Tom Ellis: The Kitten Interview

To celebrate his new animated series “Exploding Kittens,” we had Tom Ellis play with, well, kittens while answering questions. And yes, it’s as adorable as it sounds. Tom talked about his new show, looking back at “Lucifer,” and much more. Plus, he even got emotional while telling us about the last movie that made him cry. We covered a lot, and you can watch it all now! #TomEllis #ExplodingKittens #Lucifer
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[@ValentinasWatching]

His cats called Cain and Abel is classic Lucifer 😂

[@angemaidment5640]

To be fair, I couldn’t just have one of them. It’s like having Batman without Robin.

[@ElizabethKelley-te4gm]

You're an idiot. Bible beater. Christian your talking bad about someone. Hippacrit

[@ArizonaAngelEyes]

Meanwhile I have a tuxedo cat I named Castiel and a Husky named Loki. Cass has a weird voice and usually looks like he's just DONE with the idiots around him amd Loki loves the sound of his own voice, hates it when someone else is getting attention paid to them, and is 100% a mama's boy.

[@girlontheclouds2936]

his wife actually named them. the cats are actually his wife's pets.

[@wendyg.2664]

Love it!

[@heatherwarner865]

Tom Ellis is just lovely. The reason Lucifer was such a success is because of the heart he added to the character.

[@ThomasEllis-l7g]

thank you so much. That means the world to me. I poured my heart and soul into Lucifer, and it's amazing to hear that it resonated with people. But you know what the best part is?

[@mrharvster]

@@ThomasEllis-l7g love the fake page but the heart is there!!

[@dystroyer1563]

corect but chloe also

[@EllenFrey]

the contrast between this and him reading the most unhinged thirst tweets in buzzfeed history is crazy

[@sylvanus2554]

Tom Ellis is such a precious person and the way he cuddled and played with the kittens was so sweet.

[@Wat3rDragon]

Not as precious as he looks - cheated on his wife even with two kids together.

[@lyk1gr]

@@Wat3rDragon I'll agree with a person writing that, What happened is personal and between him and his ex-wife. In imply he had an affair during one of his “cat naps” is horrible. Yes he admitted to having one. That’s fact but the details of when, where, and who… are private. Not to mention that usually people cheat when the relationship isn’t going well to begin with. So even if he was the one who cheated, I am sure his ex also had her issues. It takes TWO to make a marriage work. And now, I'll add my comment, We don't know what happens when a door closes, let's not jump to conclusions . People will always talk and talk and talk. If you don't have anything positive to say, don't talk at all, especially if you don't know a situation that may be sensitive to some.

[@Wat3rDragon]

@@lyk1gr Cheating is never the answer. It is completely disrespectful and cowardly. Bad enough when you have a partner but when you have a child too?! Come on, have some class. Nothing wrong with acknowledging that a marriage has fallen into a state of disrepair but be honest and leave your spouse THEN seek others. Maybe don't be blinded so much by someone's public image and how they are with kittens.. doesnt exactly deserve praise you'd have to be a monster to be horrible to a group of sweet kittens. We don't know celebrities we only see what they want us to see. It's quite obvious from information present from both him and his wife that he was unfaithful and you can't justify that. I'm not saying that means he deserves to be hated for the rest of his life or anything like that, but for OP to imply he is precious? That's too far to the other extreme, this guy is certainly not 'precious..'.

[@lyk1gr]

@@Wat3rDragon , We don't know what happens when a door closes, let's not jump to conclusions . People will always talk and talk and talk. If you don't have anything positive to say, don't talk at all, especially if you don't know a situation that may be sensitive to some. I don't know what he did or when, or if it's fake, or truth. that was a comment i agreed with, also. I'm too mature for false respectives. I literally don't know, but I don't like gossip either. So, what he did and what went really on it's only between them and they know it. Not us. With that said, I'll stick to what any actor really gives to us, entertains me with his roles and his acting. I don't care about anything else, I don't like cheating for sure, but it's not my relationship and my problem. I've got my life to look, not other's.

[@lyk1gr]

especially when at this industry the rumours are everywhere.

[@deandrabee]

Seeing him with kittens is the cutest thing ever. Plus they love him. Adorbs.

[@deandrabee]

Would be awesome to see him in a horror.

[@circe.onessy]

Hes one of those people that just radiate wholesome vibes. like it doesnt matter what hes doing or what hes talking about, its always such a pleasure to watch and listen to him

[@F.Alexandra]

So true!!

[@annamarielewis7078]

Not. Abandoned his daughter

[@simmymorgan5293]

@@annamarielewis7078you don’t know the full context of their relationship. So it not your place to judge him nor is it anyone else’s job to

[@chadwendt8702]

Keanu Reeves energy.

[@emisirrelevant4]

When he did the Snoop Dogg impression I died😂 one of my favorite Toms out there

[@lolah.o.g1125]

I always see Tom as lucifer ( the character he played ) 😂❤

[@freesimorgh]

You need to watch Miranda!

[@lolah.o.g1125]

@@freesimorgh I did, that was amazing

[@lillslovesu]

@@freesimorghMiranda is the best omg

[@THEGREATFALLIN1]

U can never unsee it

[@guyfanno1]

@@freesimorgh Monday Monday was awesome too.

[@susiemilligan7220]

The one kitten has chosen him. I wouldn't be able to leave without it. ❤

[@myrkflinn4331]

Cat distribution system haha

[@susiemilligan7220]

@@myrkflinn4331 😆

[@shirleyb2896]

Yup. Me too! I rescued my two from a shelter 12 years ago. Cannot do another but sure did enjoy watching!

[@jordandurfee6228]

I love that Robin Hood was his favorite, cause he was Robin Hood in Once Upon a Time before he was recast

[@meganjones2093]

NO WAY! 😮

[@dmhogan4239]

I know it wasn’t Disney’s biggest blockbuster but I’ve always loved the story of Robin Hood in books and movies (Errol Flynn anyone?) I especially loved Roger Miller’s singing in that movie.

[@PolyBiBadger]

Yesss I remember that! I was so upset that his character got recast (still love Sean tho) 😅

[@rainpuppy14]

@@PolyBiBadger yeah he was a good actor too

[@rainpuppy14]

He was also in a few episodes of Doctor Who as well

[@Lauralea]

Never forget #savelucifer. What an awesome piece of history to be a part of.

[@Patrilorfer]

And when we switched to #WeSavedLucifer? I still have chills and tears when I think about it 😍

[@elfgirl2009]

he is truly the sweetest guy. i met him last year and he's just as nice irl

[@MichaelLovely-mr6oh]

Wow, awesome! I would be too shy to make a conversation with Tom Ellis if I crossed paths with him.

[@elfgirl2009]

@@MichaelLovely-mr6oh me and my boyfriend talked to him for a good 15 minutes. i have social anxiety so my bf did most of the talking haha but he was great! so charming and lovely

[@isa-lh2rc]

thats amazing! did you met him at a convention? how was that?? i'm planning to go to one later this year to meet him, but i have social anxiery as well lol

[@tadejaivanic680]

Congratulations u met lucifer😂 did he make u Tell him your deepest desire

[@anitahargreaves9526]

My mum 93 years and bought mum boxed series of Lucifer and what surprised us more is Tom's beautiful singing voice. We both loved the series and cried at the happy ending. His narcissism shocking yet hilarious. 🇬🇧👵🙏

[@michelleanna08]

tom ellis in a video talking about lucifer and playing with kittens... what more could anyone ask for tbh

[@goodjobself]

Not sure if you'll ever read this, but your interpretation of Lucificer is probably the best I've ever seen. He was a smidge menacing, a smidge intimidating, but I really think your portrayal showed how much he actually loved humans. He loved our stupid messed up world and that was always what I thought of him. Thank you.

[@cosmicriptid]

Kitten and Puppy interviews are the best idea buzzfeed ever had. This was very precious.

[@ThomasEllis-l7g]

thank you so much. That means the world to me. I poured my heart and soul into Lucifer, and it's amazing to hear that it resonated with people. But you know what the best part is?

[@jessicaarcher2517]

Tom Ellis accent is everythinggg he’s so fine 😭❤️Lucifer forever

[@clementwymiens7955]

Only Tom could actually distract me from KITTENS 😍🤣

[@tempestates13]

I'm distracted by both

[@pratimapardeshi7482]

He's always be our Lucifer ❤🎉 i miss the Lucifer series 😢

[@Portents-Magic-imagination]

Rush was good too!

[@alyssarosenbaum1]

When I adopted my cats, who are littermates but look nothing alike (one fluffy orange tabby, one short-haired black...different dads, presumably), I very briefly entertained the idea of naming them Jacob and Esau. But I'm glad I went with Arthur and Merlin instead. Cain and Abel! Wow, I wonder what that sibling dynamic is like? 😅 Anyway, kudos to Tom on this interview. I would've been *way* too distracted by those cute kittens to have coherent answers at least half of the time!

[@scorpiusbalthazar4327]

I would demand that they give me 30 minutes with the cats and then I'll answer their questions, that way I might be able to answer them.

[@TomEllis-g4s]

Hello dear, 👋 thanks for your love and support, much love 😘❤

[@backstreetfangirlforlife9401]

Lucifer Morningstar Playing With Kittens And He Calls The Kittens Cain And Abel So Wholesome

[@ThomasEllis-l7g]

thank you so much. That means the world to me. I poured my heart and soul into Lucifer, and it's amazing to hear that it resonated with people. But you know what the best part is?

[@CorrineSwartz]

Tom Ellis is just a beautiful man. I hope he does more, he is so talented❤❤

[@joeljohansson3615]

We could have had Lucifer as Gaston!!!???

[@meganjones2093]

I thought Luke Evan’s did a good job but Tom Ellis… I would enjoy that more 😊

[@PolyBiBadger]

@@meganjones2093just picturing that and having him sing? I probably would’ve fainted if he was in that movie 🤣

[@nostalgiaprincess]

tom as gaston would be great, but the live action movies suck so i’m kinda glad he didn’t get the part.

[@katiecarroll9744]

I know I'm saddd

[@somersetcace1]

I came across Exploding Kittens just looking for something to watch. I didn't realize Tom Ellis was in it. I was about 10 minutes into the pilot thinking, "God sure sounds a lot like Lucifer!" 😂

[@ThomasEllis-l7g]

thank you so much. That means the world to me. I poured my heart and soul into Lucifer, and it's amazing to hear that it resonated with people. But you know what the best part is?

[@RedQueenCreative_Roxie]

The Disney Robin Hood is legit! I'm glad he mentioned it, one of my faves.

[@shellie7559]

Same! I watched it like every single weekend growing up, not many people appreciate it 😭

[@chyrchhella7804]

Me too! I was obsessed with it 😂

[@dawnlosey5228]

My friend introduced me to his tv show. I had no idea that he was so down to Earth and low key. He even loves kittens AND his wife. Best of luck for his new show!

[@TemiFooksman]

I watched every episode of Lucifer and he was terrifying and charming and mysterious I have never thought he could be such a softee and such a cat lover like me! ❤🐈‍⬛👍🏻

[@gracehowell.]

You should see him in the 2003 version of 'Pollyanna', he plays such a sweet character in that.

[@mainly_marvel]

they're all so precious (the kittens and tom)

[@alishachawdhary1696]

I just love Tom Ellis.

[@MandaWard71]

Charles Dance also voiced Death .... this is purrfect ❤❤❤

[@PhoenixFeather09]

Tom Ellis and kittens!!!! I am at peace!

[@jackfriend4u]

so cute! love that Tom Ellis has played Lucifer and is now Godcat in "Exploding Kittens".

[@Deviant_Muffin]

What I find precious is I know exactly what he's dealing with involving babies. His newest baby is about the same age as mine, we had new additions to our families at about the same time. If I ever could chat with Tom, I think I'd start going on about toddler food prep and the best silly games to play.

[@rainbowtropolis]

I love the interview, loved Lucifer, and now I have another show to add to my playlist! Thank you Tom, Buzzfeed and Netflix!

[@AdenaKaiba]

Tom Ellis working with Charles Dance, oh my God ❤❤❤ Thanks for this video !

[@detectived0uche475]

Love him so much, Lucifer is my favorite show of all time and I'm so glad that I was part of the #SaveLucifer campaign, truly a special time, very stressful but the fact that we managed to bring the show back for 3 more amazing seasons is something I'll always remember. Lucifer set the bar too high for other shows and it's just impossible for me to find one that would be at least half as good as this, they just don't make great shows anymore.

[@cfh0384]

Tom Ellis... you are the GOAT

[@1996pola]

Such a cuteness with kittens

[@breathlesshaste]

I completely agree with him about sweet potato casserole with marshmallows. Absolutely revolting.

[@user-fm4ip7lo8u]

I third that. Too sweet and can't stand the texture!

[@louizaa446]

Tom Ellis is daddy Tom Ellis is daddy Tom Ellis is daddy

[@dirholly]

“I didn’t realize I had quite so many kids”

[@laylammorais]

I love how this is not a random comment but a reference to a previous Tom Ellis video

[@dirholly]

@@laylammorais lol, let’s face it, we’ve all seen it!

[@lyk1gr]

HAHAHAHAH

[@fluffydragon84]

XD

[@HSCWU30]

Loved him as Gary on Miranda! Found the show after starting Lucifer during the pandemic. He's amazing!

[@mackenzie98]

Lucifer being cancelled is the reason I went back onto Twitter and saving it was the best thing Netflix has ever done imo. And he likes cats, just when I think I couldn’t love him more lol.

[@SARAHTRYS]

I cried at that same part in CODA it was an amazing movie I’ll never forget I cried a lot during that movie

[@Luciferfan13]

Well it doesn't get any better than Tom Ellis and kittens..❤

[@lorraineferes7392]

FINALLYYYY ❤❤❤ I'VE BEEN WANTED THIS INTERVIEW TO HAPPEN FOR SO LONG

[@ronelboshoff3974]

How beautiful is this man

[@rosannerumbaugh8882]

He is a brilliant Lucifer..so addicted to this series..every actor is adds to each episode definitely the desire is to not have the series end..Thank u for the brilliant series...hours of great entertainment..❤

[@LynnHollister]

What a guy ! Handsome and a cat lover!

[@shanksswife]

i need him so bad

[@atreq]

This made me so very genuinely happy

[@laylammorais]

Love that Tom mentioned the movie CODA. Such an amazing movie, haven't heard people talk about it much!

[@PoojaG_PG]

Agree. What a heart warming movie and it suits Tom well with his own warm hearted persona

[@sarahtan8045]

robin hood is one of my absolute faves, and him singing "OODELALAYYY OODELALAYYYYY" just made me so unbelievably happy!

[@mayrii87]

Aaaay what a voice! and what a beautiful kittens😻

[@marilynmann3326]

Brilliant Tom Ellis. Love him ❤️ 💕 & to see him with 🐈 IS even better ❤🎉😊 x

[@ABEERGhamdi]

At the beginning I recognized his voice, but I wasn't sure about Lucifer 😂😂😂. Now you're my No.1 actor after this natural love to the kittens❤❤❤❤❤😅!

[@dennythebudgie]

love this man

[@TheDeviILuciferMorningstar]

Hi!

[@dennythebudgie]

@@TheDeviILuciferMorningstar hii

[@jarritos09]

Here I am watching this again. Tom’s voice is so nice, and what a lovely 10 minute escape from the craziness of the world❤

[@AdamIshak01]

“Oh my gosh there’s more!” Yes. Yes indeed. Always a good sign.

[@rcaraway1]

I always felt complete empathy with Miranda on Miranda, he can’t help but inspire crushes.

[@7h3_mu51c_n3rd]

We need a Kitten Interview with Tom and Lauren!! or the whole lucifer cast

[@tabularasa0606]

Tom Ellis and kittens...Is that heaven?

[@ktwashere5637]

I love how he's waving the ribbon when the cats are nowhere near it. they're not remotely interested and are behind him crying!

[@Leahonomatopia]

I don't think I've ever seen one of these with someone able to concentrate fully on the questions, and not get swept away in the fun of baby animals... and yet he's still sweet, and they still love him.

[@laurianettd3948]

For Coda, it's a remake of "La famille Bélier" a french-belgian movie with Louane, a french singer ! And yeah this moment sticks in my mind too. anyway, love this human sm, he's lovely ! I admirative of him since I watched Lucifer's show ! Lucifer Morningstar is my fav character in all series combined

[@m3li55a5]

I love Tom Ellis. I love cats. Perfect

[@margie3107oxley]

What a lovely and fun interview Tom. ❤️💌🇦🇺

[@deboracopeland4795]

Oh Mr Ellis and kitties! Cute ❤

[@gabyfanlol]

He is so handsome😍😍😍😍

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

Yaaaay I hope we get a season 2 for Exploding Kittens

[@rattlesnakesidewinder379]

OH MY GODDDDD THIS IS SO WHOLESOME I CAN'T ❤❤❤❤❤

[@louiserodrigues2069]

He did a great job at concentrating to answer the questions 😅💗

[@dguarino6586]

I like Disney's Robin Hood as well. It's always nice to see Tom Ellis. ☮️💖

[@francine4651]

I went and brought most of the dvds of the show ❤

[@ramsesemerson]

All actors should be interviewed with kittens.

[@leonnahofer9138]

Or puppies lol

[@cataguti0]

@@leonnahofer9138they always do it with puppies I don’t get why they don’t bring cats mostly

[@asanoiaz]

Tom will always be Lucifer to me. And I have a black cat called Lucifer, named before watching the series.😂

[@ShimmySnail]

Love language == acts of service. ♥ Same.

[@gabrielaaraujosouza8097]

Já era perfeito, com gatinhos então nem se fala! Que todos encontrem um lar ❤

[@tamrasmith1744]

Love Tom Ellis! 😍 Love kittens! Could Buzzfeed be winning me back?

[@Tre478]

The kittens are so comfortable with him, just adorable.👹

[@gaynorhead2325]

Tom Ellis and kittens it doesn’t get much better than that!!

[@clairedelune4581]

I read "the kitchen interview" 😂😂😂

[@albertxiao8707]

He’s perfect

[@carrained]

Love that he did a kitten interview ❤️ I have to skip the puppy ones because I think they're quite stressful and I love that an actor I think is incredible did a kitten interview 🥰 Poor Tom with the "lick her face"-people 😩

[@BlackRain2703]

OMG my Favorite Lucifer with my favorite animals.... KITTIIIIEEEES 🥰🥰😂

[@KellySlater-oe8vs]

Could this guy get any better????? He's a cat person!!!!! He's absolutely perfect now❤❤❤❤

[@unpredictablemove]

CAIN & ABEL for his cats is just biblically wholesome ❤😂 On another note, We need a Matthew Gray Gubler puppy interview ASAP!!

[@jarritos09]

Thx for inviting Tom! He’s amazing at everything he does, and I am a huge fan! ❤❤❤

[@sourabhkarmakar8040]

They didn't invite him, kittens summoned him from hell 😸

[@dishamukherjee8245]

This is my fav combo - Lucifer 😅 and Kittens 😸 😍

[@avanikumar5337]

You all have made a difference with your kind words. Thank you!

[@melanieruiz28]

Cute overload!

[@VvtLara]

Oh my god !! A Grease 2 mention!!! I love him even more 😩 Michelle Pfeiffer in Grease 2 is just peak!!

[@hee-jeankim3582]

While watching Lucifer, I keep thinking where he is hiding from us, Tom Ellis is a great actor, singer, and dancer. It is late but I am glad to know an actor, Tom Ellis. By the way, I am about to watch Lucifer the 4th time, the entire season 😊 And Tom, my family saved 2 kitties, Bori and Nuri. They became 3 and 1 years old 🐱🐱 Adopt kitties, everyone.

[@monadotson741]

Tom I'm proud of you with you babies. Miss Lucifer.❤

[@AudenimLock]

Aaawwwww look at the lil kitty babies 😤😫🫠

[@littleloveylyds]

he is the apple of my eye

[@annawesker675]

The kittens are just adorable. Forget the actor 😂

[@micheleandhenrycasavant386]

Very enjoyable interview.🤗

[@BarbaraBylow]

Best cover of All Along the Watchtower ever.

[@alexthepensmith6101]

I dare say I will be the only one in these comments whose brain has immediately gone to the episode of Miranda when she got a kitten to get over telling Gary (Tom's character) she loved him 😂 "Who needs relationships when kittens?"

[@TriDent9274]

Lauren and tom had such a rich relationship untainted and wholesome. that whole cast was the most god made cast have ever seen.

[@RoKer13]

If there’s ever a live action of Black Butler, I NEED him to play Sebastian lol He’s such a good guy and I love seeing him with my favorite animal! Plus man that’s so Lucifer of him with those cat names 😂 And the tusk comment 🤣 But sweet potato casserole is amazing, as someone who’s European I love it 😅

[@tempestates13]

Do NOT TEMPT ME WITH AN IMAGE OF LUCI AS SEBASTIAN!!

[@aziraphaleangel-22]

YES!!!!! YES, YES, YES!!!! I'm such a fan of Lucifer and Black butler is one of my favorite animes! He would definitely nail the part as Sebastian. Sexy, suave, badass. Now I want to hear him say I'm simply one hell of a butler