Jason Isaacs Talks The Patriot

[@bienminhnhat]

Tavington! Damn him! Damn that man!

[@FilmSpeak]

I love that line and love Tavington!

[@Lavender_Cordle]

The Patriot is the first movie I saw Jason in. I was 13 and I fell in love with him lol

[@myname7056]

Same.

[@anonymousnakota804]

First movie I saw him in was 'Event Horizon," and fell for him then, so when I saw the trailer for The patriot and saw Jason in it, I saw it opening day. LOL

[@MrsTavington]

Ha, same! :)

[@Adam______________________]

lol, he was freaking terrifying... :D

[@nadineleevanvuuren2279]

Same!

[@fz0913]

Love Jason Isaacs! Tavington was my favorite in The Patriot 😊❤

[@FilmSpeak]

He plays one of the all time great movie villains but is THE NICEST and most down to earth human being on the planet. It was a real pleasure. Can’t wait to share the full interview!

[@YeomanLocksly]

He's a little to old to play Tarleton, who was only 26 at Cowpens.

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

In my opinion it's the best tier of actor who can play a reprehensible villain and yet be irresistably likable at the same time. Isaacs owned every scene he was in

[@jgonzales912]

@@LittleLouieLagazza Agreed!

[@jgonzales912]

@@FilmSpeak Looking forward, Sir!

[@jimbeaux89]

Jason Isaacs is one of the best actors of all time

[@XX-zk2lf]

Phenomenal actor, super handsome, and incredibly kind and generous.

[@Abelram1153]

What an incredible actor. He played his part of villain incredibly well!

[@acegrafik]

Jason Isaacs is very,VERY underrated.After "the Patriot" he was in "Sweet November",mind you.His Col. William still haunts me.Great talent....And i have to mention i first saw him in "Event Horizon".

[@pfcmortensen]

I was 14 when The Patriot came out. The 1st Rated R movie I saw on theaters. Jason Isaacs is a hell of an actor and am I the only one who remembers Jason Isaacs in Armageddon???

[@CSC52698]

Dr. Peter Quincy.

[@mcflotty]

Giant of an actor. He typically plays deplorable people, but I’ve never seen him do something where he didn’t own the scene. I don’t know how to critique actors, but when he’s present, to me he’s always the focal point. Even if that’s not the intention lol.

[@allisonchainz82]

I loved him in Mrs.Harris Goes To Paris because he played the nicest loveable guy and that's not what I'm used to from him lol

[@nuniobinez4066]

He also has more range than what we typically see him do. Even though Peter Pan wasn't well received, I thought he did a great job portraying both Hook and the Darlings's father, though they were completley different from each other.

[@trynottolaugh6284]

"Fire the house and barns! . . . Let it be known if you harbor the enemy you will lose your home!" "If I do this we both know I can never return to England with honor. What, I wonder is to happen to me?" "Stupid boy!" Tavington easily one of the most hated villains in cinema history. Jason Isaacs is one of my favorite actors.

[@JabezGill]

I was 10 and that was the first movie I saw Jason Isaacs in - throughout the Harry Potter movies I referred to him as “Draco’s Dad, Col. William Tavington”

[@wwb16]

this movie is a guilty pleasure of mine. Yes it may not be accurate but its one of the few films about the Revolutionary war I can think. Plus gotta love John Williams' music

[@jeremyperry5548]

Man, Jason Isaacs aged like fine wine :) 🇬🇧 🍷

[@olentangy74]

I knew a professor of history from Pennsylvania who was a historical advisor on the Patriot. He wound up resigning because he was so exasperated by the film’s inaccuracies.

[@wwb16]

is that so?

[@ToreDL87]

As Mel Gibson said (not word for word but the gist of it) the movie's inaccurate? K, cool, maybe it'll make you pick up and read a book. As with any movie with conflict as a backdrop, they had to keep it condensed enough for most people to follow. If people got interested in the conflict as a result, cool, they can read about it. Same thing with the 1997 Titanic movie, is it 100% accurate? No, but they tried while still keeping with the condensed format of a movie, was it that bright when the ship sank? No, but we wouldn't see it otherwise. Did the break originate at the 3rd funnel? No, it started below the waterline, but again, we wouldn't have seen it otherwise. And they still had to make it a hit with a wide audience because of how much the set cost to make = Enter the love story. 100% accurate? No, but it's close enough, and it booted MASSIVE interest on Titanic, and Cameron has since MORE than vindicated himself by doing (Safe) dives on the wreck and collecting data we now know about the wreck, we know more now THANKS to that movie than before it. Same thing with The Patriot and other war flicks like it.

[@MrJerryrigged1]

I always love it when Jason Issacs pops up in a film! He was terrifying in the Patriot! He did a great commander in Fury with a Nu Yawk accent!

[@sburris65]

I love the movie primarily because it was filmed here in SC. And I became a huge fan then. Being that was filmed here..I know several people who helped on the sets and all of them said he was by far the kindest person there.

[@andreascala2663]

Isaacs in this movie deserved an oscar

[@JustinMartin-i4x]

To think this man almost owned Ohio.

[@Eboshis_right_arm]

Omg you're so lucky!!! He's such a stud 😍

[@FilmSpeak]

He’s just...the best!

[@TheEssentialCredentials]

Been hoping to find a more recent interview with Jason about this film. He was scary good in it!

[@FilmSpeak]

SO good in The Patriot. Fun to hear him talk about it.

[@delbrorlni6676]

I'm glad I met him. He was really nice. I told him about that movie. I asked him if he could evaluate my act for Star Trek since he is in Discovery. He said to me personally he wanted me in the show.

[@srenesca15]

Jason Isaacs.. I am only here because you played the villain so well.

[@madianhaidar2549]

this small gibson impression at 10:06 is amazing

[@archivist_of_dragonstone]

Patriot was the first movie I saw with Jason in it too. I was 12. The character was very.... illuminating.... for a 12 year old girl. That whole "hair down, shirt open, shaving in the creek" scene-- I mean, iykyk! ;) I've been a huge fan for going on 24 years! Your interviews with him are great!

[@jgonzales912]

Love Jason Isaacs! What an incredible actor!

[@citroniron8861]

The Patriot was my first movie I bought on VHS. Still have it today. Isaacs was phenomenal, I feared his presence on screen. He's such an underrated actor and needs more lead roles.

[@anitaellenmcgee7430]

He was outstanding as Tavington should have gotten an Oscar

[@JamesSmith-qr7be]

Actors who are likeable in real life and down right horrible on screen . . . These are the actors who should be getting awards.

[@princesssmileyface91]

Rated R, but I was in 5th grade, we were learning about the revolutionary war, our teacher actually let us watch the movie, of course they skipped all the bloody scenes, but it was a good movie, loved it and Jason Isaac really help make that movie.

[@johnselwitz5362]

Same here! Only I was in 6th grade. Our history teacher let us watch it as an end of school year treat. I remember us all going apeshit when the cannon ball blew off that guy’s head

[@johnirby8847]

I was in 7th grade and our history teacher was also the JROTC guy. He didn't skip the bloody parts. He told us if we lived in that time we would've been given a gun and been killed with the rest. A lot of 13 year old boys gave their lives...why are you so special?

[@Sean2002FU]

This guy is one hell of an actor!!! After tavington, luscious malfoy, ect. In star trek, not so much...he exudes bad ass, or at least his characters do! Too manly for trek.....keep up the great work Jason!

[@Arientis]

Devilishly handsome and looks much younger for his age!

[@Sephirayne]

This is excellent. He really is a top gent.

[@FilmSpeak]

Thanks! Yeah I have a WHOLE new appreciation and respect for him after chatting for 2 hours. Can’t wait to share the full conversation with you all!

[@Sephirayne]

@@FilmSpeak You're welcome. Can't wait to see it.

[@cleverusername9369]

He had a very limited role in "Fury" but I adored him in it. Very short scene, almost inconsequential even, but he's so good and has such a commanding presence he made his scene memorable. Love this guy. He's one of those extremely talented guys like Ralph Fiennes or Iwan Rheon who seem so genuinely sweet and nice in real life but can play the most despicable villains that you love to hate. Wish Jason could have played Bond.

[@filegurl]

What a great interview!! Great questions and it seemed like a lot of fun too!!! I cannot wait for the full thing! I'm so excited to see it!! Thanks for posting!

[@FilmSpeak]

Thanks for the great feedback and for checking it out! It was an honor and a blast. Full interview coming early next week!

[@williamball5538]

Jason Issac is a treasure

[@gill426]

Wow that was so cool! 😄👏🏼 I actually only wanted to have a quick look at what this interview is about but then ended up watching all 16 minutes of it and enjoying it tremendously! 😀 I could listen to Jason talk for hours, it's so entertaining and fun and interesting! Although he probably talks nonstop if you don't tell him tell him to breathe from time to time. 😉 My first conscious memory of him in a movie is probably as Lucius Malfoy but I might've seen him before that. What a great guy, I love him! He's so attractive and sweet and he plays the villains with such arrogance and stylishness, so amazing!! 🥰 I love his multi-faceted characters and Captain Lorca was actually a great role of his recent stuff! 😊 Thanks for this interview, it was delightful! ☺️

[@FredPickett]

One of the best Actors/We ever had.

[@josefino72]

Jason is great. I hated him in The Patriot, I dig him in Star Trek, and he gives awesome interviews. His American accent is top class, and for me, is the mark of a great actor.

[@SmokeEater509]

One of the first films my family got on DVD (in a weird magazine subscriptionesque service that sold DVD's from a flyer in sets of ten or more films before netflix existed). We got The Patriot, The Mummy, Twister, Top Gun, Forest Gump, and a few others back when a 36" tv was considered pretty big (it was because it weighed about 200 lbs). The Patriot has always been one of my favorite, remote dropper movies. Jason Isaacs completely killed it as an antagonist. (side note: extremely underrated in Blackhawk Down)

[@redpaul6144]

You know Twister was the very first movie in history to be put on DVD.

[@brandiecopeland2937]

13:22 not jason casually saying fuck lmao 🤣 "he doesn't give a fuck about bloopers"

[@davidkoblentz]

Isaacs is such a great actor... he was such a great villain on the Patriot and in Star Trek Discovery... when someone makes you viscerally hate them they are damn good... he would have been boss in Game of Thrones... in any role... maybe as Stannis...

[@johnadams20132013]

Jason Issacs was brilliant in this movie

[@jimamerica7419]

My silly comment, did Jason have to expand his British accent in the patriot? I realized some time ago he was in Black Hawk down and of course, American accent was well done. Very good actor. Would like to see him in more movies.

[@m2858]

Thank you for this interview!! I grew up with this movie and watch it again and again!

[@jessekiefer0206]

A great actor and surprisingly enough does a lot of villains and The Patriot even though yes it is rated R but a great Movie about the war against the British

[@jagartharn6361]

The Patriot is what made him get typecast so much.

[@manasadasari2]

Is it just me who wants to see Jason Isaacs in MCU? He's just amazing. Why isn't he more popular?

[@Ballin171]

I was happy (along with every other person ever) when he died in The Patriot due to loathing his character, seeing him in this light makes me like him, outstanding actor.

[@somegamer7958]

His troops saluting him at Outback Steakhouse is hilarious. Any way, The Patriot is a classic. One of the most fun movies - and Jason was an incredible villain. The movie wouldn't have been nearly as good with anyone else in that role. Perfectly cast.

[@alexjn5460]

This is great. Loved the film and his character was fantastic.

[@henrymonroe4300]

Man is a tremendous actor 👏

[@johnwade8244]

He was amazing in black hawk down as well!

[@Horizon344]

Isaacs stole that film from Gibson, in the same way Rickman did from Costner in Robin Hood POT.

[@wedgeantilles4712]

Everyone in prince of thieves was good, except for the guy that should've been.

[@lowstryder1022]

Boy did you nail it!! Show stealers!! Rickman and Isaac. Two of the best “bad guy” actors to do it!! Both in Harry Potter was icing on the cake of their careers. Love those two guys

[@abbyhunker3956]

He played his part so good in that movie 😎

[@etme1000]

Brilliant discussion.

[@DerekChauvinsKnee]

That's how I picture actors. Pouring their heart and soul out, bawling uncontrollably, outstanding acting performance, mesmerizing, you feel their pain, like you're there. Then ten minutes later on a cigarette break "Yeah, so I met this bitch out on Sunset last night..."

[@preetamlahane4656]

Superb actor n nice acting

[@thefreedomwarrior]

Jason Isaacs is so evil in The Patriot. When you start to hate a character you have found an incredible actor. I’m a big fan of Mel and Jason Isaacs

[@brothersinarmchairspodcast1717]

Great interview. Jason Isaacs seems like a genuine guy. Must have been very cool to interview him.

[@ReelSchool]

Looked like this was a blast!

[@FilmSpeak]

Oh it was INCREDIBLE

[@affordableaquariumservices1663]

He’s my favorite Character in the patriot. Brutal tactics. Lol

[@tuulasuikki1455]

Patriot is mine favourite Jason Isaacs movie,those piercing blue eyes... And then he made Star Trek Discovery.......

[@davidjonathangudlaugson4768]

I really enjoyed this! And I am a history teacher!

[@holymess]

He's one of my favorite actors

[@Durahan82]

Dragonheart was the first film i've seen with Jason in .

[@alanbrown4703]

He was great in black hawk down as well, another great role for him.

[@pearl-on-the-press]

I love how at 3:43 he does a perfect American accent to give an impression of the Smithsonian guy.

[@CS-sr2wz]

I think I was 14 when I first saw The Patriot in '02 a couple years after it came out and I had the fattest crush on him. It's been 20 years and I'm 34 now and I still find him attractive lol. I think he was 36-37 when he filmed. YIKES. But really, my two favorite villains in film: Tavington and Hans Landa

[@lovelyman28]

Can’t wait to see more of the interview. Did you guys get a chance to discuss Captain Hook?

[@FilmSpeak]

I believe he briefly brought it up, but we didn’t go too in depth on it.

[@lovelyman28]

FilmSpeak no worries. I still consider it my favorite Peter Pan film.

[@MayoFilms83]

I really enjoyed watching Jason Isaacs in the movie Black Hawk Down.

[@craignelson9045]

He can so easily slip into an American accent lol He was on an episode of highlander, very good at playing bad

[@aaroncampbell2180]

And he voiced Admiral Zhao on Avatar: The Last Airbender.

[@sallibyway9471]

He's great! As a Star Wars fan, I declare. If Thrawn is added to the movie, Jason must play him. Nobody else!

[@RuRu2041]

Most of the most famous and notorious villains are psychopaths, serial killers, or evil lords. Jason Isaacs managed to portray an everyman, just a soldier of high command, but for me, he is the most terrifying villain ever.

[@SARISS80]

Hey baby Jason, He still looks good.

[@kathrynbellerose3925]

The character that Jason played was a real character and his cruelty during the revolution especially in South Carolina was legendary.

[@WhizzingFish12]

Based on Banastre Tarleton.

[@RandomVidsforthought]

He was not as comically evil in real life though so his depiction has lots of innacuracies.

[@nuniobinez4066]

I think the Tavington character was compelling because he was a trained professional, and capable, soldier who had this inexplicable cruel, ruthless streak in him. Like Isaacs said he was more motivated by his own pursuits as opposed to his loyalty to the king, and he couldn't care less who paid the price as long as he met his objectives. But, that made his eventual fate all the more satisfying.

[@sadwookie11]

Such a damn good actor. What a villain. He was harsh af in Event Horizon too.

[@roberts.arnone1808]

Jason Isaacs is awesome!! Hate the character, don’t hate the actor portraying him. And yes there were many inaccuracies.

[@lisaslife97]

Tavington.. 😍😍🔥❤️

[@FordMustangry-wu7mh]

I didn't recognize Mr. Isaac's played a ranger captain in Blackhawkdown, so in the patriot I admit I loved hating him, he has one of the best evil looks he is up their with Bill Skarsgard as pennywise. I was screaming when Mel shoved the bayonet in his throat! The music was patriotic to the bone, when Mel grabs the continental colors and screams "Hold The Line" I sobbed my guts out! The Patriot reminds the brits, whoever wins the war, gets to write the scripts.

[@amarhassan7029]

Damn that man...

[@Talsedoom]

We all love and respect Mel Gibson, but Jason Isaacs stole this movie from him. Tavington is in Top 10 Villains in movie History.

[@jonauclair8209]

Are there any Brits who watched the patriot and liked it?! *Jason Issacs while acting in some comedy with Steve Buschemi and Jefferey Tambor in some comedy about The Death of Stalin* : “I did and I enjoyed it! It’s been a long time coming!”

[@jamesa6272]

This is great!

[@alanbrown4703]

He was good in black hawk down as well, great actor.

[@rudiluczyn2003]

Tavington….damn him. Damn that man!

[@kthx1138]

Balancing the visual aesthetic with the characters and their dilemma: Love directors like Roland Emmerich and Ridley Scott.

[@juliewhiskeyjack4388]

That was a great movie! 😍😍🤗🤗

[@mauricioletona1304]

James' english is top notch! He's king!

[@maishadigital8410]

He does the common mistake of saying ‘Sneaked’ though. Just being droll. He’s actually amazing. First time seen him interviewed, and he’s enthralling!

[@delisiasimth6556]

" Burn...The Church" LoL Tavington Voice 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robbiewales3007]

"The town? Burn the church." Col Tavington (Jason Isaac's character in the patriot.)

[@RandomVidsforthought]

An event that never happened

[@Hopdvil]

Need more Case Files!!!

[@harrycojones4273]

This guy is a great actor 👍

[@khkurshevdare9636]

he should be next James bond

[@dreamhobbiz]

I agree. Sadly, he is too old for it already.

[@ZombieLincoln666]

he’s a bit too villainish

[@Voo504Doo]

my fav movie of all time

[@tatianalyulkin410]

It was my first theatre experience! Susan Einhorn was doing " The Three Sisters " at Queens College ( Queens, New York ) and my SM comes up to me during class and asks me if I wanted to be her ASM and Susan's dramaturg. Of course I say " yes ". And...yes, it turns out that Susan just wanted to have a " Russian " listed in the program- what she didn't want was my advice. On anything. 😀😀😀

[@jayburd4225]

I never realized how many war movies this guy is in. Almost all the major wars

[@MichaelSmith-pk1ik]

I watched the patriot at a young age

[@preetamlahane4656]

We want patriot second part

[@deandavies9576]

Tavington is my hero and thats all down to Jason Isaacs what a performance. Burn the church! Rule Britannia

[@RandomVidsforthought]

An event that never happened

[@anitaellenmcgee7430]

Is this why he got the part of Lucis Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies