Joe Pera Announces He's the Next James Bond and Shows Footage of His New Bond Film

[@gillieography]

Watching Joe Pera crack himself up is exactly what the world needed right now.

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

I couldn't agree more. It's always adorable to see him break in the middle of a sentence.

[@BobbyDuece02]

Working with him on season 3 and watching him laugh in front of you is even better.

[@roboliver623]

@@BobbyDuece02 You worked on the show? What was your job?

[@BobbyDuece02]

@@roboliver623 Covid Compliance… also worked on Cobra Kai S5.

[@SlyRy]

@@BobbyDuece02 Covid Comply Never Die! HYAH!

[@brad-beaumont]

I have never seen Joe break character....this is gold, and he is a national treasure.

[@galedribble9535]

He laughed so much during this

[@austinbarnes3855]

That one guy in the back, just busting a gut, was the fuel for joe’s crackling fire lmao Hands down the best Pera preview I’ve come to witness

[@danielbrowniel]

There's 1 video of him breaking character on KZbin, performing at Ithaca,NY, I think.

[@adambushman6096]

I think you'd be happy to know he's basically just like this but less exaggerated

[@nylondaimon]

His character isn't much different from his normal personality. He just acts a bit more like an old man when he's in character but it's not like a huge difference.

[@sqscarlett]

I just love how he's only 34 but has the disposition and delivery a pleasant midwestern man in his 70s, sitting on his porch and will talk to anyone about mundane daily life for hours with subtle dry humor and it's always so heartwarming and refreshing.

[@mocuishle1028]

BEST description for describing him!

[@ZombieLincoln666]

yes that’s the joke

[@beth12svist]

​@@ZombieLincoln666 I think it might also be his recipe for longevity because... he can just slowly morph the joke into reality and ideally no one will know when it happened.

[@n0tett]

Joe Pera is the ambient music of comedy.

[@BiggestNightmareJim]

I would say he is old school hard punk

[@n0tett]

@@BiggestNightmareJim like the beatles?

[@MyBeautifulDarkTwistedFantasy6]

Tremendous comment

[@ardentdrops]

Muzak

[@neanderthalensis]

I literally just described him that way to a friend.

[@danielbrowniel]

Some people don't understand Joe Pera. Some comedians are inspired by beer, some weed, Joe is inspired by absurdly underwhelming humor. He is the most rebellious comedian I can think of. If he makes a line he probably ponders for a half hour to see how he could make it more mild, how it could hit like a bubble bath instead of a shot glass.

[@Sam-qv4cw]

a worth heir to norm

[@collinmc90]

he reminds me of a clean Neil Hamburger/ Gregg Turkington

[@larendor10]

@@Sam-qv4cw norm’s material and style is working class issues, SNL, and bald faced sarcasm Joe does not do that

[@CallinAllCars]

@@larendor10 norm was the greatest comedian that ever lived pal. Comedians comedian. Best of the best.

[@trevor6757]

Damn. A cunning linguist you are!

[@NoUrOtherLeft]

I'm soo sad that Joe Pera Talks With You is cancelled. Best show on TV IMO. His show just makes you feel wholesome. I really hope someone else picks it up because it was a gem of a show.

[@dogchaser520]

Absolutely. The problem was that Season 3 didn't get even a third of the ratings of the first two seasons. Not sure what happened. It was such a well-crafted show that made you laugh without making you feel as though you were looking down on anyone. It was also just really pleasant overall, and in a way that didn't seem contrived. Entirely unique. Might be studied in film classes in the future.

[@KnivesMcBride]

God bless Joe Pera. He's just the best possible thing around and never fails to not just smile, but make me legitimately happy.

[@JuanJimenez.]

Fr. God bless his soul

[@eltedioso]

"The working title is James Bond with an exclamation point" is one of the funniest lines I've heard in ages. God, I'm still laughing.

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Cool maybe you should quote it and idiots will like it

[@danletchworth2247]

I lost it at "How fast does it go?" "About a thousand."

[@tyasasongko]

I love how Seth always gives Joe space to just let him be Joe Pera and does his Joe Pera things 🍅❤

[@modiabcomedy]

Colbert too. Something about Chicago improv teaches you to be a generous scene partner.

[@gw3930]

This guy never breaks the bit. It is awesome.

[@davy1972]

The entire interview is scripted. You seriously can't determine this in watching?

[@Ringcaat]

@backyardbread I don't think it was scripted. Seth switches to reading from a script when announcing the tour dates at the end. Definitely this gimmick interview was loosely planned, probably with a pre-interview, but I think many of Seth's questions, such as what the movie's budget would be and how audiences will react, were ones Joe had to improvise for. Even if it were scripted, though, that doesn't negate what the OP was saying about giving space. :-)

[@hanspecans]

@@davy1972you have problems.

[@Gonzomau]

I went to the recording of this show. When I was out, I saw Joe and told him how amazing he is. We fist bumped. His performance made my day!

[@coololds]

so jealous!

[@clye7788]

Did he break character?

[@producedbysin6508]

@@clye7788 What character?

[@dewilew2137]

@@producedbysin6508 😅

[@yokhanan]

@@endlessforestmedia sarcasm is lost on you, it seems, lol.

[@camfifer4911]

This felt like Seth interviewing his awkward cousin from out of town and I love it. Joe is hilariously calm the entire time no matter how weird it is

[@eeeerrrriiiinnnn258]

I am HERE for this energy between Joe and Seth 🙌 Give the man a regular segment on the show! Like, Joe comes on and teaches us about something his character would be interested in for five minutes every month or so. Or make him a correspondent of some sort 💕

[@yeeaahhzz]

OMG COULD YOU IMAGINE HIM OPPOSITE AMBER RUFFIN? I'd die ded XD

[@coololds]

@@yeeaahhzz omgggggg pleeeeeassse

[@elizabethdalton-jandreau5588]

That would be fantastic!

[@theedon501]

Their shows feature some of the same writers

[@dogchaser520]

Fantastic idea

[@beaubreau]

"we actually have an ad on craigslist that says drive through is you feel like it" This was pure improv mastery right there.

[@verdatum]

Joe Pera Talks with you was the best scripted show on television in the past 20 years. Canceling it was an absoluite travesty.

[@yasuke9317]

Well, we live in a streaming world now so keep your fingers crossed. Paramount are you listening? I still watch the old ones. Joe is the best.

[@atomos8451]

Amen!🙏

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

I'll have to check it out, then.

[@user-tc1fw5ms5s]

100%!!! im crossing my fingers that season 4 will happen sometime soon. I think we could all use a little chill heartwarming funny especially now.

[@wolfkoolaid722]

Yes. This was the best show. Because it's so good, I think it will come back. 🍅🍅🍅

[@kikithepupper6774]

He's such an amazing guy. I met him in real life and honestly the kindest, humble, caring celebrity.. I love his show, I'm sad it has to close but I look forward to his new stuff.

[@coololds]

Its nice to get confirmation that he's genuinely as sweet as he seems.

[@ZombieLincoln666]

Was he in character?

[@kikithepupper6774]

@@ZombieLincoln666 I think he's legit acting like himself. Because even when I met him, he was so polite and soft-spoken like in the show.

[@tabraham44]

Please go see Joe live, it’s too good of a set. Crazy how he implements his improv material from his last two shows and comes up with this. Genuinely cracks me up when he’s laughing at his own jokes and almost breaking character

[@js2010ish]

That sounds great!

[@HuntewIden]

Just saw him live, his opening line of “a little about me… my favorite food is rolls” just sent me and didn’t stop laughing the whole time

[@lukeydukey20]

Recently just discovered Joe Pera. I love his character.

[@acherryplease3769]

Same I just want to hug him through the screen 😢❤

[@dvdrwsor]

It's not a character. Only in USA such a below average man can get such a pity rating.

[@TabethaAurochs]

I've always said that every year Joe Pera has not been named *Sexiest Man Alive* is a tragedy. Seeing him in the coveted 007 role has me feeling vindicated. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Lucifer-qt9gh]

Its a bit....but live your dream

[@joshuambean]

@@Lucifer-qt9gh Wait, you mean he's not actually the new James Bond?

[@thebritons]

He has that REAL-talk, one in a million, could take him home to mom kind of hotness. I see it. He also seems way out of our league. But in a: lets not ruin him kind of way.

[@anabrr1123]

@@thebritons This is one of the best explanations I’ve seen as to why he’s so dreamy 😍 he just seems like the type of person you’d date who is just happy to go on a little walk around town with you and would never raise his voice at you 🥹

[@dewilew2137]

He’s literally the man of my dreams 😩

[@yasuke9317]

Joe almost lost it when he said hes going to be the next Bond. He is so funny.

[@ctbadger]

I discovered Joe early in the pandemic and he was exactly what I needed at that time. Brilliant.

[@psyber_spaced1192]

What pandemic

[@galedribble9535]

I love it when comedians come on and don’t just do stuff from their routines This man is a treasure…that word is used a lot but he really is

[@amonrodriguez3518]

You mean you don’t like jerry Seinfeld? Lol

[@jacklandismusic]

I wasn’t fully sold on Joe until this interview. It’s one thing for him to just rely on The Way That He Is™️ to get a laugh. But he’s clearly a very competent comedian with a well thought-out persona and a strong grasp on what’s funny.

[@Shrek2onVHS]

He’s a legend in the making. Just making a whole new style of comedy

[@tonyzuko90]

Watching him enjoy the words "and he's very afraid of dogs" pass through his lips is a singular joy that will live with me.

[@Kronx1970]

First time ever seeing this guy and I'm still shaking it off because it's as if he's doing a spot on impression of my father. The posture, the mannerisms, the pace and pronounce of his speech. Sort of creeping me out haha.

[@dylan_1884]

Check out his show! it's entertaining, hilarious, and just plain heartwarming.

[@nataliepetcoff5865]

I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken that Joe Pera talks with you was cancelled. 😭 Such an incredibly heartwarming and whitty slice of life. Hopefully the powers that be realize their (big) mistake!

[@js2010ish]

Yep. A healing show. Deserves more.

[@coololds]

@@js2010ish My friend recently switched meds and was in a suicidal spiral- he stayed the night, so I put Joe on for us to binge together and he finally got his first full night's rest in a week. Joe's a healer of the best kind. 💕

[@js2010ish]

@@coololds amen

[@kerrymingsun2498]

A had a genuine belly laugh at this! Joe Pera is where I go for calm and comfort ♥️

[@JRandaII]

I do find him quit comforting. I love falling asleep to his show…

[@MayJailer333]

So brilliant. Such a sweetheart. Crime his his show was cancelled.

[@trevorjjacobs]

Once again, Joe Pera made my day better.

[@billy_g_44]

So excited to see Joe as Bond!

[@Lexcellent15]

Lots of folks say he's doing Midwestern US, but he sounds (and moves) just like my father-in-law from Buffalo. I love him.

[@ReneeandJimmyG]

That's because that's where he's from!❤

[@NoFutureZine]

I will watch anything Joe Pera puts out. I will only ever speak positively about Seth Meyers from now on for giving Pera a platform.

[@Shakooba]

I’m crying, I can’t stand how funny he is. I loved seeing Joe crack himself up, we need way more of this

[@andrewbentley7039]

Joe Pera is the best! I’ve never seen him break character and laugh this much lol. I really hope his show finds a new home cause it’s such a wonderful, one of a kind show

[@lochfoot]

He’s always sweet and heartwarming, it stands out the most, but damn if I don’t also hurt from laughing

[@evilscience13]

Joe Pera is the most charming man in the world I swear to god

[@brakonecki]

The best James Bond ever and he's so humble when asked about the other ones before him. James Bond Forever!

[@robinofthewoods1]

Joe is so sweet and funny. He makes my head hurt from smiling and laughing so much. His show being canceled is cruelty to those of us who found a little joy in the decent heart and goodness of Joe Pera.

[@IANFLEGAS]

I was devastated when I heard his adult swim show was cancelled, but with the news of him playing the next James Bond I am on cloud 9! Truly when a door closes there is a hallway of doors ready to be opened!

[@FairuzaMNasir]

i kinda wanna see Seth do Day Drinking with Joe Pera. The energy will be to the roof. with exclamation point.

[@perioikoi735]

This was the first time I’ve seen Joe Pera laugh unscripted. In that moment, all my cares evaporated and life got brighter.

[@NicheNonsense]

One of the worst programming mistakes I can remember in cancelling Joe Pera Talks With You. His comedy is the type of absurd comfort we all desperately need, I made a video essay about it a few weeks ago. More people need to know about him

[@carterburrage8]

Yo, I think I watched that!

[@coololds]

Ooooo, imma check that out! 🍅

[@dogchaser520]

If you check the Wikipedia, they weren't getting the ratings for S3. All about the numbers, sadly

[@louisskulnik7390]

Hey, Niche, I just 🪚 your channel. Just submarined it (long for sub.)

[@mordaciousfilms]

He's a treasure and must be treated as such!

[@davidwartski7213]

I rarely watch talk show videos twice, but I just had to with this one. I haven't laughed this hard in ages. Thanks, Joe.

[@boldtaa]

One of the best guests ever.

[@isiahharris7276]

I Love You Joe Pera!

[@willseattle8368]

That high speed rail scene was so action packed!

[@wappyzappyghostguy2664]

I saw Joe live and it was one of the best experiences ever!

[@jusagi.]

I did too and can confirm this! The show was excellent!

[@johnhalverson1133]

Life can be stressful and crazy....Joe Pera talks to you has a definite calming effect.

[@rodismantle2809]

I’ve never seen Joe crack up. It’s amazing

[@simeonlandis]

when he said, "here is your IPA" I laugh very hard

[@austinbarnes3855]

That one guy in the back, just busting a gut, was the fuel for joe’s crackling fire lmao Hands down the best Pera preview I’ve come to witness

[@rusty9508]

This is the most ive seen Joe break character 😆

[@abemrofchak]

This feels like a weird segment with one of the writers and I love it so much. So mad Adult Swim canceled the show because we just need more Joe in our lives.

[@Ezzcare]

This dude is dedicated to his character. No way he’s like this in real life, but love the dedication.

[@FloatingSpark]

Many people have said that Joe Pera really is essentially like his character in real life, that he's doing a caricature of himself!

[@schoolinJOO]

i just found his show via clips on youtube; it brought tears to my eyes with its sincerity and humor

[@apatternedhorizon]

Adult Swim needs to let his show go on.

[@roboliver623]

Maybe HBOMax could pick his show up? They already have John Wilson and Nathan's Rehearsal show. Joe would be a perfect fit with HBO.

[@gonzgoesdumb]

I love Joe when he breaks and just does his little laugh

[@dynad00d15]

The world needs "James Bond!" . MGM, make it happen! :D

[@spankythepug3942]

🍅Thanks Joe for the comfort and calm and inspiring our family to grow our first bean arch this summer. Best of luck!

[@tannerakers7276]

Thanks Seth for still highlighting newer comedians. Joe I'll miss your show bur come to STL please

[@mnchls]

sorry mate but ole Joe's a grizzled vet of the weirdo comedy scene at this point

[@tannerakers7276]

By newer I mean newer to main stream people. It's not just Kevin hart and John Mullaney on repeat.

[@rothloaf1980]

I haven't seen a Bond movie since Moonraker, but I'm in if Joe is the new Bond.

[@travelwell6049]

He’s not

[@rothloaf1980]

@@travelwell6049 Didn't you see the clips?

[@icantollie]

No one else on the internet seems to have discovered this delightful clip but it will always live in my heart ❤

[@meganconnell-cox6425]

i am so glad I discovered Joe Pera about two weeks ago. I wasn't sure what to think at first, but I dig him and the simplicity in his underrated humor!! Love you, Joe!

[@robbinridunk]

Joe is a treasure

[@roguesample]

So excited for James Bond: Talks With You to hit theatres

[@peterhoeller7811]

I love how impressed Seth is with how committed Joe is

[@CloudMusicCompany]

I love that Seth can let us know that he knows that this is surreal and still let's Joe do his thing.

[@Sadboi_Rook]

This guy is such an absolute joy! :)

[@gal1885]

This was so funny, loved it

[@marimurdock7766]

Love Joe Pera! One of the funniest people alive!

[@mackymintle7806]

“What is YOUR name?” 😂😂

[@bunnyfernwood]

Joe’s scream 😭

[@johnnash297]

He is such a throwback to character comedy of the '70s so pleased Seth has him on his show.

[@Fantasmister]

I don't know how or why I don't know who Joe Pera is, but I'm going to aquaint myself. I expect hilarity to ensue. And yes, he would be an ideal choice for James Bond (exclamation point).

[@RKramer105]

You absolutely won't regret it.

[@matthowlett8091]

The whole series is on HBO Max. Most episodes are shorter then this talk show clip. Just start from the beginning and go from there.

[@Fantasmister]

@@matthowlett8091 Thanks Matt - I'm in the UK (a.k.a. That joke which isn't funny anymore), and found it on All4. Edit: just watched S1 Ep1. Am I supposed to be crying? I'm a sucker for this tone of show.

[@zildjiandrummer1]

@@Fantasmister it's got so much heart and watching it is like being wrapped in a warm blanket drinking tea when it's cold and rainy outside

[@Fantasmister]

@@zildjiandrummer1 Yes, as I seem to have discovered. Also, I will not making a jack o lantern this year.

[@andreyspish]

how much I love the way they both enjoy a conversation

[@username0984]

Joe Pera is actually hilarious, love him

[@joshuahoward3337]

I love you Joe, best god damn show in the world. You’ve brought a ton a joy to a lot of people, and this is just the beginning for you. I can’t wait to see what else you do with your career!

[@pkpckls]

4:00 Seeing Joe Pera corpsing is as wonderful as I always dreamed it would be

[@Rogelio_007]

Joe is everything that was great from the golden age of comedy. He literally embodies that witt and wholesomeness of that era.

[@smickos]

This man must be protected at all costs.

[@Transblucency]

I learned about Joe Pera from a comments jackal as we picked over the final LNWSM post before Seth's vacation and was absolutely delighted with his work. I am so stoked to hear about this new Bond movie and will have to go see Joe on tour to tide me over until its release. It is time someone took Bond in a radically new and midwestern direction.

[@jac-attack]

Joe Pera is lovely.

[@Saljarba87]

I owe this man many prayers.. he is an insomnia-eraser! I play his clips on KZbin when I can’t sleep and he talks me into snoozing. Grateful ❤

[@FloatingSpark]

Joe Pera has had a podcast on his KZbin channel for the last year specifically to help people fall asleep, its called "Drifting Off with Joe Pera"!

[@burpreynolds3250]

I’m really excited at the direction that the James Bond franchise is taking. Looks very cool.

[@Spectrumpicture]

Joe Pera will be one of those figures that will get recognition like 20 years from now. His show was fantastic, just not enough people watched it. I hope it turns into one of those cult shows. Got me through some difficult times for sure.

[@LadywatchingByrd]

I just discovered this guy. He's wonderful. 😊

[@candicea6593]

This was super helpful. I like this approach and explanation of meal prepping, it's much less intimidating.

[@pah9786]

How does Joe keep it together? His control to not laugh is truly bewildering.

[@bearBdamned]

I had no idea Joe Pera Talks was cancelled. That is disheartening. I felt it was so good

[@jeremiahraggie464]

Joe Pera reads the church announcements is the greatest episode of any tv show ever.

[@LeafMobbMusic]

Joe pera is one of the few people I just smile like a goon the whole time i watch him. He has mastered his craft 100000%.

[@Shrek2onVHS]

Couldn’t have said it better. He’s a future legend

[@GooseRULES]

He almost broke character for a second when talking about Bond.

[@SphynxsShadow]

I had never heard of Joe pera until now but I love him :D He's cool

[@aaronlifts92]

I've watched Joe Pera Talks With You at least 4 times all the way through. Everything this man does is brilliant.

[@BigDaveEnglishTeacher]

I haven't cried laughing in a long time. Joe and Seth...2 treasures together! Bring Joe's show back NOW!!!

[@spencerlawrence8318]

This brought me so much joy

[@laurenackerman5382]

I rewatch this video A LOT because Joe Pera is so hilarious

[@mylittlepossum4602]

Joe Pera is possibly the cutest human on the planet.

[@deborahscotland8819]

'Joe Pera Talks With You' always made me smile. Why would they cancel it?

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

This is one of th best interviews on this show ever lol

[@JillKnapp]

I am so, so, so sad Joe Pera's show wasn't picked up for a new season. He fills my heart, and is the nonprescription xanax we all need right now. Seeing him imperceptibly break at the total silliness of this interview is everything.