John Cusack on Friendship with Michael Jordan & Bernie Supporters for Biden

John talks about being friends with Michael Jordan, going out to bars with him, the great questions he has asked Michael like who was the toughest person he played against, witnessing a funny moment between Kobe and Jordan, choosing Jack Black for his breakout role in High Fidelity, his new show “Utopia,” and he has a message for Bernie Sanders supporters about voting in the 2020 election.
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[@abbysomnia624]

I'm a simple person. I see John Cusack, I click. I met him once in Chicago and he was SERIOUSLY SO INCREDIBLY NICE! I gave him a pen!

[@pearl9630]

You are so lucky !!!

[@kylel4799]

I gave him a pen. Grosse Pointe Classic.

[@SLang-xk4dj]

"I gave her my heart, and she gave me a pen"

[@davidcwitkin6729]

My crush on John Cusack from High Fidelity has not abated one bit. Nope.

[@Islandgirl4ever2]

@@dee7589 And mine started with Sixteen Candles.. And he was VERY nerdy in that one.. hahahahah

[@brynpookc1127]

Yep! Sixteen Candles! But for pre-depression lifts I always watch “Serendipity” (John Cusack and Jeremy Piven).

[@sindeeb4835]

I adore him and all I think when I see him is the kid in the bike yelling " I want my $2" 😂

[@OakleyMoodie]

OMG! What a flashback! What is the name of that movie? I kept renting the VHS of that movie over and over again because I kept forgetting I had already seen it!

[@arindanenninger9123]

@@OakleyMoodie better off dead is the movie

[@OakleyMoodie]

@@arindanenninger9123 Thank you!

[@gasolinegirl001]

Mama Llama watched yesterday, funny movie

[@210rocstar7]

Not everybody knows about that movie 🤓 I always say that 😂

[@misterderp4566]

Danny Trejo was once asked who in Hollywood he's most afraid of -- his answer was John Cusack. "He has something behind the eyes."

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

I like that tale. Excellent

[@mypillowguy445]

I get that!

[@californio1850]

When John was asked about this on the Marc Maron podcast he said he believes it's because Trejo was aware that he was trained by martial arts legend Benny The Jet Urquidez.

[@marcelashagash5808]

Interesting...

[@mm12345777]

Wow I didn't know that, cool story

[@milnez]

My favourite actor and amazing human... can’t get enough of this guy...

[@pussygalore5947]

if you like Cusack, watch "Grosse Point Blank"....fantastically funny.

[@julieann287]

A go-to movie when I am frustrated with the world. I loved that final scene with Dan Akroyd: " Martin: Will there be meetings?...Grocer: But of course! Martin: No meetings!" Cheers!

[@WendyUsher70]

My personal John Cusack go-to movie is "High Fidelity", but I absolutely love "Grosse Pointe Blank" as well. I strongly encourage Cusack fans to watch "The Paperboy" . He is disgusting and terrifying and wonderful in it.

[@charurao6305]

Grosse Point was always a blind spot for me...I don't know how! I will watch it asap... But High Fidelity is definitely in my top 10!

[@vinniemoran7362]

Grosse Point Blank is a work of pure genius.

[@christianfernandez3374]

Minnie Driver

[@777kiya]

John had always been my favorite actor, it's just that I never knew he loves sport this much and that he's wise with respect to politics! I love the guy

[@professorpancakes6545]

Cusack is such a legend.

[@Islandgirl4ever2]

He sure IS.

[@marialewis6432]

Have always enjoyed John Cusack and I think this is the only interview I've ever seen him in .... just a charming guy and such an underrated actor ...

[@jacovawernett3077]

Yes, you have heart and dreams. I am former field hockey player.

[@jacovawernett3077]

@HelloSukas ..you are delusional. Ego negare quod exstat..Latin for I deny the Existence of that which Exists...Truth Reality God...this is your ethos. L'chaim from Jacova 11..Gevurah born March 11...in Bethlehem. Yeshua of Nazareth agrees.

[@jacovawernett3077]

@HelloSukas you are pre cleared for hell. At least John Cussack is sane. You are not.

[@jacovawernett3077]

@HelloSukas win dumkopf who will never live in Hamburg or Switzerland or pretty much anywhere.

[@Andie1951]

I ♥️ John Cusack! He is so authentic and personable. I watch every John (and Joan) Cusack production I can. Extraordinary.

[@Happypucks]

2012 was the best movie ever made and John Cusack is the best actor in the world!

[@poppybell8217]

That photo looks like Kobe is about to tickle Michael to death! And Michael was crying “nooooo! Not the tickle monster!!”

[@pie0ful]

Always have crushed on him..one of the most articulate and intelligent of his generation!

[@qewfsdsd65445]

He's antisemitic.

[@SweetLittleBeth]

I was 12 yrs old when I saw Mr Cusack in Sixteen Candles and I fell in love with him. I'm 34 now but my love for him is stronger than ever 💛

[@JohnCusackk]

$AME

[@SG1Mitchell]

Met Cusack last year. He is a very sweet man.

[@priyac7054]

My man 💙💙💙 Not a single film of him I HAVEN'T watched, even the most underrated ones

[@WendyUsher70]

I have loved John forever. So great to see him!

[@shorezee1253]

John Cusak dude I loved you in Gross Pointe Blank...classic flick man!!

[@milnez]

One Crazy Summer???

[@LizzieMarie08]

I love him, awesome actor, full of principles, all around great guy!!! 😍😍😍

[@kstamps410]

Love, love, love the Kobe-Jordan story. How freaking amazing to have witnessed that moment. It was so full of fun and joy. God bless his soul.

[@wileyschmitt]

Cusack knows his hoops, Jordan will never be surpassed.

[@lovetheobscurities]

Agreed.

[@joliecide]

Knows his hoops? He IS Hoops, from One Crazy Summer! 🤪

[@kalena42004]

John Cusack is my favorite actor of all time.

[@boondocksdragon8959]

Cusack's a good dude, one of those folks you can just is decent and thoughtful.

[@martijanehoffman]

Love John Cusack!!! Such a charmer & sweet talented guy... ❤

[@jlc6701]

High Fidelity & Grosse Point Blank Are definitely my 2 fave John Cusack Movies! Oh wait, there's The Grifters, Pushing Tin, Cradle Will Rock (great true story) Identity which I liked, 1408, and of course Stand By Me.

[@KitKatToeBeans]

Second gen Chicagoan since birth, and yes, John (& Joan) are Chicago icons along with Bill & Jordan.

[@lauriem4112]

Cusack is one of my favorite actors. He's such a stand up guy.

[@cjoe5977]

I’ve been going to this high school for 7 and a half years so trust me I’m no dummy

[@MadTracker]

I love John Cusack! This is no self-involved celebrity. He’s passionate about bringing a message of economic justice for the working class to the fore, just a total good guy who cares about people.

[@TwiPrime]

I'm glad he brought this message about Bernie and Biden. Don't let the desire for something perfect get in the way of what will keep us alive and working toward our ideals! In other words, even though Bernie may have been your first choice (as he was for me), let's vote for Biden in numbers too big to rig!!! :D

[@eurotimexph5640]

Love John Cusack

[@danatbloomingworld]

When Jackie Chan was asked which actor would he not wish to throw down with, he answered, "John Cusack".

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

??? Why?

[@gmcurran]

One of the toughest fights that Jackie Chan had on film was with Benny the Jet. Cusack famously studied with Benny. See the fight scenes in Grosse Pointe Blank to see Cusack's skill as a martial artist.

[@lauriemtz8616]

Okkk. And???

[@alydematti]

I love John Cusack so much.

[@filmtoppings]

Anyone else a big Being John Malkovich fan?

[@maxine_666]

Me ☺️

[@mjfreaklove]

Yes,me!!!

[@petrinasmith6853]

I smiled through this whole interview! I just love John Cusack, ever since I was about 13-14 years old I had a big crush on him and he still looks the same and he's so smart too.

[@Mrmoviefan123]

Here are some ways to connect John to Kevin Bacon: 1. John Cusack was in America's Sweethearts with Julia Roberts, who was in Flatliners with Kevin Bacon. 2. John Cusack was in The Grifters with Anjelica Huston, who was in Prizzi's Honor with Jack Nicholson, who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon. 3. John Cusack was in Being John Malkovich with Cameron Diaz, who was in Shrek with John Lithgow, who was in Footloose with Kevin Bacon. There might be others, but those are just 3.

[@mypillowguy445]

4. John Cusack was in Some Girls with Jennifer Connolly, who was in Top Gun 2 with Tom Cruise, who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon. 5. John Cusack was in Grosse Point Blank with Minnie Driver, who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon. 6. John Cusack was in Must Love Dogs with Elizabeth Perkins, who was in Big with Tom Hanks who was in Apollo 13 with Kevin Bacon.

[@Mrmoviefan123]

@@mypillowguy445 Parts of those I knew, other parts I didn't previously know. Thank you.

[@mypillowguy445]

@@Mrmoviefan123 👍

[@andylewin3029]

Kevin Bacon was originally going to be John Malkovich's best friend in Being John Malkovich but they gave the part to Charlie Sheen as they thought it would be funnier.

[@Mrmoviefan123]

@@andylewin3029 Oh yeah, I think I read that somewhere.

[@jasonjulaton]

“Better of Dead” was one of my favorite movies.

[@DWilliam1]

Always has been an underrated actor.

[@chefjeff1366]

What an awesome Jordan/Kobe story

[@noidph]

I love John Cusack! I think I've seen all of his movies. Two of my favorites are The Sure Thing and Say Anything. Brings back teen/HS memories. :)

[@sunseeker9581]

Like this guy even more now I know that he supported Bernie. Lets get Trump out.

[@19RoFlMao19]

@Mr Glass With 0 respect Get the F outta here.

[@bkproz3]

I hope we can look back on this nov 4 and say thank god trumps out!

[@TigerzLionzPistonzWingz]

I don't know what's better, this clip or these wonderful comments about John Cusack.

[@dellasimmons966]

I always loved John and his sister Joanne....

[@greenhometony]

Joan

[@siegfriedjorxfsteinphkem6115]

Love you John Cusack. A beautiful, and passionate actor.

[@bree1726]

he has really nice cheekbones

[@samantha7838]

Always had a crush on Cusack !

[@petrinasmith6853]

Me too! Since about 1985 or so.

[@samantha7838]

@@petrinasmith6853 hahahhah nice !

[@catalinacurio]

Met Michael Jordan years ago, a true gentleman, have loved him ever since.

[@happypappy6285]

Yeah, me too

[@robertpoen5383]

Bernie in charge of health care. I'm down with that.

[@iad.s.8256]

John!!!! 😍 Love him!!!

[@flipperdale51]

John C. looks like a young Robert De Niro.

[@charurao6305]

I get the warm fuzzies when I see John!

[@ceceliaroberts1475]

Always good to see you on sites I visit John Cusack. Started watching Utopia, knowing it was filmed before or pandemic, I think the word to describe it is mind bending.

[@joshchvz]

The guy from 2012

[@edithlazenby5839]

Spot on John...vote him out!!! BTW..I always love your performances in any movie and your politics...stay safe all..

[@quietfi123]

I love seeing John in happy spirits, he's not always so friendly and light but I think Jimmy brought it out of him. Or perhaps John was in a better mood this day.

[@tessmoks3434]

Love John

[@laurenrivera8809]

I love John Cusack! He’s a very humble all around great guy and a wonderful actor 💜

[@williamfawkes8379]

That was a very nice interview.

[@TheAngiepangie424]

High Fidelity. Top 5 💕

[@MrPaultiwanger]

John used to watch the Bulls Games at my bar in Chicago ,Sweet Home Chicago .Hello John .He and Jeremy Piven would drink there .

[@source5729]

Love that he’s a Bernie fan 💚. (He needs to stop dying his hair)

[@bigdbigd6894]

Why he is allways wearing Black? Black in movies, Black in real life.

[@marcelashagash5808]

Never thought about that, but is his color.

[@heinrichkampmann]

He lost a bet against MJ and is forced to always wear Black 😁 don’t bet against MJ he’s taking it serious 🎖

[@WendyUsher70]

I have a friend who does the same. When I asked him why, he said, "Because I want to". I'm assuming that's John's reason as well.

[@jenniferpasko8301]

It's a Chicago thing, growing up here in the 80s.

[@KitKatToeBeans]

Why not?

[@Eb-dw3tq]

I was here to hear about the Kobe Jordan Moment. 😢

[@rabbitfootconectionsrabbit1300]

Big fan, John! I watch everything you are in. Max is one of my favorites.❤️

[@caroljoy4450]

He is a Great Hollywood Actor!!!!! My favorite one. He has fluency in acting. He deserves more. Actually he deserves an Oscar. His acting skill is extraordinary and has a spark.... I saw almost all films of him in 2 months when I started loving him. My favorite films of his are 'The Sure thing' ,'Serendipity' ,'America's Sweethearts'...... Love him a lot 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@6Picturesofyou]

Beautiful man.

[@bernadettejohnstone4529]

Better Off Dead is still my favourite John Cusack movie

[@suzannebeinart4359]

I love you, John!!!

[@shanti888]

I love how Cusack hasn’t gotten all the facial surgery done, like so many in Hollywood.

[@rosylemons]

Hair line reconstruction but facial wise not much which is great I’m sick of these Botox faces

[@shrewdcritic83]

Room 1408!!!!! Mr Mike enslin!!!!!✊😁👍

[@jrich745]

this guy hasn't aged a bit in 20 years??

[@PeterParkorr]

Unless you use your eyes...

[@borah123]

Love John Cusack! Smart all around!

[@Tht1Gy]

First movie of Mr Cusack I saw was The Journey of Natty Gann and I have been a HUGE fan ever since!

[@psa921416]

Yessssssss!!! Me too! And Say Anything is another fave!

[@Tht1Gy]

@@psa921416 Lol I didn't see that flick until, like '98 or '99 when my girlfriend (now wife) showed me. Very good movie. My fave scene was meeting her folks and explaining his "aspirations". LMAO

[@missgracey17]

I fell in love with him in Con Air 😎

[@makaz781]

Love you John and my grandkids love your sister Joan from peep and the big wide world. And so does this grandma 👵. Lol

[@heatherstahlnecker9270]

Loved this interview! grateful to feel connected to intelligent critical thinkers - THANK YOU Jimmy!!!! Lets remove the Creepy CONS and create the future of Our Dreams - Free of these domestic terrorists, tyrants of chaos.

[@devyl1516]

I love you, John. I think it's the time to watch Serendipity AGAIN. 💖💖

[@MsLul123]

What an amazing memory of Kobe!!🐍

[@eduardoandres5989]

always liked john cusack, always thought him to be a cool dude and grosse point blank is one of my all times favorites..........but now i see hes got neon and black lights in his kitchen.THATS EVEN COOLER! i for one, love to cook and do the dishes listening to music and funk....i gotta do THAT one day! lol

[@nickolette22]

What a great interview

[@marionlorimer7506]

Love John !!!!

[@boogiedownbronx73]

how come celebs have the worst WIFI connection on earth - with the lightning it looks John is bold

[@youhantatum9182]

Love John cusack😍😍😍

[@steelbill1834]

Kevin McHale was a very underrated player.

[@renewd]

He had some of the greatest low post moves in the history of the sport. Could hit the occasional jumper with consistency. Knocked down his free throws. Those 80's Celtics teams were amazing.

[@julieann287]

Most excellent, always love to see John Cusack!

[@Islandgirl4ever2]

At the end of this interview, I couldn't hold back the tears.. Thank you; John. I have admired you for so many decades.. You were one of my first FAV movie stars.. of my teen years... I am sad that Bernie isn't the one running against tRump.. But, in spite of being a Berner.. I voted for Biden.. I didn't think I was going to to that back in Feb or March.. But, given the current situation now.. I cannot let me vote go to tRump.. I am hoping that the Progressives can have more of an influence in the new admin.. And, I am really hoping the election doesN't got to tRump..

[@BoseEinstein7]

The Oct. surprise is Trump giving the Halloween treat of COVID 19 to his hardcore supporters as the grand orange reaper. R.I.P MAGA. Let's vote him out since we will not treat the orange reaper with 4 more years.

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

That doesn't qualify for "surprise", since hes been doing maskless rallies since it since February.

[@BoseEinstein7]

@@dallasdandigitalproduction393 True. He just needs to make it official and wear the costume and promise death to his followers and they all still clap and love him on the 31st which is Halloween. Trick or treat? Trick for them the MAGA is treat.

[@xoxobabyxodollxoxo]

I love his new show, I watched the first season last weekend:(

[@jessehernandez1081]

Here for the mj and Kobe story. Rest In Peace Kobe

[@hah350]

John is my favorite actor.

[@LongdogBookReviews]

I may disagree with him politically, but LOVE his movies. Plus, he seems like a genuinely nice person. I'd give a kidney to meet this guy! :)

[@MylesGmail]

Ty

[@mikesuneco8144]

Didn’t know that, thanks for letting us know

[@Endubis]

I didn't though that I would love JC more!

[@christinamarti4441]

Love John forever Love Jimmy ♥️🍀💋

[@kungstu22]

Utopia was a ton of fun, too. Hope they get another season.

[@karlay455]

This man is a great actor and I always had a crush on him - he tall and have this personality that is intriguing !!!

[@jtr9147]

In a society where the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, the preservation of individual rights represent a value that defines the integrity of its society. In societies where the needs of the few outweigh the need of the many, the preservation of the rights of the many is anecdotical and opportunistic. In crisis situations values become liabilities while anarchy becomes opportune. It is not a strength of life to compromise, but it is to survive. The strength of democracies is the ability to compromise, but only few of them survive. Let’s value the ones, that are still there and make them stronger. Go Vote!

[@wilclark2272]

First of all, I love John (may I call you John?), he's the best. I'm typing as I watch btw. Anyway..., just an errant giggly thought; why hasn't anyone said Jimmel? Its so obvious...., I love weed.😁😁

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

Interesing bit about Bernie. Nice to know he will be involved in health reform for Joe. God bless Chicago too. I hope we can all recover as a united country soon..

[@arlo2721]

He looks like if larry bird and paul mccartney had a son