Benedict Cumberbatch, Channing Tatum & other Actors on THR's Roundtable l Oscars 2015

[@madphantom92]

I want a round table with Tom Hardy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Fassbender, Tom Hiddleston and James Mccavoy.

[@beesauras]

me too *swoon*

[@jaxommm]

Yeah, nevermind the fact that Timothy Spall was by far the most interesting person here.

[@madphantom92]

They are not only young actors this guys will be more famous in a couple of years and they are getting more roles under the belts.

[@fatyfarrell]

Carlos Santana You can't deny that they are all absolutley gorgeous men with oh-so charming accents... own up to it and add Idris Elba to the list lol!

[@HardcoreGamer101508]

Are you fangirl with a male name by any chance?

[@idlt4]

Also really nice that Michael Keaton and Benedict Cumberbatch support Tatum when he opens up about college

[@jessedampolo]

Pretty wonderful moment where Channing Tatum says going to college and realizing it was wrong was a huge failure, only for Michael Keaton to tell him "no it's not."

[@vono2000]

When was that??

[@therealsamho]

@@vono2000 15:30

[@MsTaoist]

Both Keaton and Cumberbach seem to be compassionate and accepting men. I really liked how the stepped in to shut down the interviewer's aggressive skinning of Tatum. He's not an intellectual but he's worked hard out of a poor background and even if his movies aren't my taste all the time, I respect his effort and humility.

[@samanthab1923]

Yes, I felt that as well.

[@samanthab1923]

Because they are true gentlemen. Eton & Harrow educated.

[@fraziermilak1931]

Pretty wonderful moment where Channing Tatum says going to college and realizing it was wrong was a huge failure, only for Michael Keaton to tell him "no it's not."

[@mololuwow]

this

[@sproutsisters5398]

Tat-yum went from a Chippendale movie like that Mike movie to drama to comedy and i applaud his roles

[@Esi153]

I get the feeling that Channing Tatum doesn't think he deserves to be there. From what I heard he gave a stunning performance in Foxcatcher so he deserves his place at that table

[@ch0nkyk0ng69]

I'd say landing a Coen Brothers and a Tarantino role should be pretty validating, though :P

[@samanthab1923]

Yes, seemed like a lug. But I felt the others were very nice to him.

[@BB-uz8pn]

Yes he’s like why am I here?! He’s a great actor though

[@BeatriceFiona]

He's wonderful!

[@AngelofSymmetry]

Channing Tatum awkward saying “nice to meet you guys” at the end of the interview is one of the most endearing and real things ever.

[@mitchpap9753]

Michael Keaton said that😬 Channing said "thank you guys" right after

[@Inyourlap]

Channing Tatum is rather pleasant and articulate. He knows that he's surrounded by huge actors and what he says is intelligent without being presumptuous. It shows that he's at a different phase of his life and understands films and parts better.

[@orangewarm1]

huh? why wouldn't he be pleasant and articulate?

[@júgadorAsh]

Lee Lorenz it’s ridiculous just because he hasn’t been in really ‘serious’ movies and his biggest movies are 21 jump street and Magic Mike, he isn’t seen as a serious or intelligent person/actor. it’s so dumb. he’s a fantastic actor.

[@Inyourlap]

Ok.... so I wrote a compliment about an actor I had never seen in an interview before and it automatically gets ridiculous smh 🤦‍♂️

[@margogo1057]

Aashir Shahzad he has been in serious movies prior to 21 JS and MM (Step-Up and Dear John). He’s good-looking and down to earth, so people dismiss him.

[@rickychen9345]

Also really nice that Michael Keaton and Benedict Cumberbatch support Tatum when he opens up about college

[@flintown173]

Fancy pants Mr Bean needs to not interrupt. Let them speak their whole truth, then edit. Don't edit on the fly it's rude and now we all hate you for cutting everyone off.

[@danielcetina5790]

Lolol

[@adamgordon6435]

Someone should put together a mash up video of all the times he's cut people off in various interviews.

[@kaseryn]

@@adamgordon6435 If that happened i would have to order a new screen.

[@fatiemaabrahams3540]

10000% agree. I couldn't have said it better

[@samanthab1923]

Yeah what was that Michael Keaton cut off?

[@KTSDammit]

"I know you get a little uncomfortable with warmth-!" We love you Keaton.

[@fayHoran]

did he kinda insulted him???...i couldnt understand why he said that...

[@KTSDammit]

because he seems so stiff, cold, and analytical, and seems to recoil from anything warm, sincere, and emotional, in favor of asking sensationalized questions about gossip that will create buzz worthy headlines. He reminds me of Team Coco 's Jordan Schlansky. Look him up, this interviewer and that guy are soulmates, in that neither of them seems to have one.

[@m.2891]

KTSDammit lol Jordan Schlansky!

[@ElMango64]

Karlie Möller Hawke was telling Keaton how he admired him but the "interviewer" interrupted him.

[@longmemory1620]

ElMango64 watch Ethan Hawke Charlie rose interview he spoke incredibly eloquently re keatons work in birdman

[@Igbogadi]

Despite the interviewer's egotistic interruptions, the actors were giving and generous with one another. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@Nastenka642]

I think he has to get the conversation going so not only one of them is still talking. I noticed that someone is not able to stop talking at all Ethan Hawke:D

[@soitchick]

Man.. I kinda like Keaton here. He looks genuinely interested and engaged when other actors talk.

[@MrAkashvj96]

He's humble. Most great actors are.

[@longmemory1620]

Ployy Itchicko I kinda liked birdman. Keaton actually looked genuinely interested and engaged

[@Dalsemien]

His reaction to the treatment of Alan Turing was also very telling about what kind of a guy he is.

[@TheRowlandstone73]

I love that he waited for an opening to make the opportunity to thank Ethan Hawke for what he said earlier in the show too, after that dick host's usual interruption denied him the chance.

[@idrinkmilk282]

why do you say it as if you’re surprised by your liking him? He’s always come across this way

[@riseuplucky]

Guy, let the conversation flow. That's what makes it different from other interviews. They have good points and I wanted to hear the rest of them. Just close your little mouth hole and soak it all in.

[@Abrahamhamham]

+MAJOR3058 What's the point of it, if it constantly gets interrupted? I'm sure they won't miss their flight if they get to end a story. This guy doesn't referee anything. He just doesn't feel them. He desperately wants to participates so he ruins it for everyone else.

[@undomiel152003]

+MrSatanochio it seems weird that something this logical has to be said, shows run on an allotted time, let's say 50 minutes. The show cannot last 52 minutes, or it needs to be edited down. Why? If it is shown on a cable network or regular tv network, they need blank space for the ending credits or commercials. The host is there not only to ask questions, but to guide the conversation and make sure that they are running on the allotted time given. *sigh*

[@Abrahamhamham]

MAJOR3058 Nevermind the stars? Then why are we watching it? Isn't this about what they have to say? The crew has to get home? Then they should get some people who are willing to do some extra time, because it's not something you'll get to see everyday. I don't know if you're being sarcastic or not...

[@Abrahamhamham]

+MAJOR3058 It's not earth shattering, but i would rather hear one story from beginning to end than bits from 10 different ones. I know it wasn't their initiative, i know how this works...you don't really have to explain it to me. I'm saying what's important to me and you're talking about how it works. Yeah, i know how it works, i just don't like it.

[@lisarice4402]

dmurrdock24 I agree. I've watched a roundtable before, with another mediator watching the time span. Everyone was polite, and let each other speak. The mediator didn't try to hog the conversation - and the actors were very enlightening - I really enjoyed it.

[@nickhansen2296]

Michael Keaton thanking Ethan Hawke and saying to the interviewers face that he knows he gets uncomfortable with warmth was honestly the best thing ever. The interviewer can be so obnoxious sometimes and I know that's been in his nature for most of these roundtables over the years but it's nice to see one of the actors have a bit of banter with him.

[@iPlayDotaReligiously]

only with Galloway.

[@samanthab1923]

They did not like what he did to Channing

[@freddikreuger3471]

You can tell Micheal Keaton got pissed off that this interviewer kept cutting him off and at one point he just talked over him. at 26:19. Go Keaton!

[@zaimahbegum-diamond1660]

Well he is Batman....🤗

[@Dagnabit888]

I'm batman

[@samanthab1923]

Caught that!

[@samanthab1923]

I mean Keaton's from Pittsburgh. They don't mess around.

[@jasminemorales1710]

Spall's "poo in the mud" story had me in stitches

[@hhelenawang]

So gentlemanly of Michael Keaton to stop and say thank you to Ethan Hawke at 42:09 after the interviewer interrupted him before.

[@longmemory1620]

Michael Keaton condemned the cover up of abuse while promoting Spotlight. that is the same michael keaton who worked with alejandro gonzalez inarritu who signed the polanski petition

[@SLAMMINnJAMMIN247]

oh shit...actors gotta eat pedophilia be damned

[@pam0626]

BRAD PITT Did you mean to say he 'condoned' the cover up?

[@naazsha]

Helena Wang my heart honestly melted when he said thank you, such a kind and genuine person.

[@40laceration]

Dear Hollywood Reporter, Fire this host. Thanks.

[@rolandmiller5456]

Nope.

[@fatiemaabrahams3540]

I need a button that has a 1000 likes for your comment He sucks!

[@ohlooocha]

it's a lost cause :(

[@edd7297]

Foreal

[@lucystephanieproperties]

Yeah always interrupting and cutting people off. Tsktsk.

[@archiebogle348]

It's interesting to see Channing Tatum, this massive physical presence, be very down to earth, modest, and all most shy, in the presence of these actors

[@Dillonsimpsonfan]

Spall's "poo in the mud" story had me in stitches

[@halationmedia]

I laughed a lot but I didn´t really understand what the mud was?

[@2hopskipjump2]

There was real mud used in the play Spall was in and the actors had to roll around in it...apparently there's a phantom shitter who let one loose in the mud!

[@MariaCarabin]

I’m crying I’m laughing so much... 😂

[@prickyX]

Tim Spall has done some amazing work, who else can play a rat in Harry Potter to the last hangman in Britain?

[@samanthab1923]

Appreciated in Skyfall it's a Turner Q & Bond are looking at in the museum.

[@mustsilm]

The host keeps asking questions before people have answered.

[@xNoSc0p3dx200]

He usually does. But I was surprised that he didn't do it AS much for what it's worth this time.

[@malak.k.d3477]

xNoSc0p3dx200

[@ghostofkenny]

And he usually interrupts them with questions that have nothing to do with what the actors were talking about, like some sort of overeager robot checking off a list of questions. You'll have an actor in the middle of a tearful story about his mother and just as he's getting to the coda about how her death changed his perspective on life and art and love, this guy will be like, "is fame bad?" But xNoSc0 is right - he's usually much, much worse.

[@WillElMagnifico]

Timothy Spall did go on a couple long tangents though. It's the interviewers job to keep the momentum going and also the session interesting.

[@ghostofkenny]

Will Bad Well, that depends on what you find interesting (I thought the tangents were fairly entertaining), but I don't even remember him interrupting Spall. It was in other instances where he seemingly didn't get the answer that he wanted (happened to Cumberbatch a couple of times), or was bored, and just spewed out a completely unrelated question mid-sentence, that it was irritating. I feel like the best interviewers for these sorts of roundtables are the ones who guide the conversation rather than try to control it, and this guy is definitely in the latter camp. Though again, I should state he was much, much better than usual this time.

[@booqrdoit9138]

michael Keaton is like the most badass, down to earth dude

[@VNVgirl]

Michael is really beautiful - I am so excited to see his future films. I love his lips too heeh Best batman lips

[@romeriaplaza5062]

What he said about the car was so down to earth

[@mattgperry]

I'm a big fan of this Stephen Galloway's method of moderating/interviewing actors and artists. He's not afraid to interrupt the guests before they've even finished answering. Nor does he find it bad form to break up a natural conversation between the actors for the sake of a deeply uninteresting question. I can always count on Galloway's top notch form. Looking forward to next year's roundtables.

[@stanzre]

ok im sorry ...... but thats sarcasm isnt it?

[@debpeck3507]

I’m giggling way to hard

[@JHallenbeck]

Timothy Spall story about the phantom shitter at the NT was priceless.

[@samwiseyoufool]

Wow I've never given Michael Keaton much thought but I absolutely loved him here. He seems so genuine, and I loved how interested he was in what everyone else said.

[@BeatriceFiona]

He have to see him in the recent "Dopesick" he won the Emmy for, he is so touching!

[@AmiYamato]

I'm surprised there was no mention that both Cumberbatch and Redmayne have both played Stephen Hawking.

[@sprotte6665]

I was actually waiting for the interviewer to bring that up, feels like someone didn't do their research.

[@longwalkhome2009]

Maybe they didn't want an awkward moment because one of them is getting recognition for the same role the other played

[@freddikreuger3471]

suprised Benedict Cumberbatch didn't bring it up himself! Perhaps he's arrogant?

[@sprotte6665]

I guess he just wanted to avoid an awkward comparison between him and the role that started his pre-sherlock success, and another actor being (almost definitely) nominated for an oscar for the same role.

[@sodabella]

It was brought up. Read the interviews. It's edited out from this vid. The written was the full interview.

[@asianmovienerd4608]

A very good roundtable. I love watching these every year, makes me feel lucky that I'm a movie fan and I get to know the actors a little more.

[@lizbennetgenova]

I thought the same

[@helenemba7953]

Ethan's voice is so smooth.. like whiskey.

[@Gatoroon]

Stephen Galloway drove me nuts in this interview. The conversations would spring up organically between these actors and he would completely derail them by interjecting some inane question that had nothing to do with what they were talking about. Your job is to moderate this round table if it goes off track or the conversations need guiding dude and they didn't need you all that much.

[@billiesmith27]

Love how River Phoenix was mentioned, such a talented actor who was only just discovering his boundaries and pushing himself. Such a shame that the world never got to see more of him.

[@samanthab1923]

Ethan is obsessed

[@samanthab1923]

Ethan Hawke was always in awe of River

[@BackAlleyTANGO]

Spall is such a lovely man. And I nearly cried with laughter at the phantom shitter story.

[@samanthab1923]

Love how he said all English actors would jump at the chance to work in Hollywood

[@PennywiseMania]

It was really cool to see Michael Keaton and Ethan Hawke share their geniune admiration and respect for each others work, but frustrating how the interviewer kept cutting them off. Having Keaton call him up on it at the 42 minute mark was really satisfying.

[@samanthab1923]

Ethan Hawke still talking about River Phoenix

[@samarztk]

29:50 oh my god i was so mad when the host interrupted ethan when he began to say how michael was an inspiration to him, wow i saw a moment happening there and he just ruined it.

[@Mr_Porter]

I really look forward to these roundtables but maaaannnnnn I instantly get bummed out when I see that THIS guy is the host. He cuts the actors off in mid thought all the time....I mean GOD DAMN !!! You're surrounded by talent....just be quiet and soak it all in.

[@CosmicTeapot]

Good news everyone! The rude interrupting little gnome is apparently going to be the new Dean of a posh drama school in the UK so we won't be seeing him here anymore!

[@MissKK660]

SAME

[@MissKK660]

@@CosmicTeapot yeah but hes already ruined 20 of the most amazing sets of actors and what they might have said

[@ricky93100]

In 2009, I wouldn't have thought Channing Tatum would be in a "Oscar roles: Actors Roundtable" and not seem out of place.

[@خلودالشمري-م6ع]

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[@dvd7826]

Magic Mike XXL is the one that is going to giving Channing his long over due Oscar

[@Symon2099]

And you would have been right.

[@yorickmoran3516]

***** Same with Leonardo Decaprio

[@PlaybyRaine]

Kekekkekeke

[@ZandeKongo]

"hey, before you finish answering that question let me ask you this one". let them finish talking, man.

[@amyhomes9113]

Oh for real! The switch offs were so rude like hello we are the audience who want to hear the complete answer he has to say.

[@calj27]

16:52, brilliant, the two british guys simultaneously raising mugs of tea to their mouths, stereotypes ppl, xD

[@samanthak2205]

haha i noticed that too!

[@wolfstar675]

Maybe the tea was good. xD

[@kylie9687]

Cal Woodward I’m a British person and tea is everything. For me it’s comfort. It’s a pick me up and it’s relaxing

[@mariamama11]

interviewer please let your guests talk.

[@MandyCummins]

LOL Timothy Spall makes a comment about being English and Benedcit and Eddie both take a sip of tea (coffee?) at the same time.. cute! This was great. I could watch this for five hours easily.

[@TheReal7Bit]

Eddie Redmayne blew me out of the water with his performance from start to finish. He's absolutely incredible, which I didn't expect. I'd honestly say he's on par with Keaton and Mr. Spall this year. It has been a great year for actors

[@0306babylove]

Um... No.

[@TannerRichardCraft]

0306babylove Um.. Yes

[@samanthab1923]

Tom Hiddleston went to school with Eddie

[@grizzlygreenwood2989]

Timothy Spall's poo story was hilarious, and I love how it segued from Eddie Redmayne's story.

[@72vince27]

35:50 this Interviewer is too much man. Shut your mouth and let folks speak. I like the female way better.

[@NilaR93]

Same at 14:05!! Ugh, I really wanted to hear what Michael was going to say

[@camdizzle17]

Good catch, that drove me nuts. Don't interrupt Batman with your forced questions. This idiot needs to shut up and let these guys talk, he ruins the flow of every convo.

[@PlaybyRaine]

He talked way more than Channing Tatum

[@wiggitywhacked]

im such a sucker for these roundtables...

[@CeeCeeJa]

Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch at the same table, next to each other. Hello.

[@samanthab1923]

They've been on Graham Norton together.

[@lindaalston5624]

To all the people saying, "why is Channing Tatum there?" Maybe he's there because he had a good performance in Foxcatcher. It's not about his past movies (i.e. magic Mike, 21&22 jump street) it's about Foxcatcher. Don't define an actor based on a couple of movies. I think this is good for Channing Tatum, maybe now people can take him seriously.

[@13Ghostcrow]

The people are asking though cos whilst he was good in Foxcatcher, he is still way below Gyllenhaal, Oyelowo, Fiennes Teller hell even Carrell should be the lead actor in Foxcatcher and Channing the supporting. If Tatum counts as lead actor he is probably 8th or 9th this year.

[@lindaalston5624]

^^^^^ I can agree with that too

[@lindaalston5624]

I can agree with you as well, Lia Edwards, I think it's all about not judging him on his past performances

[@alejandroalvarez6575]

i like what you´re saying and i agree on that, but what about his past performances? i loved him on magic mike and side effects, but as you said, this is about his last film "Foxcatcher" in wich he is amazing, out of this world! so yeah... and i loved when you said "dont define an actor based on a couple movies". totally agree, there´s some actors i hate because of their films or their performances or even their roles and then it comes the time when i get to see them in a pretty good film or giving a nice performance and i have to admit it so you were totally right and fair about what you said, thank you for that.

[@lindaalston5624]

Lol I loved Magic Mike too

[@nicki446]

I wish the interviewer would stop interrupting them. These men are so intelligent, so articulate and so knowledgeable that they don't need a moderator to keep talking and guiding them.

[@cdcotr]

How annoying that the interviewer derailed the conversation (several times!) esp during the part where they were talking abt British actors vs American actors, London vs Hollywood . I wanted to hear more and it seemed like the actors had more insight to share or explain their points more. Glad that Michael Keaton made a point of thanking Ethan for his compliment later on bec I think Interviewer again cut in there and didn't give Michael a chance to reply to Ethan earlier. It's one thing to divert a conversation if the guests have gone on too long but none of these men did. There were times when they have just started making their point and he would cut in with a different question that sometimes totally changed the direction of their response or interrupted their thought. Ethan( I think) had to talk over the interviewer more than once just so he could finish his point because the guy just interrupted with another question before he was done answering the first one! The actors were much better behaved in that they all waited patiently and listened carefully to the others while they spoke. I just wish this interviewer had done the same as it was a rare opportunity for us to hear these great actors share their thoughts candidly and with more depth. Let them speak!

[@Lee_Forre]

Stepehn Galloway is just simply the worst.

[@sapphire1396]

I totally agree. He kept interupting then when they were literally just answering his questions. You can tell that they had a lot of insight on their behalf and that they wanted to go in to in much more depth and explain. But we wouldn't give them the chance to. As though we will get another chance to see these and maxing actors around the same table again. However the actors all did amazingly well

[@longmemory1620]

halfasianAL Bale + Dano = Galloway

[@Lee_Forre]

BRAD PITT I'd say Eddie Munster + Jeremy Irons = Galloway

[@ragnar97]

+cdcotr I don't how he does it but he always manages to interrupt them when they are getting to their point

[@CreepyPepper]

Some people said that Benedict did a mediocre job at playing Alan Turing. Di you even watch the movie? He was fantastic, it was so emotional and it really pulls at your heart strings when you think about everything Turing went through. You can tell that Benedict got very attached to Turing and his story when he talks about it in interviews. He did his research on Turing and talked to colleagues that had worked with Turing, and Benedict's representation of him was truly beautiful.

[@Rusty_Gold85]

We have no idea how much Alan Turing contributed to the War . He didn't fire a Gun , flew a plane, drive a Tank . He stayed hidden from all our heroic moments but the weight of what he done in the secrecy of decoding is monumental and hugely led to the Allies winning the war . They have put him on the 50Pound Note now

[@pchamney]

I could watch this kind of thing all day. Would've loved to see them all having a drink together, afterward.

[@ICjock]

Everyone at the table is genuinely interested at what the other actors have to say except from the interviewer. He's just thinking of his next question. I understand that that's just what interviewers do but it feels so unnatural. Also, the interrupting makes this hard to watch. So rude.

[@samanthab1923]

What was that they speak proper English crap? The Brits had to check him.

[@Dream1ng]

ugh why does this guy always do the actors roundtables.

[@Dream1ng]

he really need to stop interrupting the actors and being such a stone cold ass.

[@NightOwls22]

Dream1ng He's awful, but actually all the Hollywood Reporters journalists who do the rountables are terrible, and they always interrupt with their trivial questions when the conversation is flowing so beautifully by itself.

[@salamanderjones7064]

cause he asks good questions and he's calm and centered in performing

[@goodluckjamshid]

ClaireNewmanChase Scott Feinberg isn't. Look up his "breakout roundtable" from last year. He walks the perfect line between being engaging, interesting and respectful. I really wish Hollwyoodreporter let him do more of these interviews.

[@NightOwls22]

James Bash I'll look it up, thanks. I've only seen an interview of his, with Josh Charles, and I wasn't particularly impressed but he certainly was ok and not annoying like the other people at these roundtables (I don't know her name, but the woman who does them is the absolute worst).

[@marterisher2335]

I’ve watched a lot of these round tables with the actresses and actors and I’ve got to say this is been the most enjoyable Round Table of all that I’ve watched. Timothy Spall is a total kick in the pants and I have loved his work, and the amazingly versatile collection of characters he has played.I am a huge Anglophile, and I adore British television, theater, and film, so I have caught some of his best work over the years. Have loved Michael Keaton throughout his entire career; we sort of grew up together and I was so delighted to see him return to film ... and what an amazing project and performance for his comeback! Have been in love with Ethan Hawke since he made Dead Poets Society and I’ve been a solid fan ever since. Love the bold choices he has made in his career. Who does not love Benedict Cumberbatch’s amazingly fluid, silken voice, and the brilliant intelligence and wit he brings to every part he plays . It’s difficult to find anything wrong with Channing Tatum. It’s a pure treat to watch him dance, it’s exciting to see the versatility of parts he’s played. He can be a hunky stud he can be a comic buffoon, he can even be Gene Kelly. Eddie Redmayne has a goodness, an earnestness, a beautiful heart and it is on display in every film he’s ever made. His performance as Stephan Hawking was excruciatingly gorgeous!

[@vashrises5433]

Ethan Hawke and Michael Keaton have been two of my favorite actors for decades, so glad they are still getting quality work. And Benedict is a class act.

[@cinemacola6398]

When Ethan started talking about River Phoenix, that just made my day. Made me think of when they starred together in Explorers. By far the best part of the show before the interviewer cut him off.

[@TheRilch]

I find these roundtables pretty inspiring for my own work, even though it is not the field in which I study nor is it my intention to start an acting career. To see six people talk about their inspirations, how they find success, compliment each other and share a laugh speaks to their content in themselves and their profession.

[@TheRilch]

But also they are willing to talk about the mistakes they've made along the way.

[@CaptNaptastic]

I like how Michael Keaton and Benedict Cumberbatch let Channing Tatum know that going to college and not graduating because he believed he belonged somewhere else was not a failure. He was young and trying to figure out what he needed to do in life and took a chance.

[@LuluAMV3]

Timothy Spall is actually killing me with how hilarious he is, lovely guy and his wit is fantastic to listen to.

[@pearlspiers4779]

Timothy Spall what a wordsmith, he had me completely entranced throughout this Roundtable of conversations. Wonderful.

[@megaroooney]

I get this feeling that Eddie and Benedict are a bit competitive. Very very subtle. And friendly

[@samanthab1923]

It's that British school boy thing. Harrow vs. Eton

[@JoshuaTheNL]

I also love how Michael didn't let the guy speak over him at 26:19

[@tobiboi94]

This is truly one of the best roundtables you guys have ever done. Searingly funny, uncommonly insightful and just great conversations. Great work Hollywood Reporter!

[@Christoforos-Matthew_25-34]

Chaning Tatum sitting there like "wow these are like,real actors"

[@richfictionfighter]

26:20 Ethan's smile after Michael praises his performance in Boyhood. Very sweet

[@peanutbutter5853]

I love how they're all speaking and there's that warm buzz of conversation around 16:30 mins, it gives the roundtable a really nice feel

[@kaatyblue]

"I know you get a little uncomfortable with warmth" OUCH! lol

[@nikitagorawara]

Here only for this great group of actors. Cannot bear this interviewer, makes me grind my teeth everytime he speaks, especially now that the more recent interviews don't have this guy.

[@tomassoejakto]

Most of these guys are method actors, while Tatum is a practical one. The others discussed thoughts, fundamentals, philosophy, motivations... while Tatum talked about things he's seen, things he said, things that happened... it's actually refreshing in this roundtable. And I'm glad he's sitting next to Keaton, the chillest yet warmest guy in the room.

[@jake27990]

'Birdman' seems to have revived Michael Keaton's career. Not heard about him in like 10 years. Maybe this movie will do to his career what 'Dallas Buyers Club' did for Matthew McConaughey. Lovely to see three Brits here too. Hoping Eddie Redmayne wins the Oscar. They were all amazing but his performance was something else.

[@EmirSyazwan]

Love the Hawke/Keaton bromance.

[@asdfghjkl7221]

that interviewer keeps cutting people off; he even did it so much in the actress roundtable ugh stop dude

[@Peacefmb]

Michael Keaton you are my first celebrity crush, I now live in Montana and you were my favorite batman, and Beetlejuice when I was a kid was my favorite movie, I watched it everyday after school! So happy to see you again!

[@samgardner26]

I finally figured out why Michael Keaton is so compelling, I think. He presents himself - has always presented himself - in such a way that I'm convinced he's never experienced a moment of self-doubt in his life. He oozes confidence and conviction, and he backs it up with this almost flippant refusal to sugar coat anything he says, so a person never walks away from him thinking, "I wonder what he meant by that," because he says what he means. It's kind of fascinating.

[@LittleTimmyO]

He’s never experienced self doubt.. lol He’s not human then

[@vinbandilla1553]

i love interviews like this, because we actually know the people behind the roles and their actual selves, not the instagram-facebook-twitter and tabloid they are portrayed to be.

[@irrelevantchangeling]

Timothy Spall's story about Midsummer Night's dream was hilarious. I'll never think about the National Theatre the same way again

[@popskiptea8707]

I won't lie - I honestly couldn't take my eyes off Benedict. He looks so good in this interview! And the way he talks with such passion and so eloquently - its just wonderful to watch!

[@iamrossiam]

'If one is asked one will go' haha, brilliant. Hope Spall wins the Oscar, terrific performance by him in Mr Turner.

[@chrisd_67]

Galloway managed 14 mins without interrupting one of the actors. That has to be a record.

[@marjanp4784]

🤣😂👍

[@bejt]

the interaction among them was really interesting and had us in for a few heartfelt surprises. *can't see Eddie Redmayne performance surpassing Benedict's role as Hawking.

[@ameertheen8456]

[@pchamney]

This is a great watch, absolutely. I don't feel a need to rank one performance as better than the other. It'd be like only being able to love one Hamlet, or one Holmes, etc. Half the wonder, for me, is in the interpretations. Redmayne's Hawking looks like it'll be excellent, and Benedict was magnificent in the role.

[@jamesbell6598]

Brilliant video; it's always a gem to watch actors talk to each other in cases like these - also, Cumberbatch and Redmayne are awesome!

[@JosephDutra]

This has to be my favorite roundtable that I have seen so far. Everyone here is just so intelligent and gives such great stories.

[@atatsumi]

I felt that Benedict was trying to be something of a big brother to Eddie. So sweet!

[@FlyWithYanyiii]

+hermione00801 he wasn't being patronizing, Eddie was visibly nervous, cumberbatch just wanted to help.

[@WalterLiddy]

"Talk about a spoiler." - Tim Spall is the best when it comes to interviews. He manages to take them from some awkward mutual back-patting into a place where everyone is relaxed and laughing.

[@celestialgz]

I love and respect (even more now) Michael Keaton and Benedict cumberbatch forr saying that to channing tatum about not having finished college. Ethan Hawke mentioning river phoenix made me smile too, the admiration he had for him and still talking about him many years after is so beautiful. this roundtable is definitely at the top of best one that I've seen. everyone was so genuine, kind and accepting. my respect for every single one of them leveled higher. ♥️

[@khaleesi888amazon5]

I have tremendous respect for all the actors ON this table. Some are legends, some are just truly talented in their own rights and some just came so far as an actor sitting together discussing what had inspired them to become an actor. Never a dull moment. Love listening to how they made their own research and dug dig within their souls playing their characters.

[@s.a.666]

can't get enough of these roundtables! the amount of knowledge and passion, and free!

[@AllTheArtsy]

There is a world of difference with these eloquent British actors AND these intelligent American actors (at least with Channing, intelligent enough not to but in too much when the more experienced are talking), than the 2016 actors roundtable which is just everyone else showing off. I really enjoyed this, apart from the interviewer always needing to cut off, instead of organically structuring the panel.

[@Bonitaymorena]

All The Artsy I agree more balanced and such talent without ego stroking.

[@imracheliplaybass]

Timothy Spall's story about playing Bottom at the National had me in stitches!

[@Brndndutton]

These Gentlemen are absolutely amazing. Loved every part of this. The warmth and kindness in each of them is beautiful. Mr. Keaton is awesomeness!!!!

[@monicajean37]

I just want to convey my appreciation for this very ........interesting, comical, yet heartfelt show you put out on KZbin for all of us nerds who appreciate the in depth knowledge, how movies, screen plays, etc... are created. THANK YOU!

[@PlaybyRaine]

Ethan Hawke is so animated. His performance in Gatacca was one my favorite scenes in film! My gosh. Genius!

[@marjanp4784]

He was enjoying talking with these actors he really admires... Ethan has a genuine admiration for English actors and I actually once thought that he was British..🤣😂

[@Katrina.Pandey]

I want somebody to talk about me the way Ethan Hawke talks about River Phoenix ...

[@TheReeldeel15615]

This was one of my favorite roundtables that I have seen. I was so much so looking forward to watching Benedict Cumberbatch. He was brilliant, but I must say...I would love to have Timothy Spall as an Uncle. He is hilarious! Lovely to see Michael Keaton back in the public eye. He will always be Johnny Dangerously to me :)

[@stedevo3812]

When Timothy spoke about Charles Laughton, I totally get what he's saying about the Hunchback, I first watched it about 5 years old from behind the sofa and as the movie unfolded I came from behind it and cried for him by the end of the movie. Great Actor.

[@oasis-wasteland]

I never want these to end. Each one, I just want them to talk forever.

[@yeetyeet6772]

Eddie redmayne is like my favorite person ever

[@AbhijeetMishra]

Same here, and turns out he's a Capricorn just like me. That makes it better for some reason, haha. (I was born on January 9, missed sharing the same day as Galileo and Hawking, haha).

[@davxbeau]

@@AbhijeetMishra and Elvis and Bowie...

[@Pastelynn]

Is it bad that I feel horrible when Eddie Redmayne gets cut off or ignored by either one of the bigger actors or the interviewer? It's so heart breaking to see how disappointed he looks when they do.

[@nighttenjo12]

Time stamp please?

[@obumonwu1054]

@TheTpanative lmaooooooo this made ma laugh, so true though

[@9thedreaming9]

I think Eddie Redmayne should win. He is so moving and endearing playing Hawkins.

[@Jerk2127]

Love Benedict Cumberbatch saying "let's not get into this shit" when the host decided to turn it into a very self centered joke about accent, and because he chose a woman to play... Perfect brilliant man.

[@Silrian777]

I can not stand it without commenting on it, Galloway is so UNBELIEVABLY rude. It's like the inverse of James Lipton. Good lord man, for the love of your own craft, learn to recognise when it's time to cut someone short and when it's NOT. Cutting people off can always be done in the editing room. It's like I'm watching a conversation being chopped up by an ice pick.

[@samanthab1923]

Little man complex

[@SleepFan771]

Ethan Hawke is so thoughtful here. I love him and Michael Keaton.

[@kingy002]

Hawke is a seriously deep thinker. Quite an intellect running in the background.

[@513Hulk]

This was sensational. Perhaps I could have learned more if someone else had moderated. But of all the Roundtables, this is the one from which I learned the most. What a group of actors.

[@DespinaKats12]

Benedict has played Stephen Hawking before Redmayne, and I strongly believe that his performance was absolutely amazing! They had to mention this, because all Benedict's works and performances are really well-played and I am thrilled everytime from his performances!