Issa Rae & Brit Marling | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

Brit Marling ("The OA") and Issa Rae ("Insecure") discuss auditioning, being typecast, and choosing their own paths, during Variety's "Actors on Actors series.
bit.ly/VarietySubscribe

[@luvvvv124]

im sitting here nodding at my screen like im apart of this conversation

[@liluhaas]

yo vonne crying

[@risingmoon07]

loooool

[@sylviabrown9819]

lol

[@alamdaali8776]

me too

[@alamdaali8776]

we are part of it.

[@enyrajones53]

These are two VERY underrated storytellers and i'm glad they are getting the attention they deserve!!

[@hannahmaria9021]

Wow. What a complex, lovely conversation.

[@maribelcastillo4859]

by far the best Actors on Actors... you can tell they are invested and interested in each others work and in the conversation

[@K.YouTube2]

THE OA! and Insecure Girl! Yes! What an out of the box combo. I like it

[@samorman1356]

Brit Marling's self-expression is pure gold.

[@MeliYT]

What a beautiful, intelligent and awakening conversation ! These two brilliant women are changing the game of storytelling for the better. Their creativity, honesty and morals are transparent in their craft and it's merely refreshing! It was marvellous to pair Issa and Brit together and they mutually seem to love each other's work #womensupportingwomen !

[@patricebeiste685]

The way Brit talks, you would think she is blind. I love that they paired these two...both wonderful show makers

[@HealthyFoodBae_]

Thyre so beautiful

[@nadinereid9791]

Patrice Beiste I thought the same.

[@themodesttriumph]

she plays a blind woman in the show, i guess it stuck a bit

[@2nd3rd1st]

I heard of gay voice but blind voice is new

[@robertstanley9633]

I'm so happy for Issa Rae! I remember watching her mini KZbin series Awkward Black Girl and now she's being featured on Variety 😍🙌🏼

[@Nohandle1125]

robert stanley So do I!!!!! I LOVED the Awkward Black Girl series. Ms Rae is so talented and smart and I'm so proud of her.

[@shiningstar7775]

Testament to her hard work and talent !

[@driazia]

robert stanley omg me too. I feel all kinds of love knowing she's being recognized for all of her talents

[@skrappyshatzz]

I have *loved* Brit Marling since Another Earth. I really admire her for writing intelligent sci-fi that expects and allows the audience to think for themselves. I hadn't heard too much about Issa Rae before, but after this I definitely want to seek out her work.

[@todrapayne]

I loved Another Earth! And I've watch Issa Rae's KZbin phenomena for years! This was a great interview.

[@xxxamesxxx9687]

Liana have you seen Insecure on HBO?

[@threeicys]

Beautifully said.

[@brandonsterlingon6130]

Don't bother.

[@SofiaFP]

Omg this was awesome! and what a genius idea to pair them up, they're both great storytellers creating the change they want to see in the industry. I admire them so much.

[@carlosandmuriel]

Sofia FP This was such a fabulously fluid discussion between to wildly talented storytellers! What a wonderful time in entertainment because this is the age where creators are in a place where they can actually CREATE!

[@TylerMeacham]

ooh this is like chicken soup for the creative soul

[@ChristianJoyD]

Perfect description. They've got me interested in writing.

[@SoulfulQueerIntimacy]

I could watch that conversation go on and on. Those brilliant, beautiful women truly inspire me. Seriously.

[@technodivamovie]

I'm also a writer, director, producer and lead of my own work. Coming across this interview was a bit of terrific. I've been obsessed over these two women's shows wondering about so many of the topics they talked about here. Thank you Variety! Thank you Issa and Brit. I'm so grateful to be alive at a time when my chances are stronger for excelling in what I love best.

[@Jbelovedson]

I don’t know how I missed this interview but it is so good. Whoever thought of partnering these two women interviewing each other, excellent!

[@ezauditions]

This is by far my fave A on A. More interviews like this please, where artist talk more about the process and struggles and how they over came those struggles and less on how they admire each other. Save those conversations for Hollywood parties!

[@aspaceproductions]

Idk. I am all for that conversation but I wish they didn't make that the whole thing. They complained about being pigeonholed as woman (which I have no problem with) but then pigeonholed themselves into only talking about being women. I'm just saying I would have also liked to hear them speak from the point of view of an artist and not a black female artist or a white female artist.

[@Aelisha_Cade]

I had never heard of Brit Marling or the OA prior to this interview but I enjoy Sci-Fi so I think I will watch. I'm glad to see Issa advance so quickly. I remember watching Awkward Black Girl while I was in college. I'm happy for her like I know her :')

[@lisadavis1577]

Aelisha C. You should totally watch if you can!

[@castoputa]

I hope you enjoyed it!

[@TheatreofSymphony]

Sp happy for Brit. Her work in The OA is riveting.

[@godricthemutant]

One of Variety's best decisions!! Love Issa! Love Brit!! Brilliant brilliant women!!!

[@shanapeete]

This was a beautiful and valuable conversation between two actors full of respect for each other that took on race, gender, and class directly. Their interaction was engaging and filled with nuggets of wisdom, and I'm glad to have had a window into it. This is easily one of my favorite interviews and gives me so much hope for the upcoming generation.

[@JamesTrickington]

love that they’re such fans of each other and each other’s work

[@gabigale]

I. love. this. stories you didn't think had anything alike and finding the commonalities in their stories. this is so beautiful.

[@MrDnhayes]

So cool, so much to say, these two. I always learn new things when I listen to Brit.

[@Monicafool03]

Absolutely incredible. Love hearing these two intellectual beautiful women have such an interesting deep conversation!! Great pairing

[@queenmother123]

Love them both! The OA is so good and The sound of my voice. Awkward Black Girl was my go to while being in college. She's come a long way looking forward to season 2 of Insecure.

[@TheChrisSumlin]

Two fantastic shows! So proud of both of these women doing great work.

[@LuckyFish3000]

Honestly. One of the best conversations I’ve heard in a whiiiile. Love these ladies!

[@Lainer1]

I think these two writers should create a Women'sCon for writers, actors, and people in the creative process.

[@myhextixmind8632]

I already loved Issa Rae, and I love her even more in this. But, I've never heard of Brit Marling. This conversation, though, makes me really like her. She seems like a very interesting person, and that makes me want to check out The OA. I love the fact that she is clearly a big fan of Insecure. I like when creative people are openly fans of other creative people. It's endearing, in my opinion.

[@aja8005]

I love Issa Rae since the awkward black girl series. She is just such an original writer, producer and actress. I haven't heard of Brit but after this interview, I'm going to look into her work.

[@aspaceproductions]

I really like her and her ideas but The Sound of my Voice and Another Earth definitely werent perfect. They both had cool concepts and were very good starting point. The OA on the other hand is an actual masterpiece in my eyes. She took it to the next level. I've been interested in her for a while but I think she just entered her prime. So it's exciting to see where she goes from here.

[@evelynpina4473]

I love these two a lot. Probably my favorite Actors on Actors conversation.

[@crewbaby09]

This is one of the best actors on actors I’ve seen. I really enjoyed this!

[@slimballa14]

This is great. Issaaa I've been a fan since ABG, I am so proud. And The OA is the ishhhhhh. Still waiting on Season 2.

[@TheSpandexqueen]

I’m loving this!! Insecure and OA is 👌

[@TeresaJusino]

I LOVE this. Two of my absolute favorite creators in one interview. I'm absolutely in love with both Insecure and The OA. Can't wait for more!

[@writedrunkeditsober]

Wow beautiful! I actually binge watched both of their shows one after another recently and totally love how they're having a conversation. Both fascinating and creative af

[@Christopher_J]

A brilliant, nuanced and extremely useful conversation💆🏾👏🏾

[@AntonioCarlos-cn6um]

the segment's name is wrong in this one hahah. should be CREATORS on CREATORS, 'cause they go so beyond acting, they are next level artists. these women are fucking amazing. it was genious of variety to pair those two together... congrats to issa and brit, both are changing the industry and the culture in a powerfull way

[@risingmoon07]

I am mesmerized. Anyone else? Too much beauty here.

[@txEXXC3L]

Wow that was great! Really interesting conversations here. I'm glad I saw this!

[@Emily43775]

This video is SOO underrated I love it!

[@khanyisagura4377]

My absolute favorites.

[@fiyinobayanmusic]

Issa is so pretty!

[@hollycook7864]

I just love listening to Brit Marling talk.💛✨

[@SuperTrailerz]

ASMR for me :) and she speaks from the heart and soul

[@orangebedsheet]

There's just so much power here.

[@Cin3mattic]

issa actress. issa rae lol

[@nicolew1623]

Cin3mattic Issa bae! Lol! Love her!!

[@Cin3mattic]

Nicole W lol glad someone got my joke. issa smart girl ;)

[@jaeldaysi]

Nicole W and

[@astrokit]

when ur favs link up

[@intellectualesemv]

Love both of these shows & writer/actors. Thanks Variety for setting up this conversation. Loved hearing & soaking up their insight because the industry is changing for the better

[@vianneycortes3367]

YES I LOVE THEM!!

[@canttouchdylan]

Such an incredibly intelligent and interesting conversation! Great job on behalf of Variety to pair these two up. More of this please!

[@jjjenkins2008]

this series is so good

[@eatwritecry8448]

Insecure is a masterpiece.

[@Zm598]

Brit seems like such an articulate intelligent heart& mind..(much like myself)lol XD..LOVE HER

[@Scorpy1106]

Amazing. I love both of their works. Great conversation and a glimpse into their creative processing. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@viktoriaa6550]

It is insane how much seeing these two bright, amazing, intelligent women recognise, talk about and change the landscape of male dominated film industry does for me. After being terribly jaded after diving into it myself for 4 years it gives me some hope back and some excitement to try and go back in. Thank you so much Issa and Brit, please keep doing what you’re doing, you’re a beacon of hope for young women like me wanting to create stories that will connect and touch people

[@michellepackman1484]

This is such an amazing conversation, more of this please!

[@Holly18th]

i love this pairing! ive never watched brit's work but i love how gentle she is and how gentle the conversation between the two of them are (: i just came from watching issa's HR roundtable and people were just talking over/interrupting each other and this was a breath of fresh air. just a lot of respect and attentiveness (given it is 1on1) but i loved hearing issa speaking and not getting spoken over!

[@monet911]

This conversation is so succinct and concise, yet it flows so naturally. Brilliant creatives!

[@Queenbrieee]

I love me some Issa Rae💕 For her talent and her character. She seems very genuine.

[@citygirlnikki]

This was really good! Please keep these videos coming 🙏🏾

[@KayGirl216]

Yas! Two of my favorite actors, writers, and women- love this conversation!

[@ivannasiller9466]

Fantastic conversation, truly enjoyed this one particularly

[@ABeautifulMess101]

I'm so excited to watch this 🤗 I freakin love me some Issa🖤

[@liluhaas]

Brit doesn't make much eye contact. I heard it's related to having A.D.D. She's also brilliant so it's interesting to see. Extremely passionate. Issa Rae is incredible as well

[@haute03]

I think she also has a lazy eye because even when she is looking at Issa her left eye doesn't fully focus on her.

[@liluhaas]

haute03 I mean maybe ? Idk

[@neutronine]

Possible explanation - Looking to your left when thinking or talking is a way of remembering/recalling elements of past experience visually or auditorily. Brit was constructing a thoughtful reply to Issa's in-depth and complex questions drawing from her past experiences. Issa often looks in both directions , but I thinks that is because she is constructing new thoughts while also reflecting. she also looks straight ahead without focus, which is another way of thinking. Brits responses were usually quite long and usually required much reflection. But that said, I have ADD and I seldom make eye contact while talking as I get distracted easily.

[@aspaceproductions]

Also she probably still hadn't broken some habits she had from playing a blind person.

[@nobytes2]

@@aspaceproductions Nah I've watched tons of her interviews even old ones her left eye looks weird, personally I don't care, she's amazing!

[@ramblingsofaconstantflorid4582]

Creativity, Beauty, Talent and Brains. They have it all. All I need is more time to watch these two creative geniuses.

[@electra3174]

I'm so happy to see two of my favorite show creators in conversation

[@alannanance8414]

The creators of my two favorite shows! I absolutely fell in love with both shows and watch them twice! So good and I actually got to meet Issa Rae! That was so exciting! She is so sweet and funny you guys!

[@squeedum4893]

Newb Brit fan here. I know it'll read skewed that a male fan is crushing on Brit. But seriously, she's so incredibly intellectual and thoughtful. How could anyone (regardless of gender) not appreciate how her intelligence??

[@petehaug]

This really is an amazing conversation, two such talented and interesting people

[@faafafineartist]

What a brilliant conversation! LOVE

[@vipsectionn]

oooooo how did i never see this. two of my fav shows of that time.

[@DesireAmaiya]

this is so fascinating! I love both of these ladies and their brilliant minds.

[@constantina348]

great conversation. I enjoyed it.

[@hanklin0707]

Love this interview!

[@0531387460]

i love Brit ..

[@RukiaBlackBlazer]

Wow, I completely enjoyed this conversation... Watched the whole thing.

[@Danielle-wd6vk]

Can Michaela Cole and Issa Rae do an Actors on Actors PLEASE!!!!!

[@CrazyFai]

Danielle L. Echols yasss👏🏾👏🏾

[@calpaycetin]

People watching this great conversation and then only commenting on Brit's eye contact should have not watched this viedo in the first place. And she does make eye contact, as one could see in her many talkshow videos.

[@brittanypeters9058]

This was amazing.

[@shobhakumari6523]

Genius Brit Marling 💓👏

[@ArtofPerfection20]

Issa...book me! Mentor me!

[@dianamary6170]

This was awesome.

[@Essenceofme]

Amazing conversation.

[@thenameisjuanin367]

Its like they were meant to meet... now I want Issa on The OA or Brit on Insecure!!! They really connected on this. Cant believe I didnt watch this before. This are my favorite shows right now!

[@choosinghappy497]

they need to collab

[@ERF5332]

This was great

[@swath421]

How does this have only 77K views?

[@fadiqasim7764]

Issa rae !!

[@infinitecuriosity9210]

Wonderful conversation ♥️🇨🇦

[@lostxboyzproductionz8719]

She is one of my new favorite actresses! I have officially fallen in love with her personality! And of course she is absolutely beautiful, but I’m serious when I say “She is an amazing woman” and I don’t want that statement being undermined just because I’m a Male, commenting on a beautiful Woman! That is such bullshit I even feel like I need to add this “Disclaimer”, but here we are in 2019....and this is how things work on the internet!

[@chynnhowe]

Brit Marling reminds me a lot of Jessica Chastain.

[@ericastreet6589]

Cheyanne Howe I definitely see that!

[@Roman888]

They both have that ethereal, carved-out-of-wood quality to them.

[@ZaddyZavid]

@@Roman888 its cuz they both vegans

[@AJDwatching]

They're both super articulate and thoughtful.

[@MADBONE0]

Doing the 5 movements ... so Season 2 gets here faster ;D

[@corientewilliams]

😂😂hell yea

[@infinitecuriosity9210]

I'm 50 year old white woman, I love insecure, the acting, writing its extraordinary, !!! love it as a woman, period. All the story lines have depth, the characters, the humour ,ohhhh and the fashion is incredible, especially Issas, oh and the music. The whole freakin production thank you Issa Rae 🇨🇦♥️🙏🏻✨✨✨✨

[@amazonitet6990]

Okay! i want these two be my lecturers in any subjects! Aim for As!

[@adrianchilds5170]

These bitches convo game is lit af. It may not seem like it but I'm really getting into this correct grammar and vocabulary. No dis

[@chrisez3188]

They should write a show and star in it together

[@aleffelima6112]

I love Brit.

[@tmncba]

To favez💜💜

[@CeCeTyshay]

I thought it was Britt Robertson in the thumbnail. Ironic they have the same name. This was my 1st intoduction to her. I like the way she spoke of Insecure. Being a writer/actor in the beginning stages I thought this was cool like when ppl ask "if you could give your younger self a piece of advice what would it be?"

[@bridgettedenise]

This was great. It was real.