The Insanely Likable Career of Paul Rudd

[@captainmidnight]

What's your favorite movie Paul Rudd is in? The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/captainmidnight10201

[@barney3463]

Difficult question, maybe even ant man but there are so may to choose from.

[@monsermoran]

I like his role in Perks of Being a Wallflower. His ability to act so comforting is perfect for an English teacher. Because he has built up his career over the years it's nice to look back over his work to see just how many movies he was in that I might not have noticed as I was growing up. Great Video!!

[@ryanmcdaniel1032]

First time I ever saw Paul Rudd was in a maovie called overnight delivery with Reese Witherspoon it’s really underrated!

[@Sensei_BigJoe]

I'm just shy of 40. "This is 40" gets funnier (and more relatable 😔) the older you get lol.

[@evewack7445]

i’m not saying this in a way to complain because i love your content, but are we ever going to see more women represented in the career videos?

[@lukelandis3090]

I just realized: The whole set up where Ant-Man is stuck in the Quantum Realm during the 5 year skip in Endgame is a stealth "Paul Rudd doesn't age" joke.

[@ShatteredGlass916]

Bruh, now THIS a big brain moves

[@sheleryshtickproductions7070]

Oh yeah, it’s big brain time

[@lukelandis3090]

@@noahcoutto8652 r/whooosh ;)

[@DirectorsChoice]

He ages at a different rate than the rest of us.

[@devforfun5618]

i remember seeing somewhere the other actors making that joke inspired the idea

[@alifnovaldi5195]

Fun fact: paul rudd got his role in Friends because the casting director only wrote one word about his audition. "Dreamy"

[@motherofallcats1]

Really? Oh it’s not difficult to believe

[@MrMitchbow]

Why are there a million fun facts like this about friends? Did everyone write down everything that happened during production?

[@aayushmaanmishra1239]

His role in perks of being a wallflower is just damn great

[@robertdelossantos5844]

It’s been so long since seeing that film. Forgot he was in that.

[@toxic1strike167]

I was seeing if anyone was going to mention this. He’s awesome, and the movie is incredible

[@JMasterTheNerfer]

Finally somebody said this!!

[@karnyt5843]

@@toxic1strike167 I was too, I thought CM would mention his role in PoBW but he didn't 🙄

[@TomMilner]

He does a great job and I think he could’ve been in it more. There’s a whole missing scene from the book that he deserved to be in.

[@justinriley]

From fighting Michael Myers to fighting Thanos. Hell of a career in my opinion.

[@admiralfischi3110]

And most importantly, he is Worlds best Grandma

[@UltimateBreloom]

World's *Greatest Grandma.

[@viceng7153]

What is that a reference to? I feel like i've heard it before.

[@omariond5269]

viceng a n t

[@UltimateBreloom]

@@viceng7153 Ant-Man and the Wasp. His trophy his daughter gave him said World's Greatest Grandma.

[@viceng7153]

Oh yeah that’s right, thank you

[@RixtheTV]

Look at us, then look at him. Who would've thought

[@LightningBlade311]

Not me

[@jaime45x]

Not me!

[@uchihabomber1296]

Not me

[@wilton999]

Not me...

[@deivymaybe7554]

Me?...... No!

[@simplyepic1732]

I think it’s time for Steve Carrell...... cmon you know you want to

[@Cardianist]

That's actually what he said. And by "he" I mean Palpatine.

[@deivymaybe7554]

something something agreeable

[@DirectorsChoice]

👀

[@GenerationWest]

Paul Rudd: The Anti Jared Leto (Hehe "Ant") Two immortals who went in two drastic directions, yet somehow both became Marvel character.

[@LapidotWAV]

What marvel character does Jared Leto play?

[@GenerationWest]

@@LapidotWAV Morbius.

[@LapidotWAV]

@@GenerationWest Oh nice, I didn’t know he had gotten a role as a marvel character but I don’t watch the marvel movies often. I love Jared Leto so I’ll have to check it out

[@TheNatureGuy]

@@LapidotWAV well Morbius doesn't come out until 2021 so you've got time to catch up.

[@laurahall7681]

Leto definitely was miscast as the Joker, but I also think Leto has a lot of potential yet as an actor.

[@BugsyFoga]

Paul Rudd : The Man who never ages.

[@thefabulouskitten7204]

And RD.jr

[@my_name_is_love]

Hugh Jackman too

[@junelledembroski9183]

Keanu too

[@DirectorsChoice]

An immortal

[@sophiaruizuvalle2523]

Paul Rudd, the one that makes you say "HEY its THAT GUY, i like that guy"

[@DoylePTB]

Paul Rudd is indeed a really down to earth guy. A family friend of ours meets him occasionally doing private tours in Ireland and spoke nothing but praise for him, and he didn't know him as a celebrity at first.

[@sarahdaestrela6098]

My favorite quote from his interviews: -"Are you a practicing Jew?" -"No, I perfected it."

[@dazey8706]

LMFAO what interview is this???

[@what.3133]

@@dazey8706 Paul Rudd, between two ferns

[@Drekromancer]

@@what.3133 I'm Jewish and my brother uses this line on me at every opportunity 😂

[@youssefradwan2594]

Interviewer: What's the name of Thor's hammer Paul Rudd: Jonathan?

[@thatguyintherain3168]

Love it every time, why is he so full of charm?

[@HotStrange]

Paul Rudd’s Hot Ones episode is one of the best of the series.

[@emmaricardes7567]

Its so freaking wholesome and pure

[@ColeAdams]

He is the main reason why I love Ant Man the most of any MCU hero

[@KW-ro5ow]

Ant Man is the only MCU thingy I've watched. And it was only because Paul Rudd is in it :-)

[@thezoid.withfreaky6204]

And ehhhh Micheal Pena too

[@pilkers2]

@@KW-ro5ow there’s a sequel for antman to

[@KW-ro5ow]

@@pilkers2 I still haven't seen it yet. Is it as good as the first one?

[@pilkers2]

@@KW-ro5ow It’s pretty solid yeah close to as good

[@tsurani499]

As a kid born in the mid 90s, I think I have a big soft spot for Rudd because I feel like I have watched him grow up, he grew up with us and seems to be deserving of his success at every step, good for him.

[@Reallytallsocks]

He is the human version of a Labrador Retriever. Just goofy and full of love.

[@cipactli727]

Omg perfect description for Paul Rudd!!!

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Paul Rudd's one of those rare actors who manages to be likeable in almost everything he's in.

[@drakemendicina2365]

He is one of those actors that you just feel like has been in everything it’s amazing

[@Panimal98]

His charisma is undeniable, much like Dwayne Johnson, Will Smith, or Chris Evans. Edit: Robert Downey Jr. Tom Hanks, Samuel L. Jackson, Morgan Freeman, Idris Elba, Hugh Jackman, Matt Damon, Zachary Levi and Keanu Reeves, Tom Hiddleston. Marvel knows how to pick em. Lemme know which ones to add, as I always forget lmao.

[@retroruby]

And keenu reeves

[@Panimal98]

@@retroruby Yup, him too.

[@RugerEnthusiast]

Robert Downey jr too

[@treytonjohnson1]

Chris Pratt’s likability has definitely taken a hit after supporting a gay-conversion therapy church.

[@Panimal98]

@@treytonjohnson1 Wait. When was this??

[@dancefan9000]

I’ve always loved him in Clueless. His chemistry with other actors is always spot on in everything he’s in

[@peterfrank3365]

Paul Rudd as an action hero (or precisely superhero) is genius; both unexpected and yet totally welcomed because of his undeniable likability. My main criticism of the 'Ant-Man' movies is how thin and dry the scripts are. The movies entirely rely in the charms of the stars, particularly Rudd, but never have that much of an interesting story or much range to display his acting skills. I can't help but think that these movies are "wasting" his potentials as the character. I feel like Ant-Man could've been even more popular.

[@tylerbermeo2882]

I’m hoping the 3rd film changes that and bringing a big threat like Kang into the mix

[@trequor]

@@tylerbermeo2882 Isnt that cancelled?

[@trequor]

Yeah. Sometimes I touch myself at night thinking about Ant-man directed by Edgar Wright

[@ShatteredGlass916]

A LOT of MCU films feels like a waste of talents and its actor's charisma. Tom Holland is the perfect teen spiderman imo and yet both of his films sucked, the same with Jake Gylenhall.

[@Drekromancer]

@@ShatteredGlass916 I agree that they waste people's talents, but I love the new Spiderman movies. They're different from the rest of the MCU, but I really like the arc they're following as Spidey gradually develops into independence.

[@Splendid_yellow_convoy]

The most likeable of guys

[@yowwn8614]

Paul Rudd is Adam Sandler but avoided childish comedy and roles.

[@ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣΛΑΧΑΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ]

So basically Adam if he was actually funny

[@love55ickbeat5]

@@ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣΛΑΧΑΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ I think he's hella funny in movies where he doesn't do a dumb voice. Like wedding singer or 50 first dates... Thankfully punch drunk love and uncut gems showed he can be serious.

[@ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣΛΑΧΑΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ]

@@love55ickbeat5 right. Which is why 50 first dates was the only comedy of his I could actually tolerate

[@MsLouisez]

Nah. Paul had a lady charm to him that Adam did not have.

[@orange-u-tan1344]

@@love55ickbeat5 u would HATE. His Hamilton soundtrack parody He did the WHOLE hamilton soundtrack in a stupid voice 😬😬

[@Austin-yv7mj]

Not to mention Paul Rudd's dedication to comedic bits is next level. His Mac and Me bit on Conan is absolutely legendary. Glad Paul Rudd gets the credit and love he deserves.

[@Gesundheit2000]

*Mac and Me. I think Marley and Me is that sad dog movie.

[@Austin-yv7mj]

@@Gesundheit2000 you are totally correct. Definitely meant mac and me

[@makatron]

Look at Paul in clueless and look at him now, is he sleeping in his fridge?

[@rhaegartargaryen9315]

Can you do one for Jason Bateman? That is one talented guy, who just so happens to play an ordinary guy most of the time. "Bad Words" was the movie that made me follow all of his other projects.

[@moviesaredope]

Living With Yourself on Netflix is honestly inspired. Possibly his best work

[@sionetupou437]

Im surprised you didnt mention his netfkix series “living with you”. Thats my favourite role of his yet idk how others took it wether it was a success or not.

[@niclasjohansson5992]

That series was very promising, but it ended weird. Like it didn't seem true to the characters how they ended up

[@shahanahsan05]

Yah same his character was very good,but I would still go with Mike

[@colbster2354]

U forgot to mention how great he was in Perks of being a Wallflower

[@EChacon]

Pretty much I first know him as Ant-Man but boy does he have one heck of a career, even I was unaware he was in the film Romeo+Juliet and in the TV series, Friends

[@markpinney7750]

Paul Rudd: 60% of the time, he works every time.

[@ToxynCorvin8008]

That doesn't make sense.

[@deathstar997]

@@ToxynCorvin8008 It’s a quote from his character in Anchorman!

[@ToxynCorvin8008]

@@deathstar997 I think i quoted it too?

[@calw.9373]

I though the video said “the insanely likeable career of Jake Paul” and I freaked out for a second

[@JohnSmith-op3qj]

One of these days we could dyslexia ourselves into a heart attack, I tell ya

[@nothingnoone8752]

Can you imagine having to make that argument?

[@sirkkusalomaa4644]

Jake Paul is just a role brilliantly played by Paul Rudd so he won't get typecast as the most likeable dude in Hollywood

[@DemonicbutAngelic]

I love Paul Rudd. The first Paul Rudd movie I have seen was also Role Models and loved him that. He is an international treasure and I do not ever get fed up of watching him on screen. I really enjoyed this video as it reminded me of other movies of Paul Rudd that I loved but haven't seen in ages. However, it would have been great if you highlighted more of his serious roles, such as in Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Fundamentals of Caring which are also great and deserve a mention and show his versatility. Also am I the only one that when watching Paul Rudd I try and guess his eye colour?

[@gkid64]

i finally figured out how to tell the age of paul rudd just look at the length of his hair it just gets shorter as he gets older

[@Drekromancer]

That's a galaxy brain take. Legitimately genius.

[@4moecon]

You left out a movie where Paul Rudd really shines sand gets to show off so his skills. The Fundemantals of Caring

[@tendulkarification]

Yes that film is one of the most underrated films and both rudd and craig roberts nail those roles.

[@abijo5052]

Such a good film.

[@mikemiken1963]

@@tendulkarification Good one.

[@barbaram5769]

OMG! THANKYOU! I was looking for this. Absolutely one of my favourite films. It's funny but it also just feels so genuine in a way that not many other films manage.

[@cameronwallace8265]

Man, I love these career retrospectives.

[@masonnorman9415]

So you just made a whole vide talking about Paul Rudd without mentioning Living With Yourself?

[@mikemorgan6685]

how can @captainmidnight live with himself after such an egregious omission!

[@TrumbullComic]

I remember a quote from Harrison Ford when asked about his longevity: "I've never been fashionable. Therefore, I've never been unfashionable." I think that applies to Rudd as well.

[@robertdelossantos5844]

I didn’t remember he was in Leo DeCaprio’s Romeo and Juliet. Remember watching that in high school.

[@thatguyintherain3168]

That movie was wild

[@hishark7082]

I only know him as ant-man , a funny, redeemable and caring father who kickass

[@thatguyintherain3168]

You don’t need much else

[@sktashrik]

I was really hoping a "Living with yourself" mention, the series based on double characters of paul rudd. I think it was worth a mention.

[@TroubleCauser22]

I think it says something really special about an actor when the fact that he played a superhero in two of his own films, is not the first thing that comes to mind when you mention his name

[@robTCGZ]

This guy is, in my opinion, the best part of Endgame. The way in which he play the role of a superhero who is also a huge fanboy of the rest is just incredible, and memorably funny.

[@QsPhilosophy]

I’m really glad you included the Mac & Me clip, it’s iconic to him now.

[@AverageDrafter]

His role as "Cool guy who is playing SNES in an apocalyptic drive in" was the first, but obviously not the last time, I would be insanely jealous of Paul Rudd.

[@jaysonmoore5166]

I Love You Man is a true gem of a film in my opinion. It's like a parody of the stereotypical romcom, and I adore it. The dynamic between Rudd and Segel is so natural in it.

[@sierrae1233]

I've been such a huge fan of his since Clueless. He's so handsome, but in a very approchable way and he seems laid back.

[@ostranenieminnie]

he was so good in Fundamentals of Caring. can't miss that in the paul rudd oeuvre

[@joeydollas1657]

“I don’t mean to brag but I just gave Florence Henderson crabs -Brian Fantana” is one of the funniest scenes I’ve ever seen

[@Jojo.R.Chipelago]

I didn't realise he was the guy in r+j, phoebe's bf in friends, or that he was brian in anchorman. Id argue that my ignorance is just slightly more impressive than paul rudd's career.

[@BeetaroniPizza]

Same

[@Jacob-wu3if]

People don’t know but he did legally change his name to “Crap Bag”

[@thatguyintherain3168]

Elaborate

[@Jacob-wu3if]

@@thatguyintherain3168 it’s from an episode of Friends where phoebe (his new wife) legally changed her name to Princess Banana Hammock and he got upset and changed his to Crap Bag

[@favianvera7444]

He was also in this movie from 2016 called Fundamentals of caring that he did a pretty good job with

[@shanemccabe1709]

Paul Rudd is like the butter of actors. Turns anything from good to great, and is often the secret ingredient that makes certain movies more special. Seeing this makes me think that you should do a career reflection about Rashida Jones as well. She's insanely talented, and, of course, a beautiful tropical fish.

[@ThrottleKitty]

"He's kinda like, the anti Jared Leto"

[@oadjef]

What did this mean?

[@thareelhelloagain]

Yes, that is something that was said in the video. Well done.

[@ThrottleKitty]

@@thareelhelloagain Yes, that's an empty thoughtless criticism that somehow actually required less creative thought than even my post, well done.

[@vaultgirl42091]

Bro he said it as I read your comment lol

[@rachaelknudsen8801]

@@oadjef Leto has a reputation for being a right creep. Rudd has a reputation for being a stand up chap.

[@rockdrummersrock]

Dinner For Schmucks is hysterical. The writing and situations are simply amazing. Steve Carrell and basically the whole cast are gems.

[@jamsgamingstation6023]

Paul rudd has always been one if my favorite actors for as long as i can remember. Everything hes in i seem to love.

[@jbhoyhvb]

Totally agree! When he appeared on Parks and Recs I was so happy, I remember thinking "Paul Rudd? I love that guy!". And specially that role was perfect for him, and idiot but likeable dude.

[@swordsmaster15]

Great video, perfectly brought up the appeal, character, and skill of Paul Rudd and gave insight into him as a person. The editing and narration was top notch.

[@berjo516]

As you pointed out, one of the best things about Paul Rudd is that he will take smaller roles and give it his all because of his passion. One of my favorites is his role as a teacher in perks of being a wallflower

[@NostalJackMusic]

Andy in WHAS and Bobby Newport in Parks & Rec are so phenomenal, how could you not love him after those roles?

[@audoodle9963]

You should definitely do one of these on the career of Eddie Murphy. His rise and fall I feel could be really interesting to explore. Partially because Dolemite is My Name is very good and reminded me that he can be a fantastic and funny actor.

[@marievieati]

Im a really big fan of how you do your videos! It's full of substance and has a good flow. I was so excited to see youve uploaded a new one, and it's on Paul Rudd! 🤗💖 Thank you for the video!! P.S. This video on Paul Rudd kind of reminds me of the career of Rachel McAdams. I would appreciate your take on her career too, if you ever find an interest in it. Thank you again for the video!! ^_^

[@Kaiserrinl]

I really like your analysis on actors and director's careers I hope you continue to make more

[@jumalama1659]

I feel like I’ve known this guy since I was a kid. Love his work

[@calamorta]

He doesn't age... He looks 30 as a 51 yr old.

[@tendulkarification]

Yeah he had a very small role in living both yourself because that show showed small scenes of paul rudd and then the other guy who happened to look like him but didnot act or behave. He was like a cynical doppelganger.

[@RusPitman]

“They came together” is a wonderful Rudd film

[@aaronm8143]

Paul Rudd as Antman is like Robert Downey Jr as Ironman. Both were born to play that roll.

[@dustinfaulkner2624]

Dinner for Schmucks and Our Idiot Brother are definitely two of my favorite Paul Rudd movies!

[@realaer4715]

his best performance is in the show living with yourself (the most underrated netflix show) he deserved an emmy, a sag ,a golden globe, an oscar, a grammy and a tony

[@onyourleft5648]

Good take on role models, was my favorites for years but no one seems to mention it

[@arclite95]

im sooo glad you spoke about him in Clueless!

[@frank2107]

100% agree with your takes on Role Models, Our Idiot Brother and Dinner For Schmucks. Really underrated movies. Maybe not the greatest movies of all time, but real solid comedies, especially Role Models. Rudd and Wain ought to do more stuff together.

[@jessicastrike5640]

Who is the more ageless deity: Rudd or Reeves?

[@azurevalleys]

“everything from Clueless to Ant-Man” literally all I know him from 😂 oh and BOBBY NEWPORT.

[@lalithadavi4845]

I love it when you do these

[@MFgabesylar3030]

Role models is HUGELY underrated. HUGELY! Happy to see someone else is a fan of the film.

[@TheStarForge]

My favorite piece of media by Paul is Living With Yourself, that show is just so fun and depressing. It's all thanks to Rudd.

[@barbaram5769]

I am SHOCKED nobody is mentioning Fundamentals of Caring. Absolutely one of my all time favourite films.

[@JohnSmith-dz2dc]

Why I love Paul Rudd: I had a good chuckle with at least half the movie clips shown in the video.

[@cooperfrench1017]

Fundamentals of caring is def my fav paul Rudd film

[@DirectorsChoice]

Paul Rudd is amazing. He’s in so many iconic roles, I have a lot of respect for someone with so much versatility 🙌🏻

[@paulmadison6334]

When you said we’re happy to see him pop up in anything, I couldn’t agree more. He’s so funny and good, yet is still solid when serious. I would also agree Role Models is underrated. My personal favorite is I Love You Man because he and Jason Segal work perfectly with each other.

[@katelynoreilly6144]

It's interesting this caused me to reflect on the fact that most of the anchorman quotes I used a lot growing up, or my particularly favourite lines, are the ones Paul Rudd delivers. "Panda jerk" being one of the best

[@Zeek369]

Great video, and for an actor who really deserves it. I have to say, before Ant-man, I never gave Rudd much thought, he was just "one of those comedy actors" for me, but after Ant-man brought his range to my attention, I've seen many of his older projects and he is always likable in any of them. Even at marvel, Ant-man is a character so many people would disregard without much tought, and Rudd is at the core of what made that character capable of not only carrying his own franchise, but also not getting obscured by the likes of Tony Stark and Steve Rogers on Endgame. He deserves much more credit than he gets.

[@donatodiniccolodibettobardi842]

I didn't know about Paul Rudd's existence until Ant-Man. This role had grown his popularity immensely!

[@jetvulcan2020]

I love that you put in Paul's Mac and Me Joke.

[@alannatobias9136]

fun fact: Paul Rudd owns a candy/coffee shop with Jeffrey Dean Morgan near where i live, and they sell giant rice krispy treats with their faces on them:)

[@bob587]

Seeing Paul Rudd opening the Parks and Rec reunion was one of the nicest things. Because he was officially a big movie star, but he was still acting the goofball just for fun

[@jazzphotos]

Wanderlust isn't my favorite comedy, but Rudd is so good and HILARIOUS in it, that I watch it for time to time just for him.

[@brianmartin7784]

Can you make a video on Party Down? It's fantastic and there's still a huge following for the show!

[@dudebro5527]

Paul Rudd in Wanderlust is so underrated.

[@DichotomousRex]

I still remember the old SNES commercial he was in as a kid where he plays SNES at a drive-in theater!

[@grahtman]

Don't forget his legendary Lip sync battle with Jimmy Fallon! Also, I wish you mentioned him in Perks of Being a Wallflower. He had a small role in that, but it was so impactful and he did a beautiful job with it.

[@thefilmpunch]

I haven’t watched a lot of his movies but I did enjoy him as Tommy in Halloween 5

[@EPICNE55]

I think his performance in Living With Yourself was incredible. Hilarious, earnest, charming, and emotional.

[@robertislas9744]

"This is the End", best Paul Rudd cameo. Lol

[@Eeeemomo]

I met Paul Rudd once as an extra in a movie he was in. He is just as likeable in person. I was about 12 at the time and he had a whole conversation with me and made me feel super comfortable because he saw that I was nervous about being there.

[@forrest.0569]

I really love his smaller roles like the one in The 40 year old virgin, the perks of being a wallflower, and living with yourself

[@StickNik]

12:06 - if you're feeling up for it, try the french film that Shmucks is based on, _"Le Diner de Cons,"_ as I think it really uses the basis of the premise a lot better by actually making the guy looking for an idiot to take to dinner a scumbag that is later fleshed out. It's one of my favourite comedies period, in spite of the hurdle of subtitles.