Actors George MacKay & Dean-Charles Chapman Speak On "1917," The World War I Film From Sam Mendes

At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (George MacKay) and Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, "1917" follows the soldiers as they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers, Blake’s own brother among them.
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[@jlynn2724]

"it's a really intense scene" Um, that's the ENTIRE MOVIE

[@konjaaaaa]

So true, a true masterpiece!

[@aisha02a]

AB. B. woah woah woah...

[@reginadeer8316]

True !!!😁 One great scene !!!😊

[@fettfan91]

One of the best parts of the film was the realistic chemistry of their two characters and it’s evident in this interview. Excellent casting.

[@kparker905]

I know. I wasn't really in the mood for a war movie and so I did think it was good/okay, but the best part for me was their chemistry. It really sold it for me

[@ash-xr6ri]

you could really tell how much their characters loved and cared for each other and its so nice to see its the same way in real life, agreed 100% excellent casting!

[@shar_18]

George MacKay deserves an Oscar and that's on that

[@tml184]

Not nominated.

[@sashaxlune]

Just watched the film today. It’s now one of my favourite movies ever. I’ll definitely be watching it a second time in theatres

[@yonbonyang6876]

Love George Mackay so much!!!!!

[@QueziaJones]

Yes.. me too

[@teeniebeenie8774]

he should win for best actor

[@w-r-s-a_9831]

I think he’s awful

[@stardustflower]

Why do you think he's awful? Just wondering.

[@Amtran727]

I just saw it today here in Chicago and I loved it! George and Dean did an amazing job in this movie. I am a huge war movie buff and I already have a ticket to see it a second time next week. My screening was almost totally full. Everyone, please go see this movie, it is amazing.

[@reneelasswell3734]

I am so looking forward to this, it looks fabulous. George MacKay was fantastic in Pride and I loved Dean Charles Chapman in GoT although he is such a babyface it's hard to imagine him as a soldier.

[@Michael-hc2vs]

Renee Lasswell agreed but that’s the point, many soldiers in world war 1 were incredibly young, teenagers basically

[@xkaeos]

@@thal08emd97 some were even 14

[@weasley2o13]

George's voice hasn't even changed yet and my grandfather joined the army in Israel when he was 15 after he survived the holocaust. The army is full of very brave children.

[@dothisjohndothatjohn2754]

Lots of underage boys joined up. My Great Uncle left the green fields of Ireland to fight in France. Private Ryan was awarded the Military Medal for bravery before being wounded in another battle, patched up and sent out again to fight at the Somme, where he was killed in 1916 aged only 20 years. He is remembered at the Thiepval Memorial.

[@kaitkat3034]

he still issss

[@amory2104]

i love dean's accent! it gets me every time haha

[@oliviarichardson9325]

its an Essex accent

[@amory2104]

@@oliviarichardson9325 aha thanks!

[@fergusmoffat8926]

Was one of the best Films I have ever seen and the acting was the best I've seen in a decade. This will become a classic.

[@saoh9253]

I love an interview, because actor’s native accent can hear. I love Dean Charles Chapman’s Essex accent. He has been acting since he was so little from Billy Elliot’s little boy’s role to Billy Elliot.

[@joycegibbs5267]

love the accent too, but getting rarer. Used to be an East End accent, sadly no more. And the accent now gets insults because of Towie, (even though they're great people). That's the PC, leftie culture we have enforced on us now.

[@Codex7777]

George is ridiculously handsome! :)

[@MegaMaxism]

The entire movie is amazingly done when the movie starts with a single camera to takes you with two solders

[@TheMovieSurgeon]

Such an amazing film, such fantastic performances from these two

[@Danielevans2]

Watched last night! INCREDIBLE!! So emotional!! 😭

[@aurorashea711]

Both main actors explained the film production truly great, I am very excited to see it on IMAX!!! DEFINITELY! Oh, Keanna!!!! This is so cool!!!

[@marim2009]

George is best 💗

[@slipknotfan6659]

This movie gave me a feeling no other movie ever has it’s fenominal

[@ramireztiffanyc9982]

Breaking Benjamin you mean phenomenal

[@tsj663]

a beautiful movie, perfect in all details..

[@pinklion9933]

I cannot be the only one who thinks Dean looks like Leo Dicaprio

[@jameshoran8]

Mackay actually looked like he grew into the role assuming Blake's intensity as the movie progressed.

[@icantthinkofaname5950]

The editing shouldn’t take too long.

[@ravenr1420]

I love the comments from the ladies. Professing their love based on virtually nothing. Such pathetic creatures.

[@joshs2562]

CerealKillerDZ someone has self-esteem issues lol

[@gabyrocha6665]

INCEL ALERT!!

[@abcdefghi2749]

Someone is lonely.

[@kathleensmith2340]

Wtf creepy sicko get a life🙄😑😖

[@georgiasmith4618]

Fuck right off

[@caitlinjoy6332]

George Mackay’s performance was Oscar worthy! I can’t believe he wasn’t nominated.

[@fraidycat7037]

Only baby eating pedos get Oscars.

[@ayatollahbiden575]

Timothee chalamet deserves an oscar

[@nicolelawless3199]

Caitlin Joy I know he deserves one

[@loggothedoggo]

@@ayatollahbiden575 Fr his acting in "The King" was beyond amazing. No better actor for the role.

[@jomurphy1654]

An incredible film, George Mackay's emotional repertoire seems to encompass a whole generation of previous souls, such reading of humanity....

[@suzieberndt]

Beautifully said

[@jomurphy1654]

@aljanat5 Hah! Excellent! Presumably an attempt to mock what you have decided is a pretentious comment by me! Go for it, mate!!

[@dorcaswinter8296]

To risk sounding like an utter hippy, he is a Pisces. Strong Pisces souls are reputed to have strong past life potential.

[@seino8890]

@aljanat5 why need to be illiterate when wat only u need in real life is "sak mai hardik bix". stay cozy at home Einstein.

[@stardustflower]

George is an amazing actor and such a lovely, sweet gentleman. He's been in a lot of independent films over here so I can kind of understand why he's not really well known around the world. His career has sky-rocketed with 1917.

[@kaydempsey2748]

These two “UNKNOWNS “ should be getting the oscars

[@AaronHahnStudios]

Since when is Game of thrones "unknown"? Welcome to the world Kay, just open your eyes.

[@AaronHahnStudios]

@Om Patel Large enough role!? You have no idea. He was "The F**king legend from Gin ally". The leader of the Mutiny at Crasters Keep, the killer of Mormont from Bear Island & endured a mouthful death from Jon Snow.! He was a important character.! Welcome to the world Om.

[@AaronHahnStudios]

@Om Patel He looks exactly the same. I recognised him immediately.

[@kparker905]

When he said "age before beauty" in the film, I started noticing just how close the two characters were and got very intrigued by their chemistry as friends. It wasn't just him making fun of him or poking at him, it was also the George character saying that he was willing to put down his life for the other guy, no matter how they quarreled. I do not think that was a good way to describe it but I tried and am tired

[@pursuitofvictories5]

bro omg yes 🥺🥺 well said

[@西丈一郎-v5j]

theyre boyfriends 😙✌

[@amory2104]

yeah ikr! i almost feel as if Schofield did what he did for Blake at the end.

[@tinalouisestagg]

When they are walking through the cherry orchard and Blake is talking about all the different cherry varieties, Schofield says “How on Earth would you know this?” in a wonderful way that illustrates the class difference between them and renders it meaningless at the same time.

[@jirk3719]

That moment in the film when that soldier was singing First time that the hole theatre was quite So beautiful

[@jirk3719]

nope ahh i feel it haha hope it come on netfix for you so you can heard it for quite

[@jirk3719]

nope aight bro

[@danielplayle5663]

@nope that woman has no respect for the movie for what the movie was showing us for what it was like a what are ancestors went throw that woman was born with a silver spoon up her ass

[@honeyb8103]

Lmao I was still crying during this scene because I just couldn’t crying

[@historiansparadise3391]

These two better be nominated for Oscars, their performances were OUTSTANDING. I loved the movie so much.

[@fraidycat7037]

They are not.

[@historiansparadise3391]

Fraidy Cat yeah it’s unfortunate

[@MeiranieNurtaeni]

Yess. Agree.

[@beatrizbarrios974]

They should've been there... this is my favorite of all the nominees to best picture

[@historiansparadise3391]

Beatriz Barrios sameeee just because they’re relatively “unknown” they didn’t get nominated which is crap because they played their roles soo well

[@softshallow7435]

What a travesty that these two did not get nominated for lead and supporting actors at the Oscars! The film came out here in U.K on January 10th, these two didn’t even register on my radar, but after watching the film twice now, this wed and Thursday i can confidently say they were both robbed of a nomination for lead and supporting actor nominations. The film is one of if not best war films I’ve ever seen, a tour de force in cinematic history!

[@jordanfelix4416]

Watch the films for which Hanks, Hopkins, Pacino, Pesci and Pitt were nominated and then you'll release that the acting in 1917 was good but not great or Oscar-worthy.

[@H3nry488]

George MacKay...such a great actor. Not your average Hollywood hunk but handsome in an intellectual way.

[@michaelaluna7684]

The word you're looking for is "nerd"

[@H3nry488]

@@michaelaluna7684 The word I'm looking for is "dashing"

[@michaelaluna7684]

@@H3nry488 yeah, both of them are

[@stardustflower]

Both lovely. Dean is a cute, cheeky Essex boy (I'm allowed to say that as I have family from there, lol) and George is just so lovely. Very gentlemanly and sweet yet strong. I love George.

[@AstenRegis]

The best film of the last 10 years. An absolute masterpiece! You have to see it in the cinema theatre!

[@stipe9k]

Just saw it today. Was kinda let down.

[@SymphonyBrahms]

@@stipe9k I saw it today. It's a masterpiece.

[@nicolelawless3199]

Farzaan Ali It was depressing enough but Amazing movie no matter how upset I was

[@koolerking440]

I think Goerge and Dean need actors awards. There's no getting line wrong, or "doing it in post", ADR, etc. To be in that zone as an actor for 7-8 minutes I think very rare.

[@Bertaut]

Considering he hadn't seen the movie yet, this was a really good interview.

[@zinitevioki9015]

Stephen Campbell I’ve never seen them In movies either really really talented guys

[@SuperFosterMom]

George MacKay got shafted out of an Oscar nomination

[@lidiak4529]

Dean reminds me of a young DiCaprio :)

[@tobiasbourne9073]

I’ve watched it twice already and I cried both times as well

[@nicolelawless3199]

WW2 UK Me too I cried more the second time

[@mayainthesea9927]

George is such an amazing actor.. blows minds

[@amory2104]

these two seem really genuine and i feel like they really do appreciate and take everything seriously, like to be crying after a scene (I know what it was, and it was deep), they must really care, and i lovveee that about them :)

[@sustrue5970]

Nice to be young. Two cute talented actors. I loved 1917 movie.

[@maplelu9514]

George Mackay looks so much like the British version of Nick Robinson

[@ylott19]

my third time watching the film.... STIL CANT GET OVER IT

[@lilmisssunshine0425]

i cried at the end 😭 also, that whole bit about the long takes, I WAS IMPRESSED 👏🏼 great job ❤️

[@timothychang34]

This movie was AMAZING

[@teeniebeenie8774]

congrats to u men....especially George. most amazing flick ive seen in years. hope u win Oscars!!!

[@bunnypop6018]

The host mispronounced George MacKay's last name 😄. Actually George isn't an unknown actor. I've noticed him in previous films and recognise him as a great talent

[@西丈一郎-v5j]

hes pretty unknown to americans, id reckon.

[@QueziaJones]

I just click on this interview because World War movies are fascinating to me, and this one really seems a great one... I'm excited to see it now haha :)

[@mr_nuke8277]

Went to see it in the theater and its my favourite movie

[@hayleyjohnson9505]

This movie was absolutely brilliant!! I can not say that enough. If you haven’t watched it yet you need to. It is just the most intense and important movie made in a long time.

[@ust7243]

Just saw it. It’s incredible. Lots of great movies this year.

[@TheFever77]

Just watched this movie, it is beyond good. Needs every Oscar going!

[@shanal1640]

I just thought that it was so sweet that Dean gave tears durring the making of this film.(did you know once they finished the film Dean ripped a button off his war jacket and it's sitting on his windowsill.) George MacKay was spectacular... I'm without words for the way he made this movie so perfect. This whole set was a legend. Great performance! RECOMMENDATION: if your looking foward to seeing this movie, go to Imagine theaters, the surround sound makes you think that your literally in the war with these spectacular characters. My new fav❤ movie!

[@zinitevioki9015]

phenomenal Actors I cried! What a movie

[@fromtherubble6890]

Best movie I've seen this year... See it in a theatre.

[@abbysdiamondpainting]

I'm so glad that I was able to see it before covid ;)

[@loveheather3]

thanks for this great interview! ❤ i love Dean ❤

[@patriciabilinkas3911]

I saw 1917 yesterday. It’s amazing how Mendes managed to portray war artistically. I was mesmerized throughout and would see it again.

[@AdrianTheScoopz44]

Dean:"Ive seen it twice now,and everytime I cried" Same here Dean,same here

[@HIGHTS]

Great questions! Love these 2 together

[@sidemenlol]

dean is so beautiful

[@soop266]

I kind of ship Tom Blake and Will Will Schofield. Im sorry

[@virihermawati4754]

dude me too .. they just have this great chemistry with something almost romantic underlying it that cannot be ignored

[@bgdiot4873]

same 😔

[@michaelaluna7684]

@@virihermawati4754 bromantic

[@firla2101]

khris h. I don’t see it

[@西丈一郎-v5j]

dont be sorry - blakefield is endgame and they are boyfriends 😙✌.

[@lovelyA933]

Incredible film!!! One of the best films I've ever seen, bravo for the outstanding performances!!!

[@ISAIAH-yu1gi]

George is so eloquent.

[@LeeBeeDeeTree51]

Dean-Charles looks like Leo DiCaprio.

[@stipe9k]

I told the same thing to my friend in the theatre. He really does.

[@jirk3719]

Exactly what i was thinking in ma head

[@SuperMovieLvr933]

Am I the only one that thinks he's incredibly hot?

[@whataheapofpish]

One of the best films I’ve ever seen

[@rajendrabiswas]

Very nice bromance in movie

[@yongj]

simple and yet deeply impactful, the best of the year

[@DH-gk8vh]

Incredible. You know when an actor(s) can so thoroughly draw you in you begin living it with them. You forget where you are, that your so immersed it seems completely real. That's a great actor. These guys are so young. They both must be old souls. If you haven't seen this movie yet, do! I have watched this movie 5 times now, and every time I am blown away. They both deserve Oscar's. The entire movie is just a huge accomplishment. Incredible.

[@stardustflower]

It was so cleverly done. Not just with the one-take thing but where the camera is at certain times. Just before THAT scene around halfway though for example the camera deliberately is trained on George when he's at that water pump so we literally only see what he sees and realise as he realises, if that makes sense. Sorry, hard to explain.

[@DH-gk8vh]

@@stardustflower Oh no, I totally get what you're saying. So you experience what he experiences in the moment. Yes, beautifully done.

[@stardustflower]

Thanks. Definitely. I thought it was so beautifully acted and the cinematography was stunning.

[@lamegoldfish6736]

Looks like Dean-Charles is going places, to step into such an incredible movie. '1917' is leaps and bounds ahead of GoT.

[@SharkWithFreakinLaserBeam]

Eh, not really. Apples and oranges. 1917 is meant for you to focus only on his character. GoT had a bigger picture.

[@ryanbonner25]

george is gonna be huge

[@Livia.5]

Fiquei indignada quando o George não foi indicado ao oscar de melhor ator.

[@subberfischer]

Tommen is such a geeza!

[@MissPerriwinkle]

both deserve a basket of awards.

[@ayatollahbiden575]

The unknown? Tommen is not unknown he's master of jumping khkhk

[@ginasreview1030]

I'm a HUGE war movie buff.

[@charlottec5163]

''go back to normality'' PANDEMIC

[@elizabethm3327]

Unknowns? Didn't anybody watch GOT? Edit: I just need to go watch something where Dean-Charles makes it.

[@KartikeyaDutta]

I can say this film can be watched a dozen more times to suck the cinematic fucking juice out of this goddamn gem.

[@Morrisseys7thFriend]

My coworker looks like Dean, it's kinda creepy.

[@TheEdnamark]

Great movie!

[@stinabo77]

This was an amazing movie - 10/10 for sure. Absolutely loved it and want to watch it again. I don't normally cry much at the movies, but damn i was crying out loud when watching this one.

[@tml184]

The interviewer is annoying.

[@digital11337]

That fucking rat, man ....!!

[@johnmckee7640]

501.

[@capt.molyneaux7037]

Too much yakyak on number of "takes."

[@abcdefghi2749]

That's filmmaking.