Christopher Walken Paints Over A Banksy In Season Two Of "The Outlaws" - Stephen Merchant

Comedian and actor Stephen Merchant recruited the artist Banksy to contribute original artwork for the second season of his comedy series, "The Outlaws," only to have it intentionally destroyed by Christopher Walken. Watch the second season of, "The Outlaws," when it premieres August 5th on Prime Video. #Colbert #TheOutlaws #StephenMerchant
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[@duncankowable]

what you mean he "created the British version of The Office"? he created THE Office.

[@Roy-G-Biv]

yesssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@deanlowdon8381]

Wrote the same thing before I saw this! 😂

[@TomMarvan]

I have never seen Colbert more disinterested in interviewing a guest, time for a nap or vacation.

[@capitalb5889]

@@TomMarvan hate to be a grammar Nazi, but you mean “uninterested “, I think. And I don’t agree.

[@daynelawless]

Correct. But like American comedy, it needed to be explained to the American audience. 🤣

[@Connor-uz8ib]

Merchant’s humor was criminally underappreciated here.

[@tanmayjaswal]

Yup, tough crowd. Steven's humour is a little more in your face, more cynical, he probably doesn't appreciate the British dry humour

[@deanlowdon8381]

He didn’t create the “British version of the Office” he created “The Office”.

[@HighFlyingEYE]

True not to piss on anyones corn flakes but there's only one The Office and its the uk version ( sorry for a reply 1yr later)

[@deanlowdon8381]

@@HighFlyingEYE I'm still here!

[@janslehmann05]

I like how in his interviews he actually lets his guests talk freely without interrupting a thousand times and fake laughing. So refreshing. Good job Colbert!

[@Teacher_elleq]

What an art expression! An original Banksy painted over by the one and only Chris Walken! I literally yelled in amazement hahhaha

[@alfredotebasco]

Nothing is permanent

[@dennisharrell2236]

It would have been more satisfying to paint over a Basquiat.

[@ClaudioMichel]

It's really funnier when you know that it's an actual Banksy instead of just some replica. 😂 👍

[@Allpie_isgoodpie]

@@boterberg278 Um yeah it's Banksy 🙄 that's his genius

[@jc199159]

First off, more cowbell. Secondly I feel like a Banksy painted over by Christopher Walken would only increase the value.

[@landonfolken03]

Lanky Wanker actually sounds like a great clothing line name. Id buy it thats hilarious.

[@sitbone3]

A wanker is a guy who masturbates.

[@apster2645]

So glad to see Christopher Walken on screen.

[@snoopy77uk]

Another highlight for me in "The Outlaws" is a scene where Christopher Walken is holding a Tesco (supermarket) bag having just been shopping there... never in a zillion years did I think I'd ever see Christopher Walken in a TV show with a Tesco shopping bag -too funny! 😆

[@rockanroleropr3467]

He's also in Severance on AppleTV+

[@LindaC616]

@@snoopy77uk someone I know runs into him in the hardware store in summer. She says "I can't help it. He's creepy "

[@joanneweiss3864]

@@rockanroleropr3467 brilliant show & love him!

[@peterschancel7223]

I got a fever,,, A fever for more Walken

[@RHTeebs]

Hearing the band play "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life" was just PERFECT!

[@makiburgess5733]

They confused Merchant and Eric Idle.

[@codswallop321]

@@makiburgess5733 Merchant is Idle's spiritual successor, in the pantheon of British Comedy

[@Lisa-cp5xl]

@@codswallop321 YES!!

[@dammitjim9131]

"The Outlaws" is brilliant. Loved every moment of it.

[@DarkElves100]

It's nice to see Wheatley doing so well for himself.

[@Artaimus]

I remember hearing about the art on the radio a few weeks ago and apparently they quite literally had a span of nights where they told the security guard for the area to not investigate anything that occurs during the night to make sure the artist had enough time to get in and do his work.

[@bfkc111]

Aye, strangely I saw this appear in a quizz show a few months ago already. It appears to be old news despite the season not being out yet.

[@margaretmcintyre5651]

@@bfkc111 this actually happened in the first season that has already aired.

[@emdeejay5515]

Wow! Well, that would explain how Banksy could do it without being seen and identified; cool!

[@genghis_connie]

@@emdeejay5515 The word is that Banksy is Robin Gunningham, from a town just outside Bristol. A fee years back, Robert Del Naja (Massive Attack) and Jamie Hewlett from Gorillaz were named as candidates, but Gunningham seems pretty obvious.

[@sunseeker9581]

@@bfkc111 it was out in the uk months ago.

[@Tomwoodfitness]

As a 6ft 7 Bristolian man having to awkwardly shop at high and mighty growing up AND walking past this lorry in the river on my way home from work, this interview was MWAH *chefs kiss*

[@avs5928]

Stephen Merchant is one funny guy and one of the cleverest and quickest minds in the business. Favorite Norm MacDonald podcast was with Stephen as they match wits like they're doing a proper tango. Fan of Hello Ladies (why only one season?) and Rick/Carl/Stephen radio. Have watched Outlaws season 1 three times now and excited for season 2. Fantastic! And Chris Walken come on..Perfection!! Cheers Stephen

[@bmandville]

The best dirty Johnny joke ever told

[@gentillygirl545]

Yes, the Ricky Gervais cartoon show! Brilliant!

[@everwhat013]

he really has the quickest wit i've ever seen. love him!

[@john33333]

“Karl with a K” as he would say.

[@avs5928]

@@john33333 Sorry Karl!

[@Starfals]

I swear, Christopher Walken always pops up in unexpected projects, conversations, and movies. I love how he surprises me like that. I was watching the Severence the other day, and boom...suddenly, after many episodes he just pops up there too (his acting was really good!) P.s. That was a fantastic series btw, at least google the theme song. Pure 10/10!

[@fireypicnic]

i think hes playing the emperor of the known universe in Dune 2

[@Starfals]

@@fireypicnic I only saw Dune 1 and the remake. There is Dune 2? ;o

[@fireypicnic]

@@Starfals part 2 of remake

[@Starfals]

@@fireypicnic Ahh, you mean in the incoming movie that ain't out yet? Cool. I cant wait to see it!

[@Laerei]

There's this fanmade cartoon on youtube called "DucktaleZ" which is essentially a parody of DragonballZ, and in the third episode, Scrooge steals a giant robot from Gyro and this giant robot is actually designed after Christopher Walken which is declared loudly while robo Christopher says "I am in a lot of movies" to the camera. xD

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

High and Mighty came for your costume truck Stephen - there's no other explanation. Revenge is a dish best served cold and in a canal. 😂

[@Lumibear.]

Brit here, we’ve already had season 2 here, so no spoilers but I’m just here to tell you that it is even better than season 1, so if you enjoyed that, you’re in for a real treat, enjoy!

[@catherinewilliams9680]

So, how often does Walken dance?

[@Lumibear.]

@@catherinewilliams9680 Not nearly enough.

[@catherinewilliams9680]

@@Lumibear. He can never dance enough. 😀

[@GodofMMA23]

Another brit here wondering if they edited the US version because Walken painted over a banksy in Season 1

[@Zaiterion]

I swear I can’t hear Merchants voice without thinking of Wheatley from Portal 2

[@BeeWhistler]

Same. I'm surprised more nerds like us haven't turned up to say so. I haven't even seen him in any movies or shows. Just Portal 2.

[@Fey_Fatale]

I'm a 6'1" female and the intro of this interview had me rolling!

[@Ellestra]

Considering that when Banksy tried to destroy his own art it was only half successful this must be very satisfying for him to watch

[@chrisytfc879]

That was deliberate so that some of it was still left, increased the value.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

He clearly has a sense of humor

[@gerdforster883]

Merchant just slipping in that brick joke so effordlessly was brilliant.

[@kingdingaling2469]

Brick & Mordor Stores ?

[@froste7952]

This man is as funny as he is tall. That was so cool. Mr. Walken painting over a Banksy. Good on Banksy in helping out

[@cheyennebrennan966]

British slang swears never get bleeped! 😂❤❤

[@brownkemosabe]

Season 2 of The Outlaws was fantastic!

[@karmaoutlaw]

The Outlaws REALLY IS fantastic.

[@agakrzosek]

Awww Stephen Colbert mentioning my Bristol 😍😍😁😁😁

[@pebblecritter]

What a great show - sometimes I forget how much I love Stephen Merchant - and his sense of humour! xx

[@johnkochen7264]

I LOVE BANKSY! A great artist with a fantastic sense of humor.

[@Jieisbshiisks]

He’s one that brought attention to the surveillance issues for me personally. I didn’t realize just how bad it was. They watch you in dressing rooms, bathrooms and in your home. Oh yeah and the RNM too 🙈🙉

[@TheFlutecart]

"The Outlaws" show is pretty good. A season two will be awesome.

[@emdeejay5515]

My husband and I like the show a lot.

[@jaybuck5818]

Already watched it, it is!

[@stephenjames2951]

Stephen vs. Steven is universal.

[@BeeWhistler]

Wheatley! I had no idea he was so tall. Makes it funnier that he got mad when he wasn't caught after coming down off of that rail...

[@Maya_Pinion]

Outlaw's rocks...ricki gervais talked lanky Stephen into doing a cartwheel on Graham Norton show....😁🤩 Outlaw's; u will laugh so much with ur mouth open that your husband will come upstairs and yell," what the hell are u doing in there?" ....especially the conversation in the elevator about moist yeast in ones girl pants if ya ride ur bike to work.....!!!!!

[@Maya_Pinion]

Watch season one...we 🇺🇸 need it.

[@curiousworld7912]

'The Outlaws' first season was terrific. I'm really looking forward to season 2. :)

[@DannyKlimt]

Colberts ego wasn't allowing him to step all the way down to shake Merchant's hand. 😄

[@nikobatallones]

He stays on that perch often, that said. I think it's more of showmanship and logistics.

[@VieenRennes]

Such a fantastic concept; can't wait to check out this show!!

[@johnkochen7264]

I was 6’4” (shrunk since due to age and illness) but this resonates with me as well.

[@Randomluck]

Loved him as Wheatley in Portal 2. 😍

[@catherinegrillos8739]

Didn't know much about Steven Merchant before this, thank you. He's very clever and the Banksy bit blew my mind in every direction and maybe even interdimensionaly

[@Michael-tk9mx]

You know the entire Office show was made by him and Ricky Gervais. So if you've ever seen the office then you have him to thank for it

[@catherinegrillos8739]

@@Michael-tk9mx yes! I saw the original version, the British one and it was very different for it's time. Had a bit of a challenge getting into the American version, despite that Carell is so much more personable than Ricky. Didn't remember Mr Merchant but I am ever so appreciative. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

[@Snaakie83]

Just curious, they talk about his name being Stephen...within the first minute. How?

[@StarlahMutiny]

PLEASE WATCH HIM IN "AN IDIOT ABROAD" !!!!!

[@Daluna13]

Knowing Banksy they were probably like "Wait someone is gonna ruin my work thinking its regular graffiti? How big you you want it?"

[@kelliott7864]

Everything this guy does is gold.

[@hayberdasher8625]

I love Stephen Merchant so much, but I can never hear his voice without picturing Wheatley

[@snellsnell7490]

Oh my God I live in Oregon I live in Portland Oregon and Stephen merchant mentioned Odd Ball Shoes from Portland Oregon I love it

[@vedadalsette1453]

So glad there's a season 2. Loved the first season of The Outlaws!

[@NewMessage]

LankyWanker is about to be a registered domain...

[@mariadacosta7264]

As soon as I heard him speak, I knew he was from my home town! Hello to my fellow Bristolians from Oregon!

[@hybridepigenes]

One of the best series ever made. Walken and all the rest are simply brilliant. Must watch.

[@joanneweiss3864]

Now I must check it out!

[@JBF086]

I really loves his work on the "hello ladies" tv show. His very funny!!!

[@DJCosmicLatte]

Ohhh, it hurts me to see a Banksy casually rolled over, but if you look at it like a collaborative version of the one with the paper shredder, it's awesome. The story behind it makes it so much better.

[@Its__Good]

Great seeing Stephen Mitchell on TV.

[@LindaC616]

Mitchell?

[@conorkennedy3304]

Play a record...

[@monkeycrunchie]

Never forget, son

[@Its__Good]

@@monkeycrunchie I don't remember dad.

[@stevendurrant1724]

Bristol is a great city. It started the trend of dumping slaver statues, when they chucked one in a canal in the summer of 2020.

[@Flashistic]

When I saw the scene so many weeks ago I thought, "Brilliant". I figured it was done by the set designers. Now I say it's genius. Good show.

[@peteralmeida8321]

"Created the British version of the Office" ouch, that gotta hurt.

[@warrenbass7350]

Stephen Merchant is an absolute legend in the UK.

[@bradleyfitzik2447]

I think Stephen Colbert meant he created The Office. Not the "British version of The Office". The American version copied their original version.

[@matthewtyler-jones8317]

Indeed, I think Merchant could also be naked as a Creator of the American one.

[@TheProgaddict]

It was the point of Stephen's joke !

[@chezmoi42]

@@matthewtyler-jones8317 _"... Merchant could also be naked as a Creator of the American one."_ So, it was that hard for him to find clothes, even then?

[@johnmossey]

Pretty sure he was just distinguishing between the two versions.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

The US version was based on the UK version, but given how long the US version ran and how different it was from the UK show, I think it's ok to distinguish between the two. Merchant even acknowledged that there's no way he and Ricky Gervais could've done what Greg Daniel's did with the American version of the show.

[@AloisAgos]

Good to hear Wheatley again after his tenure in space.

[@joshoshea3194]

I've wondered since I watched that episode if it was a REAL Banksy. That is incredible. Thanks for the brilliant show 🙂❤

[@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958]

Reminds me of the painting with a shredder in the frame that shredded itself the moment someone bought it at auction for a lot of money. I can see why he liked the idea of it being painted over on camera. The film is the final art piece. Brilliant!

[@jessm.porthos]

Nana NOOOO!!! lol

[@MikeTimbers]

He didn't co-create the "British version of the Office". He co-created the Office. Period.

[@4seeableTV]

He didn't say anything about co-creating, he gave Merchant the FULL credit for the show. 0:11

[@jamiem8680]

@@4seeableTV the point is it’s not “the British version”,,,it’s just The Office !

[@4seeableTV]

@@jamiem8680 Ok ok, settle the F down. Not everyone that watches Colbert would know that, so it's fine for it to be pointed out.

[@clothilde1623]

@@4seeableTV You still seem to be missing the point, which is that “the British version of The Office” is the original. All other versions (of which there are many), including the popular US version, are remakes/adaptations of the original British series created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Ricky and Stephen created The Office itself. Calling it “the British version” makes it sound like it’s just another adaptation or remake rather than the original. Do you see what we mean now? It’s like saying Matt Groening created “the American version of The Simpsons”, which is ludicrous.

[@4seeableTV]

@@clothilde1623 Damn you fangirls are so annoying. Really, who gives a shit? Let it go.

[@warren52nz]

At the start I thought "I didn't know Colbert was that tall" then I realised he was standing on the stage and Merchant wasn't.

[@giantsfan9868]

Yes…. I also didn’t notice that he was tall when he first walked in and shook hands with Stephen. I had to rewind the video and then realized that Stephen C. didn’t step down to shake hands.

[@NewMessage]

I notice Stephen stayed on the riser to shake his hand hehe smart.. no need to reach up!

[@johnhalcroft7283]

Music is food for the SOUL♥ Love the line-up and the RESPECT👋🥰 they receive from the audience!!!

[@nhh12345]

Love to see Wheatley in person.

[@waqasbajwa3006]

Really funny and intelligent man 👏👏

[@adamunderwood4216]

The British version of the office? It’s the original office!

[@martintemelkov]

Stephen Merchant is such a lovely guy.

[@nathanchong7731]

0:55 Haha the crowd got Stephen's attention

[@updatedjustnow271]

A man can be too short but he can never be too tall.♥️

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Painting over Banksy!!! May have to start watching again. Hands off Banksy!!! Love Walken!!!

[@JaniceinUtah]

Loved "The Outlaws" can't wait for season two!

[@lixie1]

Love the show. Can’t wait for season 2!

[@GrandiaKnight]

British version of The Office? You mean the original!!

[@neuterspadeyourpets.6201]

That show is fantastic and funny. It’s on prime

[@KMarik]

It’s definitely bingeworthy.

[@keithchegwin1222]

Should be "the original version of The Office"

[@katrosado8714]

You guys this is Weatley from Portal 2!😊

[@KMarik]

Don’t forget, Stephen Merchant made Hello ladies as well, that’s another great show he is responsible for.

[@steveconn]

Mom knew Walken at their performing arts HS Professional Children's School (when he was 'Ronnie'). Glad he's still involved in things. Still like him in The Dead Zone.

[@LindaC616]

I know someone who lives on block island, where he summers

[@steveconn]

@@LindaC616 Man that's a grim little island. Makes sense for Ronnie lol

[@LindaC616]

@@steveconn lots of New Yorkers summer there. Her own family came to live there after summering there for years. Two aunts built a house there. Then her dad built on the same property. She and the siblings inherited both. But yeah, there are only two markets, one hardware, a couple of restaurants. Hard *not* to run into people

[@steveconn]

@@LindaC616 I've bicycled there...all these sad Edward Hopper vistas...not like its Montauk or Nag's Head.

[@LindaC616]

@@steveconn good enough for him and the family, I guess....only a few stores, only a couple of restaurants, most people do their grocery shopping off island...I guess they like the isolation 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@AynenMakino]

That scene hits so much harder knowing it was a real Banksy!

[@therookiesplaybook]

He co-created The Office. Saying he co-created the British version makes it sound like there was anything before it.

[@capitalb5889]

And he was “executive producer “ of the American Office too.

[@anneefreres3299]

Omg I LOVE Stephen Merchant lol great interview lol

[@conorkennedy3304]

Stephen Merchant is owed 50 pence by Karl Pilkington to this day.

[@michaelemond7315]

Love both Stephens.

[@jjjmac2003]

Learning about the show "Outlaws" gives me a new show to check out. I'm positive it'll be good.

[@marksadler5165]

I'm English and Stephen Merchant is one of our exports I'm most proud of

[@jeanneratterman]

Stephen Merchant makes me giggle so much! I love this young man! (Yea, i’m gramma years old) May he live long,, healthy and joyfully!

[@roofpizza1250]

I'd love for Stephen to be my friend, that way he could introduce me to Karl.

[@robcurrie1826]

I watched that episode last night, absolute classic scene ✌️❤️🇦🇺

[@ShredderTainment]

Ha! I have a bumper sticker that says “Circus Freak”...it’s a compliment in my world. Geeze!

[@gentlemanlygerry]

😆👍

[@cierrablue]

I know that Banksy bit was intentional but it still hurt deep in my bones to watch.

[@andrew348]

It's likely the only reason Banksy agreed to do a piece for TV show

[@Iskowitz]

Enjoyed seeing Merchant‼️Outlaws is terrific series, and I’ve been eagerly awaiting season 2.

[@1961burn]

wow wow wow Walken paints over a banksy, that was amazing !!

[@elizabethbrauer1118]

WE NEED SEASON 3 of THE OUTLAWS!!

[@thomasmcginnis3783]

He be so kewl. I mean, doesn't he make you feel good? Just watching/listening to him? BBT? Jo-Jo? Love the guy.

[@learninghappyenglish206]

Merchant is the man

[@KOOLBadger]

How Kool! Everything Merchant does turns Gold!!!

[@rawmeseesoundsavvvy170]

Didn't even know there was a season 2 Outlaws coming out 👀!! Christopher Walken on the series os legend 🙌🏾

[@kihntagious]

Hello" ladies" is insanely funny

[@mardyj]

I can confirm it’s excellent - we’ve already seen season 2 here in the UK. Would love to know if Americans can understand the Bristol accent

[@england6013]

He has a West of England accent. Same as me. He's from Bristol, I am from 20 miles away

[@acasey0120]

Funny enough, I just started The Outlaws this week. Hilarious! Must watch for sure

[@lfellezs13]

Love Stephen Merchant! He is hysterical. Not a long enough interview! Please have more Stephen, Stephen!