“Very Intimidating” - Michael Shannon On Portraying Country Music Icon George Jones

[@SilentKnight43]

I see Michael Shannon in a movie - I watch. He's a fascinating actor in everything I've seen him in.

[@hasselett]

Well, it's implied that if you've seen him in the movie, you're already watching it. 😉

[@SilentKnight43]

@@hasselett Thanks for taking a break from your mensa meeting to reply.

[@kellys1893]

Exactly. If he’s in it, I know it’s going to be good. He is the Di Nero of his generation.

[@kimberlyhonig8030]

Yes!! He is absolutely incredible! I think he is just so darn talented.

[@keithknox5829]

In the words of Ed McMahon, "You are correct Sir!!!" Boardwalk Empire. Mr. Shannon was phenomenal...

[@KurosakiLuvar01]

Michael Shannon is one of THE best actors in Hollywood who’s consistent and versatile. Doesn’t get enough credit and love! Super duper talented.💖

[@mikeyswift2010]

He starting to really get some recognition its awesome

[@ABC-yt1nq]

He has the rare ability to play characters that are the walking embodiment of menace. Rewatching Shape of Water - he can terrify with just a glance. Awesome talent.

[@dawnstanley1733]

Lol, he also was in Machine Gun Preacher.

[@vicj2141]

But also Maynard in Pottersville. Complete opposite.

[@MegaForrestgump]

He seemed like a really nice guy in Groundhog Day. He loved Wrestlemania.

[@presentfuture7563]

99 Homes! Sociopathic real estate capitalist.

[@SherryEllesson]

He absolutely played the ultimate villain in Shape of Water.

[@paneko1]

Michael Shannon is one of the best and most charismatic actors for me, in film as well as in theatre.

[@JonnyDIY]

Love this guy. He's so chill. Seems like he's stayed well grounded 💕👍

[@christianzafiroglu6705]

One of the great generational acting talents today. He dominates every scene and can play funny, menacing, ashamed, all tools are available. And he has one of the great voices in acting as well. And his work as Elvis? For my money, it’s definitive. That it was passed over by most audiences without a mention or any awards consideration was unfair.

[@jimmywerner3694]

Hello cristian how are you doing.

[@michellebabicz2143]

SO agree! Elvis / Nixon was just great. For a guy who didn't look a thing like EP, Shannon knocked it out of the park. And fair is fair - Kevin Spacey was fantastic as Nixon. Colin Hanks was also good, as was Johnny Knoxville. A VERY underrated film.

[@maximilian9295]

Just love him, such a great actor with such intimidating presence on screen.

[@KurosakiLuvar01]

This the movie I fell in love with him in!

[@MrLisarn2]

He’s one of my faves, and I absolutely LOVED Take Shelter and Midnight Special. I’ll watch anything he’s in.

[@Kinypshun]

He should have won the Oscar for Nocturnal Animals. The performance still haunts me.

[@cindyinnew]

I agree

[@theonewhosees586]

That show had me crying every episode. Truly incredible.

[@lauraanne5175]

I love this interview. I dated Michael over 20 years ago, he is the reason I love Tom Waits (he hates pop). SO happy for all his success.

[@Incabinka21]

We need details! Jk - very cool dating history

[@AthalieM]

@@lauraanne5175 this is such an inappropriate comment, please delete it. can nothing be private anymore?

[@MagicalBikeRide]

@@AthalieM we got a wokey 🎣 ❄️

[@justincase4382]

@@AthalieM 4 real tho!

[@mr.malice5752]

​@@AthalieM 😄 🤣

[@sevenprovinces]

I loved him so much in Boardwalk Empire, whether it was deliberate or not, I found him very believable to have come from Dutch parentage and being incredibly awkward in expressing himself in the English language. That near autistic dryness was fantastic. Al Capone, in threatening demeanour clearly out to kill van Alden: "Are you succesful?" Van Alden "No." Capone "Why?" van Alden "I get the feeling my boss doesn't like me."

[@jimmywerner3694]

Very correct sevenprovinces

[@SuzyQ1956]

That’s where I first discovered him, Boardwalk Empire. I can see him putting that hot iron on that man that kept picking at him, I loved him I’m Waco, he’s such a great actor.

[@SuzyQ1956]

That’s where I first discovered him, Boardwalk Empire. I can see him putting that hot iron on that man’s face that kept picking at him, I loved him I’m Waco, he’s such a great actor.

[@SuzyQ1956]

That’s where I first discovered him, Boardwalk Empire. I can see him putting that hot iron on that man’s face that kept picking at him, I loved him I’m Waco, he’s such a great actor.

[@sevenprovinces]

@@SuzyQ1956 Oh that one is one of my favorites too! Him slowly losing his cool while that iron hisses with steam alone is just a touch of genius. "Now George, be reasonable!"

[@Michael-dy7zp]

One of my fav actors, he's so talented.

[@Hammerton32]

and somewhat under-rated...

[@juanitaleonard7454]

Ty for the very best George jones 💙 ❤️ I was born in 67 and I love George jones he was my favorite singer of all time,the lonely singer that sung from his soul,and you are truly the best at playing this roll of him,I love you, ty 😊 🙏

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing..?

[@toobasaurus23]

Great actor. Such presence in every scene. When he made 'The Iceman' I became a fan.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

Great comedian as well.

[@jamesgordon25]

Michael Shannon is a tremendous underrated actor He’s one of my favorite actors all the time he’s brilliant

[@manfredneilmann4305]

The first movie I saw him act in was A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT directed by Robert Redford. I love that film!

[@MISNM0]

💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@anastasiabeaverhausen8220]

"Take Shelter" is a great movie. See it if you have not. There's the pure indie spirit in every frame of that gem of a prophetic little film.

[@jimmywerner3694]

Hello 👋

[@sara_c907]

I watched Take Shelter and loved it! Definitely a slow burn type movie so it's not for everyone.

[@maxvosper9420]

I met Michael on set...he is such a chill dude

[@Terp311]

Braggart

[@googlefan8990]

They have great chemistry - the show is a gem - worth watching!

[@stephr9859]

I kept running into him in Lincoln Park Chicago. It was so hard not to stare😂 I don’t really care about most actors but he’s the best.

[@rogueFactor]

i don't comment on such large YT channels but goshdang, Michael Shannon is just a tsunami of talent.

[@KM-go9ck]

I loved him as General Zod in Man of Steel. He stole every scene and he was the reason the movie was worth watching.

[@jimmywerner3694]

Hello how are you doing.

[@Blaire705]

Hell Yeah! I agree

[@brendanglenwright4291]

The most underrated actor in the industry. He needs to be recognized more for his work. He nailed it as George Jones.

[@iceman62509]

Did you enjoy his singing?

[@kayleyraemusic]

yeah his performance blew me away. I enjoyed his singing very much.

[@isaacgreene3021]

His singing was ok, didn’t sound like George but it was alright. Did the hair and acting great tho.

[@iceman62509]

@@isaacgreene3021 i thought the singing was bad myself. Then again hes singing jones. Not many can sing anywhere near jones. Sammy kershaw and vern gosdin would be two runner ups in my book. When its comes to vocals

[@kayleyraemusic]

@@isaacgreene3021 he did a great imitation but George had such a unique voice and singing style, close is as good as it gets kinda thing.

[@bettycasvin8877]

I will watch anything Michael is in. He is a genius actor.

[@renatacantore3684]

I’m happy that George Jones is finally along with Tammy Wynette getting their recognition in film ♥️ Beautiful casting ♥️

[@jimmywerner3694]

Hello renata how are you doing.

[@marsoblivi0n945]

George was a cringe lord prick.

[@Gutslinger]

Don't kid yourself. They did them a disservice.

[@Buckeye7Gaming]

Agreed

[@whs-waterfox7034]

@@Gutslinger Spoken like a nobody who never met them.

[@tomichaubg]

He's brilliant in everything. Just watched him in the Nine Strangers shows where he's on magic mushrooms in Nicole Kidman's character's wellness resort. He sings in the show too and he's an amazing singer.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

Loved that show.

[@solidsnake58]

He’s always played these intense and intimidating characters, but I remember hearing that he was the warmest and funniest cast member on Knives Out. He comes across as downright shy in this interview. God bless, ‘em.

[@Gutslinger]

He was far from brilliant in this series.

[@Andrea-kx6dc]

Why is no one talking about this wild man as he was in boardwalk empire?? Brilliant!

[@liquidoxygenbar7671]

Easily one of the best/underrated actors of all time!

[@marthawoodworth]

I love Steve but tonight I'm here for Michael, one of my favorite actors of all time. He can do no wrong in any film we are lucky to see him in.

[@jimmywerner3694]

Very well said Martha

[@jimmywerner3694]

How are you doing.

[@NewMessage]

"Oh, I'd 'kneel to Zod'..." -My wife, just now, not realizing that was out loud.

[@aylemarshland5609]

My theory on why Michael Shannon is such a talent, he is a rare mix of a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll....super humble and down to earth and dangerous as all get out.....He is a contradiction like we havent seen before......extraordinary.

[@michellejames5953]

Only clicked on for Michael Shannon! ❤️

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@jamesgordon25]

Michael Shannon is such a formidable actor

[@strongbelieveroftheholybible]

Fallen angels / demons knows their time is short! Lord Jesus Christ is coming soon🙏🏼❤️🕊REPENT, believe in the Gospel, Be Born Again

[@shortsatire5669]

If you get a chance to see Shannon in the theater-he’s spectacular live.

[@selmacalapez]

I saw him on "Uncle Vanya", it was electrifying.

[@ThisHandleIsInteresting]

The Killer, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Simpatico, Frankie & Johnny. All first rate.

[@JoyfulJenn]

He should win 🥇 for this and Jessica is always awesome

[@ViNncentSmith]

god bless this man he is such a humble soul good actor too

[@2007KB]

Love his acting! He did an amazing job of George!❤

[@jennifergongora9727]

He sets the bar HIGH !! As a actor ...I LOVE ANY AND ALL MOVIES MR. SHANNON IS IN !!! GREAT great actor!!!

[@nosiiskylla4889]

I would totally see him playing the unabomber. He even looks alot like him.

[@Firstofhername007]

Boardwalk Empire is still my favorite performance of his.

[@pr1mu]

He needs to be in more movies.

[@mush1976em]

He's a very interesting, yet peculiar person. In other words: Fascinating!

[@frankbijnens929]

He is one of the best!🙏🙏

[@katieking6845]

He needs to quit smoking and Walton want them to be around longer plz

[@wideawake5630]

Take Shelter was amazing. His performance and hers were unforgettable.

[@WiseAilbhean]

This dude is so chill 😎

[@THEBATMANCOSTUMECHANNELANDMORE]

Michael Shannon is quite simply one of those actors that literally "owns" every role he decides to bring to life and "conquer". Damn.

[@Ganiscol]

Michael Shannon has the range to play everything from General Zod to George Jones - and everything in between.

[@charlenemontgomery1850]

I've met a lot of famous people in my life. From country music legends to movie stars. My husband and I are in the music industry and have been in loved with some really great people, but we have never met anybody any nicer than Michael Shannon. Was around him several times and can't find one single bad word to say about him nor Jessica. They are so kind and down to earth to be who they are. But you know that's what gets you somewhere in life. Michael played George Jones better than anybody on earth could have played him. I know George well. He was my brother in law. My husband wrote 73 songs for George and 34 fir Tammy Wynette. So I know what to look for when it comes to seeing someone playing the two of them. Jessica looked so much like Tammy in the movie and there were times I actually wouldn't have thought it was Tammy had I not know better. Michael acted just like George. He even had the same disposition as George did. I can honestly judge this George and Tammy mivie for I knew both of them well .we spent years together, wrote many songs together, toured together, won awards together, we were the BEST OF FRIENDS. so I know what they looked like and I know how they acted. That's why I can say that Michael and Jessica done the best job playing them than anybody else could have.

[@kristinjones6154]

I live in Lexington, where he's from. Listen, folks- this isn't really a southern country town. It's more like Cincinnati. It doesn't surprise me AT ALL what he said. I didn't know who Johnny Cash was until he did a nine inch nails cover. The stereotype doesn't apply.

[@susannebogdanovic4806]

Fantastic actor in Person also very down to Earth👍👍👍

[@Auntkekebaby]

He did a great job. Solid actor.

[@JoanneSpudis]

MICHAEL AND Jessica played the perfect couple in George and Tammy they were wonderful Love to see more of them Love them both Joanne Spudis

[@monl3807]

I loved him in The Ice Man .....looks great with longer hair....

[@MagalyMarie73]

Excellent actor ❤

[@spraymie]

The coolest dude ever.

[@fxdrider01]

General Zod, in Man of Steel. Another compelling Michael Shannon performance.

[@passtheparcel2007]

They both sang in the film. Can't wait to see the first episode...

[@robertroddy]

Saw first episode I`m hooked

[@HeartkillerHIM]

Had a crush on him since Kangaroo Jack when I was a kid. How tf is he still so perfectly handsome?!

[@Happinessisanillusion]

Take Shelter is an amazing movie! Michael should have won an Oscar for that role. What a phenomenal actor ❤

[@SuzyQ1956]

I loved him in George and Tammy, he sure did a great job singing, Jessica was wonderful as well. He is such a great actor, I have tried to watch everything he’s been in. Hopefully will see much more in the future.

[@bmullin96]

Michael Shannnon did a phenomenal job playing the part of George Jones in George & Tammy. I hope he gets an Emmy & Golden Globe.

[@tomfritzsch1928]

I have only seen him in Boardwalk Empire and he’s awesome in that show. Now I’ll watch all the other shows mentioned here!

[@michaelphifer7416]

He should play Randy Travis

[@roc7880]

he does every kind of character.

[@stylinsue535]

He was amazing in REVOLUTIONARY ROAD with Kate and Leo!

[@oozinboozin6564]

I met him at my favorite dive bar in Chicago. Cool guy!

[@eduardoandres5989]

he's freaking intense and intimidating....but he seems really fun too........ great friguin' actor , man! he freaked the crap outta me in boardwalk empire! lol "do me a solid!" haha way to go mr.Shanon! saluud everybody!

[@samnewton9568]

Jim Carrey also would've been good in the role of George Jones.

[@annalbin]

Carrey looks like Jones

[@delrey874]

He's such great actor.

[@BallymurphyBabe]

I’m with Michael on this one. I am not very familiar with George Jones myself. I also always thought Michael grew up in Chicago.

[@Bat_Boy]

Take Shelter was awesome.

[@democlips1]

It was. But nobody in the room remembered it…

[@shards0fwords]

Yea I own it ❤❤

[@mackymintle7806]

Boardwalk Empire: spooky great performances

[@batgurrl]

He has an such an intriguing offbeat, weirdo vibe. I have been a big fan since he portrayed unhinged Nelson Van Alden in HBOs Boardwalk Empire

[@NatureGirlWOO]

Loved his performance. Great actor.

[@ZelbeQahi]

What a talented actor! I’ve yet to see him do anything less than stellar with a diverse range.

[@DrDommm]

One of the best actors ever this generation

[@lisathornhill6401]

Takes balls to portray George.

[@stylinsue535]

He played an awesome Elvis as well in ELVIS AND NIXON! ♥️

[@NewMessage]

"I'm more of a jazz man but... free tickets?" How could that possibly fail?

[@DerekHoscorner]

Stephen Colbert Michael shannon very interesting on portraying country music awesomeness job interview

[@Ghee_Buttersnaps]

I'm already here baby 😍

[@Chris90.]

that is me, at :50, as a background extra with the glass yelling "WOOO YEAH!!" except, I was pantomiming and they edited that sound haha. that's great.

[@Chris90.]

@@katieking6845 yeah!! it was! you were BG?

[@Chris90.]

@@katieking6845 Lol really? I wonder if we ran across one another. I want to find you now elsewhere 😆 I'm very curious

[@carolynhaskett9041]

Love You Micharl Shannon! I have enjoyed some of your movies but Tammy and George. . . I COULDN'T WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT EPISODE!!! I Must say I first thought who!?? Michael Shannon! He doesn't look like George but being a great fan of George Jones! I had to watch! By 2nd Episode/You had me!!! Your performance was phenomenal of the Great Mr.Jones!!! Thank You!!! I wanted MORE!!! ❤

[@TheB3ard81]

Wow I can not wait for this I love George Jones

[@michael-4k4000]

I know George Jones, what a wonderful man he is. He is good friends with my uncle Ned.....

[@bluecollarscholarmelrosepa5673]

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen watching this video 💯☮️💯 I liked him in Boardwalk Empire 🤗🤗🤗

[@johnsheetz6639]

I'm a huge fan of George Jones. And I got to give this man some respect because it was pretty ballsy to not dub the vocals still sounds good and I'm not being a hater but George is hard to reproduce.

[@lilimarlene7813]

Just watched ‘The Little Drummer Girl’ where he plays an Israeli Mossad agent. Now I’m binging on his films. Outstanding!

[@richardlusk8024]

Love seeing Micheal and Jessica in another movie together

[@Downloadeodeo]

Loved Michael Shannon in "NINE PERFECT STRANGERS" because I LOVED "NINE PERFECT STRANGERS" :DDD

[@Ryan_the_Caffeinated]

One of the GOATS.

[@poethammer]

In country circles, George Jones is generally considered one of the greatest singers in the world. Hands down.

[@blam8937]

The underrated actors are the best actors.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

Favorite as SNL member.

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today..?

[@miguelmaldonado4433]

When Michael Shannon was a kid teenager used to hang out with us and we were some wild and crazy guys but all you saw Mike with was a book never caught him without a book that he wasn't reading all that hair on his head skinny as hell with that big ars head and all that hair lol sweet guy he was cool with us! People knew don't mess with him he's with us! Lmao we were black Puerto Rican Norwegian just a Melting Pot of people here in Chicago

[@Spartacus-pq5yp]

Michael Shannon is such a great actor that I was scared of him after Take Shelter and Boardwalk Empire.

[@user-xy6gm6ug5c]

He's in my all time favorite movie Let's Go To Prison. Great actor!!!

[@smitchell2339]

He's wrong. George Jones was one of the greatest singers in the world.

[@stefanwilkinson1536]

"I'm more of a jazz guy." Love it.

[@dannaab8459]

George and Tammy is brilliant.