Bill Hader on 'SNL' Beginnings, 'Barry' & 'IT Chapter Two' | MTV News

In this episode of Personal Space, Bill Hader sits down with MTV News’s Josh Horowitz to talk about his beginnings on SNL, learning how to manage his anxiety on set, moving on and getting to create 'Barry,’ starring in 'IT Chapter Two,' and more.
0:26 Caffeine and the SNL days
1:16 Having anxiety on SNL
2:27 The character of Stefon
5:12 Leaving Saturday Night Live
6:54 Growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma
7:57 Best and worst jobs
9:48 Being able to write and direct
11:59 A future length version of HBO's Barry
13:50 Finn Wolfhard and Michael Fassbender
16:24 Bill's acting opportunities
18:53 Future projects
20:28 Would Bill Hader host the Oscars?
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[@doubles7533]

We need Bill on Hot Ones!

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No Individual, From Oklahoma, Can Handle Spicy Foods- Not Even Chuck Norris

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Oh my god why would you do that to him

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So anyone else on bill hader videos marathon??😂😂

[@zizinnnn]

he is everywhere!

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Guilty!

[@markdeans9841]

Always! 😂

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😂😂😂

[@alejandramartinez6581]

Yep

[@alydematti]

I hope Bill knows there are people out there (like me) that find him super attractive and think HE is the complete package.

[@Okayme8080]

Same

[@FlashakaViolet]

This

[@ilubbeingaredhead]

EXACTLY

[@luckyDancer100]

Hopefully one day he’ll have the courage to go full frontal lol

[@claudiaacosta7173]

honestly, same

[@bittercup410]

Hader is deliciously self depricating. In the way where you know he's not doing it to be liked so it makes you like him more.

[@michellemabelle8298]

well said

[@Rebecca-ez3nl]

I hate to be dramatic, but I would die for Bill Hader.

[@heathergorum6432]

Girl, same. In a damn heartbeat. My last heartbeat. 😂

[@AG-gi2mg]

Rebecca Velasquez PERIOTTT

[@cooper8184]

do really hate to be dramatic rebbeca do you really?

[@kimc207]

"Bill, we'd love you to read our script for a film about a clown--who's also a depressed hitman!"

[@toxix.st6439]

This is by far the best comment ive seen you take the crown lol

[@f63246]

Joker : the origins

[@macattack423]

Bill Hader is so wonderfully talented, I'm thrilled he is getting so much recognition.

[@aylinitzel.]

I could listen to him speak for hours. Hearing him talk about his passion is fascinating, because he’s got this charisma that he doesn’t even notice himself. And personally I know how hard it is to deal with anxiety, and he’s done things I could never imagine myself doing without having panic attack and backing out. It gives me a little hope, and I really admire him.

[@HouseMDaddict]

Josh is one if the best interviewers. It's never robotic, he genuinely connects and makes the interviewee comfortable, and it always feels like just a conversation where the interviewer listens more than he talks.

[@harper-hazeladventures3260]

Could watch Bill Hader interviews all day. Actually...*activates playlist*

[@ardenvida4598]

Bill stumping for Mulaney and Kroll to host the oscars at the end was fantastic. I've been waiting for someone in the industry to acknowledge that they would be perfect, and of course it would be a close friend of theirs. Also the speed in his answer when he said "no" was hilarious.

[@marifazekas5650]

God Josh can’t even keep up he’s cracking up so hard. Bill is so witty and absolutely hilarious. This is definitely my favorite interview with him so far, Josh did amazing

[@_graceloveslions_]

I love how respectful Josh was by not asking Bill to do any impressions! Most interviewers make people super uncomfortable when asking those sorts of things, but Bill seemed super relaxed! Keep up the good work, Josh!

[@oliverjohnson4614]

JOSH HOROWITZ AN INTERVIEW GOD

[@randomuser5914]

Oliver Johnson Just thinking the same thing. It's just a natural conversation.

[@oliverjohnson4614]

@@randomuser5914 Strong recommend on checking out his podcast Happy Sad Confused. He does long form interviews with a lot of really cool actors/directors/etc.

[@filmfangirls9163]

I love him!!

[@Jojo-bk2pq]

He's nice and a good interviewer but his constant wheezy laugh is annoying

[@sirleyserrano5115]

Okay but am I the only one that just look at bill haders arms? Idk what it is about them. They’re just there and they captivate me

[@daeguboy8136]

No homo(maybe) but i cant stop staring

[@akshatah7525]

I like how Joshua isnt like those journalist sharks trying to get dirt and ask inappropriate questions. The interviewees seem to be at ease answering questions. Great interview! Bill is amazing as always. ❤

[@danielletarrosa]

17:07 Bill was so comfortable in this interview that he did not stop himself from scratching his back lol

[@lizzy6445]

omg this is so weird to mention but bill's eyes are so pretty wtfff

[@SunnyBear]

14:03 "Oh yeah, Michael Fassbender is... gorgeous". Most things people argue over but this we do not contest.

[@Samantha97153]

I really wanna see Bill Hader & John Mulaney in a comedy movie together

[@theworstpear6080]

Oh yeah! Mulany has a show with Nick Kroll, but it's just not the same. I'd recommend the 92Y panel, it's an hour and a half of them just talking, but it's just so funny! A well written and directed movie would just be amazing.

[@llathem2212]

There’s a vid in here with Bill and John interviewing each other. I don’t remember where it is.

[@reyham6637]

I don’t want to sound crazy but Bill Hader is the love of my life

[@baileyemal7785]

I admit Fassbender is good looking, but do you know who's a real hunk? Bill Freaking Hader!!

Can't disagree on this, but srsly tho, have u seen Fassbender in Shame?

[@nosound5903]

He's gonna be one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of cinema! I see it.

[@ericross441]

Bill Hader is a national treasure!

[@TessaJohnsonMusic]

I stg bill just gets better looking by the day 🥵

[@partlyironic]

Bill Hader praising Fleabag is a new kink of mine

[@anemptybowl5844]

I would like to say that seeing Bill Hader talk about his anxiety problems with regards to performances and everything has really helped me as a performer person in a similar situation. Bill Hader's always been an icon to me, whether or not I was aware of it at the time (like loving all his sketches as a little kid, but never putting a name to a face, same with movies, yknow) and hearing him talk about this stuff and then follow down the same sort of career path that I always dreamed of doing, it's really inspiring and it's meant a lot to me. he's a rad dude that's all i gotta say and maybe one day I'll get to work with him and can tell him myself.

[@Hasief]

That Tropic Thunder red carpet photo makes it look like either Bill is really tall or Hollywood actors in general are pretty short.

[@doubles7533]

It's both. Tom Cruise is only 5' 8. He's super tiny.

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Bill is 6'1

[@goddessgirl5891]

Wow, in Trainwreck, when he's playing basketball with LeBron, Hader looks like he's probably only about 5'9"!

[@ginao6810]

Cruise is short, Stiller is short, Black is short, Downey Jr isn’t quite as short, but he’s under 6ft.

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He was standing beside Tom Cruise,Robert Downey Jr,Jack Black and Ben Stiller who are all short.

[@octachaleda]

I'm obsessed with him💘

[@grayce2978]

so proud of Bill on his Emmy win tonight!!

[@FlashakaViolet]

He’s so talented and humble

[@darshin95]

Atlanta, Barry and Fleabag are legit the best TV shows of the last few years (2016-2019)

[@elephunkz]

im so glad im not the only one whose become like..crazy into bill hader after watching IT 2....theres something about tall funny tall sensitive tall guys who are tall y'know?

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I think you forgot to mention he’s tall

[@GeorgiaOverdrive]

This is how you interview people. This was a fantastic interview. Bill seemed relaxed.

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This man makes me so unconditionally happy

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I love watching Josh fall in love with Bill Hader

[@alyciashillan780]

He was asked if he thought he was an impostor, compared to the rest of the cast, ... And he is the first, last, and most memorable aspect you take away from that movie. He's phenomenal!!

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BIll Hader is a seeeeeeexxxyyyy maaan!

[@j.avocado]

Such a great interviewer, not a pushover, he asked intelligent questions and just all around really chill with Bill

[@ThatDataLady]

Bill is such a big inspiration to me

[@aponce3114]

Omgg Bill likes Fleabag?? Actually when I watched Barry for the first time, it did remind me a bit of Fleabag but in its own beautifuly original way. Honestly two of my favorite series ever. Btw very good interviewer, the flow of the questions was very enjoyable

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OMG HE SAID FLEABAG. I REPEAT HE SAID FLEABAG. (kneel...!!!!!)

[@JohnSmith-py4ok]

I love how Bill has no hesitation admitting Fassbender is gorgeous. He’s one of the smartest, most talented artists around.

[@jennifersixx3740]

I relate to Bill so much. I love his new career opportunities and his vision. Gotta confess guilty on loving his laugh and sharing his passion for Dateline and Snapped.

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Bill needs to host the Oscars.

[@zizinnnn]

they’re in a coffee shop and not drinking coffee 😂

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Wow he is so humble🥺

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Bill said it GET JOHN MULANEY AND NICK KROLL TO HOS THE OSCARS

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omg one of the first things i realized after i learned i had a panic disorder was that coffein made me anxious af. poor Hader, i love him so much

[@StylistFia127]

This guy sitting and talking to Bill is awesome. I am also kind of mad cuz he is living one of my biggest dreams, which is sitting and talking to Bill but he is a good interviewer...just jealous thats all. P.S. him and Tom Hiddleston are always great together!

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17:44 Holy crap that is a star studded photo

[@luciaz5249]

Josh Horowitz does the best interviews.

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His favorite role is as the voice of Mickey on Bob's Burgers.

[@melreadsandrides]

I appreciate how comfortable Bill is in his masculinity...he calls fassbender gorgeous, in other vids he's always hugging and telling his male friends he loves them, he plays many gay roles and certainly has no problem kissing other men on snl. But he was also married for forever and has 3 daughters. He's just genuine.

[@CaliforniaBushman]

As a musician I remember seeing this great jazz band in NY. The audience really dug them. I talked to the guys in the band after the show; Hey, awesome show! Where are you guys from... Tulsa, OK Huh? What? Seriously? 😁 -The Jacob Fred Jazz Oddessy, via 2004.

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FLINT LOCWOOD!!! I GOT MY 👁️ ON YOU.

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Bill is a awsome dude

[@brassholio]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Great job, my dude.

[@lucad6649]

I also quit caffeine as an anxiety sufferer, including chocolate

[@jennyrodriguez811]

@beep beep richie Because it has caffeine, not as bad as coffee, but a good amount.

[@thehallofvalhalla]

You can really tell he doesn't feel too comfortable with people because he barely ever makes eye contact

[@KapeeshCIndy]

I see any interview with Josh Horowitz as the interviewer and I know it’s gonna be good

[@anthonydedios4720]

He needs to be onMichael Rosenbaum podcast

[@tomcarl8021]

Oklahoma produced amazing musicians. Charlie Christian (guitarist) Barney Kessel (guitarist) Jimmy Nolen (James Brown guitarist) Leon Russell Jim Keltner (drummer) JJ Cale Carl Radle (bassist)

[@elena9.7.77]

Seriously this man is so cute😳❤❤

[@sloppybitch490]

love him 😌💕

[@heather937]

I didn’t know what was wrong with me until a doctor told me. Poor Bill. I suffer it, I get it, I hate that the wonderful Bill had and has to endure it too. 😥. Bill is so relaxed in this interview. Amaze balls 😁

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i love arm

[@IluvUFCgirl4eva11]

Fleabag and Shame appreciation!!!

[@Research0digo]

"A Clif bar and two shots of espresso." @9:42 It shot up to 21 when Documentary Now! was added to the lineup! :D 14:29 One of Bill's co supporting actors - in Forgetting Sarah Marshall - Jason Segel went full frontal. #BillHader

[@josremery]

I really hope Bill's next move is directing a feature film. And not just as a one off, but the beginning of a new career.

[@Multilovinglove]

lmao why did you mention the birthday cake

[@robinhawes8843]

Yes, good shout for Nick and John to host el Oscars

[@AmandaaRose]

I love him so much 💓💓

[@Andifnot316]

Funny how the interviewer was fishing for impressions through out the entire interview and once he got one the interview comes to an end.

[@joshberry4813]

Steve Miller band concert in Phoenix,AZ “I went from Phoenix,AZ all the way to Tacoma”. We all lost our minds

[@enderrealms2806]

The whole Tulsa thing is just,,, something I do with Chicago. Like we literally don’t get mentioned so much that I just do that

[@MsDemonBunny]

That's the thing, though. Stefon belonged (starting anyway) as an Update correspondent. THEN have a skit where he's pitching the movie of his life story (this movie will have everything. Lava lamps that aren't plugged in, the trash can I live in, MTV's Dan Cortes...). Of course if they weren't going to eventually movie this character, I don't think it matters. Frankly, I just loved Stefon on Update because you knew he was going to say something wild and ridiculous and hilarious. And Hader was going to be overcome with giggles because of some silliness from Mulaney.

[@dor4376]

This coffee shop should be totally renamed to STEFON's Coffee Shop or New York's Hottest Coffee Shop. But the name is still very nice, tho. I would go there if i end up in NY, hopefully.

[@fishsays7233]

14:04 don’t mind me...

[@MsJai_1]

Don't forget GAP Band, Tulsa's Finest!! 😎😎😎

[@neil5819]

Interviewer was totally waiting for Al Pacino and Keith Morrison impressions. Ehhhh....not gonna happen today, buddy.

[@elizabeth_dude]

... I want full frontal 🤭

[@emiliobello2538]

He was great as Richie

[@andrearoll3728]

3:22

[@IrethEdelstein]

Is Michael Fassbender would've been Richie tho, there would've been a lot more of Bill/Richie content around tbh...

[@woesandshiz5217]

THAT’s RIGHT. Fassavoy FTW!

[@TryMyMartini]

Well now I wanna see Keith Morrison cast as a King.

[@argiroulathimaki3052]

💗

[@elizaa3523]

Hes my free pass😉

[@heather937]

It’s probably horrible birthday cake anyway Bill. You don’t need Tom’s special cake. 😆

[@tiaaaron3278]

It's rather weird he doesn't get those cakes especially when you learn what Cruise did for Bill back in 2010.

[@heather937]

Tia Aaron Wow!! I just looked it up. What a wonderful guy Tom Cruise is.

[@ashleysvntos]

_babie_

[@freakbennett2263]

më too, jùs såyîn ¡♥️😃♥️¡

[@shashwatiathaiya2918]

Bill hader likes fleabag ...My soul is at peace❤❤❤

[@HorseJoint]

This “Stephon” needs to be TRACKED DOWN. Also, Bill Hader likes “Atlanta” & “Fleabag”. W Man’s.

[@jsheffo]

Huh. Hader takes the Python approach to writing. Gnarly.

[@klarastern5597]

MTV is still thing? oO

[@PhillyFrank1]

They could have at least gotten coffee.

[@sahej6939]

the cake 🎂 is for lady co-stars

[@piercethecoffee]

Saw bill hader.. and I clicked

[@immafranks891]

Is it weird that i want to marry Bill's arms?