THR’s Full Drama Actor Roundtable With Rami Malek, Cuba Gooding Jr. and More 

It was funny when Wagner Mora spoke about getting the role for Narcos and not knowing Spanish yet. The other actors kind of seemed to pause as if to think "oh, we see you and hear you, we just assumed you were from a spanish speaking country" and then Rami Malek is just casually like oh, yeah you speak Portuguese in Brazil.

The fact that Wagner Moura is the only one that performed soap operas, movies, series and theater is so cool 😎

Every time that Rami's not speaking and just listening to the other actors I can just picture him talking to his imaginary friend like "are you seeing this too?"

Que rolê aleatório e mágico é esse que o Wagner Moura conseguiu entrar! Muito orgulho desse ator maravilhoso!

Wagner Moura in Narcos is SERIOUSLY underrated.

I wish Wagner Moura had gotten more chance to talk. But he seems to be quiet and shy... We're very proud of him here in our country. Brazilians love Wagner Moura!

I love how Wagner describe the psychological and physiological aspect of the roles. As actors we do have to take in the character especially on longer projects that at times its hard to separate the personalities especially while still in filming. I think the best actors are the ones that absorb the character internally that it comes out on film. It makes it more believable.

I know Rami is in his 30's, but his youthful look almost make him like a kid who randomly joins his father's round tables because he's so interested to hear everyone's story. He's cute.

I wish Rami, Wagner and Forrest had gotten more chance to talk.

Forest Whittaker is just the softest spoken, most humble actor I think I've ever come across. You can tell he has a genuinely good heart.

Yay for Rami Malek saying "or she" at 4:37 when everyone was only talking about male directors.

25:30 "Body doesn't know you're acting". GOOSEBUMPS when I heard this. So on point!

I feel so proud that Wagner Moura is there representing us brazilians. Love him.

i feel like Rami has such a respect-crush on Forest. ADORABLE.

"The body doesn't know you're acting" Gave me chills just hearing that. Made me instantly think of some of my classes where we were told we are performing every single day. Every single minute. We are a walking performance and we don't even know it.

I like how all the top comments are about Rami, and most of them are pre-Bohemian Rhapsody era comments. Shows his true charisma and talent as an actor really shine through, even before his big BIG break.

So proud to see Wagner representing Brazil in this roundtable. Watch out, Hollywood, he's one of the bests!

I've read like 37 comments and no one still has adressed The genius of Paul Giamatti. Great actor!

I feel like a conversation with Forest and Rami would be absolutely lovely and chill and nice, they seem like really genuine and humble people. Please make it happen omg

Wagner Moura é um artista incrível! Orgulho dele ser brasileiro, nordestino e estar brilhando cada vez mais! 😍

Forest Whitaker is soooo sweet. He's amazing. When he said, "You're good man." I knew he was kind.

4:37 "or SHE" bless rami malek

Wagner Is the most underrated on that table for that first season of Narcos. THR is one of the few mainstream content outlets that have included him. Native tongue is Portuguese, studied Spanish and fucking gave an immaculate performance - if he was a Brit everybody wouldn't shut up about him. Cannavale stepped up and acted his chops off too - always had it in him, great career in general and is an absolute pleasure to watch. Him and Dice Clay were effortless in Blue Jas....

I was so drawn into Forest, there is something about his voice and aura. I was so moved by his words honestly.

Rami likes to cook? Dangit. Just when I thought he couldn't get more attractive.

Rami just has this look on his face like "I can't believe I'm HERE." It's more than a tad adorable.

More respect is needed for Wagner Moura, he has such great acting skills and his take of Pablo Escobar is incredible

4:32 "or she" ily rami

4:36 Rami:.....or she..... that means everything.

Rami saying "Or she" when Cuba was only talking about male directors gives me life.

"or she" preach it Rami!

I'm so proud to see Wagner Moura in that table. What a talent, nice guy and smart. Congrats also on your English (his 2nd language), accent will get better with time I'm sure. Go Brazil, showing off our bright stars to the world :)

this host knows what shes doing (looking at you steven) no but srsly good table this round

I love this roundtable. Especially when Rami and Whitaker got to speak.

It's crazy how much happened in a the few years since this was taped. Bobby ended up joining the cast of Mr. Robot and absolutely killing it. And Rami went on to play Freddie Mercury and land himself a spot among the all time greats.

I really like Rami Malek. He has so much class, is well spoken, intelligent and respectful looking for input from his fellow actors rather than just talking about himself. He has such unique mannerisms, and certainly doesn't hurt my eyes. I think I have a little crush :D It was very interesting to hear about their views on their art being inside. I have always really liked Forest Whitaker over the years, he always does an amazing job. I am really surprised that something like this kept my attention, but it's because they were such a great and interesting group.

I'm listening to Wagner talk and I'm saying "he seems more Brazilian than Spanish..." and then at the 27 minute mark it's confirmed! My Brazilian wife would be proud!

Thank you Rami Malek for recognizing that there are also Female directors! Great Actor and great person🙌

I'm glad Wagner brought up Ghost Dog. That is an underrated movie and Forest should be more praised for it. One of my faves.

I like kinda wish they filmed this after Rami experienced being Freddie Mercury coz a lot of these questions he’d be able to say so much more Idek if that made any sense

Rami is soooooo good in Mr. Robot.

It's annoying because Rami has been is some big movies but I've never recognized him until Mr Robot

What Cuba said to Wagner about Pablo vs Pablo in Narcos was profound! I had like a "taken aback" physical reaction to that compliment and authentic observation! Wow!

She does a GREAT job! To be in the presence of such amazing actors and not pee your pants is a feat in itself.

Everyone in the comments is obsessed with Rami and i’m here for it

I watched many of these guys over years, Paul Giamatti is awesome with Whitaker whatever he does, but i totally bow to Wagner Moura. Damn he is just so good

I've just fallen more in love with Rami Malek. I don't usually get celebrity crushes, but I can relate to his character and now himself a lot. Mr. Robot hit close to home with me - the anxious, weirdo personality, the programming and hacking, the drug use (even down to some specifics) and mental health problems (fortunately, I don't have someone else in my head, but it's still pretty severe). Rami himself seems to hold many of the same mannerisms in person. I'm glad he has now embraced the "weirdo" typecasting, because being a little strange like him is not a bad thing and that way a lot of people are actually getting represented who weren't before. I've seen a thousand awkward nerds and geeks on TV and movies, but Elliot feels the most life like to me, despite being a pretty extreme example. Also, even though he didn't get to talk that much, it was the little things that made him stand out. Like him saying "or she" when people were talking about directors as "him", or the "never heard of it" joke that didn't quite land and how you could see he was dying inside, but then Cuba Gooding Jr. brought it back around to him at the end and they sort of bonded over it.

I love how Rami talks about being a part of something like building a building. It works really well with him playing Elliot too

It's weird how Rami Malek is the youngest and probably the less experienced guy sitting at the table, but yet he's the most polite and articulate of them all... I mean, while everyone's screaming and talking upon each other, he instead is really careful about avoiding to interrupt somebody else and so nice towards everyone... I really appreciate his attitude. Moreover he's an incredibly talented actor and he looks really charming and attractive in a cool way. I reckon he's gonna take on the world some day

Damn, Rami is fuckin savage for that joke 45:02, I cringed and almost died of laughter at the same time. Like, he genuinely thought this was the right moment for that joke. He knew he fucked up too, its all over his face. Just makes him more relatable lool, can't wait for Mr. Robot season 2!

Bobby "how bout that coke" what a crack up! love him

Man, I love Rami so much! I was living under a rock not knowing him. So last weekend I watched Bohemian Rhapsody and was really impressed with him and now I've finally watched Mr. Robot (binge watched all 3 seasons) and loved the show... he is an amazing actor! So here I am, watching all kinds of interviews with Rami, he is such a likeable person. It sounds stupid but somehow I can relate so much to him or at least the roles he's playing. On another note, Cuba strikes me as somebody who really likes to hear himself talk...

you should have this host for the oscar roundtables, too! much more comfortable than that awkward guy...

I can't believe I'm looking at Escobar and Rosetti just sitting there.

Dear Hollywood Reporter, thank you for a great roundtable with an interesting group of actors. And thank you for not letting that rude British guy be the moderator.

This girl is so likeable. She is a magnet, gets my attention more than the guests. It's great to talk to her. We need more people like her in our lives.

there's always one guy who can't accept that it's a roundtable discussion and not a bunch of guys interviewing him

I love these so much. Rami is so damn cool.

Nice that Lacey made good on her promise to ask the men about their first big splurge like she said she would on the Actress roundtable.

rami is so tiny hahaha i love him

More Forest Whitaker and Wagner Moura.

Rami= level headed, rational and overall a real man👏🏻 Paul and Forest are just so intelligent it’s unreal

I actually find reading the comments after these the most enjoyable part.

I hate Cuba for interrupting Rami while he was going on about his cooking skills 😫😫. 54:27

Rami's the most adorable thing !!

Rami looks like the kid who got to sit at the grown ups table. But I watched this because of him. 😀

I felt like Wagner was learning more than being interviewed. It's a great experience for him. But I wish he had spoken more.

rami seems like hes the little brother they all like to pick on

I'm here just for Pablito Escobar aka the great Wagner Moura

I didnt find Rami's joke that bad haha. I guess I have The same awkward humour

this woman is a fantastic interviewer, doesn't cut anybody off mid convo and realises that its the actors that are the stars of the show. someone else should take note...hmmmm

rami looks great and sooooo cuteeee

When I started this I was like, "ugh! An hour? Prob not going to watch all of this," but at the end I was sad it was over already. Really cool conversation amongst a lot of chill, egoless, talented guys.

im a simple person i see Rami Malek i click

Wagner moura is an amazing actor

Rami spoke less in this roundtable interview compared to all the other guests, still all the top comments are about him. He's amazing. Love Rami. He da best ❤️

I don't understand how THR for every, single, freaking women's roundtable have the moderators make it an obvious point to steer the conversation towards diversity/sexism and issues facing women in hollywood, particularly in producing/directing roles, but in the first 5 minutes of this talk when every actor is consistently referring to directors as "he"/"guy" (except for the godsend that is Rami Malek) just let it slide and not even come back with a follow up response to further question this group of actors on their experiences or their thoughts on women directing?? This completely baffles me! THR if you really want to champion a discussion for diversity then you need to apply the same level of questioning to ALL roundtable guests regardless of gender. Don't obviously force your female roundtables into being about craft/career PLUS gender/sexism issues while not even attempting to create the smallest opening for a discussion of changing landscape of gender in hollywood during the male roundtables. If you aren't genuinely trying to spark real conversations about diversity then just allow the women roundtables to be focused simply on their craft, experiences and stories in the same way as you allow the men to talk during their tables.

Cuba comes off exactly as I pictured him. I think it's interesting when he's like "I'll do anything". Maybe that's his problem. Wagner Moura comes off as the classy guy in that situation.

Wagner Moura: the greatest brazilian actor ever

Cuba's ego and name dropping session is painful to listen to. Bragging doesn't put people at ease, it highlights your own insecurities. In these kinds of forced conversations you should compliment other people and be self-deprecating like a lot of the other guys around the table. It helps everyone to relax.

Love her as a host. Great table once again and really crazy talent from great shows. And this was as funny as the comedic round table.

“OR SHE” Rami I love you even more and didn’t think it was possible

So fun to see how all these different round tables actors interact with each other. This one felt the most natural and laid back. Cheers to more great content!

4:36 when Rami said “or she” :) I love him so much for saying that, not all directors are male

i care about rami's cooking talent

Rami brought me here. Lol.

This group is having the most fun at the table out of all of the roundtables I’ve seen so far. I love these episodes.

one of the 'friendliest' of all of these sessions. great bunch of actors-gooding and giamatti are old faves. my appreciation for Forest Whitaker continues to grow.

I noticed how fascinated rami malek is to forest and how polite of him in addressing him at times. And tbh cuba gooding jr seemed like he is intimidated with rami esp making that last joke/comment about not caring. But i definitely enjoyed and not surprised to see was how rami could get everyone to listen to him attentively. Obviously am a fan! Haha. But man he’s such an eloquent guy!

Cuba thinks they're all there for him lol

I've watched a lot of these starting with the biggest actors and this table has to be the best, great insight-fullness and more open people.

Honestly this was my favorite Round table, I was actually interested to hear everyone's response!

Hats off for Wagner. Very few brazilians get to be world-wide known like him. The guy is a master piece in movement!

45:06 when rami said “yeah, never heard of it” HAHAHAH I DIED 😂

My favorite round table so far!!! They just got along with easy, no tensions or much egos... Rare thing to happen!

This was so much fun. This was about the only Round Table, I watch where I laughed out loud, multiple times. Most of these other round tables actors take themselves so seriously. So this was refreshing.

Man this was a great roundtable! Everyone got along so well and the jokes were popping off. One of my favorites I’ve seen so far

Rami is too cool for this world. Love him!

It's great to see a Brazilian having his work recognized in another country. congratulations wagner moura

The voices in this table !!!!!!!! I feel like the voice work in acting is so important in every aspect, and the voices in this table are amazing and extremely expressive