Danny McBride Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

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[@hexenhaus_]

no

[@irisheric3]

No

[@nitrum3000]

No

[@emmieyearling35]

Nah Kenny Powers

[@elijah.j3288]

His x servido tuzkg fit fit that got is

[@JeewanthaBandara]

Him playing himself in This is the End is the best representation of chaotic (and hilarious) evil I've seen in a movie.

[@Unpainted_Huffhines]

_"Calm down,_ I'm sure _the Green Goblin_ can afford more bacon..."

[@johnclavis]

When does he NOT play himself?

[@morganghetti]

He plays himself in everything

[@Puppy_Puppington]

Channing tate-yummmm

[@Panama_Red]

​@@johnclavisright? He is the character and hats of to him for making a successful career out of it.

[@Critical_VII]

Vice Principals ended too soon. It was a masterpiece.

[@miguelespino6087]

Would have loved more seasons.

[@fartface927]

I’m actually happy that it was a nice story and wrapped up nice and neat. It feels more special that way.

[@aliencafe]

One of those shows that both ended at the perfect time and should have had so many more seasons. I would have watched so much of those two together!

[@buddhamack1491]

That's why it was perfect. "Always leave them wanting more" it's a showbiz saying for a reason. They had only planned for 2 seasons and if they had taken the money to do more then there's a big risk in ruining it with poor seasons. Far too many shows go on too long. I'm sure it's hard to say no to the money but I'm glad they put the art first and know when to walk away. Much rather one or two tight seasons than it slowly declining for 7 more seasons.

[@tonyhighfold8460]

Gamby

[@jasonfitzpatrick2197]

Him becoming a Mad Max cannibal chieftain in about six hours was definitely a highlight for me.

[@Puppy_Puppington]

You mean a raider?

[@TheBorz0]

In about six hours?

[@jasonfitzpatrick2197]

@@TheBorz0 Hundreds of people understand what I said, what's causing confusion?

[@TheBorz0]

@@jasonfitzpatrick2197 what movie/show you're talking bout

[@jasonfitzpatrick2197]

@@TheBorz0 This Is The End

[@zncuentertainment712]

Eastbound, Vice Principals and Righteous Gemstones are three of my all time favorites.

[@jakefrommyspace]

Everything he touches turns to comedy gold

[@reach4thesports897]

the last three Halloween movies were certainly laughable

[@briceticker6721]

Including alien covenant. Hilarious movie

[@prathapkutty7407]

​@@briceticker6721 well his character was a lot of fun.

[@niconice2171]

Except for Halloween Ends 😂

[@mathieuduval7544]

@@reach4thesports897Yeah idk wtf they were thinking (him and David) trying to make a trilogy of one of the most popular and iconic horror franchise ever!!!.... horror movies are NOT for them, especially DGG!!!

[@gottajiboo40]

I first became aware of Danny McBride as Martin in The Heartbreak Kid. I immediately fell in love with his extremely unique approach to comedy and playing a character. Ever since then I have watched everything he has been in. Dude is an absolute comedic genius. Just when I thought Eastbound & Down couldn't be topped, he did just that with Vice Principles. Being born and raised in Raleigh, NC I felt a connection with the way Danny, Ben and Jody approached comedy. I am sincerely hoping for another HBO series. RIP Ben.

[@Nastynati0513]

This dude is so underrated. Just look at all the tv shows he's had come and go alone. All bangers, even vice principals. Then, add in his movies, dude is a comedy genius.

[@TheNotorious6]

Vice Principals was friggin' great!

[@trentsikes2106]

Eastbound is one of the all-time greats.

[@lovebearextraordinaire1.069]

Ridiculously underrated.

[@michaelhahn5328]

More people need to know Vice Principals

[@actnow3]

Who underrates Danny McBride? Dude has been in nothing but bangers, and he rated just where he should be (highly)

[@soundout4000]

I love how he talks about writing for a series being just like for a movie, but with more time to play with. Its why i think Eastbound and Vice Principals worked so well, they always had a clear end in mind.

[@chrisramirezv]

Eastbound and Down is a masterpiece!

[@edwardduarte7393]

The opening is so funny!

[@1chrisanderson]

His character arc and the amount of catharsis you get in the final season... It's up there with the very best of them

[@Tinyfloofy]

GOAT 🐐

[@kristenmkerber]

Getting a tattoo of Kenny Powers lolol

[@Emery101]

Pick up those FIXINS!

[@XeresKyle]

I had no clue Danny MacBride was this well-spoken and articulate. I think we always take the characters actors play as the real actor's personality when we see them in movies; so I never thought Danny would be able to articulate his experiences on these movies so well. He is a great actor afterall.

[@elohthegod]

He professional. I’m pretty sure he’s regularly funny as his characters

[@yfmace42]

Who's "we" lmao

[@TonyMontana.5810]

He’s a comedian

[@chrishaus1607]

I wish he went over his role in Land of the Lost. Loved that movie when I was a kid

[@connormoorerocks]

same!

[@harvest44492]

I wish he talked about GTA 5 and Arizona

[@Dantheman-bw8hv]

It was the first movie I saw him in

[@l1lunc1v1l]

MY childhood movie

[@SvPVids]

how dare he skip that one

[@juan2three6]

“You keep saying The Draven like we should know what that is” 😂😂😂 mssp with danny was the funniest thing possible

[@ImpatientTurtle]

One for the Dawgs.

[@danielpenrodii2389]

@@ImpatientTurtleSODTAOE

[@danielforrest2952]

Was looking for draven 😂

[@jimmy22334]

Kenny Powers is one of the greatest comedy characters of all time. HBO needs to keep letting him make whatever he wants because Eastbound, Vice Principals and Righteous Gemstones are hilarious

[@jroenker1]

Absolutely 💯!!!!!

[@DavidLoveOfficial]

Kenny F***ing Powers

[@danielrichardson6054]

Gemstones has gotten better for sure. Didn’t know what to make of it at first.

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Absofreakinglutely!

[@AJ-das]

Not to mention, the ending scene of the series is the best finale in cinema history. Untouchable

[@jamfranjam5940]

One of my favourite actors of all time, his characters and line delivery are genius.

[@Lumerlume11]

Lmao Bill Hader's "are we gonna get this in a wide shot" line always sticks in my head and hearing that it was actual studio notes passed to stiller makes it even more hilarous

[@TonyMarselle]

So true

[@eddygm886]

“OF COURSE WE’RE GETTING IT IN THE F(_)CKING WIDE!”😂

[@robboss1839]

I love fun movie facts like that one. It was a added to the movie while also trolling the industry on such a personal level

[@turdswallow]

That's brilliant

[@ashleybruss2843]

Pineapple Express is still one of my favorite movies. Eastbound and down is my guilty pleasure show and Righteous Gemstones is gold.

[@Pk1998AMG]

No TV show has ever made me laugh like eastbound and down. All 4 seasons are absolute gems.

[@alvinkamara4693]

best show of all time

[@JakeKilka]

Second season was perfect. Think I'm gonna watch it again.

[@ross9144]

Vice principals is almost just as funny too if you haven’t seen it.

[@coltallica48]

The Righteous Gemstones has the perfect blend of comedy and drama it's easily my favorite role of his

[@rival3825]

Omg rite I wish he bring it back it was so funny

[@cvstlebeats]

Danny randomly mentioning Time Bandits was awesome.

[@mtbra9435]

His entrance in This Is the End is the definition of "iconic"

[@alexello1189]

My dad and I still do the interlocked finger wave he does at breakfast. It’s up there with jack blacks “I’ll have a small glass of carrot juice” at restaurants

[@roccosaint5844]

@@alexello1189 "Yeah, we don't have that here." "Then I will have nothing."

[@terrellgrant1570]

Preach

[@Jake-pz7oi]

‘F*** yeah!’

[@Native174]

And his exit when he leaves the house lol 😂

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Never met a guy that doesn’t like Danny McBride. “The righteous Gemstones” is brilliant.

[@arthurmorris1813]

Pretty much everything I've seen him in has been hilarious. Every single thing.

[@jimsheppard3166]

It's strange hearing Danny converse like a normal human being, without the heavy accents and/or profanity. 😂

[@aliencafe]

He has such a bizarre cadence in so many of his roles, it's weird to hear him speaking like a normal person!

[@LizB2lit]

No fr lol he’s so calm and collected 😂🤣

[@craigmills6275]

Everything he has ever done has been gold. Eastbound and down, Vice principals, righteous gemstones, foot fist way, etc. list is endless.

[@JerryC25]

Downey talking to himself lmao amazing

[@Oureradication]

IMMA GO DRAIN THE SNAKE

[@Livelarge913]

Drain the main vein

[@jc4jax]

You mean Kurt Lazarus, cause that's what a method actor would do

[@EMMYK1916]

​@Oureradication in Ireland, the lads would say "strain the spuds "

[@dasupertramp5855]

At the beginning of the cast commentary, Jack Black tells Downey that he heard him peeing in character. It's worth listening to 😂

[@AMoonDancer]

Danny B is an American treasure. Those of us who grew up in the South know a guy who is a variation of each character he has played. He knows comedy and is among the best we have at knowing how to capture it for film/tv.

[@Aaton-if2kt]

It's Danny M stupid. Not danny B

[@jar768jake]

You could argue that Danny is pretty much just playing a variation of the same character each time, but I'm here for it every time.

[@pony3284]

I think thats always been my subconscious idea too, almost in a negative way. But seeing him here is a nice reminder that dudes pretty chill and takes this stuff seriously

[@thedrizzle5411]

Similarly, Will Ferrell plays a variation of the same character himself

[@shudderbutter4540]

True although totally different characters in Eastbound and Vice Principals.

[@jshumphress13]

Maybe but mostly due to him being a naturally funny human being.

[@Nimajneb42069]

@@pony3284it’s not subconscious, it’s true. He openly talks about this in interviews he did for his role alien covenant. There’s a reason guys like robin williams, Jim carrey, and Adam sandler who can do both drama and comedy at a high level are so rare

[@kevindavison201]

Absolutely freaking love The Righteous Gemstones!!! Can't wait for the new season to start!!!

[@carlosrodriguez-xt1ug]

Danny McBride and Walton Goggins is a serious force I think people are finally understanding.

[@albert9364]

Bruh Walton Goggins has been in multiple tarantino films tf you smokin

[@carlosrodriguez-xt1ug]

@@albert9364 73-90u tier 1 full melt accompaniment by some 710labs flower and Backpack Boys is what I'm smoking on in the moment.

[@sinloi2675]

​@albert9364 i think because he's not a household name people think Walton Goggins is underrated but his IMDB is stacked!

[@greenbean4422]

​@@albert9364yeah he's amazing but he's also the cocky bad guy It's great to see him in more protagonist-minded positions even if he's still a force of evil

[@anthonygutierrez8767]

@@albert9364Lektion

[@DB-dq1gf]

Hot Rod really is the best film ever made without question

[@SuperNathan125]

Danny and Walton Goggins were truly hilarious in Vice Principals. One of my favourite shows

[@Aaronscott89]

Unreal 😂

[@jimmy22334]

Baby Billy's Bible Bonkers

[@Sklagmann]

Love that show!!

[@Hai_hosen]

Truffle butter

[@seanfinity3689]

Can't forget The Righteous Gemstones. They're both in that, as well as Edi Patterson.

[@danielikelman481]

Gemstones is one of the best shows around. It's genius!

[@NicholasWaldrop-x3g]

When I saw this in my feed, I heard "Let the boy watch, let the boy learn."

[@Locusto199]

I said the exact thing to my wife, DONNAAA.

[@TranceRufus]

HEAVY BREATH

[@jaredgibson7462]

Ima pay ya 2 hunnert bucks kenny.

[@Sean-fu3oi]

Getting’ ready for the farmers market. 🍑

[@sternonisoil]

Deep down in my plums

[@scottallen8499]

Danny cracks me up in every roll he plays 😂😂😂

[@titania642]

I had no idea he had such love for movie making. That scene in This is the End when he talks about coming everywhere is still one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen in my life. He’s a legend!

[@HeyCupertino]

"I'll come anywhere I wunt!"

[@TheDersEffect8]

I’ve been dropping loads everywhere since I got here!

[@THEGMSSHOW]

The fact those guys actually got injured pretty bad during that fight scene in Pineapple Express makes that scene even funnier cuz it really did look like they were getting hurt BAD 😂😂😂😂

[@benrosn8154]

Danny McBride is one of the best actors working today. I freaking love righteous gemstones best show ever.

[@Haywood.Yablomee]

The visual of Ben handing notes to Bill and Bill immediately assuming character and proclaiming “MORE WIDE SHOTS EVERYBODY” is absolute comedy in itself

[@erikshaw7]

Hot Rod, one of the greatest comedies of all time

[@kcook8023]

I drink green tea all day!!! 😂😂

[@Panama_Red]

Hwat do mean? Hwy are you saying it like that?

[@Flint-Dibble-the-Don]

"They're Rhodesian"

[@Thrashman-ye4cf]

“I GO TO CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY, YOU GONE BRING THE DEMONS OUTTA ME”

[@chrishaus1607]

cool beans

[@adamwal4591]

"I'm Maverick... he's Goose" is one of the funniest lines ever captured in cinema.

[@ilgvarscevers7514]

pound for pound probably the funniest guy for the past 20 years in movies and TV. everytime he shows up its likely the funniest scene/-s in that movie or tv show

[@mocahmcgrady7530]

He never misses. Whenever I see his face in something it’s always worth watching

[@A-vg2yp]

I concur. I’m glad HBO lets him do whatever he wants.

[@nahhhbruhhh]

The funniest is a stretch lol he’s fun tho

[@CisternRumblings]

I _LOVE_ The Foot Fist Way. So underrated, I've watched it so many times.

[@Artofficial1986]

Never realized how many of my favorites feature Danny.

[@kermitthehermit9588]

If there’s ever a movie about Pantera, Danny McBride has to play Dimebag Darrel. Kyle Gas as vinnie Paul, Steve Buceme as Rex and Jason Mews as Phil. Plus a cameo by Jack Black as Kerry King. It would be hilarious

[@friedchopstickz]

"Your gonna break the door, are you gonna pay for it" 😆 Lives rent free forever

[@DanielRodriguez-eh1qd]

“It’s my cats birthday” that one always does it for me lol.

[@friedchopstickz]

@DanielRodriguez-eh1qd and "kimono dog, makes me aerodynamic when I fight"

[@keeponlivin81]

It makes me aerodynamic when I fight! I can take danger!

[@friedchopstickz]

@keeponlivin81 "tryna get a mfkn scholarship"

[@keeponlivin81]

​@@friedchopstickz it's a cold sore. I never had one before. Started to cry.

[@JB-is4gt]

Watching these clips back to back it’s so easy to see how much Shane Gillis is inspired by McBride’s characters

[@cabaldwin3]

Yeah, when he came on the secret podcast you could tell how hyped and nervous he was. Loved that podcast

[@carfish]

Danny seems very genuine, always cool to listen to people talk about something they truly love

[@winklestiltskin]

Danny is a national treasure. I would love to see sequels of Pineapple Express, Hot Rod & This Is The End.

[@Locusto199]

Well, technically we got a PE sequel in This Is The End 😂.

[@tmtmtlsml]

I don't know how you can make a sequel to a movie that ended with the world literally ending in the Biblical apocalypse, but if anyone can write it, it's McBride

[@Locusto199]

@@tmtmtlsml Maybe Danny is trying to infiltrate Heaven, and his ex friends have to fight him off? I agree with you tho, they should leave it be and not force a sequel.

[@lancegoodthrust546]

I can't think of any other comedic actor that has literally brought me to tears laughing than McBride.

[@Locadel2003]

He actually gave a very dramatic, honest and emotional performance in "Up in the air" with George Clooney

[@reynaolvera7526]

Love that movie

[@r1chard077]

That first season blooper reel of Eastbound & Down will never not make me laugh

[@alextorres7655]

Crazy how he did foot fist way as a nobody and went on to get most of his iconic roles as a result of it.

[@thetruth7390]

Your Highness is my all time fav movie. I'm not sure what that says about me but I love it

[@connormoorerocks]

I also would of mentioned: Land of the Lost & 30 Minutes or Less, another two movies I think of whenever I see Danny McBrides face.

[@zandergonzales671]

Land of the lost was awful. What are you smoking?

[@matthewbailey8588]

​@@zandergonzales671 typical narcissistic d bag that doesnt understand other people have opinions too

[@liq8898]

30 minutes or less is a hilarious movie

[@Koutsimouka]

I like both them movies too

[@Asdone22]

@@zandergonzales671 cringe take. movie was hilarious.

[@danlopez4571]

Judy in righteous gemstones 🐐

[@djartl]

This is the most well overdue GQ Most Iconic✔️

[@xfloyded4555]

Danny is one of my favorite actors of all time. I have been waiting for this one for so long. THANK YOU, GQ.

[@TheDorkKnight5419]

This was one of the most comprehensive and well done breakdowns I've seen in a while. Well freaking done

[@kennethbandera3195]

That Channing Tatum scene is so ridiculously hilarious, This is the end is so underrated and McBride is arguably the best part of it

[@phillipjfry4943]

I love Vice Principals so much.

[@Robertgio]

F*€k’ n A dude! Soo bad they didn’t make it 3rd or 4th season.

[@star8828]

I'm so glad he talked about Your Highness cuz nobody I know has watched it and I quote it constantly 😂

[@Studeb]

I always tell people about his series, they don't seem to get as advertised as you'd expect. The Righteous Gemstones is so well made, every episode feels like a movie. Surprised that there was no mention of producing the Halloween movies.

[@Stevieeee775]

so we’re just gonna forget about ‘30 Minutes or Less’ ???

[@PaulMartindale721]

That’s why they made this video 28:40 lol

[@charlesr.3459]

Fr

[@roostermcscratch9060]

Or the fact that the movie is technically a biopic?

[@gabrieljewett4042]

That movie kind of has a bad reputation now, since the real story has come out and it was way more disturbing than the movie.

[@nahhhbruhhh]

Yep

[@danhalen4231]

I still find it hard to believe this guy went to the same high school as me in Virginia. He was a junior when I was senior and we all had no clue greatness walked amongst us.

[@Dr_Jim57]

Stop making this about yourself

[@rangerthederpgoat2326]

That was a blast to watch, thanks for getting him on!

[@808mauna]

"Land of the lost" was a classic aswell! Tropic Thunder,Pinneapple Express, Hot Rod HOF

[@shadeshiest22]

Omg will Ferrell’s character in Eastbound & down is the absolute greatest!! When I was a teen I got a job on a big time car lot in my NC city growing up, and the owner was EXACTLY like that character!! I swear it’s almost as if Will met and studied him somehow for 6 months to play him as a character for that show😂

[@nickblood7080]

Vice Principals is so underated.

[@BoringGamesCo]

It's a masterpiece of comedy.

[@willriley1619]

Eastbound and Down is a classic it cures my depression

[@turtleboypurp]

one of the top comedic geniuses of the almost last two decades. Hope he never stops writing and making content.

[@ericreed2064]

Danny McBride is one of the GREATEST comedy actors I have ever seen. I am giddy for any of his new shows.

[@Volte6]

Walton is one of my top 5 favorite actors. So underappreciated.

[@jordibarguno]

Your Highness is definitely underrated!

[@JohnDoe-qu7gm]

Your Highness is one of the most underrated comedic gold movies ever

[@AceHole90]

The wizard turtle cracks me up every time

[@kool-o4823]

I love that film; never understood the hate and unlikings of it

[@connormoorerocks]

"da da defend yourself brother!"

[@The_Crozius]

I came here to say this. Your Highness is an absolute classic to my friend group. I feel like it does not get the love it deserves.

[@blazzmatazz9051]

​@@kool-o4823 silly stoner comedies never get enough love

[@rickyhartley8936]

Pineapple express is 1 of my favorite movies ever

[@philgruber3522]

eastbound and down is easily top 5 TV series ive ever watched. top 2-3 comedy. straight up lightning in a bottle

[@THEGMSSHOW]

The foot fist way is quite possibly the most underrated comedy movie of all time 😂😂

[@calv279]

Unexpected to see this, Danny McBride! Always enjoyed his movies

[@Panama_Red]

I'm not a fan of his style but to his credit he knows exactly where his character type fits. Alien Covenant is the prime example. Same character as always but he knew it would fit and went all in. I'll put respect on his name

[@conallhomer453]

Pineapple Express is one of the greatest comedy movies of all time. I’d say it’s definitely in the top 3.

[@Sporacle]

I'm 31 and Your Highness is still hilarious

[@YoungTCash]

I’m 31 next week and I agree

[@AK-oz3yz]

I’m 42 and still love it. Favorite lines of the movie: Franco - It might be a trap McBride - The only thing those **** will trap is my warm spray

[@dakotakoll-is3rg]

34 and love it. Hilarious and awesome. It was parodying cheesy fantasy movies, don't know why it gets all the criticism for being dumb

[@mr.thunder1219]

PlAyFuL SeCrEtS

[@hammurds]

I’ve still never watched the whole thing, but I thought it was funny

[@lumpy1603]

Your Highness is hilarious. It gets better every time I watch it

[@budderkiller9876]

No land of the lost😢

[@DeltaAsherHill]

Awe!! Darn!

[@iTalkALotDontListen]

I was looking forward to him talking about that the most 😢

[@angrybob8126]

I wanted to see Arizona underrated movie

[@SamboTron3000]

Frrr

[@psychedelicfright85]

Supposedly it was a flop, but I love it too. I own it.

[@deanruthlessrecords]

This is our greatest acting comedian of our time.

[@APR702]

Pineapple Express 2 would have an entire generation at that movie. Please make it happen

[@Puppy_Puppington]

I wish but didn’t Franco and rogen mess up their relationship

[@pandorin2348]

Such a high expectation for PE2 that i think it would be a let down.

[@ebdo7863]

@@Puppy_Puppington Yea, when he said 'that time had passed' for a sequel to PE, I think he meant that Franco has been shunned (maybe justified) by hollyweird, and doubtful it'll be made without him. That's why he didn't mention Franco much here!!! I think

[@RosieYogi40]

I mean if you want to see what they would have done with a sequel you just have to watch This Is The End only they would have gotten the actual Woody Harrelson instead of having Jonah Hill portray him.

[@jonathanovershares]

@@Puppy_Puppington weird take - franco is the one who turned out to be a total creep, not seth

[@Lil-Britches]

Vice Principles is amazing slept on. Everyone should watch it ❤

[@Torzelan]

Love 'Your Highness' and have watched it SO many times, really wish it got a 4K physical release.

[@Kdog708]

Him as Rico is one of the best characters of all time

[@scottbrownp18]

Love his comedic roles, but his voice performance in Mitchells vs. the Machines was incredible! He played a misunderstanding but loving dad so well in it, and the heartfelt scenes involving him were amazing to see him do.

[@royalvibes4433]

Danny McBride is fuHking pure Gold!

[@mattd1659]

Pineapple Express is very underrated. Franco saying ‘you threw up on my printer! Did you break it?’ is so hilarious and I don’t know why

[@supremeflavagenericsaucebo5635]

Eww chicken fries

[@MrEazio]

Linger!

[@Biscuit9966]

19:51 I felt the sameeeee way when I first watched East Bound & Down When Matthew McConaughey came out in season 2, his lines were so absurd you would never expect him to see a script like that and just do it without hesitation

[@connormclaren5134]

He’s also amazing in Land of the Lost!

[@anabriones2175]

I thumbs upped this video before even watching it , I love Danny so much!! Thanks GQ for recognizing this genius!

[@goldbondisgod]

Eastbound and Down is the best comedy of all time

[@theyluvjody]

My favorite GQ interview fashoo

[@rodneyquqgliqtq9765]

He was awesome in Alien. Covenant.

[@matthewalkman386]

A legend, probably the best comedic actor of our era

[@jlarrybrewer1149]

The fight scene with Red in “Pineapple Express” is the funniest scene in the movie😂😂

[@zachchadwick8323]

Pineapple Express fight scene is the best fight scene in any movie

[@ButIer]

Danny McBride is a national treasure

[@cds5067]

Eastbound was the best thing on tv at the time, underrated, criminally even.