Ezra Miller: in the Cannes spotlight

CANNES INTERVIEW - From the biggest and most exciting film festival in the world, Eve Jackson talks with actor Ezra Miller of his role in Lynne Ramsey's brilliant dark drama, "We Need to Talk About Kevin."

[@shannonkateparry1695]

This is a LOOK

[@lwgoinghome]

man, he was only eighteen when he did this.

[@예진-p6j]

I admire him

[@leepicrandomaa]

@@예진-p6j are you still now?

[@explosivez1]

@@예진-p6j why

[@guyfaux900]

Yeah I was smart when I was 18 now I'm completely nuts. LoL

[@oof4992]

Some person: your blocking my view Ezra: but i am the view.... *S A V A G E*

[@hannagorani1733]

I think I'm going to start taking notes while watching Ezra's interviews.

[@brennenspice6098]

I hope not

[@internettroll7497]

​@@brennenspice6098 lol

[@Joec88l]

We need to talk about Ezra Miller's jawline.

[@achilles1541]

or now we can talk about his grooming, crimes and assaulting

[@dontmindmeppl33]

​@@achilles1541 shut up

[@aaronmoiche330]

It's honestly amazing how blind some people can be when they encounter people like Ezra. This guy is super smart and I don't mean it in his choice of words (which was brilliant and for all we know to him it was nothing more than an accessory to complement his outfit, just like you would use a british accent if you're wearing a suit or an entonation as you wish for the pure fun of it), i mean it in the way he sees things and understands them (unintentional wallflower reference). In this world there are people who live inside the bubble unaware of anything else around them and completely absorbed body and soul, people who live outside the bubble unaware that there is a bubble, people who are inside the bubble aware of everything happening but choose to turn a blind eye to everything real happening and then there are people who live inside the bubble knowing exactly where they are, what there is outside the bubble and can successfully remain themselves no matter what happens inside that bubble unapologetically. That's the kind of person this guy is and though with the way he speaks and stuff he might seem like he's got it all together and knows his facts, i'm pretty sure like everyone else with something to say he's merely expressing his opinions on the way he sees the world and humans in that moment, he's aware that he could wake up the next day with a completely changed opinion and he's okay with that, today is today and tomorrow will be tomorrow. It's sad how so many people can misunderstand.

[@gracie4749]

Ur right

[@lisa8202]

Aaron Moiche I totally agree with you!

[@maxflores4715]

This is it. This is the perfect paragraph to describe him. Wow.

[@sandramichel721]

Exactly, he has e very intelligent way of expressing himself.

[@Starkardur]

super smart? eh

[@moppyblueblue]

He is very very attractive.

[@poulomi__hari]

Maturity is not dependent on age. This guy is way mature than most adults, even many old people. Age is just a number here. Its so funny how most people in the world take a lifetime to understand this vague philosophy of life. How beautifully he explains, "every one is dualistic. In fact its not just binary, there is a whole spectrum."

[@hahnkf8111]

Poulomi Hari Well said. I would even say kids are more mature than adults. A child is born with divine truth. They can’t be wrong in their own mind until they start second guessing themselves. Adults know less then kids do. They’re only somewhat sure of a lot of things but forget the fact that everything is all inclusive. Even before Einstein figured it out philosophers knew that everything is relative. The most simplistic truths that you knew as a kid like playing with bugs in the grass can be applied to and infinitely large scale. Most of us spend half our lives fighting adulthood, the skewed reality that was probably planted. By Satan or the Gov whatever you believe, there’s an undeniable evil that’s out there. The second half we spend trying to gain childhood back. When Kevin killed those people, the government was immediately and equally to blame. Especially when you see these shootings happening often. People know there’s something off about their reality and it doesn’t make them happy. (I don’t condone any form of violence. Because it doesn’t solve anything and only causes pain. But It’s none of my business nor responsibility to judge anyone especially in this messed up world)

[@Shadow-Man-vz8sv]

Uh huh.... The guy is a dangerous psychopath.

[@manbunmyname5866]

Well, that didn't age well...

[@francisabellana445]

@@manbunmyname5866 yeah lol

[@MsTriangle]

It aged very well, actually. It clearly shows his stance of these types of situations. Also the fact that he's very very smart.

[@cm4881]

there's something about him that makes him so extremely attractive

[@Armz69]

he is fricking cute and eccentric, who cares what choices of words, he is just being who he is.

[@joan3338]

he sure is.

[@Portcity24209]

“Any act can be forgiven” sick guy.

[@acht2849]

If you listen closely, he's choice of words are very relevant.

[@janfreeman5946]

I’m in awe of the movie and Ezra. I think he is fascinating and a brilliant actor!

[@felix________________]

um

[@saramariaana]

His voice❤️😍

[@MinkJu]

Omg this dude is so intelligent and inspirational. Omg wow

[@31P013]

@Jenny clark I heard that he went off the rails bc of family problems. I’m not sure tho

[@lebasimonserrat]

such a beautiful beautiful person

[@ChloeDust]

Gotta give him credit, very smart and articulate dude.

[@Portcity24209]

He really loves them kids.

[@internettroll7497]

​@@Portcity24209 lol

[@MsTriangle]

They are a kid themselves.

[@samanthat.4281]

cool dude. wise dude.

[@saramariaana]

Intelligent man ❤️

[@SuperPinata825]

I could watch him talk all day.

[@Portcity24209]

Don’t let him talk to your kid thoe.

[@purplesequins33]

just b/c someone is eloquent doesn't mean they're pretentious. and he isn't using big words, just the actual "textbook" terms for all the psychological and human development things he talks about here. he shows a broad understanding and knowledge on the two subjects (as a psych major, i know). he's simply and openly stating his perspective and opinions here. i think he's very intelligent... and attractive *_*

[@user-304jgojnegilrnw]

This didn’t age well

[@internettroll7497]

Yikes

[@bhagyaaski5921]

Damnnnn wonder where the commenter is now

[@Whitney2022]

He already had me when I saw his hat and glasses in thumbnail lol Ezra is really one of a kind

[@09er123]

he is incredibly intelligent & has a way with words

[@danielruiz8259]

Groomers are like that

[@peppermay96]

He is sort of an oddball, in a good way, because he seems extremely smart and the way he says things comes across as somewhat intense, although his voice is more airy. Like some people have said, his manner is a bit like Johnny Depp's, however the way he delivers his answers is kind of like Christian Bale or Andrew Garfield, because of his seriousness and intellect.

[@xMissfizzlerx]

I guess there are some very intelligent young folks in the industry, one of them is Ezra. Not all famous teens aren't stupid after all.

[@ryandaunicorn9926]

The way he speaks and the words he uses... It's just like... Makes him 19462946291036714284982 times more attractive

[@jayhaych2525]

i need those fucking sunglasses.

[@ffymile]

I remember first watching this going 'wow how he must be a college elite or something' Then I looked him up found out he's a high school drop out. I like that because it shows people, that not all people who drop-out are dumb losers.

[@manoknowfish]

Lmao you were wrong

[@shadow00188]

LOL How is your comment looking nowadays?

[@taramcbride8561]

You look like Michael Jackson! Super actor, very fun and intelligent

[@cucumberkapa5786]

All of this is the funniest thing I've ever seen

[@irhjma30000]

I don't at all like people throwing around the word pretentious. I also think Ezra is very intelligent in many ways, obviously, and I certainly don't label him or call him pretentious. I think there is POTENTIAL for him to come across as pretentious, if paired with his way of speaking he becomes unfriendly or uppity. I certainly hope that doesn't happen.

[@Mazunteful]

He is not pretentious. He is a ridiculously intelligent and educated young man, besides having beautiful facial features. The ones criticizing him here are just silly and jealous dudes who do not like to confront their own intellectual and physical limitations and flaws.

[@etoiledelamer_______1535]

Mazunteful YES YES YES AND YESS!!!!

[@Starkardur]

They is a disturbed individual probably more common with Kevin than we thought.

[@Starkardur]

@Jenny clark its their pronoun

[@Starkardur]

@Jenny clark They is also used as pronoun for non-binary person.

[@ターママ-j8q]

エズラはひとつひとつの質問に誠実に答えていますね。ノンバイナリーを公言しているのも自然体でいいですね😃 彼は五次元以上を生きているスターシードだと思います🌠

[@Caitless]

His parents raised him right. He's so polite, opinionated. Not to mention in all of his films, his performance is always outstanding. He's going to be big, I know it. xx

[@deathnote9957]

Saphire Blue i think that his parents did raise him right by letting his sisters help him express his feminine side.

[@Caitless]

Absolutely, there nothing wrong with that. Wow I wrote that comment 7 years ago! And to see how far he’s gotten since. Very cool

[@KingVegeta300]

You need to delete this.

[@phoogoo]

r/agedlikemilk

[@c3st0fd3rk]

@@Caitless this is why you don't glorify someone based on a 5 minute youtube video

[@fabricyehyeh2653]

Really great questions!

[@Vortex]

He is unbelievably cool.

[@Bakabana77]

Finally a young actor that understands the movie he is in. I guess that's why he played his role so good.

[@HKauwH]

Wouw, how rare... Handsome, hot AND smart!! Ezra I love you!!

[@idontknowwatimdoing1]

i love the way ezra miller talks,it adds to his awesomeness!

[@Nikeishasha]

i love how he comes across as this arrogant, pretentious actor but he actually touches on so much philosophical genius. seriously one of the most intelligent adolescent celebrities of our time.

[@kittykittybangbang9367]

This did not age well

[@grantprejean5376]

@@kittykittybangbang9367 some would say it aged like milk

[@apseudonym]

I wouldn't say he's pretentious, just incredibly intelligent with profound answers and an artistic personality.

[@ThatgirlZuleica]

I fucking love him ♡

[@valypaly3]

I'm so...amazed and, taken back to say the least. I'm at a loss for words, so many things that I've been wanting to express for so long he managed to fearlessly bring to light for me. By fearlessly, I mean of course by the snide remarks he is and will be getting...I'm reading some right now. It doesn't phase me though, I'm used to getting them, but I'd be lying if I said it didn't bother me hearing him being put down. It may be only natural to judge, but you can make the effort to be aware of it

[@earltan7067]

Rolling around at the speed of sound

[@blu3flow3r94]

I would love to talk to him for day someday. i like how he's so detailed in his response and he did it in the most honest way he could. Well at least thats how i see it

[@Portcity24209]

I bet That’s how he was talking to the little girl he groomed.

[@bobbycormier]

anyone who has the creative, off-handed impulse to wear a playing card in their hat is someone i'd think is interesting to spend some time hangin' out with. i feel the same way about bob dylan, especially when i see his clownish filmed interviews from the '60s.

[@ohiraminami3544]

I wanna see his eyes

[@BiruKoritozu]

I love you

[@GwenQueenie]

damn wish i could have only 20 minutes of conversation with him

[@amelforeal]

everyone talking about how they love ezra here in this video 10 years ago… look at him now

[@bbutler8977]

So everyone here should have known & are such fools so you MUST point that out. People do become become child predators, homeless, drug addicts & no one had a clue when they were young.

[@amelforeal]

@@bbutler8977 literally not what i said at all i was just pointing out that it’s interesting

[@bbutler8977]

@@amelforeal You "literally" never said it was interesting. You specifically said "everyone talking about how they love Ezra here in this video 10 years ago..look at him now." My comment stands.

[@achilles1541]

@@bbutler8977What's wrong with you? other person just said how he has changed over the years.

[@ccm800]

not for a second. Followed every thought with ease as it was articulated splendidly.

[@asiaoharasbutterflies9425]

He was so bright!

[@iEnjoiATL]

he's incredible

[@SW-zr3dl]

Who’s here in 2022 after Ezra terrorizing Hawaii residents?

[@Aspenfash899]

my two favorite people RIP river phoenix

[@예진-p6j]

Im having certain phobia of being a mom, and this is definitely a relieve. This talk touched me and I cried. Hoping this is a tear of forgiving my mom, my dad, and myself. Thank you Ezra. and thank you, the uploader.

[@polashteens]

ouch

[@gundamanda]

this interview is making me laugh hysterically.

[@internettroll7497]

Lol true

[@random-wu1bq]

where did they go wrong…

[@SabbyZ99]

I'm literally swooning.

[@SabbyZ99]

Why is he so perfect?Ezra please love me.

[@hippiehoneeB]

so very well spoken!

[@cholepaprika]

I first saw him on City Island and this interview is refreshing because it really shows his intelligence (which obviously wasnt shown in the movie haha, his character wasnt at all like the real him). He is very handsome too :)

[@EntrantmentOfEvil]

I love it when interviewers ask questions that they expect short shallow answers from that they can then bounce off more questions from... but Ezra manages to baffle most interviewers so much so that they just move onto a next unlinked question. Sometimes it's a sign of a lousy interviewer, sometimes it's a very intelligent interviewee, but even when Ezra is interviewed by brilliant talkshow hosts and similar it does happen. He's so wonderful.

[@flemmingmatiasvermeulen9608]

All the people in the comments praising him are probably scratching their heads now hahaha

[@wonnacott15]

edit: well. I was right that ezra ended up going far. now theres nowhere left but jail lmao 🤧

[@BlitztankYT]

uh oh

[@hannibalgirl666]

Ezra Miller has a fucking sexy voice!

[@mariafrancesca7]

I love him.

[@sweatfreaky]

The awkward moment when the Interviewer doesn't understand Ezra's answer!

[@jayneth1960]

I love Ezra! He's true to himself, whether he's different or what, and I admire him for that. I'd love to spend a day with him, and pick his brain!

[@Portcity24209]

Would you let him baby sit you kids?

[@MrCyberboobs]

Go to Hawaii and you may get your wish

[@FinalDestination018]

There's something everybody watching this interview should know about Ezra: he's a bare pothead. If he sounds too philosophical and deep for you, that's probably why :P.

[@nurulnoralyssa8820]

michael jackson vibe.

[@applecrumble8424]

For all the wrong reasons

[@lucyd75]

Wow. Ezra makes me feel hopeful for the future. I'm sure he wouldn't feel comfortable in the position of role model, but I wish some of the kids today would see him as one. I would love to hear a lot more of what he has to say.

[@shreyas__]

Yes

[@lucyd75]

@@shreyas__ Holy crap, that comment aged very, very poorly, didn't it? Pretty sad to see so much wasted potential.

[@shreyas__]

@@lucyd75 very much haha

[@jezrel12]

I believed he's a psychopath at "nope". He's still in character in this interview. LOL

[@apathy216]

i love his voice

[@RaffaellaQ]

I love the way he talks... Even if you can actually see at times that the tries to sound too eloquent, and I think that sometimes he doesn't fully understand what he is talking about, so he just adds some 'big words' to cover up the fact that he doesn't know what to say... But this is a proof that he is incredibly smart (too smart for the interviewer), and I would love to have a conversation with him (when we're both drunk, hehe) By the way, I LOVE his hat

[@freemont13]

God I'm so glad that he said that about "evil people" He has all of my votes.

[@Akawette]

I think he's right, he said that on the "long term", forgiveness can be considered but only if the person wants/tries to put her mind into it.. time invariably heals all wounds, we get over things & we move on, it's some kind of a choice, either u hold on to the bitterness or u just let go. Besides, forgiving doesn't mean forgetting, it's more like putting the hate behind, u don't necessarily make it up with the person involved, but with urself. Excuse my english, i basically speak french.

[@kybarx3]

I'm in love with him.

[@curtandoscar]

Hotness.

[@iwantorlando05]

He's so cute. I officially have a crush.

[@Cooplchick67]

He's got brains and looks, Ezra feel free to come to Florida!! :)

[@kitkatashley]

He is amazing..

[@Rocketscienceshorts]

i could listen to him to talk for hours on end

[@GriseldaPoohead]

He's wonderful!

[@NiamhAndHerGuitar]

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes.

[@RosieReaper]

Bobbby

[@Rain89Sweed]

i love you Ezra!! ;)

[@HippieMosquitoQuatro]

god i love his glasses!

[@chaidasi]

He is a young Adrien Body!!!

[@TheKnittingJudge]

lol so much respect for this woman, she just plows on as if nothing happened. I love Ezra though, he cracks me up. I do think he's genuinely intelligent, just really, really high.

[@McFlyNo1Stargirl]

he had me at "NOPE"

[@FFVII1992]

he looks like he can reprise the role of the Joker for Chris Nolan

[@jeeen8]

Haha don't worry, I know. :) I said it because people are saying that Ezra's like Johnny.

[@binxdaamo]

I love his choice of words. Oh wait. No. I love everything about him. Gaaaaah

[@xNinjaAmaya]

ok i love everything about him.

[@erikm2947]

Some of these comments aged like fine milk

[@LifeUniverseEverthin]

What he says in that interview is what I've been thinking for a long time.

[@TheStephMyster]

I think he has incredibly interesting veiws. As well as good style.

[@IAMISCOOL]

I actually quite like the shades. I wants them!

[@hoorayforhipppos]

While I am understanding of how some could perceive this as being pretentious, I think that he's being honestly stating his mind. He raises some very good points and elaborates on them, and to me seems to be genuinely intelligent. I think that a big problem nowadays is that people are having trouble distinguishing between those who speak for the sole purpose of making themselves seem cultured or better than everyone else, and those who speak because it's what's is sincerely on their mind

[@kookaine2614]

honestly this role was the start of ezra's mental downfall. he started acting strange and did drugs after this particular role

[@amelforeal]

his first ever role he was playing a murderer so i’d say it was always like that from the beginning

[@dramasujei]

Huh...a conversation with Ezra miller's at the top of my to do list