Dev Patel & Octavia Spencer | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

[@poppysilk365]

The way he speaks. Wow, that quality makes him so attractive.

[@hannahduggan3599]

He was attractive ever since the day he was born.

[@SpringerA1984]

Yyyyuuuuuupp!!! A soothing, warm, soft, strong voice

[@Megan-wf2yv]

Kind of slightly in love with Dev Patel

[@fu_raha]

Megan Wood I am with you ❤ He is such a beautiful soul

[@theninjacat7200]

Move over! I saw him first! ; >

[@theninjacat7200]

Talented guy...and very humble. I saw him on 'Ellen'...Ellen made a 'Sexiest Man Alive' cover for him and he seemed slightly embarrassed like he began to blush! He said he'd give it to his mum! I thought 'he's a keeper...fame has NOT gone to his head'! Hope to see him in many more movies.

[@Black-lioness]

GB breed💚🍏

[@EWzaka]

Megan OMG SAME, I have a massive crush on him lol my heart always skips a beat when I see him loool

[@jamilabrownie]

He's not just cute, he's also such a sweetie pie. I swooned when he was talking about Octavia's quality. I want someone to talk about my quality...preferably in a British accent.

[@wall-e7179]

That's an English accent.

[@emmageorgia6149]

"What?! You're totally gorgeous!" lol I completely agree Octavia 😂

[@gallavichlove808]

He's less geekly looking and had grown in to a handsome young man. Talented too.

[@hannahduggan3599]

Even when he was geeky looking, he still looked hot. I saw him on The Last Airbender and he was so hot that me and my little brother Joseph became attracted to him. Our parents hate Dev, though. Dev is and has always been a real lovable dude. Why do my parents hate him so much?!

[@shauryakaushik7]

@@hannahduggan3599 They really hate him? Why though? He seems like such a humble & nice person.

[@oeu3669]

Hannah Duggan if your parents don’t know him personally and agree that his work is great then honey - their hate is for the colour of his skin. Hope you grow up to be a better person and not indoctrinated by that toxic narrative that nothing but cancerous to humanity

[@oeu3669]

Hannah Duggan your parents do not know him. Stop lying. They’re not loving people because they HATE someone (who is Indian) not because he did something wrong to them but because of who he is. That is toxic and hateful and racist behaviour. Secondly your name is hannah duggan - stop lying about your family being Asian. If they were your parents wouldn’t be so hateful and they would understand the language spoken in Bollywood. Anyways hope you don’t turn out like them. The world definitely needs less haters like that.

[@WildFoxHD]

So happy that Dev is getting great roles! Still remember him from Skins

[@pammo4668]

literally tearing up because i get all these skins flashbacks with him in it and it's so lovely to watch his journey to hollywood

[@diamcole]

Slumdog Millionaire is what did it for me. He was amazing in that film.

[@AriDuprey]

WildFox I

[@theninjacat7200]

I'm just discovering his career now (in Lion) and then I went back to see Slumdog Millionaire and watch him in other things. This guy's got a bright future! Octavia Spencer too!

[@sarhsone7240]

anwar

[@TheOriginalRevolt]

He was born in 1990. Like...woooooow. What a depth of soul he has. And yes, I realize I'm in love with him.

[@enialeheadbanger]

TheOriginalRevolt me too. 😍😍

[@mirandasummerset]

lol I KNOW! I thought he was way older! such a well spoken young man!

[@evalynn1863]

Whoa :O I had no idea he's only a year older than me!! That's crazy.. Some actors go their whole careers trying to find the depth he's been able to achieve in his roles.. That makes me love and respect him so much more lol

[@LadyCharity]

Lol FACTS! He is very sharp. I like him even more...

[@cynthianolder8587]

& hasn't he grown into his looks since Slumdog?

[@1ofus]

Octavia Spencer is lovely. Dev Patel has the most wonderful voice.

[@LadyCharity]

FACTS!

[@lolakaprikana5622]

Ikrr

[@mamtakhatri1093]

most sexy voice 😉

[@carrieleelancaster2265]

You can simply understand that Dev loves women. I don't mean sexually, I mean that Dev loves and respects women for all that they are as human beings. I just love Octavia as well. I couldn't think of a better person to break down racial and gender barriers simultaneously. ❤️

[@miguelpacheco2555]

Carrie Lee Lancaster i want to find a best friend with his exact qualities. So respectful and genuine.

[@gauravgoti5411]

Same...i am bwoy but i too fall in love with him as he speaks so sexy & smooth ..which can make in love with him very badly to anyone 🤓🤓... He is too good & afterall he is indian so it has to be 🤓

[@Jennyfisch]

I agree, but I think he just loves people. He's the kind of guy who can listen to a person intently and really be interested, no matter who they are.

[@sreejapillai8792]

Raised well … different culture 😏

[@littlebird8346]

Dev really has a way with words

[@JB2519]

his talks are addicting !

[@shreyenshmishra2792]

I just learnt 200374976 new terms and words after watching this. Damn!

[@SpringerA1984]

​@@JB2519aaalll of this!!

[@sweetlady3651]

love the respect he showed her

[@gallavichlove808]

She's a lady.

[@lidianamendes9338]

Usually I watch these 'actors on actors' videos and after 3 minutes Im bored. But Dev and Octavia just have this amazing and candid conversation with true respect from both. I am just more in love with both of them!

[@josephdowner346]

Lidiana Mendes U should watch the one with taraji and Ryan Reynolds.....that was something.....

[@beverleykorte4460]

True 👍

[@tracey-annwisdom2874]

I might have cried a couple of times watching this. My favourite convo so far. I just love both of these people anyway. Octavia and Dev can do no wrong.

[@karibennett1644]

Such reverence between them but it seemed genuine and sincere. Two tremendous talents who pick great projects.

[@superflyTv94]

The fact that we're just finding out about these black women that put these white men into space...man...makes me sick. But I am so glad that this story is being heard and seen and that Octavia Spencer is starring in it. She's such a brilliant talent. Have been for decades.

[@TheStrangerquest]

Jamel Smith I knew about them, I was ten years old when my Dad read to me about them back home in Africa but the only problem is in America nobody likes to talk about black people who are doing good

[@karibennett1644]

Stories like this are long overdue. It saddens me that movies like Hidden Figures have to be 'celebrated'. They should be common knowledge. I can only imagine how many more such stories have gone without notice or have been buried as irrelevant.

[@shalommichael8263]

Jamel Smith

[@damejazesoul]

Amen and Amen long overdue

[@okonh0wp]

to be fair, it's always been public knowledge. her pic was on the wall at goddard anyways, it's a great movie.

[@allenyounge5247]

i love that Dev Patel is getting his shine

[@PanGrotto]

God is he a modest guy. He keeps deprecating himself and complimenting Octavia Spencer's work, I notice he interrupts her everytime she's about to compliment him and switches the focus on her.

[@merely_aida]

Almost all Brits are extremely self-deprecating, as John Oliver puts it, they are not huge fans of themselves:)

[@penguinlivesmatter215]

Brits are self-deprecating LOL. I think Dev is an exception though.

[@gauravgoti5411]

Maybe there are not of british roots...there are more of indian roots 🤓

[@rebeccaelliott9770]

There are very few Brits who can take compliments. Myself included. I have to work hard to just say thank you and not deflect it like Dev 😂

[@ashablue78]

@@gauravgoti5411 lol Indians brag what r you talking about 😂😂

[@owl3170]

dev is just so gorgeous and adorable

[@ShyRonnie13]

Owl Han True ! His british accent got me fu***d up

[@hannahduggan3599]

He was born that way.

[@bnatrl88]

I love how they are both soft-spoken :)

[@erinmaree1987]

As an Aussie, I fully endorse these compliments. Dev Patel did possibly the best Australian accent I've ever seen. Also, LOVE him with long hair and a bit of a beard. Hotness.

[@nomorepottermore1296]

I just want to hug Octavia. Also, this conversation couldn't be more warm and candid.

[@SofiaFP]

This made me a bit emotional. Two great thespians, succeeding in a discipline that was for so long reserved for white people. I'm so glad and thankful they've chosen to share their passion and craft with the world.

[@assanlucas6570]

You articulated that feeling perfectly👌

[@Aikosar]

Sofia FP Indian cinema is a thing you know, they make more movies than rest of the world combined.

[@SofiaFP]

Aikosar I'm obviously talking about the North American film industry, which has become the standard to which movies from many other countries are compared. Also, colourism is present everywhere, I see it in the movies produced in my country (Mexico) and in Pakistani and Indian productions, so just because they're not Hollywood it doesn't exempt them from falling in the same traps.

[@theninjacat7200]

are they really 'movies' or 'musicals'. sadly, I have never been into Bollywood. I can't get into serious cinema and at the end - people burst into song!

[@sams517]

The thing with bollywood is, there's a lot to choose from considering the # of films they put out per year. There's enough to cover all bases. You don't have to go with the mainstream cinemas that have more of a shallow, basic plot with 6-7 songs in extravagant colorful sets out of nowhere or they sweep you right into London or whatever. Just google offbeat bollywood films/artsy bollywood films, and you'll get a good number that'll probably be right up your alley. I suggest a movie called Kahaani for starters, it's one of my favorites and it's a good dip into bollywood without being thrown into so much new culture you're left confused. It's just a really solid film everyone should watch.

[@MasudZaman1998]

8:14 , Dev is so on-point when he talks about Octavia's "maternal instinct". I always found her to have this compassionate, motherly affection toward her profession ❤

[@veronikawadhwa998]

True

[@campjinx]

I love how intensely he looks at her and is listening to her. It's like he is looking deep into her and through her. I could watch this forever. Both great actors, very genuine. Still, I love Dev in this candid manor. It'd be wonderful to just have a conversation with him and to have him look at me this way.

[@superflyTv94]

This was a beautiful exchange.

[@TheMelMan]

By far my favorite Actors on Actors. So genuine and two very kind and appreciative people.

[@JSDFreak]

such a good interview, but can we talk about how beautiful octavia spencer is? she's so stunning.

[@samalamalamdam6701]

Yes, yes and yes.

[@kd5055]

Just a little overweight

[@rosaliaali3099]

💯 totally❤❤❤

[@tapasrout7242]

it feels like a mother and son talking. loved it

[@themripley]

God, I love Dev, have done since Skins. He just has the best vibe about him and I am thrilled his light is shining.

[@katrineogmai]

Okay i litterally want Dev Patel to be my boyfriend, he is sooo attractive!

[@hannahduggan3599]

I would love that, too, but my parents will hate it because they both think that Dev Patel is crazy.

[@roxanastewart7837]

Octavia is such a classy lady! And Dev is incredibly articulate, very smart man.

[@rebecaluana9765]

I watched this 3 years ago but I couldn't understand English at the time. However I knew how precious this was so it inspired me and I learned English and now I feel so blessed by this interview. It's so beautiful and they're so good listeners... I just wanna hug and love both

[@meetshah1892]

An interview inspired you to learn a new language? Damn, I need this level of motivation in my life.

[@moiatashi]

proud of your progress! not everyone can be as eloquent as you are :]

[@범지다]

so proud of your progress ♡

[@msl1689]

Wow it only took you 3 years to sound this eloquent? I know people who speak English as a first language and they can't even construct a coherent sentence.

[@dharaneshanmuganathan1389]

This is such a great pairing! You can see the mutual respect and camaraderie between them. One of the best interviews to date :)

[@rutendonyambiya9654]

this interview is beautiful, these two are so smart so warm and just vibe so well, very pleasant to watch, cannot wait to watch these movies

[@poofyspoofy5695]

yeah, he is gorgeous!!

[@lryhc]

Wouldn't it be something if these two did a movie together? Also, really, someone had to dislike? You had nothing better to do? I could watch this again and again.

[@123paramorefan]

This is possibly the best Actors on Actors, on the level of the Tom Hanks and Viola Davis episode. These guys just speaks o eloquently and beautfully. Thier minds are so infinte, thier talent is infinte, and this conversation she dlight onto more than just acting. This conversationa nd the words they sopke to eachother, and the words they spoke of eachother, the admirationa nd respect is somethign to be studied and cherished. Dev and Octavia are incredible actors and people. I cannot wait to see Hidden Figures and Lion.

[@penguinlivesmatter215]

OMG This comment section is full of love and humility. What a rare thing to see! Glad I came here :)

[@christophersharodingram2309]

This was a cool reflection. I resonated with Dev’s phrase “pregnant with emotion.”

[@francescaaldrich9042]

He speaks so eloquently!!! That was a fantastic interview between 2 individuals who have so much respect for one another

[@YTD07]

the best one, very real and intellectually intimate.........

[@PomegranateStaindGrn]

Jadalang94 Perfectly worded.

[@ohkay680]

MY BEAUTIFUL COLOURED BROTHER AND SISTER, THIS IS WHAT I'M LIVING FOR !!

[@honorawilliams3484]

ohkay amen

[@NishnathGowda]

Amen

[@oeu3669]

ohkay they aren’t coloured. They’re brown skinned. Saying they are ‘coloured my implies white is the standard and the rest are shaded in. This is not the case. Factually And scientifically. Have more respect for people who are not white please

[@leviathandiabolo6296]

@@oeu3669 I agree with you

[@tasatl]

I love what Dev said he learned and took from Octavia's role. That when you do something together you're more likely to succeed, and when you do it's your responsibility to help others who were like you. Octavia's character did that with supporting other black women. Dev applied that to himself as an Indian actor helping other Indian actors succeed and get roles they deserve. But you don't even have to apply this lesson to just race. If you have every struggled through ANYTHING; mental disorders, abuse, sexism, poverty, addiction etc, and you have succeed to overcome, please use your blessings as a way to bring up others who are struggling like you. The beauty of humanity ❤️

[@ShiRocksToTheSound]

this is the most heart-warming pairing I've ever seen on this segment.

[@kaynicole2146]

He is so beautiful..my goodness

[@sexbuffet]

love his hair!

[@DelciaB]

beautiful conversation. They seem so understanding of eachother.

[@alipop509vids]

THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL! this lighting is godly

[@kristymcc1]

Ahlia Dee so you're saying if they were in different lighting they wouldn't be beautiful?

[@alipop509vids]

kristymcc1 that's not what I'm saying at all. Two different sentences, two different points

[@juliExplores]

I can watch these two interact for hours. Someone get them in a movie together!

[@HAPPYDASHII]

"That's why art's important to be put out into the world, that's why films like yours, hidden figures and like lion, are really important, because they're anthems of diversity, they're anthems of love and they're anthems of perseverance." Lovely quote by Dev. What an insightful video overall with these two talented actors.

[@rue.el.]

You can just feel the love and respect between them. 💖 Great actors!

[@KirtiSays]

This interview was great. The exchange between Dev and Octavia was really nice to see. It was genuine and interesting. Both are good at what they do and I hope they are able to showcase their talent in more movies. I hope Dev has an outpouring of offers and meaty roles after Lion.

[@deepthiramesh7940]

Kirti Sharma Baidwan He does have some interesting movies coming out. Hotel Mumbai which is based on Taj Hotel attacks, a film with Michael Winterbottom, Steve Banerjee in Chippendales saga and David Copperfield

[@Tracey.Lee.]

uhhh! i felt like i was there,part of this conversation. so real and so selfless. thank you

[@aayaan7777]

Congratulations to Dev Patel and Octavia Spencer for their Golden Globes nominations for Lion and Hidden Figures. Hopefully the Oscars are next

[@saffy119]

This was so good to watch, just knowing how hard they've worked in all their roles. Octavia is such a hard worker and Dev has come so far.

[@soulful41]

I have a crush on Dev Patel. There is something about him.

[@RockRita09]

soulful41 Right! Lol

[@hannahduggan3599]

Yeah dude he's been so adorable ever since he was born!

[@RichelleBremner]

He is just so normal, grounded. Down to earth.

[@ksarah6565]

He's so beautiful, talented and humble.. i'm in love

[@WhitneeLaCantante]

I really love how there are 2 minorities from different cultures. It's really awesome to see an Indian actor in Hollywood because it's rare! And of course an African American woman who does not have your "typical" Hollywood look! This gives me life!!!

[@arshaq4200]

He is not an indian actor

[@Arya-cs7kj]

@@arshaq4200 I think she meant in terms of ethnicity.

[@LaTataSimo]

Just wanna say I love all the love in the comments. Considering the times we're living in, it's refreshing and uplifting. Love these two. Have a great day everyone!

[@flyonthewall0404]

Both Octavia and Dev radiate such warmth throughout the entire conversation. Absolutely loved this.

[@taliiiban1397]

i could listen to them speak all day i could listen to Dev talk all day they're just such interesting ppl

[@groovygirlwillz4225]

I love this interview in particular very very much. I love the little things about this too; the way Octavia calls Dev honey, the way Octavia rolls off Dev's tongue in the beginning of the interview, how humble they both are, the moment Octavia got emotional when Dev was talking about that one scene in his movie, how intelligent and genuine and sincere and kind they both are...every little thing about this amazing interview I love.

[@yellohcards]

This was a wonderful conversation. They both seem so genuinely fond of each other and it's lovely to see.

[@Buttersweet1]

I've only seen him in The Newsroom and I just found that on Netflix about a year or two ago. Wow he's gorgeous.

[@cathycrayton1524]

Mr. Patel's perception of Ms. Spencer's aura does emit a matriarchic presence in most of her roles. Great interview and a joy to experience. I glean so much from the revelations of actors interviewing actors versus talk show hosts.

[@Jamesdd2]

This interview was incredible!!!! I wasn't expecting the chemistry that they had! Great job Dave, Octavia, and the entire Variety production team. #pleasantlysurprised

[@SincerelyKimmy]

I loved this so much. Each one of these interviews are like a masters class. Thanks Variety for the "Actors on Actors" series.

[@emilyk4217]

THE BEST conversation between actors so far! Thank you for this.

[@sarhsone7240]

I've followed Dev since the Anwar days and it's been amazing to see him grow as an actor. I really hope he stay's humble and passionate as he is now as he seems like the most down to earth guy, I appreciate him bringing those qualities into the film industry.

[@TrangPakbaby]

sarhs one yes. He's a real man. Humble, charming, secure and lovable. A lot different than that arrogant little jerk Suraj Sharma.

[@jocelynf139]

This was so beautiful and poignant, my favorite conversation so far. Two incredible actors who sidestepped the stereotypes and are pushing boundaries.

[@rosemaryk4998]

This was such a beautiful conversation to watch. Hearing these two actors talk and connect was such a blessing

[@catenystrom6506]

They're both so talented, I just ADORE Dev Patel, I've seen Lion many times, he's so brilliant in it, and deserved all of the accolades and more.

[@elemeno82002]

this was such a great interview. it had the right mix of warmth, depth, and mutual admiration. i wish much success to both actors going forward.

[@cleopatram7703]

Dev patel is such a gem my God, and what he said about Octavia giving off this soulful soul , is so true. love them both.

[@yasminmont.6067]

Dev Patel people, Dev Patel. He's so gorgeous for one, so down to earth, so warm and honest and polite and adorable.......sighing. Bless you Dev and wishing you all the best in your career. What a true human being!

[@demimarina3958]

I can't even put into words how much I adore and admire these two beautiful people

[@ObsidianNyx]

Beautiful interview. Could listen to Dev speak for days.

[@ajaycbaby8837]

I would love to meet both of them some day. I love Patel.

[@ujugafu2209]

I must say, I really like this man's spirit. I hope he continues to excel and Octavia is lovely as always :)

[@mayukhmukherjee5020]

The part where Octavia breaks down and Dev comforts her shows the kind of humans they are.. These are the kind of Artists we need to show people that it's important to be a good human being to be a good actor. Hail the artists :)

[@pashe01]

Best conversation yet.

[@Shyloh8]

I never comment on these, but oh boy .... this is BEAUTIFUL. These 2 together is just .... classic.

[@sushmakc7570]

These are my two favourite people!!! This is so perfect!

[@dudster5]

Both beautiful inside & out , great interview

[@jessieee_p]

Both of them are so humble yet so talented. This interview was a joy to watch.

[@viviennewestlake]

This was my favorite of the ones I've seen so far. It really touched me and made me feel connected to the conversation and the emotion behind the elements they discussed and their approach to portraying real people. It was also inspiring the way they talked about using their work and their ability to convey hope and the spirit of humanity and diversity through the films they make (and how that is away to help the world we live in). It was a very genuine, heart-felt conversation and I'm really glad I paused to watch it.

[@ohxandrea]

Two of the most humble, gracious and talented actors in the biz! Loved this interview :)

[@radhikanagu3541]

His voice is like liquid gold. i could listen to it all day!

[@polylayla3686]

This is just amazing. The conversation surrounding culture, creativity and humanity is just insane. Amazing artists with such awesome minds at work 👌🏾

[@ilovelife4ever884]

this was an amazing interview. it felt more like a conversation.

[@ItsWhiteFang]

You know the interview was really good when you can't see any dislikes on the video.

[@da96103]

Octavia Spencer has a special ingredient for her chocolate pies.

[@laylajohnson2006]

Johnny Grande aaaaahhhh omg no

[@TokyoDogz]

i really enjoyed this interview. they were so great at it. beautiful people.

[@wolfgurl196]

This was such a great conversation, I really enjoyed it! Looking forward to watching both of these movies.

[@lilaarabian8452]

one the best interview. love them both.

[@hikorijones665]

Thanks variety, this talk was one of the best. watched twice..

[@Destinayyxnayy]

Beautiful conversation!!

[@harsh96.]

Most mature & sensible content i've ever came across on youtube!

[@Rebecca-x]

Dev Patel is so handsome and attractive. Always thought that. Love the Lion film so good and I really love Octavia too. So talented!!!

[@vecust]

My man went crazy in Monkey Man.

[@adreyanc1889]

Love them together

[@nourtney2178]

both such amazing actors i could watch them all day

[@MoonliteIce]

It's impossible to not just adore both of them. Such passionate, delightful people. ❤🙌

[@seidenschnabelfederflugel5441]

The little boy in lion cut my heart and soul so deep. It was soulcrushing and devastating.

[@ajf098]

This is my favorite Actors on Actors interview. I absolute LOVE these two.