Bill Hader Compares Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard to Game of Thrones' King Joffrey

Bill Hader talks about being nominated for two Emmys for two different shows, reveals the unorthodox way he discovered the butt-kicking little girl featured in Barry's acclaimed "ronny/lily" episode and how Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard helped him land a lead role in IT Chapter Two.
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Bill Hader Compares Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard to Game of Thrones' King Joffrey
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[@lelitaprimadani5497]

The truth is, Bill Hader as adult Richie Tozier is hands down the best performance of the entire It Chapter Two. Well done Bill.

[@SilentBeutlin]

Lelita Primadani No. that goes to James Ransome as adult Eddie, hands down.

[@lelitaprimadani5497]

@@SilentBeutlin Oh yeah he's great. He and Bill Hader formed the exact perfect chemistry between Eddie and Richie that Jack and Finn did in the 1st film, which is really great

[@esmeralda6124]

I think they all gave an amazing, realistic performance. But Bill Hader as Richie definitely brought something extra to the movie. Not sure the movie would have done as well if they casted someone else.

[@space935]

More like the guy who played Penny Wise ....who bodied that

[@quintencabo]

@@space935 yeah like for real that guy is amazing

[@danielleciamei7113]

“And I was like wow this Finn kid is like... really powerful.”

[@mirceadonciu4983]

He's taking over Fallon next week.

[@kcguy8864]

*super powerful

[@space935]

I love him!!

[@DjinnRummy]

I keep coming back to this part, so goddamn funny

[@lunchisserved05]

BRING HIM TO ME

[@moxbroker]

I know Bill is kinda shy, but he’s got so much charisma it’s insane.

[@Justin-ev8nn]

Really he’s shy? He seems like an outgoing guy.

[@moxbroker]

Julia Skiles I know it’s why I do. Although in my case people confuse it more for arrogance.

[@Zafire94]

Justin main word there is kinda. You can be a bit shy and still be outgoing

[@DsRelaxingSounds]

@curiouscat1997 And gals. ;)

[@Clara_That_Girl]

@@Justin-ev8nn true

[@ayesha9635]

Of course, Jimmy likes Finn. Jimmy: Can you read? Finn: CaN yOu HoSt?

[@laurenxblades]

Hazza Rocks that was so funny

[@da96103]

Jimmy better get on Finn's good side, or else Jimmy gonna lose his job.

[@abdulbasit9435]

Jimmy: NANI!?

[@ayesha9635]

@@abdulbasit9435 Just heard every DBZ character, when someone is powering up, in my head.

[@romangysse3690]

No wonder Finn Wolfhard has become such an arrogant little brat if adults give him such power... Not to say he wasn't a good kid when Stranger Things started. But watching interviews for season 3 or It chapter 2 I feel like he got really spoiled by the whole Hollywood system. But I guess it's no news that Hollywood is toxic for children.

[@UdyKumra]

"And I was like wow this Finn kid is like...really powerful." Jimmy: Can you read? Finn: CaN yOu HoSt?

[@Diftrey]

LmAoOoOoOoOo I remember this. *Jimmy Fallon slowly recedes into a cave of anxieties*

[@rileytraynor5001]

Ahhh I’m your 1k like

[@Diftrey]

@@rileytraynor5001 NO, I am, cuz I just unliked, then LIKED AGAIN. MUAHAHAHAHAHA

[@qquestiv]

Jimmy: *flashbacks start rolling in*

[@aaazzure]

STILL ICONIC

[@putrii4450]

"Bring me the man who played Stefon" 🤣🤣🤣

[@hnrzln]

Barry, or whatever his name is :))

[@sophiecity3202]

“bRiNg hIm iN hErE. bRiNg hIm iN hErE nOw.”

[@izziharris5810]

I can't get over how genuine Fallon is in this interview usually he looks a bit stressed and fake laughing but here he looks like he wants this interview to be half an hour, I love it.

[@athoswolff776]

They've worked together in the past

[@davidyoung8079]

@@athoswolff776 on Saturday night live I'm pretty sure, Plus bill hader is genuinely funny and doesn't give a crap about cutting through what you're saying or doing to get his point across which is refreshing for anyone.

[@Ronaldo-pq3gk]

This is honestly like the first time where I genuinely enjoyed a jimmy fallon interview. Just because of how funny bill was.

[@TogetherAtLast]

They’re friends so it’s all genuine

[@sarcasmxkate]

He is like that when he interviews people he's actually friends with. His Michael Shannon interviews are some of my favorites. They have fun chemistry and obviously any time he interviews JT. He has great moments.

[@racheldollton]

Someone needs to give his stylist a huge raise. Boy's been looking FINE lately.

[@Bookworm-ye9qi]

Its money. Not a stylist

[@tbz1551]

Over 40 Stylists come with money in this profession.

[@Bookworm-ye9qi]

@@tbz1551 But Bill doesn't look any different than he did from his SNL days. Success simply makes a person look better

[@EK-dt4cp]

Tim Dev who hurt you?

[@hanarply]

Rachel Dalton right!! god bless mark holmes

[@melis9072]

Bill Hader must be protected at all costs.

[@shaquarirobinson9819]

at ALL costs 😭

[@StylistFia127]

I volunteer as his protector!!!!!!! 🙋‍♀️

[@mattasticmattattack8546]

@@StylistFia127 i agree and also nominate Sophia Miguel, i don't know her , but i trust her name 😤

[@StylistFia127]

@@mattasticmattattack8546 "YES! THANK YOU!!!!"

[@wendeboyd503]

I volunteer as tribute!!

[@Sharpe1502]

Me: Bill Hader should be in a superhero movie. Bill Hader: “I pulled my groin muscle running 4 feet.” Me: Bill Hader should never be in a superhero movie.

[@hey9399]

Sharpe1502 as if superheros actors do anything accept saying lines ikkaisjw

[@Sharpe1502]

Shouq Nasser Have you seen Civil War? Half that movie is running.

[@rebeccafarrera2601]

@@hey9399 many actors do their own stunts. That's why they train and keep in shape 😊

[@alisa-bg1wr]

Nah, he should totally be in superhero movie!

[@CrabsMcCrabspants]

He should be in a superhero movie where the hero is super clumsy and fucks things up all the time by accident.

[@RoxMeNot]

So glad he's crushing it after leaving SNL. Seems like a really good guy.

[@3amDayDreamer]

He said that anxiety made him leave. He still has stage fright. It was too much for him.

[@s10bh4n]

“uh oh dude.. looks like someone’s gonna die..” *chapter 2 spoiler warning!* me, still not over eddie’s death: haha ouch

[@inara_bella]

That’s literally me! 😂😭

[@ashnustad4836]

me with stan and eddie

[@butthead1001]

Yeah being dead really does suck i hate it

[@thegoldenchild740]

Actually thou

[@Indy_21]

Why did I have to be curious and read the rest of this comment and spoil myself!! Aaargh!! I haven't seen the Chapter 2 yet!

[@amberdallinga4948]

Love how Bill's stuntman impersonation is Devin from the Californians

[@ilonasmolders386]

Amber Dallinga hahahahaha that’s what I thought😂🤣

[@dimitravasileiadou9771]

I thought no one else would notice! xD

[@superschmolz]

You're right! Now that I've read this, I can't believe I missed it. Love the Californians.

[@thejiggy]

wwwwwhaaaadurryouuUUuudooOOoahnnneaarrrr?

[@gbrot001]

I came here just to make this observation, and now I don’t have to! 🤣🎉

[@daltonbutler2010]

5:25 "I just love when good things happen to good people." Jimmy Fallon really is just a nice guy who happens to be a talk show host.

[@littledicholas6131]

He gets shit on for doing what his producers tell him to do

[@ameliah.6121]

I noticed that too. Melted my heart !

[@mf2yu197]

Yes. The way he delivered that line fast really told how genuine he is.

[@ardenvida4598]

Maybe Jimmy does deserve some tentative rights. He's the only one who's taken the time to mention Documentary Now! and that Bill's shows are nominated for 21 Emmys this year an I appreciate that.

[@mattmurdock0016]

I have not heard about documentary now.....going to check ir out now....is it worth it

[@ardenvida4598]

@@mattmurdock0016 I really love it! It's easily binge-able and so funny. Bill, Fred Armisen, Seth Meyers, and occasionally John Mulaney take turns writing or will collaborate on a few each. The best part about having episodes written by different people is that if you don't like one episode, you might like the next one so it's okay to not like a few and still like the show.

[@mattmurdock0016]

@@ardenvida4598 thanks will check it out

[@liv5604]

my favorite episode of documentary now is sandy passage! how about u? i've never seen anyone else talk about the show lol

[@2wayalley743]

@@liv5604 sandy passage is iconic

[@sneksneksnek0000]

Bill Hader’s back must be aching from carrying the entirety of It Chapter Two

[@ikiasoul]

Bill Hader and Bill Skarsgård must have serious back problems now.

[@Polo-rp9hk]

3:25 “Finn...I like that guy.” The Jimmy/Finn bromance continues

[@prikas4313]

crazybooklover21XX bromance? didn’t he insult his hosting to his face lol

[@space935]

It was a jokeee

[@ChloeRaeRichmond]

@@prikas4313 he was joking I-

[@emslife6002]

“Bring him to me. Bring me the man who played Stefon” I am dead 😂

[@DeftonesQueen]

Bill Hader is the reason to watch anything that he’s in. I can’t wait to watch this.

[@itskirstiswani98]

I agree. I love him in Night at the Museum 2 (his character is really funny in that) & I love him in Paul

[@j.jackson4891]

Rewatch Cloudy with a Chance of meatballs then

[@Chwestarring]

“ I love Finn , he is really powerful” Jimmy: CaN yOu ReAd Finn: CaN yOu HoSt

[@eudorasmith3283]

Hello fellow lovelie

[@Mo-mc3mw]

You stole this comment loser

[@orbetaponce3508]

@@Mo-mc3mw bruh,so offensive.Your the loser,cuz you didn't get likes on your comment on this vid.Or maybe you never commented

[@nayeli.2358]

@@orbetaponce3508 likes doesnt have anything to do with this lol

[@Drake_4]

Bill Hader is the best part of It Chapter 2. Him and Eddie hold up the entire movie

[@trinityryann2269]

Drake Warehall AMEN

[@Drake_4]

@@trinityryann2269 hallelujah

[@DsRelaxingSounds]

Word.

[@dimitravasileiadou9771]

PREACH

[@shaquarirobinson9819]

no lies detected😌

[@vyshakreghukumar995]

Saw the movie today. Must say that in a multi-starrer featuring stalwarts like James McAvoy and Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader who was supposed to be the comic relief of the gang ended up delivering the most memorable performance of the group.

[@audreyy4401]

why the heck can i imagine finn actually saying all the stuff bill says at 3:50 lmao

[@alydematti]

Bill Hader is such a dream.

[@lilianadelcaribe]

Aly Dematti i love that description

[@melyalegre5465]

Couldn't agree more!

[@christyflowers6733]

Agreed. I love Bill Hader

[@duckhorse5914]

EDDIE!

[@shakty_ym6606]

I know right 😭😭😭

[@tiaram.8218]

jimmy saying “he’s running hollywood” and then bill doing an impersonation right after is the funniest thing

[@buddhalibra]

"Bring him to me!" 💀😂

[@poetryletter]

Every time I watch Bill's interviews I tear up from laughing, I need a Hader in my life

[@djmustard2591]

Golden Years poopy hole

[@aurie1825]

when richie went *i don’t write my own material* i COLLAPSED ON A THE FLOOR AND LAUGHED SO HARD-

[@djmustard2591]

aurie okay.....

[@aurie1825]

Miranda it’s ok my bed caught me :))) *i was watching this vid lmao not the movie*

[@Nyska-nd9gm]

me with homework

[@wasteoftime739]

Bill Hader is one hell of a fine man! I like that he always gives credit to other people working with him. Enormously proud of all his success and Emmy nominations, hope he wins at least half of them! And Jimmy really seemed very honest (finally!) when he said that he loves when good things happen to good people, referring to Bill.

[@Ashley-ro4xz]

Helen Stasevich yeah probably because of them both being on snl but agreed with your comment!!

[@lnelygacha6424]

Finn: *Says he wants Bill Hader to play adult Richie* Everyone: oH MY GOD- Sophia Lillis: *picks Jessia Chastain* Everyone: ...

[@itsdee178]

? edit: ohhh

[@alliepfeiffer]

can you please explain i’m confused

[@emilyordaz3976]

Allie Pfeiffer jessica chastain is obviously a well known actor and bill states how finn is “powerful” for being able to have bill work on IT as the adult character. they’re basically saying that no one is mentioning how powerful sophia lillis is for scoring jessica chastain as the actor to play adult beverly on IT

[@hadassahdh]

@@emilyordaz3976 (i'm replying 1 month later haha) yeah but the crew already said to sophia that she looked like jessica so it was already on the idea list

[@emilyordaz3976]

Hadassah de Haas ohh ok i didn’t know that💀

[@balefulexe]

Bill Hader: h- Jimmy Fallon: You're a good person!!!!

[@rileyreneex]

bill hader as richie tozier, simply perfection.

[@JC21]

Glad that Jimmy pointed out Bill being the star performance in the movie.

[@nesssssa23]

“I love when good things happen to good people” I love how genuine fallon is in this interview,, could’ve watched these 2 for ages

[@xenicar2814]

3:42 this finn kid is like super powerful

[@peanutbutterspread]

Barry is amazing and Bill Hader deserves all the praise and love he's getting! Can't wait for IT Chapter 2 to see him and Finn crush it as Richie Tozier. LMAO at how Bill and Finn like to make fun of each other. They both truly are Richie Tozier. Couldn't have had asked for a better casting for both young and adult Richie. Thank the casting gods that Finn campaigned so hard for Bill to play adult Richie during IT Chapter One promotions.

[@dimitravasileiadou9771]

I know, I can't wait to watch it. Finn and Hader are my two favorite actors and they are playing th esame role and I so hyped :D

[@spiderboy-db5us]

I saw it. It was an amazing movie

[@LB-tl2mj]

How Bill managed to match Richie’s energy from the first movie is beyond me... *deserved an award just for that*

[@ziz3527]

Can we all thank Finn for being a genius to pick Bill Hader to play the adult version of him. I know Bill Hader proved to be a best casting choice but if it wasnt for Finn suggesting him we wouldnt have the adult richie we love so much now.

[@savannahkelley858]

"Bring me the dude that played StEfOn"

[@user67ui]

He looks extra daddyish lately🙌🏻😍

[@molly.8308]

F G oml💀🤪

[@jmannxiiiaaron]

As a stunt performer, this is hilarious to me in so many ways

[@meh_81]

jimmy: i like finn actually jimmy: *remembering the can you read can you host thing* yeah, i love that finn kid

[@ChintiaTyler]

the way he says "are you joking? where did you find this dude?!" is the funniest thing in this goddamned world

[@hannelepadre4551]

that scene where the kid is like "the fun's just beginning" the whole theater cracked up, so funny

[@koschbka]

sameee that was hilarious

[@Wildfire4496]

My theater was dead 😔 If it was more hype maybe I would have enjoyed the movie a bit more

[@hannelepadre4551]

@@Wildfire4496 Awh! This was def a good movie to watch with people that are into it!

[@Wildfire4496]

Hannele Padre 😩

[@itswherethecomedycomesin8864]

That "the fun's just beginning scene" is so powerful like I somehow felt second hand embarrassment and the true depth of Richie's trauma at the same time

[@lorrainem8234]

💯

[@kellygillan7704]

bill & finn are so similar!!! they have the same mannerisms and everything

[@amberc5993]

He looks GOOD. So happy for him!

[@crlrnna]

Leah Casey-Pickle ikr

[@postedbyneal]

Anyone else think the 'Guy across the aisle' was Nick Kroll?? Based on that impression...

[@madelinevoelkel990]

“I just love when good things happen to good people” was so sweet i :,)

[@hellionaire1209]

Bill’s “Bro” character is Chris D’Elia.

[@sonnywacfan]

This interview is great, but how amazing would have it been if it had been Finn, Bill and Jimmy all together?? Someone please make that happen 😂🙏

[@givinyouup]

Here in Argentina it chapter two went out days ago. And dear God. Bill Hader IS the movie. He's amazing.

[@brownkemosabe]

Ronnie and Lily was the most batshit crazy, awesome action-comedy drama episode I have seen in sooo long. So well done.

[@EMAYisMCA]

Bill killed it in IT: Chapter 2. He was so funny!! "Remember when IT used to do that stupid dance?" My favorite part!😂😂

[@theashman5990]

STAND.OUT.ACTOR. He’ll probably be the stand out actor in IT Chapter 2

[@dyutiparnaguha8693]

Read reviews that say he is.

[@axelbergstrom3644]

He was

[@Bee-ol1xr]

He is! by far the best one in the cast

[@theashman5990]

Just watched the film. His comedic timing is GOLD

[@theashman5990]

Just got back from watching IT. He is Comedic timing is GOLD

[@TitoHerreraB]

a true funny man a one of the few big celebrities that actually have work his way from the very bottom as a Production Assistant to Star, writer, director and flat out comedy legend. Good for him.

[@lexikreiner9936]

Finn wolfhard being mentioned 3:14 "I get a meeting with the directing of it and I was like this Finn kids like really Powerful... Hes like Joffrey. Bring me. Bring me the man who Played stefon."

[@illiamdeebe7579]

So glad this guy is doing his thing his way and killing it. Talent and brains and humility so rarely intersect in such a likeable package.

[@Mynameisjames1987]

3:50 is the best thing I love bill hader

[@grayce2978]

“they’re trying to kill the... the frickin clown!”

[@christiangayjuanico]

Bill has been looking after himself for the past 2 years. Perhaps from the heartbreak & stress of divorce, he's trying to bounce back & get his sht together. He's started dressing well.. He's really looking good these days. He looks so much hotter, sexier and I'm genuinely happy for him.

[@norarobinson3091]

He is the cutest guy. Man so adorable

[@oiskypoisky2674]

Seeing this again after It Chapter 2. Bill Hader's performance broke my fucking heart and I'm happy with that.

[@lisyyj77]

Honestly Bill and wolf match so well. I was blown away with how good the casting was. The movie is awesome!

[@madelinegcole]

“bring me the man who played stefon” BYEEE AHSHAHDH

[@lggarcia704]

hader is so underrated

[@jaskier8810]

Not now

[@Pos608]

Its very sweet what Jimmy said to him at the end 🥹

[@annac.5630]

"We're all back, trying to kill the freakin' clown". BEST SYNOPSIS EVER.

[@tones8675]

bill hader and finn wolfhard both have the same favorite word “yeah”

[@cosmicsin8292]

Im so Happy that Bill Hader is finnaly getting the recognition he has Deserved for years

[@SamSquanch66]

I've realized that I just watch anything with Bill Hader in it.

[@hollyshort562]

2:25 I can relate to this so much

[@Mana94x]

Man I have so much respect for this guy not just Funny and Talented but extremely humble too

[@caitlinbelforti870]

"I just love when good things happen to good people" amen, Jimmy.

[@summerbummerr678]

Bill Hader was the best part of Chapter Two. (: he served laughs

[@kickinbackwithKeira]

Honestly Bill Hader as well as James Ransome were the perfect casting out of all the adults. All the adults were great at playing the counterparts but James and Bill had the chemistry that Jack and Finn had in the 1st film which is amazing. We can all thank Finn for the fact that Bill plays Adult Richie

[@toni-qz2tl]

*Finn Wolfhard probably died watching this.*

[@MissBlueEyeliner]

I hope he writes and directs more episodes because I was in literal tears watching that episode. Just cry-laughing, cackling by myself like a lunatic.

[@sherylsmallwood-valdivia5375]

So......considering how much bigger he's gotten, season 3 of Barry is going to be insane right?

[@regan3873]

“I love when good things happen to good people” awww

[@Winter-sj9gy]

My forever spirit animal!! So happy to see him get the recognition he always deserved.❤❤ and he looks so good🔥🔥

[@CMBlue]

This is a great example of jimmy doing a good job with an interview. He doesn’t come across as hacky or fake. Wish more of his stuff was like this

[@erinnicole5748]

He did such a great job in that movie. I've been a fan of his for a long time, and I'm glad to see him getting some bigger roles. He's so underrated. I hope to see more of him.

[@bethputnam4410]

I really admired how Jimmy responded Bill. Shows real class *respected*

[@yellowjumper7088]

I'm seeing IT tonight, I've seen the 2016 movie 128 times and counting, I'm gonna watch it again tonight and then go and see the second one. I've been counting down this release for 3 years. I'm so excited to watch it over and over and over and over and over again.

[@charlesd.vane2121]

Bill Hader hands down is one of the best performers and also Barry is brilliant ,you deserve it buddy

[@Sobtoka]

Love how genuinely cool jimmy was to Bill in this interview

[@rafaelamaggiolo4637]

jimmy with snl ppl is always so nice to watch

[@BUZZKILL1250]

I’m so glad Jimmy led with Barry rather than It he’s such an amazing actor

[@lauryngibson1871]

bill hader always kills it, but holy shit he's been on another level since skeleton twins.

[@ct6624]

The kids smile when he’s saying the line for bill just pulls my heart strings bc he’s the cutest kid lol I’m like taking the scene seriously

[@JemmaSara]

Love Hader, so happy to see him doing so well 🥰

[@becca2938]

I love Bill Hader’s personality and he’s so calm too.

[@burkes7704]

Hes LITERALLY Richie Tozier with all the impressions and stuff

[@JoelWickTTV]

I´m so happy Bill Hader is doing so well. His work with Barry is great and he is just a great actor. Both in comedies and in dramas

[@an-qo6by]

5:26 that was seriously so sweet aw

[@Jojo-bk2pq]

I have such a crush on this guy

[@pixie9499]

he deserves all 21 nominations. i’ve always loved bill hader and stefon was one of my first memories of SNL. so much talent and passion

[@kellidinit3725]

I just love him so much. I love that he watches all the True Crime shows, because so do I. His impressions slay me.

[@TwistedReality13]

Fallon actually did a pretty decent job in this interview. Bill Hader rocks!!