Jack Black Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

[@Dylan_Platt]

In about ten years when his beard has gone fully white, Jack Black is gonna be able to play the most kickass Santa Claus of all time

[@escoladainfamia]

It's gonna be hard to top Kurt Russel in "The Christmas Chronicles"(2018), but I sure would love to see that too.

[@badatvideogames5832]

@@escoladainfamia I hated Kurt Russell as Santa, it was absolutely TERRIBLE to me

[@sdavidplissken]

SurviveOnPizzaRolls well you know... that's like... your opinion man

[@daveinpublic]

escoladainfamia ya that was an unexpectedly great performance by Kurt Russel, didn’t realize he’d make a Gucci Santa

[@jaylynmcamar9188]

Best idea ever

[@matthewbeach2952]

Notice how jack always has something nice to say about anyone he’s worked with or met. And it’s never generic, it’s always a unique quality. You can tell he’s really just a genuine, nice guy.

[@Bab396]

Bubble

[@Bab396]

@@JarthenGreenmeadow MMB

[@battmanjenkins7951]

It's a dew act. He not fooling anyone.

[@_sparrowhawk]

Amen. Imagine remembering all those costars wow.

[@sandraware3705]

But it really not tho ever celebrity does this they don't get blackedbald or whatever. Jack Black always shows his love to music and his band that what makes him special

[@Based_Dad]

I'd submit that Po (Kung Fu Panda) is also one of his most iconic roles. He absolutely MADE that character!

[@lukemackey6825]

Can’t believe it wasn’t there

[@MetaITurtle]

I think it's because its an animated movie

[@therealjoker2957]

Oh he definitely is iconic. But it's different when you can't actually see the guy.

[@nevermindmyname813]

YES! I was soooo disappointed that he wasn't mentioned!

[@lopezkriss]

This list is garbage without Kung Fu Panda. I mean, he made THREE panda movies plus shorts. There was never another actor who could play the Dragon Warrior.

[@jaydock1]

Hearing him talk so passionately about School of Rock makes me tear up. It was and is such a special film to me as a kid and now! I love that he seems to feel similarly about it

[@jsmall10671]

It was written for him so it was just Jack on film.

[@joanvoss7512]

He overacts

[@Donkedon-m3w]

School of Rock is also close to a perfect film.

[@jaceyp.8457]

that movie influenced me to play guitar and devote my life to music, started playing guitar at 13 and at almost the age of 22 I haven't stopped playing

[@joelsmith552]

@@jaceyp.8457 Rock on!

[@kingdomofpeople]

It's so strange seeing Jack Black just speak calmly for 40 minutes straight lol.

[@paulrevere2928]

Not exactly calm the whole time, he is very dramatic and a little egotistical but very talented so he pulls it off.

[@alicem1961]

You made me realise that this vid is 40 minutes.... however I will still be watching every second

[@_SYDGAMING_]

Probably smoked a massive blunt to clam them pre neve jitters knowing Jack

[@chand911]

@@_SYDGAMING_ You don't know him...

[@_SYDGAMING_]

@@chand911 we all know that he smokes so it was pretty common knowledge

[@cliftonwindham4194]

Really awesome how this guy doesn’t talk about his characters as much as he talks about all the people he worked with and how much he likes them. Class act of a guy

[@RatatRatR]

Plus all his characters are basically the same, so there isn't much to say about them.

[@TheWartechgaming]

@@RatatRatR Not really dude

[@boddaboom77]

Same thing Mike Myers did on his episode in this series. He said he was spoiled early on in some of his movies by working with great choreographers and prop makers. He and Jack both seem like genuinely nice guys. I'm sure they both have skeletons like everyone else, but they seem to at least try and not make everything about themselves. ETA: The Mike Myers thing was a Vanity Fair series. Not GQ. My bad.

[@Gnossiene369]

It's their job. Imagine their careers if they didn't do that. What you are seeing is what they are selling. Not saying they are good or bad, I'm just saying that you are literally paying them for being good. So at least he is good at his job ;) Just think critically mate

[@kingpure9771]

Watch Jonah Hill interview

[@fettfan91]

As an avid listener of rock and roll, School of Rock isn’t just a great comedy. It’s a love letter to an entire genre of music. I think that’s why it will always be a classic.

[@timberd1513]

A tribute!

[@dawnwiener5968]

i love this

[@Buttington_Headerson]

And it's got a baller sound track

[@LFSPharaoh]

There's some magical about that whole movie. Everyone rockin out having a good time with one of the best tributes to rock n roll ever.

[@quixilver6177]

Agreed. That impassioned speech he gives about the history of rock is so something I would do

[@jaredtolley4785]

I love how complimentary Jack Black is. He describes everyone he ever worked with as incredible. This is the kind of attitude that makes him so magnetic, and we need more of it in the world.

[@DragonFlopp]

School of Rock made me pick up the guitar at age 13. I've been playing for 14 years now. Thank you, Jack Black, for helping me discover the world of making music. I owe it all to you.

[@freezingjazzy]

Right right right, Do you Djent though?

[@DragonFlopp]

@@freezingjazzy I have 0000000 interest in djenting. *wink*

[@ldetota968]

I have the exact same story. Thank you School of Rock

[@Famedkevin]

Same here! I’ve been playing the guitar for over 10+ years now and School of Rock was the reason I started. Seeing the kids rock out made me think “Why can’t I?” Have to give thanks to the cast and crew for making a truly awesome movie that definitely melted some faces 🤟🏼

[@theflowerhead]

👍

[@gatoandsage]

I hope Jack Black realizes that the Mexican community absolutely loves him for his Nacho Libre role.

[@solodolo4098]

We the Latino delegation would like to trade Jorge Masdival for Jack Black

[@bobbygomez7561]

@@solodolo4098 I second this motion.

[@yeseniasanchez2739]

Very true, literally my family would watch Nacho Libre during holiday parties

[@KGisthename]

@@solodolo4098 es la hora

[@solodolo4098]

@Ben Kenobi he's a Paul dude and he is also a trump supporter typical cubans

[@grubbymanz3928]

school of rock does feel totally grounded like he describes. Hands down one of the most rewatchable movies ever made, will never skip watching it again, such a joyful piece of art.

[@maatirah6530]

Yes!! And I was totally pissed when I realized it was no longer in my dvd case.

[@MrGrimfacade]

It's free on KZbin now

[@maatirah6530]

@@MrGrimfacade about to look RIGHT NOW

[@josephamoraz7990]

Absolutely. I first watched it back when I was in elementary school, now im 28 and just watched it again last month. And yes it's still just as good as when I was a kid.

[@Beunibster]

@@maatirah6530 Sorry, your license expired.

[@nhogan84]

Jack and Kate are still one of the best on-screen couples there is. What an incredible romance put to film.

[@DJKuroh]

He had so much charisma! You believed at the end that they worked together as a couple.

[@marym434]

I was looking forward to him talking about The Holiday but it was glossed over quickly. Disappointed.

[@Jay-st6sl]

Dude, School of rock literally inspired a generation. Jack deserves to be proud

[@Nik.No.K]

It literally was THE movie that made me want to start playing music when I was a kid

[@dewmontain123]

That movie gives me nostalgia like no other

[@wingerding]

So did your mom!! 🔥🔥

[@semimba]

his best movie by far. I liked the fact the used real child musicians and not just idiot stand-ins.

[@meganh7829]

Oh for sure! There was once a time long ago when I literally watched it every single day 🤣 it never got old, it’s still not old lol

[@tylermcnamara8794]

Jack Black is the anti-cringe. He can make anything sound exciting and cool.

[@IFeelSoTongueTied]

literally... imagine anyone else doing what he does.. you'd cringe so hard, but he's just so lovable and real... what a blessed human

[@ShinjiTomi]

he is low-key the closest thing to Jesus that humanity has

[@DaniboyBR2]

He makes me cringe SO BAD when he makes those faces.

[@junkiejackflash]

@@DaniboyBR2 you're in the minority there buddy.

[@DaniboyBR2]

@@junkiejackflash I find it funny, he makes me cringe in a funny way I don't know, like that movie The Room, its so cringy and yet so funny.

[@AlexMartinez-kg2lh]

As a proud Mexican American, Jack Black can play all the “spicy” characters he wants and I’ll watch it a million times

[@RabblesTheBinx]

Agreed. He's one of the rare actors who respects his non-white characters, making them funny without being a racist caricature. As opposed to, say, Rob Schneider.

[@gator9339]

Same. He gets a pass lol

[@axelfrancisco798]

totally agree, nacho libre is a classic and i think every Mexican kid LOVED it...

[@thesmilingvagrants]

@@RabblesTheBinx As a white American I find his fake mexican accent to be pretty convincing

[@carolynnalvarez7032]

Me too, and I agree...

[@NotableSavage]

I “met” Jack in Charlotte while he was filming Shallow Hal. I was a fan of The D at this point but he was still little known. I went to a hornets game on a weeknight. Quarter ends and I go to get a beer. I’m standing in the long line (yes NBA had long lines back then, and I turn around and he’s standing there. I did a double take and caught his eyes. He recognized that I recognized him. He put his arms up in a TRex pose, hissed at me then glided off to another line.

[@rainesages]

I would have just about died. He put on a BESPOKE PERFORMANCE, *JUST* for you. Amazing actor, sweetheart guy!

[@RIUUI007]

NBA don't have long lines anymore? Just curious, I'm an NHL guy and know nothing about NBA.

[@Lunasent]

Dude, the honor!!!

[@markm3220]

That has got to be real because it sounds like a Jack Black thing. Awesome!

[@kbee8517]

I'm surprised by how soft-spoken Jack Black is for being such an iconic ball of hilarious energy. I love that he gives credit to his cast and directors, writers, etc. He seems real down to earth.

[@oystersaucee_]

no fr, and him ramping up about the buffalo scene made me crack up, bro seems so fun to hang with

[@bleachneech]

Pisces moon in him lmao

[@calebday6988]

@@bleachneechno…..

[@bleachneech]

@@calebday6988 LMAO

[@jordanschlansky4093]

That's because he's the GOAT 🐐

[@andrewwest8334]

Nacho Libre is criminally underrated. One of my favourite comedies of all time.

[@marcodragneel8035]

Who?

[@marcodragneel8035]

NaCHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo.....

[@eienvine]

I was wondering if you would like to join me in my quarters this night . . . for some toast.

[@Homer_Noobson]

​@@eienvineGood toast.

[@sabrinarene_tarot]

I Watch it every few weeks 🙂 always cheers me up

[@StickHits]

Jack Black isn't a national treasure, he's an International treasure.

[@hyperionman420]

No. Jack Black is a *universal* treasure.

[@robbobbrah8953]

He was before he got Trump Derangement Syndrome. Now he's full of hate. Hatred ain't funny.

[@hyperionman420]

I'd rather be full of hate than to be full of s**t. Funnily enough, Trump is full of both.

[@farhanaiqbal8803]

Yes ok

[@CaptiveReefSystems]

@@hyperionman420 😂 Yet... you guys still cannot produce a candidate that is even a quarter as good for the country, or, even a candidate that is clinically sane for that matter... It IS funny to us! Though, it's also quite sad...

[@jesst7861]

It’s crazy the legacy that Jack Black is leaving. My mom loved him in High Fidelity and Shallow Hal, High Fidelity is still her favorite movie ever. I’m obsessed with School of Rock and Tenacious D, I’ve seen The D live 4 times. My daughter watched the Mario movie and has been singing Peaches and talking about Bowser for a month nonstop, even while I was watching this she recognized his voice and said “is that bowser??” He truly has something for everyone and I’m so grateful for him.

[@master00booya]

The versatility tho

[@flexoffender5997]

Jack Black is like Robin Williams to me. The guy embodied every role he was ever in, made it his own, had so much fun with it, and was himself. I feel like Jack Black is always humble and always striving to pull the best out of his characters.

[@kingkazma3246]

Robin was also a gamer! RIP 🙏

[@kyletobin1246]

Would you say he's a somewhat like... Idk.... Robin Incarnate?

[@CeciJo309]

I've always said jack black is the Robin Williams of my generation lol. Love him sm

[@gruthakhul100]

he definitively is a one-of-a-kind character and I would love to drink a beer with him

[@LuckyDragonGaming]

@@kingkazma3246he named his daughter Zelda 😔

[@DrewIsARealBoy]

This is not a GQ Video...... *THIS IS JUST A TRIBUTE*

[@lexdro1476]

Dammit that's what i was gonna say

[@techfreak244]

You gotta believe me

[@consman22]

This is not a comment...THIS IS JUST A TRIBUTE

[@Reprehensiblee]

YOU GOTTA BELIEVE ME, AND I WISH YOU WERE THERE. ITS JUST A MATTER OF OPINION

[@ДжонниГенриУорд]

Faxxxxxxxx omg

[@Emmersandcrew]

I love how he talked about Robin Williams in the present, not he “was” but he “is”.

[@OmniphonProductions]

I caught that, too. I suspect that...while Jack Black's career hasn't been nearly as prolific as Robin Williams...the life in his characters will, for years after he's gone, inspire that same sense.

[@daggersquadops1148]

@@OmniphonProductions I think one day Jack Black will be a Robin Williams. You cant compare anyone to Robin but Jack has that same energy

[@OmniphonProductions]

@@daggersquadops1148 I only worry that, because many of his iconic characters have a similar energy, people will see...for instance...High Fidelity, Orange County, and School of Rock, and incorrectly conclude that he's a bit of a one-trick pony (even as impressive as he is in those roles). Of course, if they're fortunate enough to see him in Bernie or even that _single_ episode of X-Files he did (with Giovanni Ribisi), it begins to become clear that...much like Robin Williams..there's much more to him than just varying degrees of spasmodic intensity. I mean, one doesn't rack up 154 acting credits by simply playing oneself...unless one is Tommy Lee Jones, Sam Elliott, or one of _those_ iconic personalities.

[@kade3788]

I noticed that too. I’m gonna start doing the same when talking about the deceased, it’s a small but significant detail

[@aamesworld]

he's alive in everyone impacted by his life! legends never die

[@damiancalleja6430]

Nacho Libre as a film has set the tone for my way of living. Each and every scene has transformed my perception of what truly matters in life. To epitomize the significance Nacho Libre has had in my life is unprecedented. I love this film. yes

[@Ya_Boy_HaydenTV]

00:17 High Fidelity 3:39 Shallow Hal 6:36 Orange County 8:42 School of Rock 16:08 King Kong 19:46 Nacho Libre 24:41 Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny 27:59 The Holiday 30:01 Tropic Thunder 34:21 Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle 37:55 Jumanji The Next Level

[@DivineBanana]

Thanks king, you dropped this 👑

[@kirbsyde8965]

Where is 'JACKAL'?

[@Devb0mb]

Bless this man 🙏

[@elperronimo]

the GOAT

[@WretchedDrummer]

Yessir

[@Agnes135]

School of Rock is still the best movie he's ever made, that role was made for him.... Literally

[@kyleburlette2196]

The pick of destiny was literally made about his real life band tenacious D...lol... but yes shook of rock was made for him in every way. If you haven’t seen the pick of destiny go watch it it’s hilarious...

[@w4974]

Ignacio disagrees with you

[@farhanaiqbal8803]

House on fire!!!!!!!#!!!

[@voidlooksback]

Pick of Destiny is literally made for him and his band, but School of Rock is definitely more popular and a close sedon.

[@user-vq6zj1of3u]

I agree soooooo good

[@jboao]

I miss the Jack Black era, so underrated. He’s such a down to earth, kind, and cool guy. Just awesome and hilarious

[@michaelchallis4129]

He still exists.

[@HeavyMetalCowboy90]

Michael Challis He announces he’s retiring After Jumanji to spend time with his family.

[@MrFinny9297]

seeing him shut down on the eric andre show made me lose some respect ngl

[@xdmobb17x17]

@@MrFinny9297 wait ? Wat happened ?

[@Jerry4050]

Hes on KZbin now and still funny and being himself

[@HellocarlyK]

Tenacious D pick of Destiny is one of the best comedic musical films of all time, it’s avant-garde, super fun, and the music is just amazing. I understand a lot of people don’t like it because it is campy but once you understand that, it’s like a psychedelic experience. So good

[@apretrogaming1041]

One of my favorite movies as a kid😂😂

[@tombystander]

Have every right to be that proud of School of Rock. Saw it at 10 and can watch it now 20 years later and still smile, laugh, and rock out. Great film Jack!

[@Tee256]

It's literally my favorite movie

[@bambi6435]

@@Tee256 same like I watched w my dad when I was in like 3rd grade and it’s still my favorite.

[@gabe_s_videos]

That was the movie that made me want to be a musician.

[@bluesrocker91]

I can honestly say that's one movie that made me who I am today... You hear about all these kids in the '50s who were inspired to take up music and form bands after seeing the film Rock Around the Clock, I feel like School of Rock was our generation's equivalent.

[@gabe_s_videos]

@@bluesrocker91 Was it Rock Around The Clock or Blackboard Jungle? I only ask cuz I hear the latter cited more than the former.

[@GBfanatic15]

him saying School of Rock was by far his favorite thing to do just made my life....because it's the movie that made me love him I could watch it over and over again and not get tired of it

[@tynao2029]

sucks for you Jack Black was loveable way before that kids movie

[@marcospintor1333]

Man nacho libre is such a HUGE movie in the Mexican American community. Absolute classic

[@Fulcrumas]

nnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaccccccccchhhhhhoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@jesseyates6580]

Get that corn Outta muh face!

[@trippiemikee_6303]

I dont believe in God, I believe in science

[@alejandroperez6924]

@@trippiemikee_6303 "you're not baptized!"

[@Juliana-pb7uj]

"I HATE ORPHANS

[@CHEEBnRUN]

Jack Black inspired a generation of kids to pick up an instrument with school of rock. My childhood friend and I wanted to start a band because of it, and I've been playing bass ever since.

[@ashmitmastersuperful]

Never seen him emotional. He was almost gonna cry talking about school of rock. I don't know how I feel about that.

[@hailey7368]

He just seems like a really good person. You could tell the film and kids meant a lot to him.

[@buckleygeneration]

haileybrae95 He was touched by those kids, and he’s pretty sure he touched them.

[@hailey7368]

@@buckleygeneration *horrified faces* "OH MY GOD!!!" 😂👏

[@cboobie]

@@buckleygeneration Hahahaha

[@PROTESTism]

Well I feel really good about it. Shows me a lot. School of Rock really is something Special. I enjoyed watching this and reading the comments.

[@jobsmine]

Nacho Libre is really underrated. It's amazing, funny, and well made. Also when you know it's loosely based on the story of Fray Tormenta ("Friar Storm", a.k.a. Rev. Sergio Gutiérrez Benítez), a real-life Mexican Catholic priest who had a 23-year career as a masked luchador and competed in order to support the orphanage he directed, you will definitely appreciate it.

[@majinsole8554]

Didn’t know that. Interesting. Thanks. ~_~

[@vickcherestal9714]

My favorite Jack Black movie but woooow, very interesting fact, thank you for sharing that! 🙏

[@kriiigern777]

You are so right! And it warms my heart there are more out there who feels the same!

[@SoulFighter27]

yoooo thats dope

[@CYTVim]

Such a funny movie. School of Rock #1, Nacho Libre #2

[@tvonthetv]

Really great interview, although I can't fathom why Kung Fu Panda wasn't discussed. It's a huge part of his legacy.

[@TheSchaef47]

If Ian McShane ever does one of these videos, they'd better have him screen Kung Fu Panda, or I'm going to flip the table. Tai Lung is an amazing character, and it's one of the few times Ian gets to turn things up to 11.

[@redreign9686]

And Brutal Legend too!

[@flumpdaddy2322]

Im assuming theyre strictly doing physical roles in these interviews. Love Kung Fu Panda tho lol

[@blue39503]

Or Brutal Legend 🎸

[@whodatninja439]

yea wtf!!!!!!

[@claria4620]

As a kid, School of Rock changed my music taste by a lot! I learned to love rock bands, and it really stuck to me that this is such a cool face-melting genre.

[@onionjohn725]

He's so humble, the way he talks about his co-stars. There will only ever be one jack black what a legend

[@stanintothevoid3758]

Well, two, there is a water buffalo...

[@Coonass]

Jack treats the janitor the same as the CEO. And the fact that he makes more than most CEOs...makes him a badass. Hes a national treasure and must be protected at all costs. Betty White Jack Black In that order...

[@Mason-lr5dz]

Sad there was no discussion of Year One, Kung Fu Panda, or his incredibly compelling performance in Bernie. Still a great watch, love Jack Black.

[@yoyoyodaboy]

So trueee, I especially would’ve loved to hear about Kung Fu Panda

[@ryandeans9285]

Bongwater is a classic.

[@HermanMunster420]

Did no one here see Airborne?

[@burtonboarder503]

@@HermanMunster420 "Did he just call you a piece of underwear?" -Augie

[@HermanMunster420]

@@burtonboarder503 YES!!

[@anthonyharding6051]

I've literally never disliked a single movie that Jack Black has starred in or played a part in.. the dude is comedic gold

[@awesomelyshorticles]

Even King kong?

[@jackmackay5489]

Connor Amlee that’s a good movie

[@ian76554]

Even "I still know what you did last summer"?

[@jackmackay5489]

ian gonzalez oh yeah not that :(

[@dudedude64]

Even Gulliver’s Travels??

[@DavidSmith-eh7rs]

Such a charismatic guy! How can anyone not like his energy?

[@WeyounSix]

The director yelling to hurrah the crew instead of directly chastising jack was actually an incredibly good director tool. You don't necessarily want to harm the performance of your actor, so implying to them "Come on we can do this!" without directly chastising them is a great way to say "we need to go harder" without harming morale

[@marcodragneel8035]

Which movie is that?

[@mr.j.3271]

He seems genuinely appreciative of every roll he's earned. Even if it wasn't a blockbuster success. He loves to act and make people laugh.

[@ItachiUchiha-ny6di]

He should be. Never been in a bad movie

[@lockmock17]

The Never Ending Story 3 is terrible. Only worth watching for Jack Black.

[@bushiido8494]

Tenacious D is unironically one of the best bands of the 90's and 00's.

[@300kike]

Wrong, but they are good. You can't say that during arguably one of the best decades of music in our history of recorded music

[@nate87799]

@@300kike no they’re definitely up there in the 90s 2000s. Late 2000s all music started to sound the same and streaming has made it worse. Tenacious D is one of the best bands of all time.

[@300kike]

@@nate87799 definitely not, but that's your opinion

[@Pusfilth]

@@300kike you’re definitely wrong

[@300kike]

@@Pusfilth they're literally a joke band

[@jwroot]

And now we have *The King of the Koopas* on his most iconic characters list. I'm so glad Jack gave Bowser a meaning, depth and energy to his character as a villain than his game counterpart. He really put his heart and soul into him. Oh and let's not forget his beautiful hit love song: 🍑

[@sdw-hv5ko]

Hearing him talk about School of Rock is absolutely magical. Such a perfect, wonderful movie and all the love that was poured into it is amazing to see

[@kudasinezuko2881]

I love that he didn’t discourage any kid he let them pick their roles and let them shine ✨

[@nevermindmyname813]

I really wish he had spoken about working with the kids. His connection with them was amazing. That's the most special part of the movie for me.

[@Gumorisco11]

R.i.P to the kid who played the drums got runned over by a car

[@hellomate2672]

Jesus loves y’all! God bless y’all! “Jesus is the way, and the truth, and the life.” John 14:6.’””

[@00AgentKrabie]

@@nevermindmyname813 I really wish we got to know more about his dynamic with Miranda Cosgrove. Eh, we can't win em' all.

[@Jake-d8d]

School of Rock is one of the best movies ever made. The perfect casting, great music, joyous ending.

[@lucbordage7291]

Agree. The scene when he put one of the students/girl as the band manager instead of a groupie was hilarious. Awesome music!

[@GeorgeFlippin]

One of the best movies ever made? You must have missed about a thousand others.

[@samwoodson9603]

@@GeorgeFlippin Nah they’re right lol

[@jbsully2864]

That's a bit of a stretch. It's a good movie though.

[@Oob144]

Such a classic.

[@unboxthedog3330]

You’re not hardcore unless you live hardcore. But the legend of the rent was way hardcore

[@PrincessJupiter14]

Well there's just one problem there:THE BAND IS MINNEEEE. HOW CAN YOU KICK ME OUT OF WHAT IS MINNNNNNEEEE? 😂

[@travellerextraordinnaire7388]

@@PrincessJupiter14 beem beem beem ebee bebe bebebe bebebebbeebeb bebe

[@PrincessJupiter14]

@@travellerextraordinnaire7388 Well you think you'll be just fine...without me, but you're MINE!! YOU THINK YOU CAN KICK ME OUT OF THE BAND?? and then Zack, you come in with a face meter---weownow, nelele-now, nelele-now, nelele-now--okay?"

[@travellerextraordinnaire7388]

@@PrincessJupiter14 well there's just one problem there. The band is miiiiine! How can you kick out. Of what is miiiiinneee!!!!!

[@PrincessJupiter14]

@@travellerextraordinnaire7388 "*mimics drums for a second* Shhh--Hawaii Five-O, you ever see that show? No? Well there's a drum solo in it that goes--shuuguh-duuga-duuga-duuga-duuga-duuga--YA NOT HARDCORE, UNLESS YA LIVE HARDCOOOORE. And that's when I want the backup singers to be like: No, you're not hardco-- "No ya not hardcore!" Unless you live hardcore-- "Unless ya live hardcore!" BUT THE LEGEEEEND OF THE RENT, WAS WAY HARDCOOOORE, and BOOM! Big ol explosion! Some like, confetti comes down...

[@rochelransom1688]

Jack Black is a legend capable of tapping into every human emotion. His talents/gifts=immeasurable. ❤

[@MikeIzzle_]

Jack Black just seems like he’d be the most down to earth, nicest, carefree person you’d ever meet

[@joetunon]

He is. I got to meet him at my job (I'm a musician at a restaurant in Key Largo). I got a 5 minute conversation with him. It's bizarre how down to earth he is. I felt like I was talking to my neighbor. Unbelievably cool dude.

[@pavasite4278]

@@joetunon lucky guy

[@LuckyDragonGaming]

@@joetunonI met him fishing I swear to the lord

[@John_NYT]

His acting in school of Rock is some of the greatest acting I’ve seen in any film. Every single line is delivered with such energy and his unique facial expressions and tonal fluctuations make it unreal.

[@RabblesTheBinx]

Yeah, you can really see how much he loved that character.

[@tynao2029]

School of Rock is one of his worst roles, it's just a parody of his own personaity

[@RabblesTheBinx]

@@tynao2029 it's called "playing to type".

[@tynao2029]

@@RabblesTheBinx playing to type is what Jack did earlier in his career, School of Rock is an example of written to type, not act to it

[@Chocklepig]

Ty Nao but who would do a better job of making children playing classic rock exciting than jack

[@th2737]

Jackety McBlackety - Honestly one of the sexiest, most charismatic, cutest, most likeable guys in Hollywood.

[@insertcolorfulmetaphor8520]

Gotta love the D! Jables, and Rage Kage!

[@jacksamunster4407]

Dudes a flat slob

[@AlkisenSuper]

That "fat slob" has accomplished more than you ever will, mate.

[@Kennit632]

School of Rock is the most inclusive movie. It perfectly shows how it's ok to be different, no matter how old you are, and how important this is to make the world a better place. This is a untemporal masterpiece.

[@RabblesTheBinx]

I think School of Rock might actually be legitimately the best Jack Black movie.

[@BodaciousBob66]

Totally agree it’s his best movie. Also one of the best movies period.

[@TheChloeisthebest]

I’ve watched it countless times. It never gets old.

[@alessiablanch5704]

Nieru but Year One tho💀💀

[@RabblesTheBinx]

@@alessiablanch5704 what about it? That movie wasn't even good enough for me to remember it existed.

[@aleksthegameboy8565]

Debatable, I mean the pick of destiny is way better

[@HeyItzJenine]

i feel like jack black just talks about whatever comes to his mind immediately when asked about any subject

[@HS-pm1ro]

And is so genuine and kind

[@janemba42]

@Corby Dinsburger No? almost noone you meet will tell you exactly what's on their mind. It's so rare to come across and that's why it's endearing. All those people who say (like yourself) that's just what normal people do are the most guilty of not saying what they think.

[@drealboy_]

@@janemba42 I always do and it gets me in trouble all the time. Also on the occasion when you know you can't tell someone the truth and they keep pressing for it, knowing deep down you couldn't be telling the truth, really gets annoying.

[@MrCwatchMan]

I will say on behalf of all Latinos, Jack Black nailed the spainglish accent 👌.

[@johnnyutah1720]

Amen

[@galacticwarlock2271]

Will Ferrel rocked it as well in "La Casa de mi Padre"

[@vc7442]

@Killed by Shrek they just did

[@ObsTurdBucket]

@@vc7442 *mlg airhorns*

[@brlvper4]

@Killed by Shrek yeah you can

[@katecosette]

It is SO wholesome that his favorite is School of Rock, that movie has such a special place in my heart! It truly felt like Jack's heart and soul was in that movie, love that it's true!

[@AimlessMoto]

Hearing him talk about his roles as an artist, but also as someone who just enjoys making movies is so refreshing. SO down to Earth.

[@RosskoTube]

That Tropic Thunder story is the best thing I've ever heard.

[@AB-gz9yb]

Ross Keniston I loved it

[@danb9447]

31:30 his re-enactment of the jeep ride is cracking me up

[@badcornflakes6374]

Plot twist, he got the water buffalo pregnant

[@macklyon7476]

This made me realize how much of my childhood is Jack Black.

[@Locadel2003]

I grew up watching the first two kung fu panda movies, king kong, school of rock and when i was 11-14 i watch tropic thunder & orange county at least every day😂. I love him, now i am 18 and I discovered too late excellent movies like goosebumps, high fidelity & the holiday. Jack black is such a piece of my childhoold

[@SoyAntonioGaming]

the guy is not even black, he is a big fraud

[@theyouth2000]

Such a fun dad kinda guy. Love this interview. There's this nice balance between seriousness, and a flicker of his fun side. 🥰

[@bigdawg210]

Jack is an absolute treasure, we don’t deserve this man

[@briannotafan3368]

school of rock was made for jack black and the other way around

[@sarabenton4915]

It's really moving to me that Jack uses the present tense when he speaks about Robin Williams and Jumanji. It's a small thing but it feels large in the sense that it's like he's keeping Robin at the table with us, right now, and always. Classy and heart felt.

[@leighirvine]

So true ❤

[@charliebell5584]

I wish we could have seen them do something together 😢

[@KimC657]

@@charliebell5584 that honestly would have been amazing.

[@Samwise_92]

I talk about people who have died, who meant alot to me in present tense. Because to me they STILL are amazing to me

[@runebacca]

He could've talked about nacho libre and School of Rock for 4 hours and I would've watched.

[@kcs529]

Not many long videos keep me tuned in and captivated on KZbin - loved every minute because Jack Black is just the greatest greatest of people to watch on screen and we all get to enjoy him! He’s is a treasure!! ❤

[@tyrannicpuppy]

When I was younger, I found Jack Black a little over the top. But now I've grown older myself I think I get him on a much closer level now. He's just a great man living his life the way he wants and it's fantastic to see. He's almost a role model to me nowadays.

[@DamienHurts]

His Tropic Thunder Water Buffalo story had me in stitches! He's got an effortlessly funny charm to him. It's not overbearing, it's natural and so endearing.

[@travisneill704]

Any time I say “don’t judge me” I say, “DON’T JUDGE MEEEEEEEE!!!!!!”

[@kevinzky88]

he reverse zuesed the buffalo

[@yacobz]

He's got to make it funny, sadly, since that's the only way we'll be able to experience that moment 😢

[@rba7712]

Jack Black is an American original. There is no way to explain his awesomeness. It has to be experienced. I have legitimately never heard this man speak and not be some combination of fascinated and ROFL'ing. No hyperbole, I think he's one of the most charismatic people of all-time, at least in Hollywood. Maybe ever. In history.

[@TheSchaef47]

The word you are looking for is bodacity.

[@elijahe7612]

I've literally never seen Jack Black this chill and calm and it's almost jarring.

[@iamjordaaan]

School of Rock is a childhood classic. Everyone wanted to be in that movie with Jack Black

[@RonaldKragnes]

@00:17 High Fidelity (2000) @3:38 Shallow Hal (2001) @6:36 Orange County (2002) @8:42 School Of Rock (2003) @16:08 King Kong (2005) @19:46 Nacho Libre (2006) @24:41 Tenacious D in The Pick Of Destiny (2006) @27:59 The Holiday (2006) @30:01 Tropic Thunder (2008) @34:21 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2017) @37:56 Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

[@Gh0stedb0y]

You forgot goosebumps

[@holleymi2000]

Awesome, thanks

[@antoniaborrero8160]

you are amazing thank you

[@DanielLee1]

Thr Pick Of Destiny is a *_criminally_* underrated movie.

[@stephk5797]

I was a teenage fan of Tenacious D but we all pirated it that's why no one went 🤣 limewire boiiiii

[@brookeking3490]

FACTS

[@malcolmhall9178]

top 3 comedy movie for me no doubt

[@RockcomLegendas]

It's simply the most hilarious movie I've seen in my entire life.

[@wayner44]

Yea, watched this movie when I was like 7 years old on a burned dvd my dad made. I watched that movie on a daily basis. To this day, I love it. When dio says, "now go and ROCKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!" and the rock off always give me the chills lol

[@aishasavon]

School of Rock is one of both me and my brother’s all time favs. I can easily recite that movie I’ve seen it so many times and will make sure my children know what a masterpiece it is. Jack Black is such a cinematic gem and I’m glad he cherishes that movie so much I’m honored to have had it growing up

[@ntb11]

I had the pleasure of meeting Jack Black once, and he is such a treasure. At a screening of Bernie at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Jack gave an interview with Variety magazine. He hung around after the interview and graciously spoke with some fans. I told him School of Rock was one of my favorite movies of all time, and with such genuine emotion, he said "Aw, thanks, man!" It clear that the role meant a lot to him, which was so gratifying to see. 🤘

[@tiffanyherron1367]

At first I thought you meant you meet the baby yak born named Jack Black because I was watching the part when he said if you ever meet the baby yak you know watssup when I read you comment

[@nomchompsky2883]

I honestly don't know why Bernie wasn't on this list. I love when a comedic genius can pull off a straight roll.

[@ntb11]

@@nomchompsky2883 Agreed. A straight role, and an incredible true story, but dark comedy nonetheless. He has such an iconic style of humor, but the man’s got range!

[@kylebernadyn2465]

His role in King Kong is so underrated. I remember being glued to the movie when I finally had it on DVD and would have it on repeat in my mom’s van. Carl had a gravity to him that without a doubt was the film’s best performance.

[@yryama]

That movie was good as fvck, people suck

[@Tagmon]

Here's the thong about him in King Kong. He was following in the footsteps of Robert Armstrong, so he had giant boots to fill. Also, while he did a fantastic job, some feel he may have been miscast for that type of role. Since Carl Denham was based off of the film director, Merian C. Cooper

[@zmanmotors6649]

Tagmon74 wow i gotta admit I didn’t know all that but I feel he was mis cast to and I love jack black. School of rock is my childhood

[@wattsnottaken1]

He’s so good in that movie that I do not see Jack Black, I see Carl Denham. I love 2005 KK so much. Overflowing with nostalgia but also a good story

[@aydenenglehart5898]

Can we agree that jack black is a legend

[@dallassteel625]

Absolutely!

[@harlanwilkinson3142]

A Brutal Legend.

[@dukemypants]

yes

[@michaelzainey5781]

I’ve agreed ever since his movie came out in 2006.

[@humanbean1002]

Yes!

[@nowlun]

12:00 so true though. School of Rock really is an incredible movie. Every part of it is done perfectly

[@MrKilled1]

Nacho Libre is such a gem. Absolutely love that movie.

[@mixterz1]

Get that corn outa my face

[@GhoulGrundle]

I hate orphans

[@franciscosalgado8579]

"Choncho let me borrow sum sweats"😂icon

[@Spiraloutkeepgoing-j8i]

“Beneath the suit we find a man and beneath the man we find his....nucleus.”

[@Lakeshowangel]

B P Nacho Libre top 3 for sure! It’s a classic 🔥🔥🔥

[@ianohlinger1330]

Jack Black and Leonardo DiCaprio look like half brothers

[@sinvaas]

Thought you were crazy, but the more I looked, u rite

[@alicem1961]

It's their eyes

[@ania5038]

I see it

[@DocJerky]

They have wide head syndrome. Each year adds a quarter inch to the circumference.

[@blake3001]

Russell Crowe too

[@jimmybyrne9]

I was literally just thinking yesterday how awesome a Jack Black iconic characters interview would be. And today I got it. GQ looking after me.

[@TheFlashBlur]

School of Rock was a huge part of my childhood and set me up for a lifetime full of loving music Thank you Mr. Black

[@ymcaseptember6089]

Guys how is no one pissed that Kung Fu Panda wasn’t included in this video

[@aimeeoneil7029]

I just stopped watching because of this comment. Lol. Was waiting for him to talk about it.

[@jiffyenterprises9515]

Skadoosh

[@whyflyguy007]

.. and he carries the essence of that character.. the success of that entire series. agreed

[@ayaanghauce9129]

I literally watched this video just for Kung Fu Panda. Pretty fcking disappointed

[@deanamerica3680]

I agree that he IS that character, but I’m not super surprised that it’s not included. Since it’s an animated movie I wouldn’t be surprised if doesn’t connect with them as much as his other roles. If that makes any sense

[@rugbyfan0025]

I would really like to thank Jack Black for accepting his role in The Holiday. That is one of the most perfect movies and it would be totally incomplete without his charming charisma and sweetness!!

[@R0tten.p3ach]

I love that movie so much

[@paladonis]

Such a cool interview. I'm glad they just kind of let Jack run with it. No one interrupting every three seconds to add an opinion or counter-story. Just, here it is let's roll with it. I am also proud to say I am one of those people that went to see The Pick of Destiny. I have the soundtrack and listen to it on the norm still. Just a fun movie to sit down to.

[@scarletbard6511]

JB's one of my top creators in general, and Tenacious D was the very first movie of his I saw. Still my favorite comedy movie of all time.

[@tricky2055]

I bought the special CD box set that actually had a replica of the pick in it. Lost the pick, but still watch the movies and listen to the disc. Love it.

[@da8675]

Yeah, I kind of feel said it wasn't more well-received. I didn't see it until much later myself. Jack's clever wit is really on a different level, and yet everyone gets it.

[@cfb-tv1895]

I watch it at least twice a year still and always bust out the d at karaoke. Jacks amazing.

[@marcykeeley7709]

All these career breakdowns that GQ and vanity fair have do this... love it!

[@the-line-of-eld]

I needed this video more than I knew I did. Thank you GQ for giving us 40 mins of jack black. Easily one of the top 10 underrated actors.

[@spacemanproletariat4279]

Jack Black seems so simultaneously high and low energy in this interview

[@warrens.5933]

I love how JB just radiates positive energy all of the time.

[@mattjindrak]

That's a real negative way to look at it but you do you.

[@mikegutschow8384]

He literally cant talk without doing character voices.

[@JoyfulUniter]

He's reached a state where he's making his own character like a persona in a movie or video game, that's my theory. It explains why he is almost like a living meme, like his own personality is just another role.

[@dc8890]

The Jimmy Page voice was funny

[@jamesbautista4694]

I can only imagine a Panda this entire interview

[@mikegutschow8384]

@@JoyfulUniter Totally. Even if you look back to his earlier years of being famous, he had a tendency to break into voices but it was usually always the same one, like the "shedding some tasty riffs" excited 80s metal fan parody. But yeah now its totally taken over.

[@dandyandy2046]

Nacho Libre is hands down my favorite film of all time. The characters, story, music, jokes, pacing, and even philosophical undertones all came together.

[@coolestcucumber3840]

It’s sad The Pick of Destiny didn’t get the recognition it deserves when it first came out. But it is honestly one of my favorite movies! You can tell it’s just jack black being jack black and I love it

[@doodoodoodle]

I get the soundtrack of that movie in my head allll the time A longa$$ fkn time ago in a town called kikapoooooo

[@maryjoyspohrer256]

I loved watching the chemistry between himself and his friend/band mate. It was lovely.

[@thefrenchiestfry5247]

@@doodoodoodle there lived a humble family, religious through and through

[@sovo1212]

It's basically the adult version of School of Rock.

[@JM99-Official]

@@thefrenchiestfry5247 But hey there was a black sheep and he knew just what to do

[@trialanderrortactical1741]

As a MASSIVE Jack Black fan, I can truly say that The Holiday is my favorite role he’s ever played. He does serious just as well as he does comedic, and I loved being able to see that side of him.

[@nahor88]

I still remember when he was cast for King Kong how much everyone complained that he couldn't do a serious role. I wouldn't say it was his greatest performance, but he did it just fine. He pulled off that semi-psychotic, vain director attitude, almost a bit of Peter Jackson himself.

[@Kai0nTheMoon]

As a MASSIVE Jack Black fan, what are your thoughts on "Be Kind Rewind, with Mos Def?

[@averagechadlegionary5824]

@@Kai0nTheMoon I liked it. I think it had a lot of heart and sometimes that’s more important than being some big budget production. Jack Black was pretty funny in that movie especially when he dressed up as Fats.

[@shweenz]

School of Rock was so defining for me as a kid. I definitely had Rock in my heart but nothing really embraced it. Then I saw this movie... I totally connected to how those kids felt. Jack Black was totally the "magic man" that spun my head around, and helped me embrace the Rock n Roll in my heart that I passionately express today. Thanks Jack!

[@wattsnottaken1]

Jack is so unbelievably good in King Kong and school of rock. My friend and I would watch king Kong and school of rock at least twice a week we were obsessed with both movies

[@rumbatumblajambomambo6241]

The movie is still horrible and the worst he ever starred in

[@paxcallow]

@@rumbatumblajambomambo6241 u eat coc

[@boogiewoogit5597]

Peace and brotherhood and raaawk on

[@jesse0219]

@@rumbatumblajambomambo6241 if you’re talking about School of Rock you’re NUTS. 🥜

[@kymafaux]

I won a Nacho Libre shirt on facebook when I was in 8th grade ... I remember rocking that shirt at school

[@SiennaNotMiller]

School of Rock is not only incredibly nostalgic but still is one of the best movies to this day. Perfect in so many ways

[@JamieMarzy]

I grew up with that movie and now my kid watches it. He's almost 3 and he actually loves Jack Black!

[@Art.0606]

“Okay, who knows what a Hang-Over is?”

[@IntensePeppers]

@@Art.0606 "doesn't that mean you're drunk?"

[@pholliez]

Can we talk about how positive JB is about all the directors and cast mates he worked with? He’s such a positive human being.

[@iratesamurai6930]

"imagine falling in love with someone, and then finding out they don't know who Ned Schneebly is"

[@JonnySublime]

Sleep Mask The Chump God it's pronounced Schnay-Blayyyyy

[@LaggardlySort]

Mr S-h-n-e-e.....-e....you know what, why don't you all just call me Mr S

[@MrEM-lh9xf]

I actually saw the actor that played Ned in a LA airport. Looks the same as in the movie

[@GrayWillhamJohnstone]

Who's that?

[@Steven_McCrae]

Woah thats way hardcore...like the legend of the rent

[@Licensed_To_Chill]

It's not mentioned here, but Jack Black guest starred in an episode of Community. The scene where Jeff (Joel McHale) drags him out of the study group room with his pants pulled down while he throws a tantrum is one of the funniest things I have ever seen.

[@twichmcvey6065]

I loved the part of School of Rock where he figured out the Drums were what the angry, ADHD kid needed. Finding where each kid fit gave them a cathartic experience for their self being. I wonder if he has stayed in touch with any of those kids. They are all adults now!😊

[@zeusmatthew4003]

@twich there was a school of rock reunion, look it up it was awesome!

[@davidfairweather3301]

Unfortunately the actor for the kid with the drums (Freddy I think) died last year :(

[@hellomate2672]

Jesus loves y’all! God bless y’all! “Jesus is the way, and the truth, and the life.” John 14:6.’””

[@martinjames6431]

@@davidfairweather3301 Yes. Strange that the similar character in the real life ~UK School of Rock with Gene Vincent "Little Chris" also died. Suicide

[@williammiller7218]

Of

[@erkinaksoy3976]

I CAN NOT wrap my head around the fact that tenacious d didn't do well in the theaters! I keep re-watching it every 3-5 years and always thought it was a really well known and mainstream movie, god that movie was the best, at least in my opinion and i've seen a lot of movies man.

[@mannys4539]

As a musician and not a duchebag I can agree!!!!! Can confirm a great movie!!!!!!!!!!

[@jery3385]

@Jake Sangria she probably wasn't any lower than 14.

[@PaulAcevedo]

@Jake Sangria You should probably comment less.

[@Quote23rd]

Some one needs touch watch this movie on weed.

[@taelend5301]

Same, dude. It came out when I was probably too young to watch it but it is a movie my best friend and I have always watched and reference way too much

[@MitchellFace]

I think one of my favorite things about Jack Black’s career is that there are a lot of times where you’ll see him as like a side character in one movie and then a main character in another movie made by the same company. There’s a lot of moments where you see he came in and they were like “we should make a movie for this guy.”

[@Cowpowblaow]

JACK Tenacious D in the POD was a formative film for me and my siblings. We watched it on repeat growing up. I'm sorry more people didn't see it in theaters, but I hope you know you brought so much joy to us.