John Turturro On Why It's Fun To Play A Bad Guy

John Turturro returns to the show to tell Stephen about his role in the new film, "The Batman," which opens in theaters on March 4th.Stick around for more from John Turturro! #Colbert #TheBatman #JohnTurturro
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[@dee_dee_place]

John Turturro is one of those underrated actors who makes every project he is associated with better. I love him. "Unstrung Heroes" is one of my favorite movies.

[@wratched]

I wish I could agree with you, but even he couldn't save "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."

[@aro8434]

Have you seen "Box of Moonlight"? That's my personal favorite Turturro movie... "I though you said nobody cared about these tomatoes!"

[@Karinesrecipe]

Yo, seriously! I don't comment typically but he's frigging good, man.

[@brothajohn]

Couldn’t agree more. He was the reason I watched the first Transformers movies. Period.

[@MB5rider81]

They are mistakingly underestimating the sneakiness...

[@AA-qb7ni]

He was incredible in The Batman. Hope he gets more praise for his acting. He's always been great.

[@ogravesnesm1270]

He really did. All star Villain cast…rivals the Dark Knight in terms of incredible villains.

[@jedcarr3649]

He’s always been a funny actor and I think his performance as Carmine Falcone is the best he’s every done

[@desmondpowell3205]

He was Amazing!!!! I love gangster movies period, so what he did with the Falcone character was sensational!

[@ruly8153]

Ya but he’s a pederast....

[@iCanbEYOURrUKIA]

My mom grew up with John Turturro's family (they were her neighbors on the lower east side for many years) and as a family we've followed John's acting career for many years. He's incredibly talented and has an amazing character range he can pull off! Excited to see where he goes from here. His cousins and siblings are all wonderful actors as well!

[@jamesdiaz793]

No question. Brilliantly talented guy and always a pleasure to watch on screen from wacky comedy to serious drama.

[@jamesm6413]

John Turturro isn't lying. Stephen would be excellent in a classic dark noir film

[@jubalcalif9100]

I have a notion to second THAT emotion !!

[@josea.r.avelino181]

agree.. a few dark noir films wouldnt hurt.

[@elhopper3735]

Definitely agree!

[@firstnamelastname9181]

that was a low key dig

[@tenzinwho2079]

@@firstnamelastname9181 if you know you know, look for my comment.

[@Dude-oh8vq]

John Turturro was easily one of the best aspects of The Batman, which says a lot considering the whole film was terrific! By far the superior interpretation of Carmine Falcone.

[@Gale4ce1]

He’s got a great delivery.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Indeed he does !!

[@Iroquois2688]

It's funny because the Batman Animated Series (that was meant for children!) was drenched in film noir yet the movies barely tapped into that.

[@comkver]

Exactly!

[@Mikey-em8hs]

Until now! Only 9 more days to go!

[@nevelyn3960]

Having just seen The Batman - wow has it changed.

[@CoderatheGreat]

I love that this movie was able to tap into that, it reminded me of the animated series that way.

[@Kang501]

I love how in broad daylight, they all belong to a group of wealthy privileged people of power, but during nightfall, they go to work and try to kill each other.

[@marydonohoe8200]

This sweet guy knows how to be quietly but completely menacing. Also hilarious as in The Big Lebowski, as The Jesus. Quite the actor.

[@jubalcalif9100]

That's for sure !!

[@ruly8153]

Ya but he’s a pederast...

[@ryanm4319]

Everything this guy does is amazing, and he’s done it all

[@avisrobinson452]

Yes!!

[@jubalcalif9100]

You speak the truth, Kemo Sabe !!

[@45dable]

So far I remember him for his role in Box of Moonlight, The Search of One-Eyed Jimmy and Transformers. I have to watch more movies from him.

[@ruly8153]

Ya but he’s a pederast...

[@gonefishing1184]

Enjoyed John Turturro in Mr. Deed! This guy is a great actor!

[@keeshabrown7353]

Yes! I totally forgot he was in that movie. It's been years since I've watched it. Was he the crazy butler?

[@MatiasFeliciano1]

@@keeshabrown7353 Yeah, he was the butler who appeared out of nowhere

[@keeshabrown7353]

@@MatiasFeliciano1 the butler was HILARIOUS! and the heir! 💖

[@NewMessage]

An actually scary Falcone.. looking forward to that!

[@speedisoftheessence]

It's also worth noting that he's played by an actor who's actually of Italian heritage. The previous Falcones were played by Anglo actors.

[@ggthewhale]

@@speedisoftheessence bro lmao italians are white too. It's just that falcone from batman begins was hilariously British and looked no where near italian

[@prathapkutty7407]

I always thought he was Jewish for some reason. That curly hair and his overall features feels Jewish to me.

[@MewDenise]

Have you watched Gotham?

[@cdxx420able]

@@ggthewhale Italians aint white. What next? Spaniards, Irish, and Portagee’s?

[@delrey874]

He's always so cool.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Indubitably !!

[@ernestomarcos0103]

In Secret Window he played a bad guy but technically he didn't exist so he actually didn't play a bad guy.

[@sharonmullins1957]

I loved that movie; and he was creepy!

[@FakeAccount-gc6di]

🤯🤯🤯🤣

[@lindapindabelinda3570]

Wow, that is some incredible actor. I’ve watched O Brother probably 25 times and the interview was almost over before I figured out which part he played.

[@k...5853]

Understandable, he really became that frog...

[@whispersmith]

We thought.... You was... A toad....

[@keeshabrown7353]

@@whispersmith While not-so-good whispering in the movie theater with the inmates. Lol That was one of my favorite parts of the movie

[@kosewa1]

He was amazing in “Night of”. I fell in with him then! Now I have to see the Batman.

[@riseofazrael]

This man was absolutely brilliant in the miniseries The Night Of that aired in HBO.

[@alexlazzerly3677]

It was unexpected but perfect casting for Carmine Falcone.

[@anthtan]

It's amazing how in that clip Turturro is able to make a simple recollection seem menacing. Like, why do I feel scared just watching this guy relate an anecdote?

[@PaulVillapiano]

The later you can cash in on your social security the more you earn and receive. 70 years old is the current maximum for waiting to receive social security benefits if you haven't yet.

[@MS-hg7ip]

You must must see him in Severance. He absolutely owns the screen for the last three episodes of season 1. so incredibly moving. A great show that builds in tension and suspense, worth watching for turturros performance alone. i cannot recommend it enough.

[@Neyonius]

Stephen Colbert as Riddle Man in "More Batman": Confirmed by DC Studios.

[@eltravos99]

You can't trick me. That's legendary bowler Jesus Quintana.

[@pamdemonia]

The second he said film noir I though Fred MacMurray in Double Indemnity. Now I wanna see that remake!

[@damonhines8187]

Been a lifelong fan since seeing '5 Corners' in the late 80s. Versatile, menacing, hilarious, great actor, imo.

[@tcanfield]

Luckily I went down the list of Coen Bros movies and discovered Barton Fink a few years ago. John’s performance was a tour de force ! Too bad it flopped at the box office, but they loved it at Cannes and gave him the Best Actor award.

[@BlakieTT]

Tuturro's acting in that clip at the start is the thing that I've seen so far (apart from the upside down walking away from fire shot, to be fair 😅) that has gotten me the most excited for The Batman. ♥ me some JOHNNY TUTS! 😂

[@likebot.]

There should've been a role for this giant in _Uncut Gems._

[@darkjedi7]

I think he'd be great as Arno, but the original cast was also killing it

[@federico6485]

Hollywood has always underrated such great Italian actors like John Turturro or Annabella Sciorra. Give them damn awards seriously...

[@kimberly3628]

You hear his voice and you just get caught up he's such an amazing actor! His characters have been spot on & insanely beautifully played

[@michaelparks7177_BritOz]

Maybe the indefinite article: a Batman.

[@lifjyruss]

I would really like to see Stephen Colbert in a serious film role. I think he would nail it

[@ammaleslie509]

The whole time I was watching "waiting for a friend for the end of the world" i was wishing STC were in the role instead of Carell

[@sandyarmstrong6511]

Wow a Wonderful Actor Who’s Name is UNDER-ADVERTISED🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗? Super-Funny, Super Memorable.

[@CoderatheGreat]

He was great in the new Batman movie! I love what they were able to do with his character as Falcone, really added to that noir vibe of the film.

[@laalaa99stl]

Very much looking forward to watching The Maltese Colbert!

[@jeremysilver428]

Just saw the Batman last night. Best version of Falcone ever imo

[@annemarie1507]

Back in 2004 Colbert actually played a psycho killer in an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent. He was very good.

[@keeshabrown7353]

I gotta check out that episode. Back then, I probably watched it. But I must admit, it would have been many many years before I ever learned of Stephen... Sure enough! Season 3, episode 16. Now where can I stream it for free? 🤔

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Yes! It was weird to see him do dramatic acting, when he's known for comedy (Strangers with Candy, TDS, The Colbert Report...)

[@keeshabrown7353]

Ok I just watched it. Free on peacock. Pretty good. He looked super young too. Stephen is definitely a great actor for suspense/drama roles. I see why Turturro kept making his pitch for Stephen to play a bad guy.

[@vRED13vTTV]

John Turturro was the best part of the Transformers movies, and apparently our birthdays are 1 day apart, Feb 27

[@thelifeandtimes.ofazombiegirl]

Is The Phantom!!! His role in The Zohan is my favorite role he's ever played and he's done so much great work.

[@JayBuff19]

You won’t meet a nicer man. Hard to believe he and the man on screen are the same person.

[@SeanKyle461]

Only legends know this guy from the transformers, the zohan and the big lebowski. He still one of the talented actors till this day.

[@jamesnguyen9033]

He is absolutely hilarious, and talented actor

[@jubalcalif9100]

So very true ! He seems like such a fun fellow ! And yet a very powerful actor !!

[@logancarlton9522]

I wish they'd make a Godfather part IV and have him in it somehow, long lost brother to Anthony Garcia's character maybe? I think he'd be fantastic

[@nox5870]

Damn, John Turturro seems like he is killing this role! His delivery is so good!

[@tommyt1971]

“That’s right, NOBODY fucks with The Falcone!”

[@franciet99]

I have the biggest crush on John T! Great actor.

[@hessu275]

I think this will be my favorite performance from him, he seems so cool in the scene

[@thomasgriffiths6758]

One of my favorite movie scenes is John Torturro and Gabriel Byrne in the woods in Millers Crossing.

[@jubalcalif9100]

A really powerful scene ! A great movie !

[@HEllis-qu5nn]

He was excellent in "The Good Shepard" downright shocking

[@landotucker]

The Batman: More Batman

[@patientzero5685]

This interview makes me deeply wish Stephen didn’t have to keep things light.

[@jpdurr]

John should act in something with Giancarlo Esposito as Brothers !

[@michaelt8680]

He’s had a great career . He was amazing in Quiz Show

[@craigtimmons6907]

Great, criminally underrated, actor.

[@fragr33f74]

What a legend of the scene

[@KingKsEDC]

Dont 4get about Dont mess with the zohan 🤣🤣 this dude is awesome.

[@FEARisCOLD]

Damn that clip alone, so good! Really adapting the comics with that scene

[@crank593]

That clip stripped out from the long halloween.

[@abefroman3903]

To Live and Die in LA he was great in that

[@spaceo8568]

An unsung hero of film. Fantastic. Extremely underrated.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Right On !!

[@ruckusbuck720]

To those calling him underrated aren't true fans of film. Anyone who's passionate about film knows exactly how great he is.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Just this scene is so gripping. John is an excellent actor.

[@ruly8153]

Ya but he’s a pederast....

[@LizzyKelly]

When they do the biopic of Andrew Cuomo's life, John Turturro has to play him!

[@seantaylor5051]

Holy shit I need to write this fucking screenplay

[@carahowell4260]

O. M. G. He one of my favorite actors!!!

[@wylieroth3145]

Don't f**k with The Jesus.

[@rowley555]

great actor

[@weezyyoungking]

He has serious range. Just finished severence

[@TheLemon333]

Jesus in Big Lebowski was great too.

[@18cosmo18]

I love Turturro. A real genius. My fav film of his is "Illuminata" 1997. Check it out. He wrote, directed and starred. All star cast.

[@philrabe910]

Bernie Bernbaum! What a weasel!

[@wideawake5630]

I'd love to see it! There is no better actor than Turturro

[@FelipeBoreli]

Double Indemnity !!!!!!!!!! Thanks for remember the novel and the 40's film directed by the great Billy Wilder, Mr. Turturro. And if The Batman is indeed a neo-noir movie, so... Maybe... This will be, indeed, the best Batman yet.

[@westonlong]

Millers Crossing was amazing

[@krisfrederick5001]

"Nobody f***'s with the Jesus"

[@pelloo3627]

He absolutely NAILED the Falcone role, excellent performance! Falcone and the Penguin were my 2 favorites performances of the film, but all the actors were REALLY fanstastic in it!

[@TheMrGiannisgr]

THE BATMAN in theaters NEXT WEEK 😍😍😍

[@krislyons2793]

I have a feeling Falcone is gonna be the true villain of the movie. He's probably at the top of Riddler's kill list.

[@Zepha21]

On that day, he was John Twotworo!

[@thomasgriffiths6758]

Nobody f**** with da Jesus!!

[@dreamervanroom]

Jon is so fine tonight. More Jon !

[@lucasharvey8990]

John TWOturro on Tuesday, 2/22/22. Nicely done Stephen.

[@GPS379]

More batman 🤓

[@bkboy2384]

Everything he does...im in....what an actor

[@jubalcalif9100]

You know it !!

[@Ryanpatereau]

Nobody f with the Jesus

[@jeanetteschock4744]

Big Lebowski with the bowling ball 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MaxSnowDude]

He was so good in severance

[@alienvampirebusterswhoyoug8257]

Only good thing on Colbert

[@Mari000]

Jesus

[@addictivenews]

He did such a good job playing Carmine Falcone, he played that character like he to cool for school

[@JamesTheHumbleSupplanter]

Now I wanna see Stephen, John B, and John T in film noire…nuwar? Nawar? Nuh what? LOL

[@matkodoris9099]

Mr. Turturro is a fabulous actor. Never a false note, always true to his craft.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Well said and well put !!

[@MMallon425]

In any other Batman movie, Falcone would be near the bottom of the list of antagonists; but this was perfectly paced, written and cast.

[@tommyt1971]

Turturro mentions Double Indemnity - GREAT flick!!

[@robinmiller5256]

Can’t get the image out of my head when he sang in ‘O brother, where art thou!

[@JonnyDIY]

"I like feet. I do not know why" 🤣💕👍

[@b.bernal6151]

He can do anything 🥰

[@jubalcalif9100]

You got that right ! I'm hoping he'll be given the lead in Universal's upcoming musical remake of 1966's "The Ghost & Mr Chicken". Though I think it will go to Hugh Jackman, in light of his past experience in musical theater. Word on the street is that the role just may even be the one to bring Daniel Day Lewis out of retirement ! Attaboy, Luther, indeed !!

[@jdizzy5484]

Sector 7 🥺💯🙏

[@Cuban20]

We need a return of Carmine Falcone. Come On, they can come up with a resurrection storyline about how the shot wasn’t fatal and he faked his death Blah Blah Blah he would be amazing.

[@joycejohnson7164]

Loved him as the public defender with psoriasis ! FANTASTIC job!

[@mostafanafi3063]

Great actor