James Spader And Stephen Explore The Tangent

[@ArtemisScribe]

Spader has a very feline personality. If he's in the mood he's very energetic, but he's also very happy just lying in a sun patch and slow blinking at you as you wave one of those ribbon on a stick toys at him like a maniac.

[@jadefire1814]

*OMG* I swear this is the best description of him that I've ever seen! That's *exactly* what he's like!

[@kp-legacy-5477]

This is me aswell. Thanks for finally putting it into words

[@conuregirl007]

I love this description of James Spader. He's interesting and intriguing. I love to watch him in all his roles.

[@dendenlang5648]

THat slow blink will make me melt like butter...

[@FjarilGoddess]

Beautifully accurate and poetically visual comment, couldnt agree more!

[@171relic]

Just came here for James Spader’s voice. He could read me the back of a shampoo bottle 17 times and I’d still be entertained.

[@Kaff231]

LOL IKR I'd sign up for that class. Again how many ingredients James.... 😍

[@khaithianthang]

that's hilarious

[@LealCooks]

So true

[@andreaskarlsson5251]

So true, had this conversation been with anyone else it would have been very meh. :D

[@Ok-dn2cs]

Same lmaoo

[@kaIIie]

I swear to God I aspire to James Spader's level of aloofness and nonchalance

[@Madnate]

Your level of english got me googling,

[@sdemosi]

The comments are full of aspiration. We are but naive students and James is the master.

[@TheAlps36]

Maybe that's the secret to reaching his level of charisma - view yourself as better than others but don't care too much about it

[@RoryTV1]

Start by dropping 'swear to god' from your repertoire that would be a step in the right direction

[@Erebos931]

@@Madnate was it "God"?😂

[@FlorinNitulescu_1]

He really is a real life Raymond Reddington. Such an extraordinary man. Eccentricity at its best!

[@beachluvr177]

Florin Nitulescu but he’s not.....

[@deborahhoffman7394]

Yes.....except for the murderer part. I doubt that he has killed anyone. lol

[@martinaee]

I wanna watch James Spader and Jeff Goldblum have a super eccentric conversation together for 3 hours.

[@jimmya]

Moderated by Christopher Walken

[@catchingbird1]

Interesting

[@Mrwhite-u3g]

James Andrews Dude, you just blew my mind.

[@AntonyCannon]

Hey... They're both Marvel entities...

[@phera5713]

martinaee after the acid hit yes!!

[@TheJessy8888]

That man owns all the eccentricity in this world, and that is wonderful

[@NinjaoftheEnd]

TheJessy8888 I read that as electricity and I was pretty confused

[@manigopal92]

Kane Cazares "that man owns all the electricity in the world and that is wonderful" 😂

[@TheJessy8888]

Kane Cazares if you think about it, that might be true too... he is Ultron after all...

[@Nedalin]

Nope, I have a liter of it in my cupboard.

[@kbrock9146]

I think Jeff Goldblum has some of it, though, to be honest.

[@paulettefehl5981]

He was in a good bit of pain during the interview because he pulled his back badly that day. Colbert even was concerned that he wasn’t having fun, but Spader said he was and then relayed the injury info. Too bad they cut that from the airing material because it explains a lot!

[@johnrobichaud1983]

Spaders voice is soooooo cool

[@LloydWaldo]

John Robichaud obviously you’ve never made an omelette.

[@thepoet1745]

He does 1 audiobook, Dean Koontz's Strange Highways. It's hypnotic. You can listen to here on KZbin somewhere.

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

Excuse me, that's actually Robert California

[@Whovian1029]

@MisterScrambles I think his performance as Raymond Reddington in The Blacklist is on another whole level of cool

[@melospego]

James is such a unique guy, his personality is so magnetic it doesn't matter what is he talking about; you just can’t stop listening to him

[@Twunga]

Spader did not give two shits for nostalgia or those "coming of age" questions the writing staff prepared for the interview. Love it. Good to see colbert pivot halfway through and salvage an interview. more of this plz.

[@MichaelFlynn0]

"Being James Spader" needs to be made.

[@MayaRivka]

Michael Flynn agreed.

[@yardwolves2773]

" Jamesy?" "Jamesy, Jamesy?" "Jamesy!"

[@partytime9856]

Being reddington*

[@taliyaazeem54]

YES!

[@Erebos931]

James Spader seems like the end boss for talkshow hosts. Like either he's talking and talking and talking. Or he's just looking at you with succinct answers and otherwise just blinking.

[@gwinnellheald8592]

He is aloof to the point of other people getting awkward and even then he still doesn't look like he gives a shit. Amazing

[@adeelb3678]

After that puberty question, he deflects to a story lol. He is RR in real life

[@RJTheCerealGuy]

Ye I was inn hysterics

[@mengistumaker1843]

😂😂 The same hit me too.

[@DuluthTW]

I love James Spader. The Blacklist is my favorite show.

[@tewodroz]

I couldn't agree more :)... even my music playlist has so many songs that I head on the show for the first time.

[@patsysadowski1546]

ALEXANDER WINTON you are joking?

[@beachluvr177]

GoldenTaurean yes! I love the scoring on that show

[@goodlifeyo85]

Really?? Not boston legal??

[@anaschiheb1015]

U should watch boston legal

[@ScorpionRegent]

Love it! James Spader shows up to a interview with a reference in tow! When James Spader says he matured early it's a statement of fact. A person doesn't have his cool unblinking concentration without the wisdom to back it up. His intense focused intellect can not be faked. All the time in the world for James Spader, that's a no brainer. He's gold, no producer with any brains would let a single second be wasted.

[@suzannebrown2505]

I was in love with James Spader when I first saw him in Stargate. He was so gorgeous with his looks and beautiful and oh-so-soothing voice! Wow! His outer looks are not what they were, but the rest of him is! I still want him, but I’m way too old (at virtually 75) for him. I’ve always been drawn to people who “don’t fit the mold” of others, but “do their own thing” based on how they perceive a situation to be. They don’t need to emulate others or try to be someone they are not. They think and then act based on what they see and feel and are not impulsive. 💖

[@yashiAR]

That was great in the most awkward way.

[@tacomartinez9469]

Yes! No one else could had said it better!

[@The_Prenna]

Crash was always my favourite James Spader movie. He was perfect for that role.

[@angie-eponuou]

I could listen to James Spader for hours. I love his genuine personality.

[@bryanstickell429]

What I took away from this interview was that it wasn't a stretch for Spader to play a unfeeling, blunt to the point robot bent on destroying humanity. The perfect role?

[@animoetprudentia2865]

Vash The Stampede thanks, you beat me to it. Was thinking the same thing.

[@KristineMaitland]

Yep. I recall an interview with Maggie Gyllenhaal. She did not say much about Spader - which in many ways, says everything about Spader.

[@selvaracp08]

He would make a better cast in a terminator movie perhaps?

[@paulettefehl5981]

I’ve spoken briefly to him several times and he was always very nice.

[@paulettefehl5981]

Vash The Stampede He was in a good bit of pain during the interview because he pulled his back badly that day. Colbert even was concerned that he wasn’t having fun, but Spader said he was and then relayed the injury info. Too bad they cut that from the airing material because it explains a lot!

[@wintertyme]

This man is fabulous at his craft..love him!!

[@KingChrisMcLean]

James Spader...what a delight to watch.

[@FightWithDeer]

I am a bigger fan of James Spader now than I ever was. Thanks Stephen

[@Furral]

I kinda love this unusual style of interview. James doesn't give anything away he doesn't want to.

[@jv-lk7bc]

didnt give away anything.

[@Jaytheradical]

Wow. That's actually the best "this shit is so awkward it's painful" interview I've ever seen. It built up and built up like an overloading boiler until finally it exploded in a beautiful shower of genuine comedy.

[@bistromathcommander8950]

This interview just jumped everywhere and that explains the title of this interview. Whoever thought of this title, I give you a thumbs up. I actually enjoyed it. I found myself rooting for Stephen when he had to wrangle James Spader every time he derailed their conversation.

[@TheAlps36]

I love how he unnerves Stephen Colbert to the point where he completely loses his train of thought

[@russellhsu6196]

He reminds me of Aubrey Plaza. They both make the interviewer feel pressure to please and interest them .

[@Simone-dy4dx]

@@russellhsu6196 really

[@paulamartinez7493]

Right?!

[@maheralem7321]

I love love love love love James Spader I cannot get tired watching him,

[@thehightable5995]

He should replace Spacey as Underwood in HOC

[@Devonellah]

He is one of the only people that could pull that off...

[@thehightable5995]

Delilah Weeks I can totally see him making a fourth-wall breaking monologue. Could be like: "What are you looking? There is something on my face? Oh wait, is my face". They could say he got a face surgery or any excuse. I don't care, the show won't work only with Claire.

[@NathanTAK]

+O Mestre Das ArtesMísticas I think the only way they could do it without killing the show would be by switching him and simply never explaining why his face changes and pretending like nothing happened while simultaneously being _acutely_ aware it happened.

[@tripthelightfantastic6519]

O Mestre Das Artes Místicas omg yes!

[@katharinephipps1637]

He would be really good at that.

[@musicofDK]

"I came of age at...(the famous James Spader pause with lipsmack)....ten"

[@acopernic]

This is why Colbert is good. Free and natural speech.

[@danielbrown1724]

James totally owns Colbie on this interview 🤣 Colbie is scrambling to find a relatable topic and Spader along with his stoic look clearly makes Colbie uncomfortable. Love it!!

[@megansaunders7244]

Do you mean Stephen Colbert?

[@jnx4803]

Blacklist is a real gem when it comes to TV shows mostly because of James Spader and his role of Raymond Reddington.

[@adikickass84]

He such such an intense personality but pulls it off so well

[@quemarioo]

Always a great interview with James Spader! He's awesome and very funny!

[@sararojassanchez502]

God! I really really love James Spader, he’s just amazing!!!

[@Devonellah]

James Spader.... so amazing!! :) There is an energy from James Spader that is... almost indefinable.. :) He has the secret sauce for sure. :)

[@anwarburi]

James Spader is one of those actors who talk exactly the same in real life as the character he plays on film or TV. Very real persona.

[@christopherstreet2214]

Boston Legal was so awesome ... and I simply love the Blacklist !!!

[@AA-qt1hi]

I adore James Spader. He's one of those actors that has his own eccentric manner. And I like to listen to him talk! Just have him open a dictionary or an encyclopedia and read away and I'll be good for months!

[@sunshinendragonflies6896]

Still so in love with spader... Thank You for sharing

[@BriRog68]

He was awesome in the Secretary!

[@eldiablo7455]

aww... what a horny little sweetheart.

[@inesmo1304]

One of my favorite actors. I love James Spader.

[@tc9084]

I can’t erase Raymond Reddington out of my head this is him for ever

[@kathyeliana9542]

Gosh, I love thie guy. I'm a huge fan Mr Spader. The way he talks etc..reminds me of his character Red in the Blacklist

[@lorenaarias1952]

I’ve been in love with James Spader for the longest time. He was absolutely gorgeous, and he is now a most attractive man.

[@zsheila6392]

I love him sososo much!! The performance lives inside of him ! He is RED!

[@MsJESICA21]

Combing through youtube to find this old gorgeous man. JAMES RED SPADER ❤️

[@stephaniedebruijn2625]

watching an interview that doesn't look like a rehearsed dog and pony show is fkn brilliant. i love these guys :)

[@mace4033]

I love James Spader, it always feels like he's gonna kill someone

[@otrame]

One of my favorite moments in movies is when Daniel (James) is translating the cover of the Stargate that they've been trying to translate for two years and he does it in about a minute. Also, the first 5 minutes of the Blacklist. Love this guy.

[@andrewt9128]

I thought it was funny as hell. Spader was clearly not interested in 'playing the game' and Colbert obviously knew who it was he wanted on the show. This was like a verbal chess game between two (very different) intelligent men who (I believe) share a strong respect for one another. I don't believe Spader would have done the interview if he didn't want to. This is him 'playing along' kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4erlHuQdpJ3mdE And it's way less honest and interesting. It's barely an interview, he just kinda talks and Fallon is basically just there. vs here, where it's more of a conversation. AND at one point he says "I'm comfortable with discomfort" (5:14) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJe9mZxuo9Ohgqs Super interesting guy :)

[@mgg5418]

Andrew T It’s up to the object whether it’s going to be steamrolled over or not... The fallacy is that it is up to the steamroller. 😆

[@tasnimtrisha2]

I love him...😍😍😍 And Colbert too...😍😍😍...two of my favourite people...😊😊😊

[@madamsatan6]

That was the best interview I had ever watched!!! ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

[@not_enoughmana]

James Spader is a national treasure and should be regarded as such. #pureGold

[@shieh.4743]

I love James Spader, but I have to admit that poor Stephen looked like he was having a tough time.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

He wasn't very prepared. Were you a super-rich druggie like the guys in Less Than Zero? No I wasn't, next question?

[@shieh.4743]

Joseph Scott Agreed. But these are the hardest guests - the ones that don’t give anything back for the host to work with. “Were you a super rich druggie?”, “No. My parents were teachers. I really couldn’t relate to the super wealthy....” is a more expected response.

[@kimmyisgreen2929]

I think Colbert is struggling because he’s a big spader fan and interviewing somebody he admires this much makes him nervous!

[@kurtunited]

This man is a living legend!

[@0omegaxprime1]

James Spader, love that guy, Blacklist is the best show of the decade hands down.👍👍

[@catherinefranks786]

He is a delight on ALL LEVELS.. was drop dead gorgeous when young and till is

[@savma1]

Yes! James Spader! This was SO MUCH FUN!!!

[@jonathangeorge787]

The fuck just happened?!

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Somebody being real. Doesn't happen very much on TV does it.

[@shay2218]

Less then Zero. That movie stays with you. 😙 Dang I love James Spader. 🔥

[@SwordofLigth]

I hope in the future when he gets to old for movies he will lend his voice to games. Cuz that voice is just so awesome!

[@DanielTheWalrus]

Jimmy SPader is such a character. Love him since I was a kid watching his teens movies on tv.

[@XBLToothPik]

Spader is the best

[@leonoradesimone9748]

I can see him.....listen to him...watch him...all day..all night.....and I see. So many peop!e feel the same way

[@marsajib]

i could listen to his silences all day

[@mamakama463]

I can never get enough of his laughter 😍

[@ernestomarcos0103]

This should've gone for longer, I love it when they derail the conversation

[@analaitinen]

Yes I love his voice

[@QueenEmerald12]

I love this man

[@zoreynaleaharevalo5770]

I want to listen to him talking the whole day 😊

[@Tx3JorgeX]

this is my favorite stephen colbert interview

[@adam346]

one of the best interviews he's done imho

[@jillniemczynski5517]

Omg. James was soooo hot in Pretty in Pink! And Jon Cryer will always be Ducky to me! One of my ultra favorite movies.

[@MayaRivka]

Jill, yes yes, when James had that gorgeous blonde hair. Be still my heart.

[@BeeWhistler]

In retrospect, they were the best part of the film, along with Annie Potts. At the time, I thought Spader was such a monster... being about 13 years old as I was and lacking the ability to enjoy a good villain. Because yeah, that character was trash, but the acting was delightful. But yeah, Duckie is my special boy and always was and I'd say he should have gotten the girl if he didn't deserve better (which he totally does).

[@MultiOMFG1]

He was pretty damn beautiful when he was young. He's still not a bad looking guy...just different. Young James and Current James seem like 2 totally different people who just kinda resemble each other. lol

[@NeoStar]

Stephen ripping up the questions card is the best. It’s him showing respect and real connection with his guest. He can sense James Spader isn’t into that and gives James the space to converse the way he wants to.

[@mike3dfx863]

WE LOVE YOU JAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Serai3]

I took a class from Gordon Hunt, and he advised all of us to treat the audition as the job. Don't think about the outcome, don't expect anything. Just do the audition as if you had been HIRED to do it. Treat it as the work and then let it go, because actors don't often get jobs from auditions - they get them from the people at the audition REMEMBERING them when OTHER jobs come up. So the audition is important, but the decision isn't. Only the impression you leave is important.

[@jv-lk7bc]

good words

[@MrJonsonville5]

I would love to have drinks and a long conversation with Spader

[@jinixidare1280]

So funny James re-thru the cards away! LOL!!!!.

[@whaddup5417]

Stephen’s card tearing bit was hilarious. James giving it a half chuckle. Perfect.

[@RovshanMamedov]

James Spader is brilliant!!! :)

[@rosebompadre7225]

One of my favorite actors

[@paulmeahan7327]

This was strangely funny af.

[@michaeltourenfahrer5317]

James is a genious. Somebody wrote The Blacklist especially with him in mind, no doubt ;-)

[@pickupneeded9656]

He's such a legend jamesy

[@groovy3957]

Redington is a nice person

[@graciec.9803]

Butterscotch Poodle. That's fantastic.

[@jv-lk7bc]

"I want that to be true"

[@ScootsFromNewCastle]

Just the way he drinks from his cup is funny

[@irinaphoenix2169]

Lol this is the most awkward interview ever I love it

[@jv-lk7bc]

so ... nobody remembers Sex, Lies and Videotape? still his best.

[@pickupneeded9656]

James ❤❤❤

[@buthainaa87]

Butter scotch poodle .. hahahaha .. JAMES SPADER you are one of a kind :)

[@OneRandomLeo]

That was utterly amazing

[@wendyc1902]

That man is the most beautiful Flamingo I've ever seen in my life!❤😋

[@InsomniacManiac]

“Hey Violet” Lol

[@AliHSyed]

Wow he's just so unnerving in real life as he is in The Office as Robert California

[@myverynow]

James rocks and Rocks and ROCKS!!!

[@juliaconnell]

oh James Spader you sexy man you - with your shirt slightly unbuttoned.... ♥