Kevin Smith on getting Johnny Depp for "Tusk"

[@SSJ2Phenom]

Kevin is a wonderful story teller. I could listen to him talk all day long.

[@toomanibandz5836]

and he's getting better all the time

[@jhyland87]

This is so true. I really like the one where he talks about him and the Superman 3 movie, with the spider, lmao.

[@jaybrooks1098]

That’s why we love the guy... it could be a boring story and it will still be awesome

[@MrEScience]

Do you guys listen to any of his various podcasts? The idea for tusk came out of the original one called smodcast, episode 259 one of the greatest podcast episodes ever.

[@TheHairOfElendil]

He'd probably blow a valve talking all day 😂

[@allys744]

I can almost picture Johnny being super polite even through text messages 🤣👌 good man for supporting Kevin

[@thecrowseye5384]

Johnny Depp is the MF man for doing that for Kev for free. And he had a sense of humor with the whole dick nose thing. Good dude in my book. I like him even more now.

[@samfilmkid]

+Daniel Hooper Yeah Johnny needs to get back with cooler, smaller independent movie makers again like Jim Jarmusch and Terry Gilliam.

[@tritonlockjaw284]

How about now? (honestly curious)

[@Shadow-In-The-East]

​@@tritonlockjaw284 I get the sense now that a lot of people are actually on Depp's side with regard to the whole Amber Heard Scandal, which is what I assume you're alluding to. It appears, at least from the outside, that they were both heavily involved with physical/ emotional abuse (usually a lot of alcohol involved). None of us can truly conclude what the hell was going down during that whole clusterf*ck of a relationship, but a lot of people seem to be coming to Depp's aide, especially after he was let go from the Fantastic Beasts franchise (all in all a pretty shitty series, imho).

[@adrammelech6323]

Well the best Johnny Depp roles are the weird ones in smaller movies he did for probably not much. He's a real actor not just Jack Sparrow.

[@fozfactor]

@@tritonlockjaw284 How about now?

[@matthewjaco847]

Even when I'm feeling let down by his movies, Kevin Smith seems like such a genuine guy.

[@christopheredwards5337]

Kevin as usual. If you don't get his comedy fine. But Fucking respect how humble he is and also he shits on himself for comedy and being real. He will make a Walrus movie and crack on how bad it is. I just don't see anyone else in Hollywood as good of a well rounded human being as him

[@harleymama5421]

I love kevin and vast actors and actresses he has worked with. Michael parks, George carlin, Matt and Ben and now Depp plus others. can't wait for his daughters movie

[@harleymama5421]

not to mention prince

[@jackwarren1687]

Keanu?

[@jodycwilliams]

Dammit, I loved Tusk.

[@siowyijin6871]

@@jodycwilliams me too!!

[@MAronson]

And he brings it around in the end to inspire the hell out of us.

[@adams1458]

+Michael Aronson listen to smodcast! Smith is legend.

[@vegetasolo1221]

Jason is shown to be extremely intelligent and high-functioning, while possessing some tactical sense and strategic planning despite his hydrocephalic deformities. He lays traps for his victims as seen in Part 2, can be seen restraining victims to avoid detection, and he carefully arranges the bodies of his victims, occasionally using them as blockades or projectiles. His sense of direction is perfect, as he is always able his way wherever he wants to go, usually back to Crystal Lake even from long distances. He can escape all manner of bonds. Every one of his kills is unique, and he always finds creative ways to get to his victims as well.

[@admiralhowdy]

wut?

[@vegetasolo1221]

@John Nichols F*ck you

[@BigBossMan257]

Vegeta Solo Goku still fuck u up, no cap

[@lindadouglass4692]

And this is why people really like Johnny Depp. Not only is he an authentic and unique person - people just really like him. Fun story.

[@Melodybun666]

This is a prime example of how absolutely selfless Johnny is. He sounds like such an amazing person to be around.

[@jacquestube]

You had nothing to do with the fact that his fucking daughter was in the movie also? You're so fucking gullible

[@iminfwb77]

Kevin smith is my idol. Love this guy and his honest style of talking. This video made my respect for Johnny Depp skyrocket! I was always a fan but seeing how humble he was with Kevin just blew me away. I love Kevin's way of motivational speaking.

[@coloreo666]

Why did they fade away when Kevin was saying such important stuff? *_Your voice is your only currency in this life. This is the only thing that you can really bring to the table that's different._* Absolute genius. You gotta love this man.

[@rafaellima83]

Because the clip is about how he got Johnny Depp to be in Tusk, not about the other important thing :D

[@iminfwb77]

I love that quote too. So motivational

[@natenemetz2716]

Kevin's down to earth, firsthand, account of working with one of the world's greatest actors confirms the fact that Johnny Depp is a beautiful human being.

[@duke1970usa]

Nooo not really haha

[@mrspicolli]

No it doesn't not even a little, at all.... wtf is ur logic lol

[@jleezypd1445]

Anybody have reasons for why depp Is a piece of shit?

[@jleezypd1445]

David Ortiz yea all these people commenting are idiots that don’t know what they’re talking about, it’s well known that that girl was a bitch fucking with him and causing all these problems and these people see part of a video and start spreading bs

[@niallreid7664]

After reading into it it seems that the ex wife may have fabricated the entire thing. We dont know yet but it's a great example of why the court of public opinion is something you should seriously stay away from.

[@contactkeithstack]

I just watched Tusk, had zero idea it was Johnny Depp. I was trying to figure out who it was and was not even considering it could be him. Loved that part, he killed it.

[@neco1x87eq8]

Me too 😂

[@Ujermaikan]

Honestly I was like “wow why is this one dudes performance so good?” Lol

[@Breezy-bv9te]

I Love the way Kevin tells his stories... And I have Loved Johnie Depp literally ALL my life!! So Cool they got to work together!! 😅😅😅

[@nyastclair8174]

Depp sounds like a good dude in real life.

[@cultfilmfreakreviews]

unless you're his young trophy wife

[@dalianmoya]

Fred Derry *unless you’re a liar*

[@seangallagher4610]

Zappa Man HWHATTTTTT????!???

[@amylucas8709]

Amber TURD is a lying vindictive bitch!

[@idkilikeeggos5261]

Fred Derry Yeah, turns out she actually beat the shit out of him. Almost tore his finger off. She’s a horrible piece of human garbage.

[@Ballpython77]

Johnny Depp played that character perfectly with the accent. i know i am from Quebec and he nailed it perfectly. plus he mentioned my hometown in the movie :)

[@HrvojeGrahovac]

immortally insane really? Cause the accent intrigued the hell out of me

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

Immortally insane, où au Québec que tu viens De? Go! habs go! BTW

[@vladimirharkonnen458]

Yeah, well, I'm from Montreal, and I thought the accent was shit.

[@heathen2487]

Depp took up too much of the movie. More Parks and Long, less JD.

[@Shadow-In-The-East]

@@vladimirharkonnen458 It's interesting to me, his accent in Tusk seems to be very polarizing towards Canadians themselves. I've read several Quebec inhabitants claim his accent was shite, and I've also read many other Canadian's saying that it is perfect, dead on. Let me ask you, if you met his character on the street, and he was speaking just as he had in the film, would you really question whether he was a native? Or just assume he was indeed from Canada and simply had a strangely divergent or regional accent not immediately familiar to you?

[@wordlog860]

The more I watch Kevin's talks, the more I like him.

[@mattrogers6835]

"Your voice is your currency." That's exactly what I needed to hear. I mean, I've always known that on some deep intrinsic level, but sometimes you need to hear these things from people you admire for it to really hit home and resonate. Thank you so much!

[@Kpictures_NYC]

Great video. I said fuck it and made a feature film called The Luring partly based on Kevin Smith telling me to just go for it like in this video. I'm now in post and so excited for taking a chance and I'm so grateful for the opportunity

[@willd.4808]

I know it's weird to reply to a 3-year-old comment but I hope your movie was successful!

[@BigBossMan257]

Kevin is a sage-like storyteller, Johnny Depp is awesome, Tusk was one of the most original and interesting horror films I’ve seen in a while. So damn good!

[@soccerprog226]

Kevin Smith used to sweat profusely when he sat and talked. Looking back, it's kind of crazy how he turned his overall health around after his heart attack. Good on you, Kevin!

[@TheCelticTiger32]

Kevin forgot to mention that it was both his and Johnny Depp's daughter's film debuts, so that might have had a big part in making Johnny do the role

[@gambitwilson8623]

TheCelticTyger Yoga Hosers!!!

[@OK-rx3xl]

Kevin's kid has been in films before.

[@davidmckesey7119]

Lily rose Deep is an unbelievable actor

[@doeyjiaz4798]

Im not the biggest fan of his movies, he definitely has some good ones, but Kevin has always been a great story teller!

[@willd.4808]

"Oh my God, it's like getting a text from Lord Byron!" made me laugh out loud

[@DanYeLL2003]

Dude, I loved Tusk. It was one of my favorite horror movies I had seen in awhile. It truly fucked me up for a few days.

[@Aeruthus]

It was amazing. Gf uses it as a benchmark for whether or not she's up for watching a horror movie. It disturbed the hell out of her haha.

[@Ujermaikan]

It was a really goofy movie, but yeah, there was something about it that disturbed me too.

[@Eradicus]

Kevin Smith is so down to earth he is both literally and genuinely the kind of guy you'd want to have a beer with...the great thing about him is he's so generous that all these interviews etc that he does, you don't even have to wonder about what an enjoyable night that would be or what a cool friend he would be, because he just willingly opens up in that way, like every fan kind of hopes their film heroes might do. He's so humble and reflective it's kind of mind blowing that he's had so much success in such a business - no matter what jokes he might crack, good naturedly, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are huge stars, have been in multiple of his films, not to mention cameos from superstars like Johnny Depp and George Carlin who clearly appreciate what a rarity such a thoroughly decent human being in such an ugly world as Hollywood etc, which speaks volumes about both them and Kevin himself. You 100% don't have to like his work, I'll give any Kevin Smith project a chance, can't think of anyone who has earned it more....I love his perspective on things anyway, no matter what nightmares a production might encounter (and there's no-one better for insights into just how much can, does or will go wrong, for us laypeople) or how things might turn out, I love his concepts: loved the idea of Tusk, loved the whole setup of Red State, loved the whole idea behind ..Chris Rock, forgot him too! And that great story about ad-libbing with the script. Man, I love Kevin Smith. Fucking great guy. Funny, warm, genuine, treats us like we're worthy of this level of honesty as an audience, which is basically a field he occupies on his own (name anyone in film, tv, entertainment at least of the old school variety who even comes CLOSE to this sincere, truthful and insightful), probably even to his own detriment...he's a fucking legend!

[@Nephilim-81]

Best line. 'I will step on my mothers neck to make this work. " 😆😜

[@dlxmarks]

I guess he didn't step on his mother's neck after all.

[@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305]

Ooof. That didn't age well.

[@thizlam4810]

@@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305 aged perfectly fine, this is why you wait until the truth comes out, so you don’t post idiotic stuff like you did 1 year ago.

[@ctynwyrk]

It is amazing to hear a Kevin Smith story, he rambles it on (all interesting ramblings btw) and you just wonder what point he is getting to, then he brings it all together. It is awesome to see that a story about a time he ate a cake, gets to junior high school bullies, then to losing virginity and smoking weed comes full circle to eating a cake. He is an excellent story teller.

[@korniliosjs]

johnny depp seems like the coolest human being ever

[@Weegee766]

kornilios js right

[@MisterRlGHT]

Umm ... sorry but no. Not even top billion.

[@NefariousDreary]

@@MisterRlGHT oh, well I guess you got the cred to know.

[@F.A.Jaramillo]

Thank you Kevin. That is exactly what I needed to hear at this moment in time.

[@Jeneepharr0]

Johnny Depp is one of a kind! Beautiful human 😂❤️

[@JLPayne_78]

I liked the stupid f'n walrus movie a lot more than I thought I would. It was amazingly creepy and well acted.

[@kevinstandre]

His relatability is off the charts. Idk if it would be possible not to get along with ks.

[@whatever9017]

"your voice is the only thing that's different" best quote ever!

[@Skud0rz]

when i found out johnny was in tusk i also wondered how the hell kevin got him to do it

[@puffykitten31]

I LOVE Kevin. He is so underrated. Plus how great is Johnny Depp?!

[@lake_cooper]

Depp is an artistic genius. Loved this story!!

[@tylernorden3021]

This just popped up during the Depp Heard trial and it is somehow making me love Johnny more

[@mwheeler37]

For real? As an example of Johnny being awesome I assume?

[@thizlam4810]

@@mwheeler37 yeah, considering how he was found innocent and that Amber defamed him. He’s vindicated and is an awesome guy.

[@mwheeler37]

@@thizlam4810 to be fair that was 3 weeks ago

[@saarza9991]

@@mwheeler37 doesn't matter. Johnny is best. Pooper is worst ☕

[@fluffychan6000]

Kevin Smith telling stories is always so interesting. Also, no one who has worked with Johnny Depp has anything bad to say about the man.

[@ScuzzMB]

Every one talks crap about TUSK and Depp in this film. He was so ridiculous and funny and in that film it saved it for me.

[@TheMetalMilitia144]

We go from an amazing fun story to a very intuitive Life lesson good on you Kevin!!

[@Eradicus]

Didn't skip a beat, and no-one even commented on that huge tonal shift. It's testament to how completely we embrace his sincerity...you know he's being 100% genuine whether he is cracking wise or being supremely poignant. It is never a disappointment when he's interviewed.

[@RealCoolGuy]

Kevin Smith is so eloquent with his words.. Even though he's always gotta drop something dirty in there, he sounds so poetic. This is why his dialogue is so great...because listen to him talk! This is just him freestyling..!

[@jedsithor]

Once you see what looks like a tear rolling down his face for the whole thing you can't unsee it.

[@blicky2blacky]

Damn, I'm Irish and the whimsical reference to child abuse as being beaten as a child got to me on how true that was(far less so now). Not whimping about it though just glad it was once acknowledge.

[@willie9351]

I like how he talks bad about his film, showing he doesn't care and just makes films for fun 🤣🤣

[@Shazy20]

Johnny is the kind of celebrity all fans feel like they know personally though we don't

[@dylanthrillmour866]

Dunno why he had such little faith in Tusk. Personally, i loved watching it. Best horror in years

[@georgegraham9822]

Yeah, ironically I thought Johnny Depp's character was the one part that didn't work.

[@AwsomestCody]

George Graham As much as I love Kevin I felt Johnny's part ruined the movie.

[@KotleKettle]

I liked Johnny D part. It didn't ruin it. Tusk is a horror + comedy.

[@ElementGuns12]

It has horror elements but it's not entirely all horror

[@pleaserewind295]

Because it's a pretty shit idea that had little chance to make money.

[@GabyGeorge1996]

Kevin seems like the only normal guy in a maelstrom of madness

[@steved4748]

This man is truly one of the most humble person in Hollywood

[@tonygibson4152]

He was preaching real at the end. Never been a crazy fan of his movies but Kevin seems charming and charismatic.

[@MimicusIM]

I showed Tusk to my 12 year old son, who has watched all the new horror movies with no reaction. This movie made him cry and really scared him.

[@dangerbill2793]

"..and stuff" Kevin Smith (Always) So great!

[@oldirtybrza]

I've got some respect for Kevin for knowing the difference between a Quebec and French accent. Americans tend to assume Quebeckers speak the same as French people, as in from France.

[@Eradicus]

it's kind of alarming to hear that is what the majority believes!

[@jamesweldon9726]

The world's best story teller!

[@NASkeywest]

This should be in Johnnys defense because Johnny had a Verbal agreement with Disney for the next Pirates movie but not on paper, just like this he actually did it.

[@glenmcgregor1555]

I love hearing this man talk about life.., he is the truest man I’ve listened too and always speaks from the heart..!

[@NefariousDreary]

Kevin Smith and Johnny Depp are fuckin KINGS, dude. KINGS!

[@thSubliminalCriminal]

Tusk was a goddamn fine movie if I say so myself, and I'm probably the only one to think so.

[@nyastclair8174]

Nah I loved it. It hits a note that I think most people who don't like it are missing.

[@RileyRampant]

you kidding? this is a cult-classic.

[@BDCMatt]

I fucking hated it but I would recommend it anybody. does that make sense?

[@Bobdicklett1994]

Went to work one day, my boss tells me that the night before he was looking for a movie to fall asleep to, and he found Tusk, a movie about a fucking walrus, that's all he knew. He said he put it on and for some reason couldn't fall asleep, he watched the whole thing like What. The. Fuck. He told me to look it up, I did, saw it was Kevin Smith and imidiately knew I was watching it that night. Kevin is one of my favorites. Tusk is the shit. Fuckin weird, but awesome.

[@lsbangersbear4346]

It was good silly story line..but i couldn't look away!...definitely more intriguing than yoga hosers lol

[@MrSimonwitney7]

I honestly think this was one of Depp's best performances. There were soooo many layers to his character that I loved 🙂

[@stevewalker412]

Did not know he made this and did not know depp was in it incredible... what a trip.. what a good vision to have ...

[@helenfolk8672]

Tusk was a great movie and what a great cast. Omg was i shock to see Mr. Depp in the movie too. The ending was so sad i was hoping there was a way to help him. Thank You for a great movie

[@victoriamcdevitt5382]

I had no idea when I first watched Tusk that it was Johnny Depp. Amazing, I love Kevin Smiths' films. Sometimes they aren't the best but who cares, I enjoy them. Justin and Kevin got to work together again, Die Hard movie and now Tusk. I enjoyed the film no matter what people think.

[@leopiccione8523]

Kevin is a freaking genius !

[@Cabaret43]

I wonder how many people know that Guy Lapointe was the name of a defenseman for Montreal in the 70s

[@philipmcarthur6401]

I'll guess....about six.

[@Weegee766]

*raises hand*

[@PramythAbeysekera]

I am just here watching videos of Kevin Smith talking about movies I have never watched! He is an amazing story teller!!!

[@miggs165]

I watched this movie when it first came out and I had no idea Kevin smith directed it or that Johnny Depp was in it.

[@brendawoods4750]

Damn man. I love you Kevin. Take a breath. No implications.

[@icey984]

Great story! Just shows how down to earth Johney is.

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

I met Depp a bunch of times in the early 90's when he was building The Viper Room. He is a sweet, humble, kind dude. One of the most real people in Hollywood I ever met. David Bowie and Michael Caine were also incredibly friendly, social people.

[@SkyExplosion]

Sweet enough he beat his wife

[@TKFKU]

Haha he is an actor. So maybe he acts "sweet,humble, and kind" Bickle just fell for it. Fact is many of these people are just assholes. Their job just puts their behavior on notice when they fuck up. For some strange reason we feel that our "stars" must be perfect. Truth is the guy that fixes your car (or any normal profession) likely does far worse behind closed doors, you just never know it.

[@thebreedinghousewife8818]

SgtTravisBickle like the username :)

[@mandapanda11209]

@@SkyExplosion another gullible person who falls for mainstream news. go figure.

[@tommynorthwood]

My brothers last name is Bickel

[@Thulgore]

cut off to soon......this is brilliant. I work in a jr high school. I want to show this to the kids but can't. (not just the language stuff) I'm the janitor =/

[@adams1458]

+Erlyk Dalkien i knw it was just getting good!

[@lightupdarkness]

Whats the worse that can happen?

[@choloscuinc]

This is the best comment i’ve read in a long time, hilarious!

[@Psycho-Complex]

Funny ass comments

[@JasonBBell]

"Silent Bob" is the most ironic character for Kevin Smith to play. He can tell a story, but it never takes fewer than ten minutes. Just the best.

[@nodivisionjustunity4364]

I've heard that saying before, that your voice is more valuable than any currency in this life. I love that!

[@douglewis6924]

Another reason to love Kevin Smith.......inspiration...

[@CT-nb5lm]

Randal Graves is hands down everything I love about being a teen & young adult in the 1990's.. it's important for Randal Graves to be in his 40's and still the same dude but older.. **FOR THE 3% WHO DON'T KNOW= Randal Graves is the smartAss from Clerks..

[@incognito4267]

This moment is so seared in his mind he told it word for word in another interview.

[@viqtoriawindrey578]

Okay. If Kevin has to testify that'd be awesome. I'd finally watch. You know he'd be high in the middle of an 90 fast.

[@lornaginetteharrison7168]

'Tusk' is probably one of the most disturbing movies I’ve *EVER* seen, with the absolute most poignant, *heartbreaking* ending... *of all time!* Kudos, Kevin; but I’m *never* watching it again (once was enough!) ...But it *IS GREAT!!!*

[@thewallfangirl2980]

Lorna Ginette Harrison what happened at the end?

[@lukeperez7721]

@@thewallfangirl2980to sum it up the guy is left in a zoo as a walrus

[@DigitalRackGear]

Re-enforces for me what an awesome guy Johnny Depp must be.

[@kellingtonlink956]

I sincerely appreciate his candidness Thank you. .

[@britz9418]

Tusk is the best thing Kevin has done since Chasing Amy man. Good s***.

[@360Fov]

The long delays make sense knowing what JD was going through holy shit!

[@alexandermontunnas5405]

Best kevin smith interview I've ever seen

[@taylorraysummers3300]

Guy Lapointe-less XD

[@_theporkchopexpress]

After watching the current trial, this just further speaks to Depp’s genuine character

[@KlockoFett]

If only Depp could get this introduced into evidence as a character witness.

[@JustChadC]

I really like “Tusk” but it made me so goddamn uncomfortable that I developed a fear of being turned into a walrus. I don’t know if I could buy the film and I watched and bought “mother!” Like what does that say??

[@mikechoe97]

I've watched just about every interview of Kevin Smith talking about this movie, and it's a real shame the movie didn't end up doing well. There's such an awesome mythology behind it, if the movie itself was good then it would have made it all legendary

[@BatPierrot]

This movie deserved more love

[@jakearmitage7811]

I miss this Kevin Smith so much R.I.P. buddy.

[@guerillagrace]

13:05 "Your voice is the only currency you have in this life. This is the only thing that you can really bring to the table that's different." Kevin Smith

[@fshoaps]

Inspiring shit

[@AllenHanPR]

Bruce was trying to contact Kevin Bacon. His daughter Sosie, nickname is Rose.

[@BuddhaAtheist29]

You can tell he loves what he does and it shows in in movies.

[@nickschauer3299]

This helps proves Johnny is the best ❤

[@protiliusproductions]

Tusk was awesome all the way up to the big reveal... it was polished, the sets were perfect, the pacing was great, the script was solid “all the way up to that crazy reveal.” I think the only thing this movie suffered from was just how crazy the premise was. If it had come out in the 80’s? It would be a classic.

[@KimsLantern]

This was such a great story. Oh my god. Too friggin’ cool.

[@jbrat122]

First time I watched it, I didn’t know it was Johnny Depp until the credits and I looked it up on google 😂

[@hitthegroundrunning7649]

Kevin smith pod cast please!! Haha This was awesome I laughed a lot 👍👍👍

[@mccarthy5825]

Something very wholesome, special, optimistic and lovely about this... To whoever reads this... I dont know you and I you don't know me but I want to say that I think you are an amazing, special, beautiful, cool and wonderful person. I wish you nothing but the best from your friend in 🇮🇪

[@ricwhite612]

take a bong hit every time Kevin says Johnny depp

[@DemonSlide]

Stoned as balls.

[@ExodusPessoa]

Wise Words Mr. Smith

[@carmenconstantinescu814]

Johnny Depp was in Tusk? What?! I didn’t see him in the movie?!!