Anthony Mackie & Tyler James Williams | Actors on Actors

[@LeeAScottII]

When you recognize that this is an intergenerational conversation between two black actors who appreciate each other's craft & see each other in such a positive light, it can be inspiring. What a wonderful pairing

[@Blackronin357]

Exactly! It's beautiful.

[@Bon-gw8gb]

Absolutely!

[@kendricjonrs8581]

Please unshackle yourself from #Caucasian perceptions. Nobody else on Earth refers to themselves in lowercasing. Two things are true; black is an adjective, and #Black is a proper noun. For humanity's sake please figure out which applies to you, before attempting to ascribe whimsical wisdom....

[@romae6182]

@@kendricjonrs8581Was all this necessary? I’m almost certain it was a typo.

[@LeeAScottII]

@@romae6182 no it wasn’t lol. I guess it was a minor inconvenience for them because I definitely don’t have an internalized issues concerning my blackness & what I meant when I said what I said. People will always find something to complain about lol

[@maleeele]

anthony mackie doesn't get enough credit for the range he has and how funny he is, we need more of him in comedy!

[@thompsonjames918]

IIGHT....Anthony has skeletons in his closet that hollywood have no problem exposing like they do others 😂

[@infamoswordz]

@@thompsonjames918 every human has skeletons in their closet. Exposing them sets you free as well as shows your humanity. None of this has anything to do with acting talent ijs.

[@stancinatti8198]

Facts

[@stancinatti8198]

@@infamoswordzreal shit

[@mawade32]

I say the same thing. Anthony is a great actor who has not received his well-deserved flowers. Fingers crossed.

[@EbonynoIvory]

Anthony: You was a weird lookin kid, and you grew up to be a good lookin dude Tyler: I would say we all were weird lookin kids mine was just documented. I've seen your photos 😭😂😂😂

[@okoala62]

Such a great convo!😂

[@mizzmimi3092]

😂😂

[@kimberlybossie1023]

Tyler was always cute!❤

[@mzladypg]

I just know Anthony Mackie not out here trying to clown anyone about their looks.😏🤡🤡🤡 B$#@tch ass move. But great response from Tyler.👏🏽👏🏽👍🏾👍🏾

[@jalisac4587]

​@@mzladypgIt👏🏾was👏🏾a👏🏾joke👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾!!!!

[@h0lly_blue]

it's so crazy to hear how *_deep_* Tyler's voice has gotten over the years ngl

[@Fluuuv]

So true. He's not the little boy from Everybody Hates Chris anymore.

[@tapiocamango]

Now everybody LOVES Chris 🤣

[@adriancline-bailey3301]

No lie, his voice is so deep, it sounds put on!!! 😅

[@SailorVenus666]

@@tapiocamango AND DO!

[@sweetbuttergeminine4756]

tbf we all *always* loved him 🤷🏽‍♀️ 😅​ @@tapiocamango

[@laurahgp]

anthony saying he didn’t even get nominated for a BET award LMAOOO 😭😭

[@ijl05]

I was done 😩😩😩

[@Hi_Tamera]

That took me out 😂

[@vhvglobal1703]

😂😂😂😂

[@isaacscott1063]

🤣🤣🤣

[@justanotherinternetwiseguy8018]

lol the disrespect smh. And they call themselves black entertainment.

[@chrisez3188]

“I’m not even nominated for a BET award” 😂😂 YOU KNOWWW BLACK PEOPLEEEE

[@morgane.n]

NOOO NOOO😂😂

[@janderson947]

Come to think of neither was Chadwick and he was black panther BET needs to do better 😂

[@ktammz]

😂😂😂

[@blessi360]

Childish had some words about that too 😂

[@MadeByDW]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lyricquinn]

We need an interview with the parents of these child actors that transitioned well and their relationships. We are bombarded by the shortfalls but Tyler’s parents really pulled it off

[@okoala62]

Right! That would be fantastic to hear!

[@SoulfulPinningMadame]

I think for Tyler and many of those other child actors who also had positive transitions, they had very present parents. Those parents made sure their kids didn't get screwed over and nothing disgustingly drastic happened to them.

[@St3phenking13]

Megan Goode, Jurnee Smollet, and Dakota Fanning as well.

[@stopiwantoff7965]

Tyler has 2 other brothers in the business

[@nix_]

@@stopiwantoff7965 And they all had leading/main roles on tv shows (Tyler = everybody hates Chris; Tyrel = lab rats; Tylen = instant mom). So his parents did it 3 times!

[@kivonshe]

This is a conversation I don’t want to end. They just vibing n connecting

[@AkodoGarou]

I was thinking the same. Just them having an open dialogue and back and forth, discussing this or that, just like friends who stay in touch, and pick up right from the last

[@shashavengesayi6055]

Whoever's idea it was to pair these brothers up 2gether gets an A-star 4rm me. Both great actors

[@nikkiervinmusic]

Seriously.. Orlando Jones as the dad and Anthony Mackie as the uncle who is the total opposite of Orlando! That would be perfection!

[@Melscomments]

For years I was obsessed with the theory that Orlando was Tyler's real dad. You could not tell me otherwise 😂

[@BreeStarEdits]

Yes and Solange can play his daughter which would be Gregory’s cousin. That would compote the trifecta.

[@dahliaherrod4301]

@@BreeStarEdits Nah. Solange isn't young enough to pull that off.

[@kc718201]

@@dahliaherrod4301 That wouldn't matter. It's T.V. 😅

[@maudinerichardson3361]

I can dig it!!

[@armitchell86]

Anthony Mackie really should be doing voice over work. His cadence is so Eddy Murphy-coded.

[@uniquemosdef]

Yeah I hear a lot of Will Smith here

[@apok1980]

Yeah, he’s got that Will Smith energy. But like Anthony says, it’s a hard game to get into. Must be like the mafia or something 😮

[@JukuduB]

​@@uniquemosdefI was JUST about to comment the same thing! 💯

[@TheEnigmaticBM39]

​@apok1980 unions .....it is like the Mafia

[@yxseph777]

All black actors do not sound the same, look the same, etc. you can compliment a black person without comparing them to another black person or just another person in general. And I stg can y’all get a new person besides Eddie to compare us to

[@benhikuyt1585]

Bro the way they be bouncing the focus back to each other is too clean, respect.

[@SS4Luxray]

Two respected and well liked black actors having a real conversation about themselves, their lives and careers. Love to see it

[@ajenny07]

This is probably the first one of these where I genuinely feel like I’m listening in on two professionals who happen to be friends just talking. With other interviews you can just tell they don’t know each other, their work, and the experience feels like forced curiosity. This just flowed. Genuinely enjoyed watching every bit of this!!

[@Savagemode09]

I personally feel like they should do something worth the two actors actually know each other and the chemistry is way better but I understand the concept that producers are going

[@ajenny07]

@@Savagemode09Totally agree with you! To your point: While I see the vision, it’s so much more conducive to the overall experience when both actors are able to ask informed and deliberate questions, leading to super thoughtful and rich answers that reveal the essence of how they approach their work and their motivations. The “three realities” bit by Anthony still has me buzzing. Obvi, fully aware the producers probably feed them some questions, but at least when they’re asking there’s a personal investment in getting the answer because that familiarity is present. When it’s two people that aren’t as familiar with each other, the questions not only feel empty but there’s a very clear lack of engagement from both sides and the segment seems to drag.

[@samueldchubb7617]

Exactly

[@gaila.9852]

You must not have seen a lot of these.

[@kivonshe]

Anthony Mackie’s love language is roasting n I love it 🤣 I loved when he said once you on Law n Order you made it bc 🤣🤣🤣🤣 FACTS! Everybody watches all 3 shows lol

[@earnestineharrison9957]

I thought he was low key mean, but you described it better

[@taylormadedaydreams6914]

Yes being on law and order was/is a flex

[@gaila.9852]

“Made it bc”?

[@truelove2283]

Tyler James Williams is so cool and down-to-earth. So is Quinta Brunson. No wonder they have great chemistry! I hope they have very successful careers!!

[@jaleel8566]

Tyler is so important to the black culture

[@jaleel8566]

Poppa 2pac doc you are not Cap

[@dynastyb.]

Period !

[@cartergomez5390]

Why?! Sorry, I’m a Mexican American so I don’t understand 😂

[@DevBCookin]

@@cartergomez5390 watch everybody hates chris

[@folarinosibodu]

This is a pairing I didn't know I wanted but needed. Two good actors that look alike too.

[@SuchASaint]

It’s like they’re playing an older/younger version of the same person 😮

[@rondelltefrazier3557]

I don't know about look alike but yes, two good actors 😅

[@chichianyanwu3299]

They look nothing alike, but good convo

[@ChristianJoyD]

@@chichianyanwu3299lol like, at all 😂

[@eddieaow42]

There's no way btheyb have clise tonthe same features, but it was a very💯👀🤩 good episode.

[@riot__grrrrl]

anthony mackie is the guy everybody wants to show up at the party

[@JoannaMeza-nr4ln]

I loved that he called Ava his little boo 🤣

[@kivonshe]

Same! Lmao

[@jillianbullock9874]

Hope they heard Mackie loud and clear, have him on the show.

[@randomramazon5407]

2 absolutely SOLID men 🔥 such sincerity and grace

[@kisham2725]

25:54 to 26:10 BINGO👍🏾!!! This is why the "dance" between Gregory and Janine works. It doesn't come off as desperation, but longing attraction. I'm so glad they're not rushing the characters into a relationship!!

[@pearl0818]

They're in one now! LOL! But yes waiting until now seems like it works

[@alwaysplacida]

I like that tyler, starting as a child actor, his craft has so much range. Even in a comedy he TAPS into all forms of acting.

[@AshleighDanburry]

So true about Cree Summers. I point out her character in every animation by her voice to my daughter, who watches Different World with her grandmother, so she knows who's Freddie. Love this conversation!!!

[@darnellwilburn]

So dope. I didn’t know she was in that space. I just know what Regina King did with Boondocks.

[@NajeebOneHeartOneBeat]

This whole sit down I was thinking Anthony Mackie needs to do a cameo on. I’m so happy that he mentioned it 😂

[@tristyevely3798]

Give Anthony Mackie a Captain America movie with a good script PLEASE!!!!!

[@janderson947]

Him and Bucky had great chemistry and then Bucky was low key LIKING his sister I hope that show didn’t get canceled 😂

[@Hosanie88]

I loved it, but a lot of people didn't want to see him as Cap! ✊🏿

[@janderson947]

@@Hosanie88 that’s sad he earned it and captain America/steve would had no issue with it and Bucky was frozen for a minute so he needs to just be happy he can help but he was forced to fight unwilling or not he just probably wants to chill🤣

[@Nikkiluv112]

He’s in the middle of filming, if not already done filming it. And Bucky is not going to be in it

[@stryfe0]

@@Hosanie88because Steve IS Cap. And Bucky got it before Sam, but they skipped that for reasons

[@DaGreatLotie]

I legitimately want them to do something together. Like legit their chemistry I need to see it

[@taylormadedaydreams6914]

They did Detroit

[@s.patricknugent7579]

I love Anthony's 3 different realities concept for character.

[@itskelliannmcdonald]

LOVED it, it was a whole masterclass on acting in a few minutes!

[@LizzyMcD]

Tyler’s facial expressions are gold. ❤❤

[@thesmileyeffect]

The ease and humor in this conversation is so good! I love the good-natured ribbing from Anthony to Tyler. 23:41 Started off so serious and had me cackling calling him "street meat" and a "hot POA". 🤣🤣🤣 24:55 I forgot about the BLSS sketch!

[@kivonshe]

That Barb vs Carb sketch is one of the funniest sketches of the past decade 🤣 how they kept a straight face is beyond me bc they were INSANE LMAO

[@PressPowerPlay]

Anthony Mackie.... I have always loved him as an actor. She Hate Me is an amazing movie. Tyler James....he is such a good actor as well. Im so glad he made it past being a child actor. This interview is something I didn't know I needed. Great job guys!

[@monicaoliver8156]

She Hates Me was an excellent movie! It's definitely a conversation for days movie. He killed it, and I'm glad he knows that!

[@D415h4n34]

The love for Cree🥰👑 16:04

[@2RiverPower]

What a fascinating and satisfying conversation between these two intelligent, gifted AND handsome actors. Loved hearing their experiences and especially about Tyler's transition from child to adult actor. I am in awe of Tyler's gifts and look forward to more exploration of full creativity. I can remember a great convo with Anthony's brother years ago, he spoke proudly of his little brother telling me he was about to blow up in Hollywood. He was so right. I wish Anthony and Tyler nothing but blessings upon blessings.

[@universejuice-ET]

One of the best Actors on Actors I’ve watched.

[@dimensionsdance]

What a beautiful conversation. It was nice to hear Anthony Mackie's New Orleans accent peek through.

[@Fillmorev77]

Really felt like two buddies just enjoying telling the stories of their awesome careers ❤

[@MariePR.95]

I LOVED this interview. If Anthony Mackie made an appearence in Abbott it would be AMAZIIIIIING!!!!!

[@fatyma_zahra]

Tyler James Williams is just phenomenal. I'm proud to share a Birthday with him Anthony is extremely underrated.

[@alfred493]

Whoaaa 45 minutes went by quiiiick. These guys have natural chemistry. They should do a podcast or something.

[@christina74788]

Fantastic pairing that makes for such an insightful conversation! 👏🏻

[@zarinacorny]

i love how natural, professional, and insightful this interview was. had no idea i needed to hear these two connect but im glad i did!

[@Ambragio]

Tyler James reminds me of Will Smith in this interview. It's giving legend in the making.

[@jaimeegrinage2580]

I see it

[@jennellsmith5255]

AGREED!!

[@monicaoliver8156]

I kept saying the same thing through the whole interview. They could really do movies or tv together and it would work well!

[@gaila.9852]

It’s funny that you say this because I spent the whole interview thinking yet again that Will Smith and Anthony Mackie are really similar.

[@TheTaste-bv4pd]

My god, this is the most satisfying, powerful, and heartwarming conversation. Thank you, gentlemen.

[@ChildlikeEmpressTV]

She Hate Me is my all-time favorite Spike Lee Joint. I went to the movies to see it. This entire conversation made me smile. Thank you!

[@funsizedazzy6708]

Frfr ❤

[@dawnashwood4611]

This was duo that so needed to happen! What an amazing, thoughtful, authentic and funny discussion! Love both of these talented brothers!

[@elishab4506]

This was such a rich conversation. Appreciate you both!

[@arasbackwards003]

33:16 Mackie giving a Master Class right here, LOVED what he said

[@belenoncia]

I really like how Anthony talked about Samoa Joe. This might be his first time acting in this environment, but what he actually does involves acting and entertaiment always. He is just amazing!

[@Favouredz]

I love these two so much! Please have Anthony on Abbott Elementary! 😃

[@SweetnKind]

Rival Principal or Tatiana Ali's spouse..would be awesome!!

[@latoyasouthern1816]

This was really a great interview. Tyler is very wise for his age - I offer advice to those who are paying attention.

[@MegaDiva1999]

"Real recognises real"😅I love love love this conversation. Tyler is astounding and he's growing forward into a king

[@acetofresh1]

2 very solid actors who I have been following without realizing it for at least a decade of my short life. Excited to watch!

[@Rukiya.S]

Tyler look so damn good.

[@starrdean4614]

YAAAAAAAS❣️❣️💖🖤💖🖤💖🖤💖🖤💖🖤💖🖤💖🖤💖🖤💖🖤💖🖤

[@tiffdagifttt]

Tyler really is a class act. This interview was very revealing about Anthony Mackie, especially the way he speaks about his alliance in Hollywood.

[@Carlos_Quintero_]

Anthony's a diva

[@dahliaherrod4301]

I watched the whole thing and have no clue what alliance you're referring to. What do you mean? I'm lost.

[@tiffdagifttt]

@@Carlos_Quintero_ YESSSSSSS

[@MwanaWevhu]

I’m lost what do you mean

[@GoogleuserToday-oh9qf]

@tiffdagifttt LOL! What?

[@katlehotsotetsi2587]

What a great conversation, they both respect their craft so much. Also, give Mackie his BET already 😂

[@itskelliannmcdonald]

33:15 Anthony gives a MASTERCLASS in acting and breathing life into character using 3 perspectives method 🔥👏🏾✨

[@Deboryanne]

I cannot believe we have Mackie for this. Thank you for this!

[@JUNIORSUICIDE99]

Sitting through 47 mins tells how much of a fan of these two I am😂

[@Buzzshark1]

They converse really well! I really enjoyed listening to this

[@wiikii3937]

Such a fun Actor on Actors! Them being such close friends really set the good vibe for the whole thing

[@tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv3107]

LOVED this, 2 great actors showing RESPECT for each other, Anthony Mackie and Tyler James are The Best.

[@madvillainy6845]

That was such a chill conversation. I bet it 's incredible working with them.

[@April-yf5gl]

That was great!!! Let’s go Variety!

[@Obviously_a_Handle]

This was one of my favorite Actors on Actors! Love both of them and they asked each other such good questions!

[@raichielleliddell]

Thee most enjoyable episode thus far. I learned much & laughed hard. Thanks Variety for bringing these two guys together

[@MariaWelsh-lu6fg]

I adore Anthony Mackie ever since We Are Marshall. I will watch ANYTHING he is in❤🤗

[@ohaie]

Love! “I am a charcuterie guy now” 😫😫😂

[@KionneSensei]

I learned so much watching this, I booked some classes for VA and acting. This just moved me

[@munab3666]

We've missed Anthony on the media circuit. Miss Sebastian though

[@dynastyb.]

I'm here for my husband, Tyler James Williams. I knew Tyler that he would be a star since Let It Shine, no shade to Everybody Hates Chris so thank you Quinta for giving him this role.

[@starrdean4614]

I’m also here 4 him 2, and I couldn’t agree with u even more❣️

[@hellarandom00]

Wait, I also love Let It Shine and LOVED him in that! 😂

[@aricurtis1365]

Wow, they’re both great interviewers! This is definitely one of the best Actors on Actors.

[@MissAlmostFine]

I absolutely adored this interview. The discussion was so interesting and didn't feel too forced. Love Tyler and Anthony.

[@worstfortniteplayerever]

listening and watching these, really inspire me. love the genuine conversation of two professionals who love their career

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

I love Anthony Mackie, but I’m mad that the falcon/winter soldier tv show only had 1 season. And I’m so happy for Tyler. I’m a true fan of Abbott Elementary fan. And I like that Quinta’s character has another love interest. I can’t wait to see Bette Midler play Melissa’s mom.

[@cowgirlmaddie100]

I just want to hear Tyler say “her beauty’s crazy”

[@jkbawlson391]

Tyler James Williams was apart of my childhood and Anthony Mackie became one of my favorite heroes and actors in the MCU, their respective conversations is genius. It’s like a Past meets the present type of thing.

[@fwmemdmmekba1061]

The both of you are pure looking honest actors from childhood to know. God Bless your Careers

[@mlsefton9124]

There is so much intellect and juice in this talk between these 2 wonderful actors.

[@clarkparker4860]

Wow, this is gold. I could have easily watched another hour of this.

[@laurenm.7264]

I love the back and forth with them. Just having dialogue and conversation. Just flowing off of each other ! 🤌🏾

[@Moe-Talks]

The span of both of their careers and what it really takes to do what they do. I so appreciate them.

[@JBellMichelle]

Absolutely loved these two conversing. I need to see Mackie in wayyy more projects

[@orangeslices990]

Growing up seeing both of these actors work, it's lovely to see them. 🖤

[@3lttlbrds]

I usually don't watch these but this one utterly captivated me right through. Excellent video, Anthony and Tyler are awesome!❤ loved the Josh Segarra mention, love him as an actor, hope to see him next season, to give Gregory some trouble 😅

[@gaila.9852]

I’m screaming at this pairing!!! I love them both so much.

[@bunggelo]

Anthony: You were a weird looking kid. Me: Not too much on my baby!😍😂😮‍💨

[@Drippnsawse]

I watch everybody hates Chris often; to hear how deep Tyler voice gotten with the same lisp it’s so crazy

[@natashabrady8977]

Loved this interaction. To me these are one of two most respectable guys on TV. Keep doing what you're doing❤

[@better.lately]

I will forever see Tyler as his role in Everybody Hates Chris. Glad to see he's built a career after that!

[@DCOct]

I had to watch this. 2 lowkey legendary actors. This interview felt like 2 homies chopping it up after running back into each other after 5 years.

[@blazebrown9102]

Two of my favorite Actors!: 🌟Anthony Mackie🎭🎊🎇 🌟James Tyler James🎭🎊🎇 Good interaction between two awesome Actors that seem to respect one another's crafts. Both shared a wealth of 🎭 ... industry ideology.

[@edualv320]

Didn't think I'd ever need a convo between these 2, but I'm glad it happened. Reeeeeeeally good video 👏🙂‍↕️

[@narihanaASMR]

the are KILLING IT with these pairings

[@Bon-gw8gb]

Loved this interview/conversation!! More of this.

[@DellWard]

46:10 Anthony dead wrong for that Jalen Hurts question 🤣🤣🤣

[@kyrob1]

Tyler answered it so well though!

[@WinniemaeHooray]

I could listen to them talk for hours! Great interview!

[@janicescott-pair97]

2 young artists, who are stand up men, doing their own thing. 😊😊

[@lesleyfigueroa4530]

I would love to see this type of interview between two fashion designers. I think it would be great to hear a creative conversation from their point of view on collection concepts and working for design houses etc.

[@anacapriii]

Just watched Quinta’s and now finding this 3hrs after being posted 🎉

[@GregSchroederJr]

Great actors, GREAT convo, and both have absolutely amazing careers in TV and film...this is what we didn't know we needed!! kudos!