Why Did It Take Us So Long To Appreciate Karl Urban? 

Karl Urban plays a character in every movie he's in. Dwayne Johnson plays Dwayne Johnson in every movie he's in.

the scene where butcher talks to vogelbaum is one of my favorite scenes from the entire series so far. karl's acting from that scene is just fooking diabolical.

I started appreciating him since Dredd.

Actor who can modulate his voice and appearance. Rare gem. I would like a Dredd sequel, thank you very much

He did Dredd in 2012 and never took the helmet off, did people not understand then?

He's that amazing of an actor you don't see Karl but the characters he's performing

His little head wobble and smirk he improvised in The Boys is the best part of him.

He’s like a comic book character come to life

He has that Johnny Depp effect where he’s able to look and appear completely different in whatever role he’s in. I definitely didn’t realize how many movies he’s been until watching The Boys and having to look him up cuz I’ve seen a majority of his movies

Carl Urban as Batman would be Dope

He’s up there in John Malkovich territory as a character actor. I didn’t realize he was in so many things I’ve watched

I worked on more than one low/no budget project where Karl Urban worked for minimum rate. It would have been after Xena before Lord of the Rings hit theater. He seems to love genre movies so did anything but it also seemed like he did it because he wanted to help people get traction in the business. On set he was very easy going and no fuss. He created a lot of good will in the industry. I am not surprised by his success.

Dredd was an incredible movie. It had that perfect gritty Neill Blomkamp aesthetic, super tight plot, amazing special effects. Seriously underrated. Probably my favorite english-language action film that's not centered around cars (sorry Fury Road)

Karl Urbana judge Dredd is criminally underrated. Not just his performance but the entire movie

Geez I never realized I seen him in so many rolls until this video 😅😂. Almost Human showed me his talent 😎

One of my favorite actors, solid in every role he plays. Before The Boys he was also very good on the short-lived series Almost Human.

Karl Urban is a shape shifter! Ive seen so many movies with him and never realized it was the same person. Amazing actor!

He's in so many huge franchises but never a leading man (except Dredd and The Boys) and as a result can disappear into every role he has. Improves everything he's in.

Dredd is so seriously underrated in the action canon, people really needed to see that movie, it was so good.

Amazing actor. Always loved him. Dredd was good, man. He nailed McCoy on Star Trek. Urban as Butcher in the boys is great.

He was really good in the short-lived series 'Almost Human' as well. I was gutted when that got cancelled. It had so much potential.

Everyone from New Zealand is spectacular. Legitimately.

He was great as Dredd, never taking his helmet off. The way his McCoy in the Kelvin timeline Star Trek films instantly makes you think of DeForest Kelley also shows how well he can inhabit a character

Karl Urban is an amazing chameleon of an actor.

He has been my dream cast for Batman for YEARS! I live Karl Urban!

I'm still wanting Dredd 2! Karl Urban is an awesome actor can't wait to see him as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2.

I remember a scene in LOTR extended edition when he finds Eowyn "dead" after the battle for Pelennor Fields. He drops his mask and sword, starts screaming and crying. This was the moment I knew he was extremely underrated and I was a bit sad they didn't show more of him in the movies. What a piece of acting, it is incredible. I'm glad he is getting the recognition he deserves.

I don't have a favorite role. However, I'm forever going to be sad that Almost Human didn't get more than 1 season and never got super well known. Even if he had better roles in his career as a whole, that one is super underrated imo ❤️

He played Detective John Kennex in a show called Almost Human, which was awesome. He got to show off his action and comedy chops simultaneously in that role. Such a shame they cancelled it after one season.

I loved Karl Urban since he was in Ghost ship

As a New Zealander, I've known Karl to be a brilliant actor for some time. He's now sci-fi and fantasy royalty and deserves all the praise for bringing so much of these genres to life.

It's rare I get to say this, but I was pretty early on Karl Urban. First saw him as a kid in the Hercules/Xena roles (not that I picked him out at the time), but it was Lord of the Rings where I took note of him. Kept on eye on him ever since and he is the lone reason I am tempted to watch The Boys. Karl Urban is just that good, he can sell a show by himself.

I'm glad I've been a fan since LOTR

Loved him for years! Also, best Judge Dredd we could possibly have had!

He’s one of my favorite actors. There was also a short lived series he lead back in 2013, “Almost Human”. I picked up that show because of him.

I've always appreciated him since watching a show called Almost Human in which he was the main character. It was an interesting concept, but unfortunately the show was canceled after one season.

This man had like 10 VASTLY different looks, and I had a crush on each and every one of them before I even knew it was all the same guy 😢 what a babe. And a great actor to boot

Karl urban has always been one of my underrated favourite actors so I'm glad the boys is what launched him into the mainstream, He's had some up and down movie's but never quite captured that crowd he always deserved.

I’ve loved Karl on the screen since Doom. Glad he’s finally getting more recognition

My dad wouldnt shutup about his Bones performance. Love Urban

Wow, never knew he was in Xena and Hercules, as I grow up watching it and love Eomer part!

First time I notice Urban was in the Riddick sequel, dude looked like a video game character.

Almost Human is where I found him first and been a fan ever since.

I don't know if you mentioned Karl in the role as Bones in Star Trek, he did have good a bedside manner, I'm just saying hehe. Karl has always had a very dedication and range but mostly he's such a real ass good guy. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Dude. He’s inspired me to dream of one day when I grow up being just like Butcher

He easily has the second best character and performance on the boys. You know who really is underrated though, Karen. She portrays so much emotion without even saying a word

I've seen Doom about 40 times. I love it. He absolutely delivered as McCoy.

Karl came to one of the cons in my city it was the first con in the new convention centre after our EQ's. He sat there and gave us a heart warming speech about how he proud he was of a NZ community pulling together to support each other and help our neighbors. He said that seeing something like the aftermath on the news of a city in his country going through that was heart breaking and sad but that we made him proud seeing the strength we showed after. It was surreal for me because I watched him on Shortland street, Hercules, Xena those were all on screen for me when I was a kid and I am so glad he is getting the recognition he deserves finally. Man is a true gem.

I knew him in Star Trek, he is great

I've watched over half these movies, Including Dredd (in recent yrs), didn't realize it was ever him... and I'm a pretty hardcore movie n tv buff, he truly is another chameleon of the industry 💪🏾😎

First thing I saw him in was the Doom movie with Rock "The Dwayne" Johnson. I thought it was a decent actioner, but immediately thought Karl Urban was gonna be a big star. Glad to see how consistently he's been able to work, and in such a massive variety as well!

The way he is shot in The Boys and his presence of a big guy. Definitely a role of his career so far. I hope he gets some more recognition.

When I saw the BTS of LOTR it was evident just how much he put in to his roles and what a genuine guy he was. Been rooting for him ever since. So sad Dredd didn't do well. My partner and I have been lamenting a Dredd sequel since we left the cinema.

I always have, hes one of my Dads favorite actors. He actually only started watching the Boys because he knew he was in it

He will forever have my respect for refusing to remove the Dredd helmet for the sake of accuracy and pleasing fans over showing his face. That’s an actor.

I really started to notice him in Star Trek 2009 and have loved him since

I'm truly in love with this actor. Butcher's character is amazing

I have loved Karl Urban since Xena when he played Cupid. I remember him as Krill in Bourne and Eomer in LOTR. He's a fantastic actor and I'm so happy he's finally getting his just due.

Every single performance of his pops out. Even the star trek ones.

I've loved this man since I saw him in LOTR, it took too long but I'm happy he's being recognized finally. I loved Dredd, he was so great in it and he's great in Doom too

I always liked him and was happy to spot him

It took me maybe 5 seconds to love Karl Urban when I first saw him as Lord Vaako in Chronicles of Riddick. He's great in basically everything!

The first time exposure of him was when he played Doctor M'coy in Star trek kelvin timeline remake. Didn't know he was in LOTR though. Seems He usually cast as supporting character, but now as butcher he nailed it.

The quality of his films correlates with his state of undress. The better the film, the less likely it is that he's naked. But that really only means that all his films are very watchable. And at some point I even watched the Price of Milk. Karl has been one my favourite actors for years, he's such a gem. I love that he's such a geek and takes on films because he likes the franchise. And he always gives it his A game.

Him smiling while taking hits from homelander and translucent are always peak moments

Karl Urban is one of those actors that can make me smile whenever he's on screen

I didn't realize that all these roles were played by the same person

I started to watch The Boys because it has Carl Urban in it. I knew the show will be fun every moment he was on screen, and was delighted by the menacing Homelander playing as Anthony Star.

one of the finest character actors of our time, absolutely love his work! what a legacy he'll leave behind

How could someone not appreciate this man? He is Eomer son of Eomund, rider of Rohan!

Always loved Karl Urban performances even way bfr The Boys

I always appreciated Karl. Anyone who can play Eomer, Dredd, Bones, and Lord Vaako as well as he does and as effortless as he does is a great actor in my book.

Karl = 10/10 Celebrity Crush

maybe I'm early enough for you to see this I always love watching your content and i appreciate your work keep it up!

I liked him since pathfinder, but it was Star Trek that showed me what range he had.

Karl Urban is a lot like Gary Oldman. Absolutely fantastic actor and I never realise it's him right away.

I had no idea who he was before The Boys, but looking through this - i have liked him in quite a number of roles without knowing :)

This is a bold compliment, but he reminds me of Lee Pace with the way that they both meld so much into their characters that you just don't realize it's them sometimes.

Lots of actors went unnoticed until they got old. Antony Starr was in banshee until he became Homelander. Daniel Wu was in a bunch of Jackie Chan movies before he was noticed in AMCs Into the Badlands. And a few more to name: Javier Bardem Mads Mikkelsen Benedict Wong

Glad people are finally agreeing with what I have been saying for about 15 years

His role in RED goes very under appreciated one of my favorite movies. They made 2 or 3 of them but the first was always the best as he made for the best antagonist

His Billy Butcher is truly a masterpiece of interpretation.

I saw Karl Urban at a convention in Brisbane before he starred in The Boys. Only half full. If he came back today it be different experience. How it can all change because of 1 role 😊

Karl Urban is an actor who has a real strength of will and commitment to his method. I don't know how he personally sees every role he did, and the fact that he didn't achieve "true" stardom for a long time could sour it a little... but all his roles are memorable. When you look back at everything he did, you see the dedication he put into his work, his is a career that with the years only will look better, the small and big roles. And the fact Dredd bombed is an insult to good taste, that movie is PERFECT, not good not great, PERFECT, it wasn't just him who did a great job every single actor gave their all and the directing and effects gave the extra special flavor that makes it what it is. I blame bad advertising on that.

Karl has been one of my favourite actors since I remember. I never understood why he was so underrated

Urban is one of those who becomes the character he is in. That is a special talent. Some actors are very good at being convincing, but they are always, to some degree, being themselves.

I've been a fan of him since the 2009 Star Trek. He nailed Bones so entirely I was an instant fan.

I knew Butcher seemed familiar he was real good as Skurge

We need more Karl Urban appreciation

I honestly never realized he was eomar in lotr until now he always looks unrecognizable in a good way

wouldja kindly take the S outta Us bcuz I loved butcher from the jump and after that first season I went back and looked at his portfolio and loved most of it.

He is gorgeous❤

I'm repulsed by the thought of meeting celebrities/actors irl, but Karl Urban is one actor that i would love to meet in person, and appreciate him for his work.

He is great ! Definitely a big fan here!!

My Man. Definitely one of the most underrated actors of our time

I cant believe just how many of the films he's been in I have seen and I always noticed him, so I guess I'm an old fan of his at this point :0 and even billy butcher which has a big hint of that NZ accent, he's so much fun in the role I just don't care :D

Great underrated actor. Best judge ever

I think he’s about my age, and I remember his role on Shark in the Park, which featured some of the best acting talent in Aotearoa/NZ at the time.

Oh YEAH! Urban is one of my favorite actors, alongside Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, and John Malkovich.

Those of us "in the know" have been appreciates'n him since the late 90's.