Jason Bateman & Bill Hader | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

"Ozark's" Jason Bateman and "Barry's" Bill Hader full discussion from Variety's Actors on Actors series.
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[@Kbwintyy]

Bill haders giggle cured my depression

[@jamiekelly6851]

@@brentsatterlee5843 if you're gonna tell her to watch comedians, give her some good ones. Joey diaz will cure any problem you have and bill burr will leave you howling and questioning the simple things in life.

[@jennhoff03]

@@jamiekelly6851 & Brent Satterlee- My all-time fave is John Mulaney. Watching his Netflix special was one of my favorite days. I laughed so hard I had to pause it because my stomach hurt.

[@blahblah7963]

Doesn't he just make u smile?

[@TheSugartums]

I met him at a Comic-Con and he gave me an elaborate hi 5 and I told him he was awesome in Superbad. Also kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpvZnXymZZJ4o9k Trump parody song in the style of 80' joke em up tunes! Hit me up on [e-mail] for more songs.

[@thoughtgarden8090]

He is one of the few people that can make me gut laugh

[@rachelcliffe8652]

This format is so much better than press interviews, you can tell they avoid the cliche questions they get asked all the time, makes the whole thing much more sincere and interesting!

[@keithbondar3342]

Jason Bateman one of the most underrated funny guys of all time.

[@yarsivad000.5]

He can really play a Prick. He is broader than that of course, but the Prick is better than anyone-even when he was a kid.

[@Maven01]

Barry and Ozark are these guys best shows for sure. They have always been brilliant actors.

[@0leander410]

It’s like no one saw his talent enough to make him the main character in one of the most critically acclaimed TV comedies of all time!!!!

[@Zooral45]

@@0leander410 lol I swear ppl don’t understand what underrated means

[@dlxmarks]

@@Zooral45 Anything that someone wants to bring attention to now days is called "underrated" regardless of how famous it really is. If it's something they really want to bring attention to, it's "criminally underrated."

[@SylvieZ]

Amazing interview. It did, however, leave me with a gnawing feeling that, damn, I just wish I knew who it was presented by.

[@troywalkertheprogressivean8433]

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[@katherinelaflamme3573]

Um...What is:Google it.."for a $1000.00," Alec

[@ohithur]

@@katherinelaflamme3573 they're joking. there's a gigantic watermark on the screen saying who it's presented by.

[@REDANDSILVER741]

Tyler it’s also presented by different companies so you can’t tell exactly.

[@Moore2luv2680]

😂😂😂😂

[@JillianLobato]

Bill Hader is the most beautiful human. I live for his giggles.

[@cobianga]

Bill Hader is so beautiful.

[@TRAVIESO_NA]

The rocker such a under rated movie 🍿

[@MrCyberboobs]

Both actors that I love, full of charm and charisma both on and off the camera. And they're both also kind of underrated. I'm glad that they both have big hits with Barry and Ozark now

[@beefknuckles]

I agree 100% and their shows are my favorite dramas on right now. Completely different tones but masterful execution.

[@katherinelaflamme3573]

Me too..love these dorks!

[@sainthunny3790]

Every since I was old enough to watch SNL then Arrested Development I instantly fell in love with these two and i could never understand how underrated they were! Im so proud of them for all they've done and how they've grown!

[@JesusHComedy]

That and Tiger King are the only thing I watched in Quarantine

[@thoughtgarden8090]

Hader could have the top selling movie of all time and hed still be underrated, he is so genuine and it shows through these wonderful moments of humanity.

[@adematti]

Bill Hader truly has the sweetest smile and laugh in the world.

[@lgerback34]

Bateman's a very good interviewer. Asks interesting, thoughtful questions, actively listens and responds with good follow-ups, and doesn't make listening noises during the subject's answers. Really good.

[@deniserossiter1059]

That’s why his podcast “Smartless” is sooo great! Jason, Will Arnett & Sean Hayes have the best guests. Jason has the best interview technique while Will is such a smartass… it’s just so funny.

[@davidswanson5669]

@@deniserossiter1059 thanks I had no idea him and Will did a podcast.

[@yourshadowself]

Thanks for this info. Tracking this down asap

[@PGP1506]

This two men are so amazing and ridiculously attractive, or is it just me??

[@caidyc]

No it‘s not just you. Hands off Hader, honey.

[@algia101]

Not just you. Jason Bateman is a total stud! I just love his eyes!

[@mfpendle]

They both are, for sure. I feel like Jason has always had a boyish charm, but as he's gotten into middle age, he's somehow gotten hot. And that's from a straight dude.

[@algia101]

@@mfpendle 100% agreed. Jason really got a hundred times hotter as he's gotten older. I just love him. He's also got the best voice (intonations, tones, etc) in Hollywood as far as I'm concerned. He should also narrate more things. You should listen to him when he's invited on podcasts...He's got the most calming voice out there.

[@tanjabuchholz5314]

They both look so healthy too. They radiate!

[@elinicoritale6384]

Bill Hader is the imbodyment of "adorkable", and I love him for that.

[@user-ux1vj9vx7s]

Tell me you don’t actually use that word unironically.

[@calisongbird]

@@user-ux1vj9vx7s ???

[@bianconera10ale]

when i first heard they're doing a show called barry with henry winkler in it i legit thought it was an arrested development spin off about barry zuckerkorn

[@itswherethecomedycomesin8864]

OMG I ALMOST FORGOT ABOUT HIM

[@spunkransom143]

I would still watch this

[@chrisrobinson407]

Lol oh shit great catch! I would watch that shit too, like a hilarious version of Better Call Saul

[@ArizonanSummer]

TAKE TO THE SEA!

[@SaraStar7373]

this is literally the perfect actors on actors its time for me to die happy

[@JackMason21]

Trry331 which one is doing that?

[@alcalu]

Wow, you're the billionth person to use the word 'literally' incorrectly on KZbin. Way to go, you're a statistic now.

[@snavisTM]

@@alcalu wow you're the billionth person to correct extremely easy grammar and act as if it make you intelligent, what's next? Changing your to you're. I hope one day I can be as pathetically lame as you.

[@katherinelaflamme3573]

Well it doesn't take much...thats cute

[@katherinelaflamme3573]

@@alcalu I think Sir you just used. It wrong too..or at leastb your sentence is all exageration and accusation...which is literally mean... Way to Go..yo self Snap . ..

[@CA-tz2sg]

Jason is not only beautiful but he's a flipping comedic genius. I laughed so hard watching Arrested Development I cried.... that's hard to do! His timing and dry humor is impeccable. You deserve every ounce of love you are getting!

[@danielleselker7679]

Oookay Amanda. We see you. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@deanabug777]

a million percent

[@kveld9893]

man i'm a fan of jason bateman but i forgot how he has such a commanding peresence, it's like intense, but also very hot

[@marctouss1862]

bateman is click bait man..

[@apseudonym]

Yesss that's exactly what it is

[@7392318]

Jason doesn’t age. Love him.

[@SuperKaos2011]

How thru is that, I thought the exact same thing! He is very attractive and what charisma. hmmm

[@McguireJack]

Mmmmmmmnooo, he has aged. I can stick pencils between those forehead wrinkles

[@7392318]

@@McguireJack Let me change my statement: Jason has aged well.

[@RemmingtonSteal]

@@7392318 I was gonna say, he's definitely aged visibly, but only because he's been relevant and talented his entire life to the point where we noticed because we couldn't stop watching him.

[@Bushdoctorbeats]

NoHo Hank is one of the funniest characters in TV history.... "50/50 with Cristobal"

[@penguinista]

"...under it it just says, 'Breathe'". Priceless.

[@nancilane5069]

I've been in love with Jason Bateman my entire life! I realize he was mainly known for his comedy until Ozark but I saw him in a movie called The Gift and OMG...he played a sociopath like I've never seen! He can do comedy, he can do drama, AND he can direct. I've heard him in interviews and on podcasts and his self-deprecating charm and personality make him the perfect human being.

[@jangilbert8028]

He’s been on tv practically all his life!

[@deniserossiter1059]

Same!!! I’ve had a major crush on him since Silver Spoons. I just love him & I love Bill.

[@spartygirl121]

I tore out his picture from Teen Beat magazine and had him on my bedroom wall for years. Loved him since Silver Spoons (I know he was on other stuff before that but that's when my crush started).

[@wilska1337]

Bill Hader cures my depression just by breaking character.

[@stevemadak6255]

I had Covid and literally almost died. The worst thing Covid has done is stop the filming of Barry's third season.

[@cravingthesea]

It may have stopped production on Barry, but I read an interview with Bill Hader saying that all this time of not working on Barry, he had time to sit down and also write season 4.

[@chrisrobinson407]

Barry is AWESOME!!!

[@daeguboy8136]

@@cravingthesea really??! Holy shit that's great!

[@user-ux1vj9vx7s]

@@Spacespacespacewaste Why would he tell Bill that he had COVID? Seems like a conversation that wouldn’t really go anywhere

[@apseudonym]

imagine almost dying of covid and still saying that the barry hiatus was the worst thing that happened during the pandemic 😂 glad you're okay and hope you're enjoying season 3

[@hessu275]

I really love Barry, one of my new favourite shows and Ozark is excellent

[@MrNncon]

Both shows amazing! I hope to see more of both of your storys for a long time to come.

[@MrNncon]

Barry is the shit and ozark is deep. Its like picking kids. I couldnt choose

[@Ricky0815]

Bill Hader really helps me with my anxiety...💙

[@bethputnam4410]

Yep. I love hearing Bill talking about how he manages his anxiety. He's become my therapist

[@djbozeman2131]

Ozark…. FKIN great show!!!! Bill hader… legend …

[@elena9.7.77]

Man Bill is so freaking cute, and when he laughs I just melt seriously❤

[@BrandonS22]

13:58 was so genuine, “I know, me too”. His every day guy acting is like watching me in a film- I love it. He’s so good.

[@jasminearreola2232]

Jason bateman is a work of art.

[@Janaparnikova]

oh my god, my two crushes

[@katherinelaflamme3573]

Moi ici!!!

[@NxDoyle]

Stephen Root is such a good actor. Everything he's done is better thanks to his presence.

[@oliviadesalvo2085]

I love how they talk about working with actors and giving them the freedom to follow their impulses. That is such a dream and can be rare.

[@swifterthenu227]

It’s amazing watching the body language of two comedy/acting giants as they communicate. Honestly one of the best interviews I’ve seen to date

[@amalyahelizabeth5470]

Did i rewind twice over a giggle? You cant prove it

[@mariahelizabeth_ent]

I love them both for this. They're playing characters that have stressful and intimate relationships with death and the underworld right at their door. Their humanity just shines through in the most dreadful situations, and seeing them interview each other is making my lonely night in less lonely.

[@maximilianc9897]

Jason had a smile on his face when Bill listed the things he liked. Betcha he loved the same things too. They love what they do. What I see is the glamour of Hollywood just comes in secondary for them. That could be why Jason still thrives despite his lowest point in the 90’s.

[@user-ux1vj9vx7s]

And to think Teen Wolf Too wasn’t his low point

[@MissUniqueSarah]

I loved every minute of this conversation..they're both absolutely amazing 😍

[@luisurena9955]

Bill Hader since Barry has snuck into celebrities i want to meet. He was always funny, but he has this genuine vibe and shyness to him that’s likeable

[@caitlinhiggins5122]

Two of my favorite actors/celeb crushes. Excellent shows, too. And congrats to Bill for winning a Best Actor in a Comedy Emmy tonight❣️

[@rometherevenant8749]

Two of my favorites. Their chemistry and comedic timing never fails to make me laugh. Wish there were more movies with these two together.

[@eyejay404]

what if actors on actors was a podcast too 👀

[@miat789]

eyejay404 mmm hit play, turn your phone over , and just listen. :). That’s how I do it.

[@Starfield-Guy]

Bateman plays Bateman really well 😂 The thing with him is that he is basically the same person in every role he is in, but also different. Amazing actor

[@minimalistalice124]

My two favorite comedians in an interview together. My life is complete.

[@Domtheghoul]

Best 38 minutes I’ve spent hearing these two talents speak

[@MrNncon]

Literally 38 37 mins. Im so envious of hater. That satisfying creative energy. Everything

[@BobbinMcferry]

You better be a virgin saying dumb shit like that.

[@spwie60]

"i don't really do very funny things" Jason, have you seen yourself in dodgeball?

[@chadgrov]

That’s a bold statement, Cotton

[@mickyjoe97]

And Arrested Development

[@alinats4802]

Jason, have you seen yourself in literally anything you're in?

[@natechenry]

Som literally? He’s not funny I’m ozarks, he’s actually serious. I think you misused the word literally bud

[@alexanderpanayi7212]

@@chadgrov Yeah let's see if it pays off for them.

[@jennyrice452]

What a well matched pair. Comedic actors that can do drama as well as directing. I loved this interview!

[@DerekWhite-ft4mh]

Honestly, I don't know how many times I've watched this interview. For two men mostly known for being funny, I absolutely love how authentically they talk about the process of writing, directing, and producing. They even compare notes with each other, offer some tips, etc. It's all great.i

[@bwuh]

Shutterstock presents Shutterstock: the Shutterstock interview of Jason Batemen and, also, courtesy of Shutterstock, Bill Hader.

[@M0rteze]

Barry and Ozark are two of the best series on tv right now! So damn good!

[@erinball7781]

what hilarious, kind, humble, talented men these two are.

[@pablofonseca13411]

The gift of their combined knowledge is deserving of many Emmy's to come..

[@BradColemanisHere]

Two of my favorites. Great pairing. They're both genius at all that they do.

[@ttentionpls]

I suspect Jason is often the smartest man in the room, but you'd never tell.

[@marctouss1862]

nah you can tell..

[@b.barnesws8149]

I’m literally watching Paul right now were these two play Government agents. That’s weird timing. Great movie too, really funny.

[@Theomite]

The outtakes with Hader are pure gold.

[@shawna2529]

weird timing or is it called algorithms?

[@b.barnesws8149]

Shawna No, Paul was on TV then when it finished this literally appeared in my sub box

[@Hhla8485]

Bill and Jason are the best, both Barry and Ozark are spot on. Can't wait for the new seasons

[@razanabed7936]

Being a day one fan of Jason I’m really proud of the recognition he’s getting

[@lunalynn7493]

I could listen to the two of them talk all day.

[@steved8714]

Hearing Bill Hader say the midget thing at 23:00 knowing that it was John Mulaney who wrote that joke and it worked its way into his standup routine. Made my day.

[@markrogers3842]

This is the best mash up ever. Underrated Actors. They literally make movies better when they're in them. Bad Words Hot Rod Game Night The Sweetest Thing Paul Forgetting Sarah Marshall Superbad

[@katherinelaflamme3573]

Love "Barry" and the Ozarks too..but Barry...Hope Bill wins his Emmy..love his lazy eye and fun teeth!!

[@EhCloserLook]

The behind-the-scenes look into SNL was fascinating to me. I watch that show a lot.

[@firsttimecallerlongtimelis836]

It’s crazy both these guys have been making me laugh for years and are now both in amazing dramatic shows

[@jhandle900]

What a great interview! They're both starring in shows that they are directing, it's like they're sharing notes, cool to see

[@Freesingskills19]

arrested development was the BEST comedy

[@KartikeyaDutta]

Undoubtedly. Thank you

[@Handleforyoutubethatisnttaken]

i like that it's starting with him laughing

[@bowiekt]

Such a great interview ❤ thank you, Jason, side note, the way you stand on your other foot, lol, I thought i was the only one that did that❤

[@davidpeterson5647]

The MacBeth scene scene. That was unbelievable.

[@paulcervenka]

This is such a fantastic video in so many ways. Thank you Variety!

[@davefordavefor]

Two of my favorite actors. They did not disappoint me. They both always come across so likable and intelligent. I love it.

[@mammamiia08]

I love these! It's so fun to see people who know about the art of acting (or directing) and ask each other curious questions and feedback.

[@NxDoyle]

I haven't seen Ozark, but I'd watch Laura Linney read the paper. Quietly, or even to herself. As for Barry, it's one of the best things on TV and the best comedy since Veep finished.

[@lancemannion4113]

Watch Ozark. If you're a fan of breaking bad type TV, you'll love it!

[@senthilvelan544]

U know when u wake up everyday hoping to catch upto a series? The last time that happened to me was Breaking Bad. And now It's Ozark. I'd say that it's on par with BB

[@TheMickaelD]

Hader needs to be a guest on Smartless!

[@sheroukyoussef7896]

Bateman is a treasure.

[@brucecooley70]

Who ever would have thought these 2 would end up on 2 great crime dramas?

[@Shakashack2022]

Really loved both of their shows. The supporting casts were outstanding. Thank you for delivering excellence to us fans.

[@deniserossiter1059]

Two of my favorite people in entertainment……EVER!!!! I could watch them do this for days.

[@Evocati-Augusti]

Jason Bateman is a real and only a handful of actors who have pure hearts

[@dosjuguetesamoso1147]

Crazy. Ozark - my favourite Netflix show Barry - my favourite HBO show

[@Literarydilettante]

My two favorite actors in comedy. And now drama.

[@Roy-G-Biv]

This has such a sedative quality to it....i literally fell asleep.

[@osvaldohernandez8708]

How does video not have over a million views? These are two of the funniest and most influential people in Hollywood. What’s up with that?

[@ColemanJRimer]

I dig these interviews, but this one, in particular, is great. Two of the best shows on TV in the past few years and the two main guys behind those shows. Don't get me wrong, they both have FANTASTIC casts/writers around them.

[@EM92401]

bro I just binged Ozark then binged Barry this is perfect

[@silentlamb3290]

Barry and Ozark are MASTERPIECES

[@jayceeo673]

When Bill laughs, I just can't help myself but to laugh

[@busyVea]

Love both of these actors and both of their shows 😍😍

[@JRLink13]

Was this presented by Shutterstock?

[@tjduprey]

Not sure. We could email Variety to find out.

[@BrianBaastrup]

@@tjduprey should we do one or three separate emails?

[@jeb_oy8703]

no

[@shinigami146]

Two of my favorites, here. Both are so naturally funny. It's great to see them talk shop.

[@angelawaterhouse4323]

This is normally not something I would watch but for some reason I clicked on it. It was great! Interesting, funny. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation!!

[@Stock_Junction]

I remember both of them being in Paul (2011) with Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Seth Rogen

[@Pawkynsticky]

I had a dream that these two were my neighbors, and we walked down the the street cracking each other up. I woke up and typed their names into KZbin and found this. What a trip.

[@TheTucsonJeff]

A really great interview!!

[@ispoilers9535]

Bill has been learning behind the production. Awesome. Definitely looking forward to more projects, maybe films.

[@kaiyafireforge6175]

This is fantastic. These two are my favorite male actors in Hollywood at the moment.

[@dlumyoung09]

Watching this, I just realized that Grace Randolph (from Beyond the Trailer) wanted Jason Bateman as Bill Denbrough and Bill Hader as Ritchie Tozier in It Chapter Two. Well she got one for two, but it would've been interesting though.

[@sandrasetin1721]

I love Bill’s laugh!!!

[@grawlixes]

What a fantastic conversation.

[@Elnont]

Bill Hader being incapable of being photographed normally is hilarious. The very start of this video reminds me of the hilarious red carpet pictures where he just stood there awkwardly 🤣

[@vincentprospero2809]

Both of these guys are incredibly funny. Just finished season 3 of Ozarks and Jason is unbelievably good. I had to re-watch that scene where Marty dominates Frank Sr. Wow!

[@Ivyrskywalker]

no one: bill: *laughs* i love him so much hahsha

[@centerrightpunk]

These two gotta do a show or movie together!

[@thor3279]

really fun watching these two guys who love what they do and are really good at it sharing their experiences.