How Danny McBride Made An Entire Career Playing The Same Character

Danny McBride is a powerhouse no one saw coming. Whether it's Eastbound and Down, This Is The End, The Righteous Gemstones, or any of the other insane comedies he's in, Danny McBride brings a unique ability to every project. The ability to play himself over and over to great success. Much of what makes Danny McBrides characters stand out, is how much of his own personality comes through each time. He's truly unique, and no one can replicate what he brings to the table.
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[@x316RiotMakerx]

He doesn’t just play the same character in everything he does, he’s created a universe in which everything he’s made is connected.

[@truthseekersthenewomega97]

Ding ding ding exactly just like his role in far cry lol 😂😅😆

[@jkm1458]

Yep, Your Highness is simply the beginning of the Dannyverse

[@KirbysVISOR8484]

What’s connected? I’ve watched all his shit even the stuff he doesn’t act in. Give me an example of a shared universe

[@RealestRealEstateAgent]

That’s like saying anything Sandler makes is in the same universe lol

[@JiggyWithIttt]

🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@tzrvines9862]

Every character he plays screams "asshole with a heart inside".

[@Nerdstalgic]

That's true!

[@robertford5711]

Except when he played himself in This is the end

[@trugeld]

thats why he's so real and likeable

[@manicpepsicola3431]

​@@robertford5711 idk he was more likable to me than most of them in that movie 😭😭 when he woke up he didnt know they were rationing

[@gi-joe_510CA]

Yeah he goes through this time of thinking he’s the best thing since sliced bread and then believably gets humbled 😂

[@Dziwane]

Danny McBride is married to the game

[@Nerdstalgic]

gasp! maybe he is!

[@CoachJohnMcGuirk]

The rapper?

[@WiNNinL0sErr]

n hip hop we say "that's a bar"😂

[@WesleyWilkins-qf2ky]

I thought that was Stephanie who was married to the game

[@mason96575]

One could say, he’s so married to the game, McBride is the bride…

[@ShatteredAutomaton]

There are so many IRL Danny McBride stories that really prove who he is as a person when the cameras are off, but two of my favorite are both involving The Righteous Gemstones. First: When Adam Devine was asked to come over to hang out as opposed to an audition, (as Danny was already familiar with and a fan of Adam's work on Workaholics) strangely, Adam was not met with a chorus of laughter and the clinking of drinks from close friends of Danny that he was seemingly invited to. Instead, when Adam arrived at the given address, he was met with an empty room, containing only a shrubbery, from behind which Danny popped out and screamed "Boo! *Laughs* Hahaaaaa I scared you, Fucker!" The second story is about how every time you see John Goodman looking disappointed and exasperated with his hands crossed in front of his mouth when playing Eli Gemstone, it's actually an attempt to stay in character because there are an average of 50 takes for every Sunday Lunch scene on account of how many different off the cuff jokes Danny, Edi, and Adam are making, he is trying not to laugh.

[@jordanloux3883]

McBride works because he is all ego without any of the malice you'd normally get from lunatics. He's super full of himself but he's not scared to make sacrifices for the people he cares about.

[@charliewilson4203]

Actually, that's a very poignant take.

[@jordanloux3883]

@@charliewilson4203 Yeah. Like in his introduction in This is The End, he's making a massive mess and not caring about it, but he's doing it to make breakfast for his friends without realizing the world is coming to an end around them.

[@Brianiscomedying]

Spot on

[@kyleconnor2759]

It’s not, and that’s not what poignant means.

[@kyleconnor2759]

Not remotely

[@solbrando]

i love vice principals so much. i feel like it’s overlooked whenever i talk to people about the mcbride shows. they either skipped it or never heard of it but watched eastbound and gemstones

[@Nerdstalgic]

so good

[@MissMeeky]

I watch it at least once a year. So good

[@JazzYachtrocker]

Cancelled too soon.

[@willferrellssweetnips]

​@@JazzYachtrockeri thought they only set out to do 2 seasons of vice principals?

[@kyleconnor2759]

It wasn’t cancelled. It was a planned 2 seasons. All written at once. And filmed all together too.

[@saberbabe277]

I fucking love Danny Mcbride man is a comical genius

[@Nerdstalgic]

He's so great

[@Nicko42069]

Bro also wrote the Halloween reboot movies. What can't he do?

[@mk-ultramags1107]

​@@Nicko42069Yup and even if it wasn't a great trilogy to conclude that story, i do think each film is entertaining on their own. 'Kills' is just an absolute thrill-ride of a slasher and 'Ends' is basically a love letter to 'Christine' and everything else made by JC.

[@profoundwanderer1441]

Every year or two I rewatch the entire Eastbound series. Always laugh like it’s the first time watching. It’s just soooo gd good. 😂

[@Windwalker88]

Am watching it for the first time at the moment, and i cant believe i missed this series. Every scene is amazing

[@Locadel2003]

His small role in “Up in the air” was actually a great underrated dramatic role, it was so sad, i wanted to hug him

[@Nerdstalgic]

Every once in a while he pops up in something against type and nails it

[@MrBigshakey]

Up in the air with George Clooney? I’m drawing a blank right now, can’t remember him in that at all.

[@Dopesickgypsy]

Everybody needs a copilot

[@namanjoshi1477]

@@MrBigshakeyThe Bride’s husband

[@akshayde]

​@@MrBigshakey clooney's sister's fiance

[@diegowushu]

The fact that he and his amazing team of friends and collaborators are able to write so utterly human and relatable characters (instead of one-note caricatures like less talented people would) never ceases to amaze me. E&B, VP and Gemstones are brilliant, I hope whomever at HBO saw the potential there got a fat check.

[@joshuarobinson6030]

I think some actors’ personalities are just so strong that it shines through in every character they play. Denzel comes to mind.

[@THLOANIOUS]

Que Denzel laugh, uhhahaa

[@mattmmilli8287]

for sure 😂

[@jerogomezrobledo]

"Mother Nature just pissed her pantsuit!" -Tropic Thunder

[@Nerdstalgic]

hell yes

[@K37-h1z]

He over here making a fuckin sweater I'm trying to put tiger balm on this jungles nuts

[@eliasramirez7247]

“thats the signal!!!”

[@Topher_1551]

Duck yea

[@JoJoJoker]

The Righteous Gemstones has not recoeved the attention tin deserves given the show’s quality. About 5% of it is cringy humor but the rest is wonderful mix of comedy, drama, quality production, interesting editing with flashbacks (including digital de-aging), fantastic performances, and complex interesting characters in a genuinely captivating plot.

[@ashley2449]

i rewatch eastbound and down like multiple times a year if you ask me its one of those rare comedic shows that is perfectly easy breezy to watch doesnt have 10 plus seasons of worn bits and just a solid comfort show in general especially owed to dannys performance 👏

[@kevinzaraguayo6034]

Danny McBride carried Land of the Lost on his back!

[@One21Jiggawatts]

McBride tv gets funnier with repeated viewings. There’s always an hilarious expression or tone of voice I’ve missed o forgotten.

[@myrin265]

The Righteous Gemstones is one of the best things on TV, and I think so much of its charm comes from how it almost an anthology of itself. Each season has its own big Plot Problem, but it never feels disconnected or unnatural in its progression & resolution. Every season finale feels like it could fit perfectly into either being the series end or the lead up to another season. The plots of each season just keep building the absurdity of the whole show, but it’s also very heartfelt. Kelvin and Keefe’s storyline in particular just gets me right in the feels, while also being ridiculously entertaining. I love it because the signature Danny McBride energy makes you crave more and more, but it is also completely satisfactory as it is. He’s a magic maker in comedy.

[@Zombiesnyder13]

Dude is so chaotic that is entertaining

[@Nerdstalgic]

hell yes

[@Astrovite]

Vice Principals really got me interested in both Danny and Walton. I ended up watching The Righteous Gemstones right after and was met with an incredible surprise when Walton showed up as Uncle Baby Billy. Those 2 actors are seriously phenomenal. Also I know it'll never happen but I would love to see a movie where Danny McBride and Robb Wells play brothers who were separated as kids. Danny growing up in the south and Robb growing up in Canada. They eventually meet when their Dad dies and the will is being sorted. I just think they both look like they could be related. Especially when Robb has his Ricky look going on.

[@AW_2000]

Check out The Shield. It’s an absolutely incredible show with Walton in, it’s seriously well worth watching through

[@the.Aruarian]

For some reason I always experienced Eastbound & Down far more as a drama than a comedy.

[@toecutterjones]

Probably because that's how Kenny sees it too.

[@kaosdays2146]

Especially with the dramatic voice over ending of each episode. I think it’s the perfect balance of a Comedic Drama and not just a Dramatic Comedy like other similar shows.

[@GC_Rallo]

"I GO TO CHURCH EVERY GOD DAMN SUNDAY! YOU GON' BRING THE DEMONS OUTTA ME!? " Classic

[@IIlIIllII]

At this point, I don't even care about the topics anymore. I just want to hear an expert passionately rant about something.

[@TheLongWind]

That's the problem, how do you know who's an expert and who just speaks and sounds convincing?

[@channingchills]

Danny is also an excellent script doctor in the same ilk as Carrie Fisher.

[@Nerdstalgic]

That's a great comparison

[@everybodyhatesnate]

Yea Danny McBride is hilarious. Props to a studio who took a chance on how over the top raunchy he was and delivered what the people wanted!

[@shauncarter924]

I binged watched all these back to back and thought several times that it’s the same character but in different contexts. I love it.

[@hbkslazyeye8865]

The righteous gemstones is my fav show! Love Danny McBride What a talent

[@goobyhouser]

Thank you for this. Got some good stuff to catch up on.

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

Eastbound and Down and This is The End are still hilarious

[@Nerdstalgic]

agreed!

[@james.wolfph]

Also pineapple express!

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

@@james.wolfph yes 🍍

[@austinshafted8182]

Righteous gemstones is worth several watches

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

@@austinshafted8182 will check it out thanks 😊

[@chrislewis8974]

He is hands down the best comedic actor of all time. Everything he is in is gold

[@phillydisco11]

What's ironic is someone like Gary Oldman, who completely disappears into characters, isn't someone you can think of memorable roles for, and when you see his name in the credits, you're not like 'yeah, I wanna see it for Gary Oldman'. But the guys who just be themselves every movie, if its appealing, will still bring in the money.

[@ConfusedGoblinn]

I remember seeing Eastbound and down and feel in love with Mcbride. I have and still following his career! He is my favorite Actor. Love Your Highness, a real funny fantasy movie which we need more off

[@sonnetlyric3951]

Danny is an amazing actor and writer. Love that he’s been filming in my home state SC!

[@abmtz8537]

I think we all have an uncle that reminds us of Danny McBride in one way or another.

[@bestsnowboarderuknow]

Lol the first clip is my favorite Danny Mcbride scene ever. I feel like I do that in fights. Start yelling and realize I'm being an asshole so start apologizing while yelling hahaha

[@cheetopendejo6660]

you can't replace HIM but you can swap any of his characters with any of his movies and not notice

[@phillydisco11]

Any actor is replaceable. I'm not saying I dislike McBride, I'm just saying the character would have taken a different direction, maybe better, maybe worse, if McBride hasn't been cast.

[@cheetopendejo6660]

@@phillydisco11 i love him too especially his shows but he's only got the one note. pretty damn good note tho and it almost always steals the entire show, but kenny powers may as well be a recurring character in everything he's done. kenny is my spirit animal..

[@billc5433]

Chiming in as a fan of the Foot Fist Way. Danny excels at playing roles that make us uncomfortable, but I think that uncomfortableness comes from a very real and relatable place. As someone who personally did martial arts, the Foot Fist Way is definitely based on real people.

[@patstevens4560]

The only actor I can think of off the top of my head who embodies a character in the same vein frequently is Jason Mantzoukas. I’m not saying Rafi from The League and Kenny Powers are the same character, but more so that they embody the same kind of chaotic energy. Mantzoukas has some great performances too, but McBride is still the goat.

[@NitroGummyBear]

Ever since Hot Rod, he by there on out, became on of my top 5 favorite comedians. He might be my #1

[@simonkammeyer4334]

Mcbride is a natural treasure

[@hellboy.ww_]

And every character slaps no cap 😂 funniest man ever

[@blackcockdown1993]

Hot rod is so goated

[@wassontv]

I been drinking green tea all god damn day

[@GorillaThumb]

McBride needs to be casted as Conway Twitty

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Walton Goggins is one of the best actors I’ve ever seen in my life.

[@frzBAW]

He is someone you see and know no matter what, his part will always be good

[@Knifeguyyy]

The best guy and crew in “Hollywood” aka South Carolina!

[@ThePhysicalReaction]

His comedic rage is amazing.

[@70foolio]

McBride and Goggins are fantastic and I laughed my ass off. ❤Danny.

[@Nerdstalgic]

So good

[@piranhaattack4836]

Danny McBride is a national treasure and we must protect him at all costs!

[@Sinderella333]

I LOVE ALL THINGS DANNY MCBRIDE AND WILL LOYALLY, FAITHFULLY AND WITH AMAZING PLEASURE watch anything he does!!! Brilliant writer and comedic actor

[@joshsmith-uy5iw]

What he lacks in range he makes up for with true originality and genuine character. Danny is amazing.

[@PoundingBee23]

I think he’s reached new heights with gemstones. For me, it’s got more heart and the character development is better. Also the entire cast is still knocking it out of the park after 3 seasons

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Vice principals is the first thing I ever saw him in, and I instantly fell in love with the dude.

[@thespicemelange.1]

He's not the vice principal they wanted but it's the vice principal that needed.

[@TheJtyork420]

I love that I get to watch Kenny Powers do so many different shows.

[@filmgeekstudios4393]

McBride is a genius because all of his series have serious heart. Watching all of the first season of Eastbound will make you laugh until you cry, until the last five minutes when you're screaming at the screen in anger. Vice Principals builds up one of the worst, psychopathic villains, then redeems him and makes him the best friend. Gemstones especially is very in touch with the emotion those characters would showcase. It's also a show about immoral preachers that somehow doesn't mock Christianity. It's like the purest possible comedy.

[@emperortrevornorton3119]

Vice Principals and East Bound and Down are still some of my favorite TV shows that have been made in the last 20 some years

[@negativevibes2742]

Yall cannot mention Danny "The goat" Mcbride without mentioning his radio station on Blain county radio in gta 5. Dwayne Earl

[@christophergraphia4698]

He has natural chemistry with everyone he works with, but for me, coupled with Walton Goggins, McBride is pure gold.

[@EJD339]

I personally don’t find McBride that funny in a lot of the stuff he makes but his shows have such heart and are written so well I still watch them. Gemstones shocked me with how good it was. They have some of the most uniquely funny characters in a tv show I’ve seen.

[@SIZModig]

I've never heard of these shows but now I want to watch them

[@twinfantasies]

a holy trifecta of shows. one of a kind

[@grimbutfunny714]

Danny McBride as Danny McBride in This is The End *chefs kiss*

[@heybigchris]

You should do Noel Gugliemi as Hector next. The "Hectorverse" is very similar to this.

[@SoufBySoufeast]

Genuinely one of my favorite actors of all time✊🏿💯

[@dad-ing]

IRL hes a very likeable guy. They filmed at my friends house for east bound and down and was super nice to everyone

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

The righteous gemstones is a masterpiece !!!!

[@RedB3ardTV]

I feel a cult classic McBride movie not many people cover is “Your Highness”. I loved that movie lol it’s so bad it’s great.

[@ViperAA]

I was just thinking this like an hour ago and BAM here's this video. My thought was he typecast himself into the same dude with different settings. The formula works as a vice principal contender, a deranged sensai, or a televangelist to name a few.

[@sunisshiningiceisslippery]

Danny McBride is the American Matt Berry

[@MarkLaw13]

Danny McBride, Craig Robinson been my favourite guys. They show up everywhere. They are naturals and flawed characters.

[@Nerdstalgic]

LOVE THEM BOTH

[@warpdrivefueledbyinsomnia8165]

I could watch several different movies/shows with both of them in it. Comic gold.

[@YoungSwaggness]

Like literally how can you not love Danny McBride

[@jameswelch7403]

HE MAY BE THE SAME CHARACTER IN EVERY MOVIE BUT I LOVE ANYTHING WITH DANNY MCBRIDE ABSOLUTE LEGEND

[@eaguilar1995ea]

I love Vice Principals. I was upset when it was over, but I haven't had a chance to see east bound or righteous gems but definitely will now 👍

[@saucyb3585]

He’s one of the funniest dudes alive.

[@sonofnomads]

He outshines everyone in a comedy movie

[@gi-joe_510CA]

Man I just finished his shows and I’m here for all the Man-child stuff 😂 righteous gemstones is amazing!

[@brianflynn7598]

Gonna need season 5 of Gemstones ! Praise Be to He 💎

[@BYAH808]

An absolute LEGEND 💯

[@guerreroruiz4889]

I think that most actors make a living playing the same character, probably different magnitudes of their own personality

[@Austin-6642]

Danny is the man! I absolutely loved East Bound and Down!

[@FrownyMascot]

Holy shit...someone actually made the video...yessss

[@gregorious_funk]

fun fact: Danny McBride never wanted to be an actor. he went to Hollywood to be a writer

[@Anime-addict617]

I just watched Vice Principal amazing lmao

[@brianyaniro4797]

Ryan Reynolds and Vince Vaughn play the same character in every movie. Danny McBride is an artist.

[@MR.Bungle69]

For the love of God, make a Count Dante movie with this man

[@BDSaints7]

Can't believe you left out Your Highness, favorite Mcbride movie

[@BendySendy]

people hate alien covenant but he was legit the best part of that movie. Also his VO work in GTA is so well delivered.

[@socialtransmitteddestinati6552]

Totally forgot about The Lost World! He was great on that one

[@brandonmoreland4392]

One of my favorite characters no matter what hes in

[@ultimatescapebro]

I watched him on Matt and Shanes secret podcast recently and even in real life hes like pretty damn similar to the characters he always portrays. He really does play like a caricatured version of himself.

[@kyledexter485]

He was great in 30 minutes or less.

[@Evil_Change]

The video we needed😊

[@Fusion710]

i love danny mcbrides roles, always hilarious

[@ZackHamlin1]

I have two friends that I think are some of the funniest people in the world and they have extremely chaotic energy…. Never know what’s gonna come out of their mouth. Not a surprise I find Danny to be the funniest actor alive

[@TheNightmareMan81]

Danny McBride is different in gemstones. In gemstones he had pockets of doing the right thing and growing

[@AlmightyPeanut7]

I heard this guy every day in my video game !!! He is in gta 5 and gta online he make me laugh every time and he has a radio station in the game .

[@workingharder412]

Definitely underrated he is a beast

[@playgroundchooser]

Can't believe his awesome role in Tropic Thunder wasn't mentioned. 😂

[@YomamaYodaddyYobjtchassGranny]

“I need some dudes up here who speak American goddamit”😂😂😂

[@benschmidt1305]

Even in the recent advertising commercials from like last year he’s hilarious