Willem Dafoe interviewed by Simon Mayo 

arguably the most underrated actor of the last 30 years, along with Ed Harris

Willem has been horribly snubbed this year by the academy

Man, from all the interviews of him I've seen, Willem just seems like such an awesome goddamn guy. He seems like such a "director's actor". A guy who doesn't seem to have an ounce of celebrity ego or entitlement, and views his work as just that: work. But not the type of work that makes you groan when you wake up in the morning; a craft that he's endlessly passionate for, and wants to be used in service of a beautiful artist's vision. To be a part of creating something extraordinary (like The Lighthouse) is its own reward. It's easy to see why he's had a consistent career for decades and doesn't seem likely to fade away any time soon. Godspeed, Spider-Man.

Willem has a beautiful voice.

One of the best movie of the year. Unique and not for everyone, but if you get hooked by whats on screen its riveting. Production and sound design, cinematography and acting were flawless.

A lovely interview, Mr. Dafoe is a class act.

This film is unbelievably good

"Why'd ya spill yer beans?"

He is so, so lovely. I could watch this interview on a loop and never tire of it.

Willem is best in interviews talking about his craft. Such a passionate guy. Compare this to his late night show appearances. Some good Mayo right here

The Lighthouse feels like stripped back film making, it was very refreshing to watch. The opening 2 mins are amazing...lets you know what is ahead.

Such an awesome guy, someone I’d listen to all day.

What a brilliant actor & guy soooooo underrated over the years!

I've always respected Dafoe as an actor, but seeing him in this has seriously elevated him in terms of my favourite actors of all time. Pattinson I've been a fan of for years, they're chemistry was so potent, this film is almost perfect.

What an incredibly talented gentleman Willem is. Possibly the finest actor of his generation.

'Nothing good can happen when two men are trapped in a giant phallus' Honked laughing. Amazing.

Great interview and excellent insight. Looking forward to watching it.

Saw the movie tonight. It was chilling beautiful and at some points funny. I need to rewatch it i understand some of the Greek mythology but theres alot i didn't get. With that said however the movie has the "IT" that makes me want to rewatch it and learn more about what was being said.

Dafoes description of his character being devoted to his job reminds me of how Dafoe seems to feel about his job as an actor.

Dafoe was mesmerizing and the chemistry with Pattinson was palpable. Thought Willem should’ve gotten an Oscar nod. Certainly a better performance than Leo in OUATIH.

I could listen to him for hours

I do like it when an actor finds a Director they want to work with, and give themselves over to them. I know that actors are constantly in search of roles, but sometimes (and in the case of someone of Willem's status) it really does mean something. I got the feeling from this interview that he 'got' from the role (and the filming conditions) exactly what he expected (and perhaps more?). Willem is rather modest about his work is he not?

When he talks about the mix of children with professionals, and animals with children (reminding me of the old adage that you should never work with kids or animals when making a film), I get the sense he was mindful of his own experiences making The Florida Project. Being immersed in a world that feels so completely real, mixing acting pros with newcomers and kids. Maybe he was hoping to recapture that sort of experience. In the end, The Lighthouse is nothing like that, but Eggers' ability to present that kind of movie won him a casting coup in Dafoe. I can't imagine a better choice to play Thomas Wake.

Willem isn't only a well-known actor by playing Green Goblin in the Spider-Man's trillogy, starring Tobey Maguire, he's also known by playing several roles especially, villian roles. Nevertheless, his Jesus's performance in The last temptation of Chris by Scorsese is arguably one of the most underrated ones in his career as an actor.

Didn’t like this movie at all while watching it, but it’s the kind of movie I appreciate afterwards when I think about it

Oh my god this is going to be awesome

the dialouge was the star and delivered by defoe so brilliantly i was gobsmacked

Such an under appreciated actor. Pretty much garaunteed a decent film if willem pops up in it

Wonderful man and wonderful interview.

A great talent I've enjoyed since "To Live and Die in L.A." and "The Hunger". 😎💖

Classy guy

8:45 "Nature is a pretty powerful acting partner" Indeed....

What a fantastic interview!

Hahaha, the word 'pecker' edited out with Woody Wood Pecker's laugh. Nice.

Great interview! Well done.

Its a modern classic

Awwesome Performance

Genre? It's definitely "Period Trapped In A Giant Penis" movie: akin to the scify equivalents: Event Horizon, Alien, 2001, as opposed the Irwin Allen genre Trapped in a Giant (insert any new large thing) movie. Gotta love Willem Dafoe, he's a class act.

YOU LIKE ME LOBSTER

The Lighthouse is a genius movie and Willem plays his role as a crusty old sea dog so amazing well it’s an Oscar performance. That accent is pure British Sea Dog from the 19th Century it’s flawless. Actually Roberts accent is all over the place in comparison but we’re comparing a good actor with one of the best actors of all time. Such a compelling movie that draws you in. You’re on that island with them. Bunked up in the same tiny rooms. At once drunk with them singing and dancing and resentful of the old domineering Keeper. The scenes of being pissed out of their heads are terrifyingly real. When people get that hammered anything can happen as they regress to mindless cave men. It’s right up here with Joker as a masterpiece of the last decade.

I'm something of a lighthouse myself.

He is great in this and also in at eternities gate

Best film of the year

yay!

Willem Dafoe is the best.

Creepy wonderful

Look at the big brains on Willem!

A LOT OF GREAT ACTORS HAVE NEVER WON A BEST ACTOR OSCAR AND WILLEM IS IN THAT GROUP. AND THAT IS WRONG!!!! HE IS A SUPERB ACTOR WITH AN AMAZINGLY ECLECTIC LIST OF FILMS TO HIS NAME. HE ALSO SEEMS A GENUINE AND HUMBLE CHAP, NO 'GREAT I AMS' OR TANTRUMS FROM HIM. HE QUIETLY DOES HIS WORK TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL. AND ONE DAY THE ACADEMY WILL RECOGNIZE THIS. BUT DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH..... SOMEHOW, I DON'T THINK WILLEM IS TOO BOTHERED BY BEING IGNORED. A MEASURE OF THE MAN INDEED. GREAT SHOW MARK AND SIMON. LOVE IT. BLAIR. CORNWALL.

Antichrist and the lighthouse with this acting genius

Can content creators please stop making your censoring beeps and sounds effects do damn loud?

why in the hell are these videos still in 480p??? WHY!!??!?!

Its the story of Prometheus and Dafoe is pretty much playing a Greek god. Even looks the part with the beard and the esoteric language

The main man

That accent in the clip hahahaha

Here's my review of the movie - spoilers abound: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-38z2yYWwBKg.html

You've not been tending to ya duties!

A fascinating man with an absolutely towering talent, who having just produced a truly mysterious & powerful piece of art, finds himself being asked stupid questions by a silly billy. Good job he also appears to be a very nice bloke. I can't imagine Russell Crowe or Ollie Reed sitting through that

Simon: was it uncomfortable to film? Willem: nigga I was in Platoon!

Please don’t do bleep sounds like the Roadrunner laugh - or turn it down? Thanks

Would like to see Mark grilling some of these people.

HAAAAAAARK!!!!

does he say "this material was so rich"?

Really? You can't say pecker on radio in the UK?

Why don't the writers and directors get interviewed to explain the film? No disrespect to Willem Dafoe. Great actor.

Evidently the deep thematic textures of this incredible film didn’t interest Simon in the least.

Had to dislike for the weird laugh

I'd have been shaking him and screaming in his face "tell me more about this Guillermo project!" lol Jokes aside this movie was incredible