Australian Luke Bracey Plays A Brooklyn Boy In 'Hacksaw Ridge'

Actor Luke Bracey tells Stephen that being directed by Mel Gibson in this graphic war story was one of the greatest experiences of his life.
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[@mandomanadomando]

He reminds me of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Chris Hemsworth, James McAvoy and Heath Ledger all in one

[@bengski68]

Oh yes, you mean Jochris McHemger

[@Me-xg8dj]

Litte Sean Bean too

[@ginevrae]

nerdyMofo™ LEDGER!!! I agree.

[@LR859]

Yep sean bean too. This guy is handsome

[@goodmessengerjennifer2.0ma49]

nerdyMofo™ That is Paul Walker!

[@chrismaigaard6693]

Luke Bracey sounds just like Chris Hemsworth! - those australians

[@leviathandiabolo6296]

Chris Maigaard So true..both have similar baritone voices

[@shabnamjaleel5005]

I agree too👌👍

[@IluvUFCgirl4eva11]

Luke was seriously underrated in this movie i got chills from him but also from Andrew and Vince all amazing even Milo was really good

[@meldelgado8376]

Faith Martin agree

[@Ben-yj8ye]

Faith Martin he did that Brooklyn accent real good

[@ARKenMan]

The movie will tear your guts out when you watch it, metaphorically speaking, and move you to tears. It was an incredible movie and I think Mel Gibson deserves an Oscar for sure.

[@basesku]

One of the best war movies i've seen. Yes it deserves at least an oscar, no doubt.

[@MLSoll]

Is everyone attractive in Australia or what? But seriously, loved him in Hacksaw Ridge

[@amandarossiter3108]

M.L. Soll every crush I have on an actor seems to be from Australia....I live in New Zealand... Think I need to move....

[@thankheavenforseveneleven5522]

He is definitely beautiful. But I think the accent would make anyone more attractive. I mean, think about it. If you were in line at a gas station to pay and there was a homeless guy already paying and he was speaking to the employee with an Australian accent, wouldn’t you be intrigued? Crazy!

[@GlennDavey]

Yes, we are. It's incredibly distracting, nobody gets any work done. Board meetings are orgies

[@harrycain5912]

I assure you, this fella doesn't represent all Australians

[@Rose-tr8yt]

I’m from Australia, not everyone is attractive but I hear loads of people saying we have the sexiest accent and looks but dunno lol don’t even take notice

[@olgaandreoli6943]

luke has a beautiful, deep voice and a gorgeous smile

[@taylorkitsch6228]

😊 ❤️Thanks for your endless love and support you have consistently been showing me. I can’t appreciate the unconditional I’ve gotten from you, which has inspired me to give more sensational entertainment. I’m forever grateful. What country are you watching from?

[@mkay8669]

What are they feeding Australians for Christ's sake! They're all beautiful!

[@neelmoudgil4962]

He's pretty much a Hemsworth brother

[@emercycrite]

He sounds like one, at any rate.

[@lenniegodber7805]

Yah, all Australians sound alike don't they

[@RossAllaire]

Budget Hemsworth Brother

[@davidconnolly1130]

Neel Moudgil poor mans hemsworth

[@MisterTingles]

looks more like James McAvoy.

[@Tiza123m]

He reminds me of Heith Ledger.

[@jayveedecastro2778]

Tiza123m this made me a bit sad

[@arwinfermin9502]

And.... Heath ledger is Australian

[@autumnblack7350]

His voice oh my god

[@briankelly1817]

7:09 Luke Bracey's voice cracks. That must've been so amazing and obviously emotional to have a WWII vet just be awesome and hang out. Lots of pride and respect for those still living, those who have passed, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. Greatest generation indeed!

[@johnnygreen200]

Hacksaw Ridge was AMAZING! Welcome back Mel

[@HelgaCavoli]

It takes a real great interviewer, with good improv background, to pull off such a hard conversation. Not letting the ball drop and all.

[@MrBloodbunny]

In Australia everyone is sexy? I can't believe it. (as a male maybe I should use handsome instead of sexy, dunno)

[@nenabunena]

lol, it's the sun I guess. I've just been watching old Mel Gibson interviews and he was by far the most beautiful Aussie

[@ZarkowsWorld]

There is a huge filter in that you only see those that have traveled over and made it in Hollywood generally...

[@johnnygreen200]

MrBloodbunny no

[@meldelgado8376]

MrBloodbunny ikr

[@laylabug39]

MrBloodybunny Yes

[@shabnamjaleel5005]

Luke's voice sounds like Chris Hemsworth..wow, supercool guy..aussie guys r dam handsome..👍👌

[@traceyxu6275]

Luke, my favourite! I've seen the film for threee times..can't forgot your charming eyes.

[@tabularasa0]

Luke is a paragon of aussie splendor.

[@AngelaBonanza]

What a cutie! He played a really sweet guy in Monte Carlo but his voice is so much deeper in this video

[@ethancage152]

Looking at Luke reminds me of a young Sean Bean

[@blackbat121]

Yeah that what I was thinking !

[@joselyngrey8501]

Same

[@immanuelahenuklazuardi7220]

Luuuuuukee...😍❤❤❤

[@irene8897]

I just love him🙈💓

[@coreywiley3981]

I wonder if Mel always talks with an American Accent or if he ever falls back into Australian when around other Australians?

[@rooneya100]

He was born In Upstate New York and lived there until he was 12. I've always thought of him as being American; he dosen't even have Australian Citizenship.

[@Biz519Whiz_M.K.W.]

Yassssss😘 all good lookin' men are from Aussie..Mel, Luke, The Hemsworths...

[@Sherubiiii]

*Australian actor comes on* Hmm, has he been on Neighbours, or Home and Away? Google informs me it was Home and Away. Unfortunate.

[@miksin18]

I have a feeling he played John's son

[@bellabana]

Sherubiiii Australia has a very small movie & television industry compared to the U.S. & other countries. So there's little opportunity for young/new actors other than on shows like Home Away & Neighbours as there's only a small amount of 'home content' made in Australia.

[@mad4u1998]

Lol so accurate!

[@Xelif37]

"You wanna play Mercy?!" I just got flashbacks to every time no one on my team wanted to play support in Overwatch...

[@user-ls7vc8hf2w]

I love you Luke Bracey

[@Ibin9o]

He is amazing

[@CMontgomeryBurns09]

Great interviews.

[@emmanuell9753]

He looks like snake from metal gear solid

[@Bestien]

yung snek

[@ryanmcfarlane7899]

Mel is the sniper in Snake Eater

[@esotericVideos]

Did they tell the audience to be extra silent so as to make it more uncomfortable for no reason?

[@LordJagd]

Having Mel there must have made the air very uncomfortable but it could be that intense applause and stuff might freak Mel out. That's just speculation, though.

[@atonewiththedust]

The audience is likely comprised of rabid leftists who loathe Mel Gibson

[@Lionheart1188]

Leftist sheep follow their orders

[@CookieMonsterMC11]

Great interview

[@hezebelbeing]

So excited to see this tomorrow! Nervous too but...Gibson is a brilliant filmmaker and Garfield and crew? Superb. "99 Homes" - another excellent performance by Garfield. I just dig that kid. Glad to have Mel back.

[@mohamedaly3871]

it was cathartic but therapeutic the best line of the whole interview Cheers Mates ;)

[@hissellbermudez8122]

Why I haven't met any guy like this one during the last 4 years that I have been living in Australia??? All them are overseas or what? . 😭😭😭😭

[@ykook7000]

😂

[@rodneydockrill604]

Mel and Luke thank you for your awsom movies,

[@Andy-li2px]

yes this guys sounds like Heath and chris and james all in one OMG

[@durgapark9673]

I love you luke

[@fv6125]

He's so gorgeous especially with soldier's hairstyle

[@MadeeMadness]

I just want to go to Australia and listen to people talk

[@MsGrapeNehi]

Damn Aussies, stealing all our acting jorbs. (Just kidding, they're amazing.)

[@masashiisan]

the whole time i was watching hackjaw with him in it , i was thinking he was jhon cena , i was like did jhon got younger ? hahaha but then i remember he was in the best of me on one of nicholas spark movies

[@TheMeanArena]

Would love to be in one of Mel's movies. Don't even have to pay me either.

[@joelsonsabado9206]

some actors are so good at what they do, the directors hore them to play roles that are completely different from they are

[@sezza271]

Luke Bracey...Holy Lord 😍

[@yugen3987]

I'm defiantly watching the movie 😍

[@redlightmax]

+Shuroq Abdu You're definitely defiant.

[@bestya717]

luke bracey !!!! favv :)

[@joshuawhiteshirt1848]

All I have to say is, thank god Mel is back. :)

[@kingtut4537]

I closed my eyes & he sounded like Heath Ledger 😐

[@jackkrauss]

He does a good American accent.

[@jklhjklh4190]

He is top one hero

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

He was cool in the Pierce Brosnan action movie, The November Man

[@nishaismail]

I'm in love😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@ortizlzitro]

that's a beautiful thing

[@Reez2Knight]

Oh God that deep, sexy voice, almost mistaken him for the Hemsworth brothers.

[@heraclydeanelegitimas8603]

Luke Bracey 😍

[@koibutsu]

Mel is on something lol. he wouldn't stop fidgeting

[@charlidog2]

Animated Tigress That's what I thought.

[@emercycrite]

He's really turned into such an odd person.

[@ahmadalsarray5293]

This is his first late night interview in 10 years.

[@somestrayan4682]

Not necessarily, have a look at his old interviews and he's pretty similar. Throw nerves in there and anyone can look like they've taken something.

[@stondexx7381]

It's just anxiety.

[@parepidemosproductions4741]

Cathartic is good way to describe it.

[@MulrySquare]

The accents in that clip set my teeth on edge.

[@wasitjustadream2345]

Nothing's change since Montecarlo :'D

[@erics9754]

I would have loved to see Mel go mad max on Colberts libtard head.

[@chrisbano9216]

He should play Cable for the deadpool sequel, Luke was in Hacksaw ridge his look in that movie similiar to Cable, All he has to do bulk up add some muscle, He be good as Cable

[@gavinmasterson8202]

I don't think Stephen realized Mel was being sarcastic when he said he wanted to be a photojournalist instead of an actor lol

[@realmtwstation6159]

this man is just the Australien Version of Roman reigns

[@toomuchtv5768]

Anyone else remember him in Dance Academy and Monte Carlo?

[@Shorty2109]

Mel reminded me of Ragnar a lot in this interview. They way he moved and gestured and mimicked (is that correct? mimmicked? Like his facial expressions).

[@TT-nv7vj]

This guy is a young Ned Stark!

[@cloudcampos4555]

2Palu MEAT I was hopelessly in love with Ned and was like " haaaa if only he was a bit younger " can you imagine the face I made when I saw this guy ?

[@efthalps]

THIS GUY PLAYS THE FUCKING TEEN VERSION OF THE MALE LEAD IN THE BEST OF US I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR HIM I LOVE HIM AND ILL JUSt go.

[@huguberhart]

the commercial looks like a part of the big lez show

[@luciacorrado530]

Las entrevistas también @!!

[@CRAZYWILDMAN49]

Nice job by Luke, great movie

[@juanaldaba1645]

Keith. ledger. comes to mind!!!

[@kismetau]

juan aldaba heath?

[@juanaldaba1645]

kismetau that's the one!!!

[@acertainslantoflight]

He reminds me of Brad Renfro

[@joselyngrey8501]

Looks like a young Sean Bean to me

[@viktoriafeher1555]

Cobra Commander... :)

[@fibrepern9241]

I have the feeling that he auditioned for THOR.

[@michaelversace4441]

You need to come home Mel.

[@ChainsawDunDeez]

As an Australian I can confirm that is that's pretty much an white ( but tanned) old Australian dad on the beach. I'm in the Victorian side of Australia, so we are a bit more multicultural and diverse then the rest of the county though! Even have fully covered Muslim ladies enjoying the water and beach.

[@peekaboots01]

I like Mel's shoes. He looks good.

[@princesasophie1197]

2 handsome :)

[@user-nn2wx7ot3f]

His voice similar to Chris’s voice

[@stephentaylor5329]

Does anyone know what the opening music is?

[@seanbillington3287]

Oh yeah, he was in Point Break. Just realized that.

[@Pinko_Band]

Mel Gibson is a nervous wreck, guys. Remember he's been through the ringer and hadn't been on a talk show in years. He's not odd or on something.

[@LordJagd]

I think his intense bouts with alcoholism also has a lot to do with it.

[@Rhythmattica]

This is what gets my goat..... The hollywood establishment doesn't want to accept him as a talented Director. Only to be exiled by the establishment because of words.... Words that actually ring true. Like the American political system, hollywood is controlled by the elite... To be clear, I haven't seen the movie, But most reviews are incredibly impressed with it.. Afterall, This is the guy that did Braveheart and Apocalypso (Both Awesome films) Guaranteed, the only Oscar nominations this film will get is for Editing or sound.... Call it a "Token" vote... Yep, they know its good, better than the crap they've been sinking money into and writing off via tax rebates..... but to save some sort of face, It'll have some "Nominations" This guy can direct, Hollywood.... Accept it.

[@LordJagd]

Rhythmattica I saw the movie and it was awful. I went in really wanting to see something good from Mel but the writing was so bad and the film itself is unbelievably heavy-handed. The extreme violence didn't feel impactful it felt like dumb excess. But I'm still glad Mel is back and I want to see what he does next. I'm even interested in his Passion of the Christ sequel.

[@johnnygreen200]

Khaserio Arsa Are you mad? Hacksaw Ridge was fucking AWESOME!!!

[@peekaboots01]

He's always been kind of hyper and energetic hasn't he?

[@luciacorrado530]

Con traducción! !! Los videos y películas! !! Al castellano @!!!

[@blackbat121]

Luke is only 27 y.o 0__0 I mean he looks older !!! Right ?!

[@reenester]

So hot... Didn't know who he was until I saw Hacksaw Ridge. Great movie. A must see film.

[@aao5979]

Why is he sooo handsome??? This is really unfair..

[@goodmessengerjennifer2.0ma49]

That is Paul Walker!

[@victortulu]

he reminds me of Armie Hammer

[@bunnybra4881]

Handsome

[@ttanizawa901]

is it just me or is Mel Gibson super into Jesus and the bible?

[@atonewiththedust]

OOOOOYYYYY VVEEEEYYYYY

[@yourmom-yv2xk]

Cucha Racha based on his previous comments I don't think so

[@CrissCHG]

Cucha Racha just you

[@BigDaddyLante]

the Lacey guy's beard is asymmetrical and its throwing me off

[@yvesheinrich5013]

Is it creepy to say he's a younger version of Sean Bean?

[@elSethro]

He looks like a mix between the new Professor X and Jaime Lannister

[@AlphosinaDumbutshena]

if James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender had a child...

[@himurahaibara1459]

He sounds like chris hemsworth

[@dRealNayon]

Why is Stephen pointing at Mel and calling him "this guy"? That is disrespectful

[@albertenriquez7079]

This guy should have been the new Batman

[@GBodyShop]

Welcome back Mel. Now make a movie with Danny Glover. Maybe " I'm too old for this shit"

[@taralang8854]

I wanted to see this because because i have a crush on luke bracey , but i really thought it was fantastic.and i am not a fan of war movies