how well it works if you dont understand Danish though

@euphrosyne6855 10 месяцев назад

out of the english movies/tv-series he’s been in, for sure, but i’d say there’s a fair share of danish movies in which he played just as brilliantly, if not more so. Adams Apple, as mentioned by the comment above, being one example

@samuelkim9195 10 месяцев назад

I never heard of Mr. Mickelson before I watched that show. But he earned a big fan after I watched it. Certainly a masterclass performance.

@parissinclair6513 10 месяцев назад

It's great, but his performances in After the Wedding and Another Round were more complex and nuanced.

@AryanSneed 10 месяцев назад

I personally loved him in "The Hunt", such a great movie

@justanothermortal1373 10 месяцев назад

I think Mads has one of the most recognisable voices in cinema. Every time I hear his voice, I know it's him.

@mikkelboisen5543 10 месяцев назад

You should check out his older brother, Lars. Lars has a very soothing voice, but can somehow still sound very menacing if the part requires it.

@laerkeb8260 10 месяцев назад

Because of the Danish accent LOL

@Janus-fn2uz 10 месяцев назад

Well matey, that's because of his obvious accent. Tch!

@GoNutsDK 10 месяцев назад

Well he does speak Danglish

@kreherkim 10 месяцев назад

because of the danish accent his english isnt that great

@rome8180 9 месяцев назад

I'm glad they included some of his Danish films like The Hunt, Another Round, and the Pusher movies. They're fantastic. Another recent Danish movie of his I enjoyed was Riders of Justice. I wish they had included that, but I was glad to see a few non-Hollywood roles on here.

@Cyannah117 9 месяцев назад

They should have included his TV acting as well. Unit One was an awesome show.

@Wolf-xw2lq 9 месяцев назад

The Hunt is one of the most incredible and depressing films I've ever seen. I always recommend people check out Mads' Danish stuff, it's all amazing.

@Yabois_ 9 месяцев назад

HVAD MED BLINKENDE LYGTER?!

@RrvigGames 9 месяцев назад

@@Yabois_Eller min kære broder Sven Sved

@sinebachrenleff847 9 месяцев назад

I totally agree with you. His performance in Riders of Justice was amazing!

@amandasnider2644 7 месяцев назад

He was masterful as Hannibal. It felt like a priveledge to watch. It legitimately felt like watching art and watching an acting masterclass. Both he and Hugh. I pay such attention to their such elegant subtlety. The smallest twitch of an eyebrow or a slight head tilt...small things that speak volumes.

@SnidgetAsphodel 4 месяца назад

The fact the show, Mads AND Hugh never won an Emmy is almost an insult.

@Wraith1959 2 месяца назад

I would add Gillian Anderson's performance as Bedelia de Maurier as well. All three were performing at an incredible level throughout.

@danieljdtaylor 10 месяцев назад

His performance in Hannibal was the best acting performance I’ve ever seen, only rivalled by Hugh Dancy’s corresponding performance in the show. Brilliant stuff.

@micksmix4489 10 месяцев назад

He outshines Hugh Dancy (who I love) in their scenes. Throughout the show he is only rivaled by Gillian Anderson’s portrayal of Bedelia.

@miguelflores5432 10 месяцев назад

In all honesty, that show felt like a piece of beautiful art.

@giulyspets 10 месяцев назад

@@micksmix4489 hugh grant lmao

@leon_redgrave 10 месяцев назад

@@miguelflores5432it is Thats why

@Terminxman 10 месяцев назад

@@miguelflores5432 The first two seasons were great, I greatly disagree about Hugh Dancy's acting

@tristramshandy4063 10 месяцев назад

Hannibal was one of the best series I've watched and his performance...brilliant. Actually the whole cast was perfect. There was no dead weight on that cast.

@hollandscottthomas 10 месяцев назад

I'm still mad we never got s04 covering Silence of the Lambs :( That show was such a high watermark for TV drama.

@NaruSasuLemon 10 месяцев назад

I feel will was an awful actor, just didn’t warm up to him… everyone else was ace though

@Gottsnus 10 месяцев назад

@NaruSasuLemon funny, I thought Will was ok. Lawrence Fishburne however, frequently seemed out of his depth

@bartolomeumalfeitor965 10 месяцев назад

I like your pfp

@parissinclair6513 10 месяцев назад

@@Gottsnus Haha I liked Hugh Dancy and loved Lawrence Fishburne, but Kacey Rohl's (Abigail Hobbs) performance fell short for me. I was very aware that it was "acting" as opposed to me getting lost in the story. I later saw her in a small role on an episode of iZombie, and she acted/played that character literally the exact same way as she did Abigail Hobbs.

@KidFresh71 8 месяцев назад

Personification of gravitas. Dude never has to over-act, chew the scenery, or be unnecessarily theatrical. Just completely owns every character he embodies and dominates every scene he's in.

@anirev9745 10 месяцев назад

He's one of those actors that always feel like a main character regardless of the role he's playing. He takes over any scene he's in. I haven't watched Hannibal for a long time but still, the fact that I cannot remember even a single actor in that series other than Mad is a perfect representation of how he just takes over the whole space he's in. Not to mention that with the kind of predecessor he had in that role, it's even a miracle that he managed to play his own tone and still produce such a great Hannibal!

@spookylittlebat5208 Месяц назад

There is no Hannibal without Will 😧

@NeillyVille 10 месяцев назад

He is amazing in Hannibal. The perfect Hannibal for me

@LuisSierra42 10 месяцев назад

True

@K086698 10 месяцев назад

I think that’s his most mesmerizing role, he really got to shine

@petsmart1000 10 месяцев назад

Omg he was phenomenal in Hannibal!! ❤

@zer0953 10 месяцев назад

literally one of those moments when all stars align, just a perfect performance

@BrandonWestfall 10 месяцев назад

I never thought anyone could compete with Anthony Hopkins but Mads is insane.

@Luke101 10 месяцев назад

Mads NEVER turns in a dull performance. He’s seriously one of the best actors working today and one of the best villain actors of all time

@CYB3R2K 10 месяцев назад

He was very forgettable in Doc Strange dude

@betosanchez6929 10 месяцев назад

@@CYB3R2K I blame the script, not the actor. He was a dull character.

@7lovessomemusic 10 месяцев назад

Agree with this

@blackwomangamer2637 10 месяцев назад

@@CYB3R2K Everything Marvel is forgettable junk, don't blame the actor

@mysticsaxophone4181 10 месяцев назад

@@CYB3R2K Yeah Marvel films are not something you should be tuning into to find interesting cinema anyway

@cuecadelacut 10 месяцев назад

"Did you just smell me" still gets me

@cpehansen21 4 месяца назад

Mads talking about Hannibal is fascinating. His choice to substitute something of his own to achieve the same emotion that Hannibal does instead of going down the "dark alley" just highlights the needless drama of a lot of character actors

@CountessOfOle 17 дней назад

It also explains how he can play such dark and twisted characters so well without losing the sweet and joyful energy he has in real life.

@Dzokhar 10 месяцев назад

Anyone who loves the Hopkins version of Hannibal should definitely see the Mikkelsen version. I genuinely used to think Hopkins couldn't ever be beaten and now Hannibal is my all-time favorite TV series.

@sassysledgehammer 10 месяцев назад

I totally agree. Big horror fan and Mads rocked my whole world!!!

@El-Mac795 10 месяцев назад

If you read the novels, hannibal is more like mads version then Hopkins.

@janeryder43 10 месяцев назад

YES. I will never forget the final episode ever

@carlyg1969 10 месяцев назад

I was so late to watch it , But I not long finished it And omg his performance as Hannibal was amazing

@evab521 10 месяцев назад

Yessss best tv show everee

@spb78art 10 месяцев назад

The fact that Death Stranding is featured in one of these videos just speaks to how far gaming has come. Really proud of Kojima and the team

@snakeplisskin8151 10 месяцев назад

Exactly what I was thinking. All thanks to Kojimas love of movies/games.

@dormghost 10 месяцев назад

A great cross-over between 2 entertainment mediums! I cant wait for his future projects! This is what would happen when a studio focuses on producing artworks rather than just churning another money grabbers.

@bigtibseh 10 месяцев назад

The whole reason I'm on this video is because of death stranding lol

@captgeech 10 месяцев назад

@@bigtibseh same honestly. he was incredible in that game.

@Kackpuh 10 месяцев назад

Yeah, shame that the game was so bad.

@duygud.2132 9 месяцев назад

I first met Mads in August 2022, when he played Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts. I watched all the productions he played in the intervening year. I have never seen such a bright and high aura before. In the scenes where he plays with Hugh Dancy in Hannibal, his light reaches the highest level. His chemistry with Jude Law was also incredible.

@kimklarskovpedersen2576 8 месяцев назад

You should watch Flickering lights.. Danish movie.. If you can cope with the subtitles, then you can thank me later ;p

@Sleepyphoen1x 7 месяцев назад

Litery i got the same story😂

@mollyredsull1975 5 месяцев назад

What was it like to meet him?

@BIOSHOCKFOXX 9 месяцев назад

The way he described Lector, how he views the world, is literally the same way I have been talking about this show whenever I get the chance to talk about it. That the show basically is violent, yet elegant, it's gory, yet beautiful.

@andrewmilhoan3568 10 месяцев назад

He is just a fascinating guy, and brings 110% to every role. I LOVED him in Casino Royale and he is THE definitive version of Hannibal to me. Also loved him as Cliff in Death Stranding.

@mel1one 9 месяцев назад

Exactly my thoughts!! 💯 Le Chiffre forever! 🖤 And these 3 characters you named are my favorites of him as well :D

@nanina2034 8 месяцев назад

He is charismatic and intelligent this is what makes him fascinating.

@RukkmansWorld 8 месяцев назад

It takes a LOT to make u forget anthony hopkins... he does it with it ease... hannibal is HIM!!!

@Eclipsed972 6 месяцев назад

He was perfect as Cliff

@heatherstanfield1007 6 месяцев назад

Eh, I still think Anthony Hoppkins is king of that role...but I love Mads Mikkelsen he crushes every role he is in and plays incredible baddies he made an incredible new age Hannibal, but the original Hannibal and truest has been immortalised in a tattoo on myself 🤣and idk if Mad's can top it. He gave a really sinister and elegant feel to the role though, he played it very well.

@sohell1992 10 месяцев назад

Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal Lecter is some of the finest acting I have ever seen.

@georgecostantin8787 9 месяцев назад

Yes. They say they intentionally created a new Hanibal because Antony Hopkins was not beatable:) I'm not sure which one was closest to the source material but they are totally different guys, while Antony is a straight out psychopath, Mads version is so refined. It's funny what great actors can do with the same character, I mean it's not funny, it's art:)

@bertvsrob 8 месяцев назад

hands down the best incarnation of lecter

@nicolasl 9 месяцев назад

Mads' franchise resumé is crazy impressive. With him also having done a series, video game and music video performance, it really seems like he just wants to expand and test himself. Love that he still makes Danish movies even with all his hollywood success

@rox8774 10 месяцев назад

I could listen to him talk forever, literally about anything. He speaks so eloquently

@alexlazzerly3677 10 месяцев назад

He's been in so many iconic properties like Bond, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Marvel, but I believe his best performance is in Another Round. Absolutely incredible, and should have been nominated for an Oscar.

@61raindrops 10 месяцев назад

For me, it was the danish movie “the hunt”. After watching all the villain roles, who knew he could play a nice kindergarten teacher so well!

@alexlazzerly3677 10 месяцев назад

@@61raindropsI would say that’s my second favorite performance of his. All of his Danish roles are the best.

@51gan788 10 месяцев назад

@@61raindropsI was gonna reply with the exact same thing. For those who know, the Hunt is easily his best performance (and imo his best film)

@charley15z 10 месяцев назад

@@51gan788I prefer Another Round but they’re both excellent films.

@LeviBoldock 10 месяцев назад

All his films with Anders Thomas Jensen are incredible, too - The Green Butchers, Riders of Justice, Flickering Lights, Adam’s Apples, Men & Chicken.

@HMF47 10 месяцев назад

What makes Le Chiffre arguably the best Bond villain is that, for all the torment he puts Bond through, he's motivated by his own fear. Incredibly difficult balance and nuance to pull off.

@bobbyologun1517 10 месяцев назад

100% agree. when he said, "the codes...please" he was *so* scared, desperate

@gintonicx6 10 месяцев назад

Best new Bond villain for sure

@Luke101 10 месяцев назад

“I’ll get the money…”

@joshuacollins9346 10 месяцев назад

The best Bond villain since Sean Bean in Goldeneye (in my opinion).

@peterpalmer-uz3zx 10 месяцев назад

Hands down He's the best.

@MIN-holic30 7 месяцев назад

What a unique and perfect description he gave to Hannibal's character.. I agree that Hannibal is like a fallen angel and while will has no control of empathy Hannibal's in full control.. I love the explanation of characters..

@ninahatendo6827 10 месяцев назад

I fell in love with Mads because of Hannibal and went out of my way to watch everything he was in even if i knew i wouldn't like the movies. He acting was always worth it!

@Missjunebugfreak 7 месяцев назад

He's one of those actors who doesn't deliver a dull performance no matter the film quality. Mads has an amazing screen presence.

@KrazzeeKane 10 месяцев назад

I absolutely love how he isn't seemingly tired and even embarassed by some of his popular or early roles. Too many actors nowadays seem to almost hate their own popular characters due to being typecast or something. Whereas Mads realizes that if you're popular, it's because people like you

@kailovi 10 месяцев назад

I'd love to see Mads Mikkelsen and Viggo Mortensen in a film together playing the leads. It could be about brothers, enemies, lovers, colleagues, whatever. They're so wonderful both as actors and as people, downtoearth and genuine.

@captainp.2721 10 месяцев назад

OMG yes make this happen.

@vazhatavberidze5040 10 месяцев назад

Beat me to it! Similar vibes

@WitnessThis1000 10 месяцев назад

Lovers? What do you mean?

@kailovi 10 месяцев назад

@@WitnessThis1000 I just listed different dynamics they could play out on the silverscreen. Viggo is 7years older than Mads, they both speak Danish and are two handsome devils, they could pass for brothers on screen, but just as easily play lovers, colleagues, enemies etc. It's called acting, and I'd really just want to see them create movie magic together as they're both phenomenal in their craft. Don't really care about the genre, though an intimate smaller indie piece would really give them room to flex those acting muscles.

@captainp.2721 10 месяцев назад

@@WitnessThis1000 degeneracy

@moodyville 6 месяцев назад

His role as Hannibal is one of the best performances I've ever seen. His use of subtle movement and expressions conveyed a thousand meanings and when he did speak, you could interpret it in a million ways. So composed and elegant

@MrsLPAmy 10 месяцев назад

Bruh, this actor seems so sympathetic and so nice and then he plays the villains, the worst people om earth literally so well. Such a great actor.

@trollreign1046 3 месяца назад

Got kinda typecasted for his intimidating looks in English language films, he is very versatile in Danish ones. Fantastic actor nevertheless.

@MrsLPAmy 3 месяца назад

@@trollreign1046 Yeah, I really gotta watch his Danish movies, too!

@trollreign1046 3 месяца назад

@@MrsLPAmy Definitely start with Another Round and The Hunt by director Thomas Vinterberg. Incredible and humanistic lead performance in both.

@WithHealthbars 10 месяцев назад

Im still clinging to the hope of season 4 of Hannibal. Just one more season

@LuisSierra42 10 месяцев назад

They died

@alastormedial 10 месяцев назад

Nah, the ending of 3 was too perfect, I don't want another tbh

@hennsippin7156 10 месяцев назад

I go back and forth on this. Season 3 ended so well, but the selfish part of me just wants to see more of him as Hannibal along with the storytelling, vibe and cinematography of the show.

@JamesEatWorld7758 10 месяцев назад

@@LuisSierra42they certainly did not

@MohakJoshi1 10 месяцев назад

@@JamesEatWorld7758I like to believe they did. It's the perfect ending.

@LordCroker 10 месяцев назад

He's just one of those actors that everybody loves. I'll go see a film just because he's in it. Always such a pleasure to watch

@ivan199898 9 месяцев назад

Loved his small role in Rogue One. His love for his daughter was truly felt.

@jadelee6555 7 месяцев назад

Mad's portrayal of Hannibal was one of the best in cinematic history.

@lpgiu 10 месяцев назад

Mads has this ability to inject heart and soul in all of his characters, no matter if they're evil, chaotic or just normal people trying to deal with life. It's impossible not to love them. It always fascinates me how lovingly he speaks of each of them. He's a very special human with a free spirit.

@Fricroller 10 месяцев назад

I love how you said this

@kings4300 10 месяцев назад

He's the master of subtle performance. He can deliver absolutely every emotion with one look, or one twich of an eyebrow. One of the most skilled actors!

@sergeyandrushko600 9 месяцев назад

Hanibal is undoubtedly his best performance, very memorable and unique acting

@reii8929 9 месяцев назад

For everyone who made it far into Death Stranding game Mads really nailed his character in that game really well too and the boss fights with him was epic for me!

@MrXBT2000 7 месяцев назад

Yeah, it also has a different feel than a movie character when you get to interact with the character. Personally I'm no big fan of boss fights, but with Cliff Unger it was a unique feeling of calmness in the heat of the battle - as if time stood still, much thanks to Mads' voice acting. Death Stranding is quite unique in so many ways, one thing is the action to calmness contrast. The Cliff-BB cutscenes also plays a big part in that - a moment of calmness before heading out again. Oh, and thanks for the birthday greeting, Mads

@jstandsforjulie 10 месяцев назад

I was a complete wreck after watching Jagten/The Hunt. Mads' performance in that movie was phenomenal. He always brings so much passion and emotion into his characters. He is one of a kind!

@thaisgomes3637 10 месяцев назад

An excellent movie!!

@pleaserunmeoverwithasubaru6761 9 месяцев назад

one of my favorite movies for sure

@ashish_sunny 10 месяцев назад

Mads's Le Chiffre was the scariest Bond villain bc he made the character feel very real, grounded, and unpredictable. He had a human touch to him, relatable. His best role was Hannibal Lector though, that TV show was art on screen.

@ashish_sunny 10 месяцев назад

Oh and 'The Hunt' of course. Beautiful, very very sad movie.

@timrush9779 9 месяцев назад

And that he wasn't trying to take over the world, which is what we expect these days. It was just for money.

@ashish_sunny 8 месяцев назад

@@timrush9779 exactly! Well said!

@ashish_sunny 8 месяцев назад

@@timrush9779 Vincent Donofrio's Kingpin was scary in this very same regard.

@timrush9779 8 месяцев назад

@@ashish_sunny I'm one of few who don't love him in that role.

@anstjsdlr 10 месяцев назад

He is one of the few examples for the definition of "being aged like a dine wine."

@fearreavers 8 месяцев назад

When I first heard they were going to make a Hannibal tv show I didn't think they could do it. I just couldn't see how they would pull him off. THEN I saw who they cast and immediately said this is going to be amazing. He is such an amazing actor. He has so many other amazing roles.

@williamhazelwood5427 10 месяцев назад

Mads is definitely in my Top 10 of favorite actors.

@MrFichstar 10 месяцев назад

If you want to watch some of his great performances in danish comedies, watch these badboys : Flickering Light (2000) The Green Butchers (2003) Adam's Apples (2005) Men & Chicken (2015) Riders of Justice (2020)

@fredskull1618 10 месяцев назад

His portrayal of Kaicilius in Doctor Strange was really strong. It was a thankless villain role but by sheer talent alone Mads made it memorable.

@WonderKidWunderkind-ig1ms 10 месяцев назад

And I love his relative humility, his willingness to accept major villain role after villain role. He realizes that his career will ultimately be defined by the smaller indie roles he takes and is therefore willing to get those big paychecks when they come. It’s knowing your priorities and not rushing the process. A lesson for all of us.

@Fabi_87 9 месяцев назад

Mads is so humble and down to earth like most Scandinavians. Remember growing up watching him in the Pusher movies nice too see that Hollywood hasnt changed him😊

@aay85bee 10 месяцев назад

I still cannot get over his performance as Hannibal. He was amazing ❤

@eliskakordulova 10 месяцев назад

Binged Hannibal a month ago, for about 8th time since 2015. It's one of a few shows that can make me very emotional. Mad's acting in S2 and S3 finales I'll never forget. 👏

@AprilGabrielle 10 месяцев назад

Last time I binged I cried for half an hour at the finale. I don't ever want to not cry at the finale.

@ZytphenA 10 месяцев назад

I had the pleasure of a 10-15min conversation with Mr. Mikkelsen many years ago after he had just finished Hannibal - Absolute gentleman!

@aurwood68 10 месяцев назад

Would you please elaborate on the conversation?

@ZytphenA 10 месяцев назад

@@aurwood68 It was during the premiere of Salvation - very generous with time and energy at a time I am sure he was stressed and in High demand

@kasugasawa839 10 месяцев назад

wow, at his peak then

@aurwood68 10 месяцев назад

@@ZytphenAty for your answer.

@TheNaturalGamer1 10 месяцев назад

Yeah sure you did buddy he'd never talk to the likes of you

@thenoose9800 9 месяцев назад

Hannibal is amazing yes, but The Hunt is absolutely devastating. It is one of the most depressing works I have ever encountered and Mads' performance is pitch perfect. Innocent but guarded, cynical but empathetic. I cannot recommend it enough if you're able to stomach the premise

@justalittleme 5 месяцев назад

what is the premise?

@thenoose9800 5 месяцев назад

@@justalittleme A pre-school worker is falsely accused of being a p*dophile and has to deal with the fallout.

@justalittleme 5 месяцев назад

@@thenoose9800 oh goodness. i should probably wait before watching that

@MegaMerdeux 5 месяцев назад

@@justalittlemeit's a fantastic film. But yes, it is hard too watch

@Hysteria98 2 месяца назад

@@thenoose9800Well you obviously must have handled it well- you had to even censor the word paedophile, for some bizarre reason.

@melissaurrecha9281 9 месяцев назад

this men is so beautiful and talented, I honestly watch any movie just to see him act

@qingyu 10 месяцев назад

"...my iconic characters, some people tell me." omg that smile. Mads simply IS iconic and i will literally watch anything he is in.

@Outistichna 10 месяцев назад

-"Hannibal" is one of the most beautiful things I have ever watched in my life! (still pissed at them for ending it so abruptly!) -SO glad they mentioned "Valhalla rising", massively underrated & one of my favourite films; -Nobody asked me, but I would've given him an Oscar or two for that heartbreaking portrayal in "Jagten/The hunt"!

@elainethomas9737 10 месяцев назад

Me to still made about the cancelation of Hannibal 😡

@Outistichna 10 месяцев назад

@@elainethomas9737 Watched some crew interview a few months back and they all said they'd do it in a heartbeat! Someone just doesn't want us to enjoy beautiful things...

@martinturon4799 10 месяцев назад

His performance in The Hunt should’ve gotten him every award possible , it was so amazing…

@XcitedBenle 10 месяцев назад

Not to mention "Adam's Apples" and "The Green Butchers"! I LOVE both of these movies.

@lodew 9 месяцев назад

I think Mads really deserves a big role as a protagonist at this point. He is such a brilliant actor, I wish I could see him as a deep character in a dramatic movie or something

@AA-qb7ni 8 месяцев назад

He honestly has the coolest voice and personality. Such a talented actor too!!!

@LBCGremlin 10 месяцев назад

Probably the most versatile Actor today. Think about how many large and small films he has been in? You always remember if he was in it because he knocks it out of the park. Bravo to his amazing filmography and always excited to see what he does next.

@cuchelo1 10 месяцев назад

Honestly I feel like all of his roles are iconic, even if the project isn't well-known. He's just absolutely incredible.

@Soggywafflecakes 10 месяцев назад

He could totally play a badass dracula

@LBCGremlin 10 месяцев назад

@@Soggywafflecakes that’s actually super interesting casting.

@LBCGremlin 10 месяцев назад

@@cuchelo1 I agree. Especially his foreign films. You get why he is cast in so many big films

@Somerled_Pox 10 месяцев назад

The Hunt was... wow. Hard to watch, but the unfairness, cruelty and powerlessness of it all was incredibly well portrayed. Glad to see it here being discussed a little as well

@apinkgoat 7 месяцев назад

The Hunt actually made me cry. The whole situation is so dreadful. I'd almost consider it a horror because of how excruciating some of it is. Amazing film that really grips you

@icebox1954 5 месяцев назад

@@apinkgoatI got a job cleaning in a kindergarten and ever since The Hunt I've actively avoided interactions with children and it's a shame because kids at that age are surprisingly kind and inquisitive creatures. The movie was so powerful it permanently changed my comfortability with children. What a movie.

@Betty.Pfeffer 4 месяца назад

The dog scene shocked me

@counselor7714 3 месяца назад

I cried so much during that movie. It's one of those I wouldn't dare to watch again

@sp33drr 3 месяца назад

@@counselor7714 I jerked through it. 3/10.

@saffoly 9 месяцев назад

He should win an oscar

@Ale-st1hy 9 месяцев назад

REAL

@brwnsgrgirl4379 8 месяцев назад

Can hear the Danish intonation more than usual. He's such a treasure ! Love everything about him

@GSGTRFC 10 месяцев назад

His performance as Hannibal was the one of the best in TV history

@ruffsnap 10 месяцев назад

Mads is such an incredible actor. Fellow American fans of his should really check out some earlier Danish films he's been in like Adam's Apples, Flickering Lights, The Green Butchers, After The Wedding, A Royal Affair, and Pusher. Flickering Lights in particular is a really incredible movie. I really wish Nikolaj Lie Kaas got more love in American films too, he's another really great Danish actor who was in a lot of those aforementioned movies.

@asgermadsen2296 10 месяцев назад

I can recommend the "Department Q" movies. Where Nikolaj plays the lead as an investigator. 4 films. All amazing!

@dontnukeluke 10 месяцев назад

I second this heavily

@jonasschjerning1319 10 месяцев назад

Very true!

@joe2751 10 месяцев назад

im very happy that you have found those movies!

@keepXonXrockin 10 месяцев назад

I was gonna say, they ignored his danish filmography... That's where I first saw him

@Chameleonen 7 месяцев назад

His break through in DK was 'Rejseholdet' and his role in one of the most iconic Danish film 'Blinkende lygter' he portrayed the dark Danish humor.

@doylebeatz 8 месяцев назад

One of my favorite actors ever. His aura is just so intense when he acts. Brings shivers down your spine.

@Luka2000_ 10 месяцев назад

Mads is truly one of the best villain actors that we have nowadays. Every movie hes in he has this aura that just cant be recreated by other actors.

@Masterfighterx 10 месяцев назад

So proud of Mads getting big outside of Denmark, he was already big here, now the world sees what he can do, too bad that it's a more limited audience to his danish movies, which contains some real classics.

@rudheinsby8458 10 месяцев назад

@@QueenNikki563 Adams æbler, De grønne slagtere, blinkende lygter... Danish classics

@ThugHans89 9 месяцев назад

@@QueenNikki563definitely watch Adam's apples. It's one of the greatest movies I've watched.

@markokaranfilovski6840 5 месяцев назад

Hunt, Another round, Pusher, In China they eat dogs@@QueenNikki563

@CitrineDream 8 дней назад

He's so cool. I've watched four of his Danish films so far.

@tobiasbuhl2037 9 месяцев назад

I love that the world got to see the talent this danish gem has, he is soo versatile and almost always makes you forget it’s him playing a character, worldwide known for his villain roles and natively in Denmark for his roles in classic dark comedies, great actor

@crownclowncreations 4 месяца назад

As a Dane I've been a fan of Mads for as long as I can remember, and seeing him get such widespread recognition warms my heart! I'm so happy you also included some of his Danish films! Would've loved to see him talk about some of his more comedic roles, like the ones in Green Butchers, Adam's Apples or Flickering Lights.

@abigalemiles1928 10 месяцев назад

I fell in love with Mads through his performance in Hannibal. Such a gruesome show but soooo well done. The way he talks about Hannibal here shows how much he understood the character, and it showed in his acting. And dang, Mads is so dang hot!!!!! 🥵

@HishamA.N_Comicbroe 10 месяцев назад

Omg I can't believe you guys finally got him on this. Such a legendary actor. He's been in nearly every big franchise.

@MJ-dq8ik 2 месяца назад

Mads is a brilliant actor - Im so glad they included THE HUNT and ANOTHER ROUND. Very early in his career, he's in a terrific Swedish crime Coen Brothers type film, FLICKERING LIGHTS and he was amazing in that as well.

@Romanticoutlaw 6 месяцев назад

that in an interview breaking down his roles, he can't help but keep talking positively about the people he worked with speaks strongly to his character. He seems like a class act

@mf80beats 10 месяцев назад

If anyone wants to REALLY dig in to his best roles, you have to check out his roles in danish movies like "De Grønne Slagtere" and "Adams Æbler". Truly amazing!

@ZapOKill 10 месяцев назад

I totally agree on Adams Æbler, this was his Opus magnum. Such a perfect and disturbing performance, I still get goosebumps when thinking about it.

@benschrose 10 месяцев назад

I second that! both awesome movies!

@moniqueconlan2149 9 месяцев назад

Another round as well!

@SelkeaRambles 9 месяцев назад

En kongelig affære, too!!

@Bonde7280 9 месяцев назад

Blinkende lygter!

@K086698 10 месяцев назад

He is one of my favorite actors of all time. I could hear him talk all day.

@enchihouse 2 месяца назад

The Hunt truly was one of his monumental performance on the screen....made me cry...unforgetable

@jasonjlloyd 6 месяцев назад

He is one of the reasons Casino Royale is an outstanding film. The first third an action film, second a drama/thriller, third a tragic love story all combined to make a terrific film. Craig, Mads and Eva are on absolutely top form and justifiably Royale gave them the exposure to be big stars.

@moonysofie 10 месяцев назад

I am sending prayers into the void for a fourth season of Hannibal, you have no idea what that would mean to so many of us. He is absolutely phenomenal.

@naazahs9045 10 месяцев назад

Not having more seasons feels like a grave injustice. There was such poise and elegance in that show it rubbed off on the viewer themselves. Wish I had a couple hundred millions to just hand it over for the continuation of this piece of fantastic art and it would be money well spent, every cent of it.

@TheNaturalGamer1 10 месяцев назад

You want forgiveness? Go to church

@powerhouseinco9664 10 месяцев назад

He absolutely murdered it as Hannibal. He probably outperformed Anthony Hopkins🔥🔥

@ir_ed3150 8 месяцев назад

I love him. Best actor, charming personality, love the way he looks, love his tone and voice. hope he keep play many films in the future. love love love.

@doop00 6 месяцев назад

I'm glad "The Hunt" is on there, one of the best movies I've seen with Mads Mikkelsen, it's a heartbreaking story and he plays it so well.

@s.x4644 10 месяцев назад

To me, he's the iconic bond villain of the modern age. Menacing, capable, calculating and able to beat Bond on occasion in their cat-and-mouse games. Casino Royale is such a great movie and he's the best part of it imo!

@Rai_S82 10 месяцев назад

I'm so happy to see The Hunt included in this list! I didn't think enough people would have seen it, and it therefore wouldn't be considered iconic compared to some of his others... He was brilliant as ever in that, and it was such a heartbreaking story!

@zM00Nx 6 месяцев назад

One of those actors that simply improves every project he preforms in.

@ForgottenKnight1 4 месяца назад

"Hannibal is a very different animal" - that was exactly my thought before even watching this. Mads' Hannibal is just ... perfect.

@daawhra 10 месяцев назад

one thing about mads mikkelsen is he's gonna defend his characters no matter because he understands them in a deep way. idk if it's the “see the beauty in dark characters” thing or if he just likes them but i really love it

@AnastasiaCooper 10 месяцев назад

I remember "Another Round" mysteriously appearing in the small town cinema at my town. And I embraced it. I was struggling with my mental health, having forgotten the reason to live and take care of my self along the way. Yet this Movie was so touching I made a habit out of dressing nicely and watching that movie every wednesday for as long as it ran. For a few hours every wednesday, my life was fine. Movies have the potential to really talk to the audience. I also love that about Adam's Apples btw, a movie that was darkly funny and yet disturbingly personal - Mads portrayed a priest and did an amazing job imho.

@jonasjrgensen6274 10 месяцев назад

try " Flickering Lights " or " The Green Butchers " if u like Adams apples

@salivatinggreed4219 8 месяцев назад

This is beautiful and I bet that if Mads knew this, he would be so delighted

@GabrielMartinGeller 8 месяцев назад

Mads is one of the greatest working actors today! Incredible performer.

@vinodvagadurgi414 5 месяцев назад

Unbelievable bond villain probably the best I all of bond history

@NeoBladeSC2 10 месяцев назад

If you like Mads as an actor, watch HANNIBAL. If this had been a movie, he would have been nominated for an Oscar and maybe won it. His presence is breathtaking.

@afibuffygirl 10 месяцев назад

Mads is brilliant. Him as Cliff Unger is still one of my favs. He's one of those actors that is recognized but doesn't get enough recognition for his talent. Hannibal was just so well done, he draws u in with every word

@usernameRika 8 месяцев назад

That scene at the end with him and Sam is probably the best directed and acted scene in gaming, ever.

@evgenymoskalev3860 10 месяцев назад

Watched Hannibal series 3 or 4 times already. It's a feast for an eye. Every time. The best performance of Mads Mikkelsen in my opinion by far considering brilliant play of a master Sir Anthony Hopkins, Mads could reinvent the character which is an outstanding feat on itself.

@joyl7842 6 месяцев назад

If he made up that description of Hannibal on the spot, that is pure genius. How masterfully put. Amazing.

@CrashBashL 10 месяцев назад

If he only knew what a masterpiece of a game Deaths Stranding turned out to be. His every scene. The plot twists....etc.

@dormghost 10 месяцев назад

I do understand that getting into a game such as DS need a heck of a time and mental energy. Kojima's vision are pretty crazy even for his regular fans lol. Here's to waiting for more insanely great performances in DS2!

@Tekkenandgaming 10 месяцев назад

You call that a game?

@rafelsuh 10 месяцев назад

So sad they didn't put Polar and Secret of Dumbledore but it's okay cause it's like a rare phenomenon seeing him talked about his whole careers much longer than the total of Hannibal's season

@Fa.Liahut 10 месяцев назад

Same!

@Ca-yr2rz 10 месяцев назад

I was waiting for Polar!

@rafelsuh 10 месяцев назад

@@Ca-yr2rz me too but yea ok then maybe he knew we're gonna faint if he talked about Polar 🤣

@24cptjohnson 10 месяцев назад

@@rafelsuh yeah polar or clash of the titans.

@rafelsuh 10 месяцев назад

@@24cptjohnson oh yes i forgot that THAT Clash of The Titans

@anned.hammershy9765 8 месяцев назад

I still quote "blinkende lygter" almost every day 😂😂 Thats by far the most iconic for me

@My_Druid_journey. 5 месяцев назад

Plays "One-Eye" on a movie called Vahalla Rising. I think he never spoke but his acting is incredible.

@laniewebb2551 10 месяцев назад

I’m so glad mads is getting the recognition he deserves. I never thought someone could play a better Hannibal than Anthony Hopkins till I saw mads performance.

@Blitzo8390 10 месяцев назад

One of the best actors working today

@Inactiveidontusethis 10 месяцев назад

And the hottest

@MrFichstar 10 месяцев назад

His best movies aren't even mentioned in this video. Watch these movies (Subtitles are needed, cause dane speak lol) : Flickering Light (2000) The Green Butchers (2003) Adam's Apples (2005) Men & Chicken (2015) Riders of Justice (2020)