I was so caught up with the movie...I forgot Michael was 61 years old. I guess a supernatural curse knows no age.
@Brendan6564 жыл бұрын
@@3912James he's not considered supernatural in this timeline
@TheConorsmithusa4 жыл бұрын
Good one lol
@misscandy844 жыл бұрын
So did castle and warlock
@luceysimmons12143 жыл бұрын
I really loved how Physically Strong Michael was in this movie. He used a knife here and there. But he used his physical strength the most in this movie. And it's cool to see because at the beginning his character was clearly aging when they had him in the mental institution.
@kimberlyselby49182 жыл бұрын
Yeah and I know just amazing acting on James's part. Even ageing Michael can still kick ass you wouldn't he's even ageing unless you see him of course.
@nataliasandoval88872 жыл бұрын
Exactly and that’s what makes it so much scarier
@sharona19816 жыл бұрын
He seems a very deep and philosophical guy...who made an excellently brutal and terrifying Michael.
@robertotorres34914 жыл бұрын
Maybe it’s the hat 😂
@sharona19814 жыл бұрын
Nah, it's totally the beard. 😂
@cartmemes50342 жыл бұрын
he's a hippy basically
@EricaJackson3182 жыл бұрын
He is honestly the best Michael Myers since Nick Castle. Phenomenal!
@BebeLush26 жыл бұрын
His Michael was spot on. And for the first time ever, I actually sympathized with the character. How did he do that? Amazing performance.
@EricAriel56 жыл бұрын
He worked with Nick some to get the walk he created down but he also spent a lot of time with actual CATS,viewing their slow movements.
@MsTICTAK6 жыл бұрын
What do you mean he worked with actual CATS?
@MsTICTAK6 жыл бұрын
BelleBeast ?
@EricAriel56 жыл бұрын
He studied there slow movements to mimick how they move so Michael could move around like a sneaky cat.
@MrIllusionEyes6 жыл бұрын
BebeLush2 not gonna lie, I was rooting for Michael Myers when I saw it in theatres!
@reliablethreat236 жыл бұрын
He is the BEST Michael Myers by far! Excellent performance in the new movie!
@asee8186 жыл бұрын
Killed it as Michael myers no pun intended
@natacat75635 жыл бұрын
:D
@neilblackshaw34863 жыл бұрын
He is truly amazing in the role of Michael. You can really see how he has put so much thought & effort into playing this iconic character. He nailed it.
@Thunderdad9746 жыл бұрын
He did a phenomenal job playing Myers.
@TheConorsmithusa4 жыл бұрын
The sirens going by and the two mens reactions was so funny !
@projectwarnerve49876 жыл бұрын
James did absolutely an amazing job best shape next to nick castle
@bihan14296 жыл бұрын
That is the most tiny water bottle I've ever seen
@tomboore83576 жыл бұрын
You joking look at the size of his hands
@timwall19756 жыл бұрын
I was gunna say...it's that the shot bottles of..H20? LOL
@georgeburns67486 жыл бұрын
they are actually very common,you can get 80 bottles in a pack instead of 35
6 жыл бұрын
Only movie stars drink those.
@malia88196 жыл бұрын
He’s also a very large man
@MattDeloff_Online6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad Jim is the one who got the torched passed to him by Nick. The 2 Best Michael Myers.
@mornecloete42506 жыл бұрын
Tyler Mane 2nd
@MattDeloff_Online6 жыл бұрын
Didn't care for Zombies remakes. But its cool if you dug them. Tyler is a huge presence, thats for sure.
@jakerattle956 жыл бұрын
@@MattDeloff_Online Dick Warlock's version is good too
@MattDeloff_Online6 жыл бұрын
Dick Warlocks portrayal was amazing as well.
@westernkratom16946 жыл бұрын
RedHood Wilbur was way too robotic imo
@brockmarcum39923 жыл бұрын
This is one the toughest characters that anyone could play in any genre! I'd you don't play it great you will be criticized very harshly by the fan base, I'm a true fan and I think he has done a fantastic job! This man seems very genuine and philosophical outside of being The Shape, great job James! Keep it up man!
@jimthompson89472 жыл бұрын
Huh ? Proofreading is a required skill.
@TOOL-222 ай бұрын
The Shape drinking from a baby water bottle...😂🍶
@seanerschen11806 жыл бұрын
Great interview. He is a great Michael Myers.
@jakerattle956 жыл бұрын
His version reminds me of Dick Warlock's version
@seanerschen11806 жыл бұрын
Jake Rattle I agree exactly and Dick Warlock was my favorite version personally.
@jeffarley306 жыл бұрын
He did great
@jakerattle956 жыл бұрын
@@seanerschen1180 mine as well Halloween 2 was actually the first one I saw as a child
@falkorn98666 жыл бұрын
SAY SOMETHING!!! Lol, loved his portrayal of Michael Myers and loved the new Halloween.
@ryanzolkiewicz41216 жыл бұрын
I just saw the movie and it was good. Thank you John Carpenter for creating your last Halloween movie. James did good playing the character of Michael Myers.
@starwarsroo24486 жыл бұрын
Carpenter didn't really do much apart from music
@timterceros47306 жыл бұрын
Well I saw the movie and was garbage
@187BURNZY6 жыл бұрын
Probably the best Halloween movie after the original
@apacavelithadon966 жыл бұрын
Ryan Zolkiewicz sorry to tell ya but there is gonna be a sequel because michael myers escaped that burning bunker basement then when they showed the burning basement he was not there then at the ending of credits you can hear him breathin’
@cymandeh6 жыл бұрын
@ truth
@dozerroman43255 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the family, Jim Courtney, we’re so very glad to have you!
@Unstoppableneon_jell3 жыл бұрын
James did an amazing job playing michael myers ! He's now being my favorite michael myers actor
@MR.ICE.3 жыл бұрын
We now have the best three Michael Myers! Nick Castle. Dick Warlock. James Jude Courtney.
@macabre193 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly
@Yxsukawa_3 жыл бұрын
Tyler main was one of the scariest myers
@MR.ICE.3 жыл бұрын
@@Yxsukawa_ Definitely the most physically imposing of them all.
@trueking18573 жыл бұрын
What about my man George P Wilbur?
@deathbyslipknot3 жыл бұрын
Dick Warlock is one of the worst Michaels. His head made the mask look too fat and stretched out, and his walk was too robotic and stiff.
@fuhq18376 жыл бұрын
James is such a sweetheart! He does care about his fans!
@coledenver47645 жыл бұрын
That awkward pause had me dead
@archange17176 жыл бұрын
He's incredibly good!!
@chad880193 жыл бұрын
The way he moves his body in the film is what stuck with me the most.
@HEAVYMETALmovie19816 жыл бұрын
Such a great actor and humble guy :-)
@simonsays51933 жыл бұрын
This guy was F*CKING TERRIFYING as Myers. He was hands down the best in the series.
@malia88196 жыл бұрын
This guy played the part so well. I could not get over how large and superhuman Michael was in the new film. Very well done and very scary.
@durandangelique81596 жыл бұрын
Thanks James it was a very good film. I loved really. Kiss from France. Angie
@joshgames7193 жыл бұрын
Just watched Halloween Kills (2021) and this guy once again killed it again in the movie 20x better than the previous version great storyline I am so glad this guy is the actor of Micheal Myers he is great at it all we need now is another Jason Vorhees storyline like this with a great actor at it i really hope they do make another Friday the 13th
@codyw40225 жыл бұрын
I've actually met James personally. He really does enjoy interacting with people. Super nice man
@TheConorsmithusa4 жыл бұрын
Cool
@codyw40224 жыл бұрын
@@TheConorsmithusa Yeap! Had him in the back of an ambulance on set one time. I work as a paramedic 😁
@jaciafoote58316 жыл бұрын
I can't take my eyes off of the tiny water bottle 😂🤣
@gregtrapp90566 жыл бұрын
I love this movie 🔪 .. It was absolutely amazing
@markwarling81816 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview. Can't wait for October 19th. The best Halloween film since the original.
@peateargriffin75936 жыл бұрын
Idk about the best but it was solid.
@captainzachsparrow61934 жыл бұрын
Samhain isn’t goblins ,witches, or ghosts... It’s the unconscious mind...we’re all afraid of the shape inside us all. -Dr. Loomis
@hermitageboy6 жыл бұрын
Look forward to seeing the film this week!
@ryandeknoblough32766 жыл бұрын
James you were incredible as The Shape. You and Castle are the two best Michael Myers ever.
@Kipas_Maspoin4 жыл бұрын
Man he's a legend, he should have had more fame imo..
@jcoleman39726 жыл бұрын
Just saw this movie this past Friday, I LOVED IT!!!!!! The Darkness that This Michael Myers was Magic, Pure Platnum. The Rob Zombie Versions were Unwatchable, No Connection to the actual story AT ALL. He Tried to do Too Much and Ended up not doing Anything. Hats off to Jamie Lee Curtis and Jim Courtney for a Job Well Done!!!
@randishachavez58336 жыл бұрын
I saw the movie the day it came out n it was awesome!! Great Job
@champagnemami51616 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your comment so much because I concur.
@zuma00116 жыл бұрын
damn now i know what Michael looks like
@SouthtownSnob5 жыл бұрын
@Rookie that was when he was 21 and he was played by Tony Moran
@whoelsebutmatty5 жыл бұрын
just finished watching this now. he did such a good job
@tinaharris40823 жыл бұрын
I've just had deja vu because James has explained Michael's actions of what he does the same way I view them and how I've tried getting my mum and brother to view them wow.
@jonathonhuffman49386 жыл бұрын
Loved everything about halloween 2018 everything from strode to myers the mask the story the history michael is truly the def of evil in its self, the way he walks the way he changes his kills always being unexpected, fav scene has to be when the doc puts myers in the vack of the crusier and tells Allyson thats he only sleeping then the mask is gone and allyson looks up boom michaels looking at her then just pushes the back cage into the seat shuving doc into the wheel, 40 years later and better fucking loved it and this was the best one since 1978, love it and just adking who thinks there will be anothrr or who beleives michael burnt up in the fire?
@PyroMite02133 жыл бұрын
Definitely the best since Castle/Warlock. Once halloween ends comes out he might just pass both of them. He was so brutally amazing in kills, can wait to see the final film
@Virgo5552 жыл бұрын
He’s on his way to number 1 for sure if he does impressive stalk scenes in ENDS.
@huf_fitness262 жыл бұрын
Checking back in after you saw the disaster we call ends lol
@PyroMite02132 жыл бұрын
@@huf_fitness26 still love the Jude, but my god DGG and Danny McBride fucked this franchise over 🤣. James Jude Courtney definitely did an amazing job as The Shape, and that’s a hill I’ll die on lol, but don’t worry I’m not a fan of the new trilogy, 2018 is alright, and Kills has a shite scrip, but awesome….well, kills lol. But over all, not a fan of the trilogy.
@huf_fitness262 жыл бұрын
@@PyroMite0213 I agree with you 100%. Jude was the best Myers we have had in a long time. But man they dropped the ball big time with ends lol I won’t be buying it on dvd and as far as I’m concerned it’s no longer a trilogy to me I’m trying to forget ends
@proudsaiyanprince26513 жыл бұрын
That silence as the sirens went by was SO awkward 😂
@Chantalmarie__5 жыл бұрын
James Jude Courtney is incredible as Michael. At least he doesn’t walk like there’s a cork up his ass like the other actors in the older franchise 😂
@sphillyfanatic74513 жыл бұрын
I love this guy, he seems like such a cool dude!!
@kevinreedy77382 жыл бұрын
My hats off to you sir…..you killed the character so good!!!
@scottwolff22366 жыл бұрын
He's a fantastic Michael. He just got everything down perfectly.
@leesashriber50972 жыл бұрын
He did such an awesome job!! Perfect in Myer's role!! 😊
@westernkratom16946 жыл бұрын
1:35 - 1:52 AWKWARD
@reneecornelius85976 жыл бұрын
What did he say I didn't hear him
@pretenderxxx23856 жыл бұрын
What happened?
@timburns83616 жыл бұрын
Western Kratom hahahahaha right?
@danielbaugher8266 жыл бұрын
Western Kratom God bless 🙏🏻😇
@lostboybyous48546 жыл бұрын
The first truck passed by.
@VeeeeeryDisturbing6 жыл бұрын
James himself is only a decade younger than castle, which is impressive. I’m glad they got an older stuntman to play an older Michael.
@dr.loomis42213 жыл бұрын
I was impressed by his take on Michael Myers. I also love that they dropped the brother/sister storyline.The less we know about our slashers and whats drives them the better imo. That was my biggest problem with all these slasher remakes is that they felt the need to tell you WHY they turned to killing...I don't want to know.
@Brendan6564 жыл бұрын
His Micheal was a mixture of the 78 one and Rob zombies
@11sdownie6 жыл бұрын
He nailed Michael Myers. Was brutal yet smooth.
@anthonyyoutubefan75676 жыл бұрын
James seems like a nice guy. His portrayal already seems iconic...and I haven't even seen 3 full minutes of it, yet. I have a feeling the "handing of the torch" scene may be in the bathroom stall, cause I'm almost certain that's Nick Castle's hand holding the teeth...either that, or, the house scene w/ Michael (Nick) in the mirror, after (James) killing the babysitter.
@samhain816 жыл бұрын
When Laurie first see's Michael again, I believe in the mirror, that's Castle, then when it's cuts to a closer up of the mirror, that's James. Like a mirror Close up/Closer up transition.
@anthonyyoutubefan75676 жыл бұрын
That would be interesting, if that's how it was done.
@jaysonguzman80096 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking the back yard motion detection scene..
@MapesT6 жыл бұрын
Im betting it was the fire scene in the basement when he was looking up the stairs at Laurie and the flames behind him!
@derekhanson48686 жыл бұрын
@@samhain81 that's Nick's cameo reflection in the mirror
@christyflowers67336 жыл бұрын
Just saw the movie last weekend. James did a great job .
@johndez52136 жыл бұрын
1:35😂😂😂
@neil58193 жыл бұрын
@4:40 “If a cat kills a mouse, is it evil?” I mean, if the cat put on a mask, and tormented the mouse forever, and if the mouse kept shooting the cat with a gun a billion times and the cat still lived, yeah, I’d say the cat is evil.
@apolojetx3 жыл бұрын
LOL! Well put!
@alexisbyrd55712 жыл бұрын
Touchè lol 😆
@aliciamyrick67213 жыл бұрын
Great job James
@arinaa__35345 жыл бұрын
Finally michael say something
@craigmackenzie73545 жыл бұрын
Other than Nick Castle James Jude Courtney is the only actor to play Michael Myers that has embodied everything that The Shape stands for. The others I feel tried too hard but this guy has done it the best
@alc41176 жыл бұрын
Welcome to legendary horror status Mr. Jude Courtney. Nick castle's myers in spades. Can't wait to see you in the sequel
@dallasburns73886 жыл бұрын
I know a lot has been said about how good Jamie Lee Curtis was in this film (and she was even though she shouldn’t have even been in it) but Courtney was the real star of this film. He was so perfect as the shape!!!!
@percyzeppelin5 жыл бұрын
Best MM version yet.
@marialopinto24823 жыл бұрын
He looks so good for his age
@thatssobrandon3 жыл бұрын
Why cant you say that he just looks good? Why does it have to be "for his age"
@marialopinto24823 жыл бұрын
Not many men look good for his age..he's one of the exceptions
@waluiginumberone49622 жыл бұрын
This guy is a legend!!
@davidanderson76434 жыл бұрын
He even looks the part without the mask. He has a Rutger Hauer vibe to him; seemingly normal yet haunting.
@billyshears12736 жыл бұрын
Thank god for john carpenter👌
@thejew17896 жыл бұрын
Very interesting interview. James Courtney was great in this movie!
@foxythepirate10215 жыл бұрын
James Jude Courtney, Nick Castle and Tyler Mane are the best!
@SJM67913 жыл бұрын
James killed it!!
@TboneTenEighties6 жыл бұрын
I need to see it again. Much happening in this H movie. Really enjoyed it.
@homemadehuman6 жыл бұрын
Daddy.
@salimahabdrahman86773 жыл бұрын
Just got back from movie. Maann. I jumped in my seat each time he comes out.
@JayP71783 жыл бұрын
Big crowd?
@tonicjimenez87025 жыл бұрын
He is such a nice man. I can't believe he is so bad in the movie. I am very glad I found this interview with him. My English is not very good, but I understood almost everything. Hugs from Spain.
@Bataowata6 жыл бұрын
JJC is Hot
@pdw23096 жыл бұрын
Is James a law of attraction man?noticed he talks about the universe,energy and gratitude...
@westernkratom16946 жыл бұрын
You get what you put in. You dont get what you deserve or askfor, you get what you earn and take
@MA-rf6bu3 жыл бұрын
No, he believes in brain science not laws of attraction
@isolatedstormr1556 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to see it
@Luke_Bryan_shakes_it_country3 жыл бұрын
My favorite part was when he bent over and looked in the window at the girl fantastic by him and the film crew! Also when the kids came up to him and the way he turned and started walking to the garage brilliant! Nick was good , but he was just a plus with performance!
@Metalwhore894 жыл бұрын
The best Michael since Dick Warlock
@MegaPsycho844 жыл бұрын
He did really good
@irissanchez85852 жыл бұрын
The best Michael myers actor
@branland74646 жыл бұрын
Unbelievably good Myers. He made him scary again that’s for sure. He understood the movements so well it added believable unpredictability and qualities to Myers character that felt like a literal continuation of the 78 character to me. I became scared and even more interested in the character of Myers after seeing the new movie.
@oasis4086 жыл бұрын
Amazing performance!
@bornacabrijan2 жыл бұрын
So nice guy big love from Croatia ✌️
@kikikimamama16676 жыл бұрын
That tiny bottle of water that he’s holding is super creepy. 🎃🔪
@blakecorea15124 жыл бұрын
Did great as Michael is walk etc on point
@mariamarmolejo23423 жыл бұрын
Handsome😍💓😻
@luckyhutchings72035 жыл бұрын
your very very awesome as playing the shape aka micheal myers your the very best ive ever seen in the halloween movie thank u for playing the role im a real fan i have been since the very first halloween movie came out i hope to c u do a sequeal halloween 2 2019 take it easy and thanks again for playing the new michel myers
@АнатолийГлухов-ч9л3 жыл бұрын
James ❤️
@jjasmina2 жыл бұрын
That water bottle tho
@michaelknight81496 жыл бұрын
Excellent movie and he played a good Myers took me back to the 80s now it feels like halloween this year great sound track shame it's the last 1 by John carpenter great way to end on a high note just don't let j.j. Abrams get his hands on it
@aapoeepo3 жыл бұрын
There Will be 2 More Halloween Movies with the same actor as In 2018 as Michael Halloween kills--2021 Halloween ends--2021-2024
@melissagahn3 жыл бұрын
Who can teach you how to portray Michael Myers better than the original Michael Myers. Awesome passing of the "really big, sharp kitchen knife", Nick. :)
@luanacarvalho39853 жыл бұрын
Belíssimo 🥰 myers
@proto-guest45114 жыл бұрын
Michael has spoken!
@sindydoll356 жыл бұрын
It was a fantastic movie, love it! I thought James did a really great job of playing Michael.
@JoshBG203 жыл бұрын
Perfect Guy to play Myers!
@damomand4 жыл бұрын
Fucking Buddha over here playing Michael Myers lol