Kieran Culkin & Dan Levy | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

[@noregretskii]

literally the best paring for this actors on actors in YEARS.

[@agnesndame3945]

I love that Kieran is honest enough to basically be like "during season 1 I thought the show was cool and I was doing my job but I didn't care about those characters" because tbh I felt that way as well. I thought the show was well written, well acted but I kept thinking "these people are all assholes and I do not care what happens to them". And he's right: it all changed and something clicked during the 2nd season. They're still assholes but I CARE about those assholes now. This show became one of my favorites and I'm excited for season 3. Tell me what you think !

[@gerrialert]

SAME. These are our assholes.

[@agnesndame3945]

@@gerrialert hahaha yes exactly !

[@deannabanana1983]

Exactly! I really don’t want to care about these people, they’re the worst but I really care! Honestly ones of the best shows I probably will ever see 👍

[@barnyard0394]

I 1000% agree with your point! I just finish binge watching the show after I saw how many Emmy nominations it received and while watching season 1 I was like meh, why should I care about another rich family and like is this Empire but white? I wanted to stop watching but I stayed for the incredible dialogue and performances. But yeah everything changed in season 2, the stakes felt higher, the emotions felt more raw and every episode felt like there was a bomb waiting to explode, you could literally cut the tension with a knife! It's such a brilliant show and I can't wait for season 3!

[@tyronhay5080]

Honestly I have never related to this sentiment. I cared about most of the characters after the first few episodes

[@invisigal007]

It's too bad Schitt's Creek is over, because I can see Kieran Culkin as a long lost little brother of Rolland. Perfectly.

[@cgill914]

Oh my god, I didn’t know I needed that. That would have been so good 😂

[@a_noelles]

I could totally see a were they switched at birth story with Mutt LoL!

[@aleks-33]

@@a_noelles OH. MY. GOD. XDDD YES

[@MKSouthernStar]

Omg yesss

[@erin3380]

Dan’s experience as an interviewer allowed us to reap the benefits in this conversation. ❤️ love him

[@wowitslena]

Watching Kieran take in information and smile and laugh and respond is so beautiful to me. He's just one of the most mesmerizing humans in the world.

[@wagnerelle]

Dan is literally the most beautiful person

[@Arabic4Beautiful]

Truly. Honestly.

[@adwaitab.3622]

No doubt ❤️❤️

[@sarahhaney3732]

I love how kind and genuinely interested they are with each other. I would love this become a friendship and to see them working together someday.

[@gaurums95]

Wealth consultant is basically what David's ideal job would be

[@ellewelle401]

Isn't it basically what Alexis does after the series finale? "Public relations", haha, it's a broad concept that hides a multitude of sins. Though, can you imagine how validated and stark raving envious simultaneously he would have been if he landed this job sometime before or after Wendy?

[@maggie-wm6fu]

i love the single string of christmas lights lying on the floor in the background

[@himynameisnickolas]

Schitt’s Creek and Succession are two of the best shows and Kieran is one of my favorite actors so this was a real treat!

[@cptpepper7731]

Schitt's Creek isn't even close to the level of Succession.

[@niccajones1445]

@@cptpepper7731 they are two different shows and are great in their own ways

[@FM0621]

Same! They are two of my most favourite shoes if recent times after Breaking Bad.

[@canada7026]

Sc is amazing 👏

[@gertrudepalicte3610]

Catherine O’Hara’s TV son and movie nephew. Great pair!

[@jackselle4607]

Gertrude Palicte oh good six degrees observation!

[@danitapia8881]

OMG it literally just dawned on me lol

[@beachiegirl2005]

And Eugene Levy played the guy who bought the Banks’ house in Father of the Bride Part II!

[@tawniethetiger]

AND THEY BOTH WET THE BED!!! 😂😂😂

[@danitapia8881]

@@tawniethetiger lmao

[@andreajlmoore]

I could listen to Dan talk for hours. He has great insight.

[@salsan783]

Really! I wish the other person had asked some insightful questions as well!

[@Roman888]

Kieran just swigging his beer like this is a casual unrecorded catch-up

[@mohammadabdulfarooqi3068]

Toby McGuire vibes

[@mohammadabdulfarooqi3068]

Nothing like his bro

[@gaila.9852]

@@mohammadabdulfarooqi3068 You can definitely see the similarities between the two brothers.

[@ADifferentVibe]

And now both of their shows won Best Series Emmys for their categories!! Massive congrats and well deserved.

[@eimhearodalaigh3677]

I’ve never liked a show as much as Schitt’s Creek. I’ve never felt as safe as when I’m in its world. I’ve never known love as free to grow as when I’m watching it. It’s not been an easy few months for any of us, but knowing that it will always be there for us makes everything ok. Thanks to Dan, Eugene and all the cast, crew and writers for creating this perfect gem of a show that has shown us how beautiful the world could be. We will forever be indebted to them for the joy they have given us in 22 minute segments Dan will never truly understand what he has given us or how much his beautiful creation has meant to us.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

Something happened in episode 1x05 : Kendall's failed coup. This is when I got hooked, this is when it was it for me, I knew this had the potential to be not fun but huge, truly shakespearian.

[@yourmajesty3569]

Not only do I love Actors on Actors interviews because you have two people who are in the same craft discussing their craft...... But I could honestly listen to anything Daniel Levy talk about anything. As an actor or creator level, he's got so much deptg. He's already changed TV. He's going to continue this for a very very long time.

[@kwilson2476]

I love that Kieran got to work with Catherine O'Hara and Dan did too...great connection!

[@fionadevon8067]

I hate to break everyones bubble, but, these two are the most, experienced actors and it has been an honor listening to this conversation, like a weird bystander,thanks guys.

[@ashleys2494]

Dan you were AMAZING as a host!! I remember watching you and seeing your charisma and thinking - “That guy is special. He’s gonna be big.” And I’m so impressed with my foresight and proud of all you’ve done with Schitt’s Creek putting Canadian comedy back on the map. Thank you.

[@chinweokorie3239]

I completely agree with Kieran about the show, initially. It took me 3 attempts to get passed the first episode to fully care about these people.

[@sams7068]

Austerlitz (family therapy episode) is where it clicked for me

[@judydubiel]

That’s exactly right…it took me 3 times and I’ve tried to get others who i know have dropped it to go back and try again

[@bdpyne]

Listening to Dan describe how the networks gave the thumbs up to nearly unlimited seasons, I understand now why the quality of Schitt’s Creek stayed so high. It was the rare show that got better as it got older.

[@TheLizziebags]

I love hearing Dan talk about Catherine and Eugene. I think those two should teach a masterclass virtually!

[@rini6]

That scene where Roman picks up Kendall at the drug house was so natural and great. It did feel like he was meeting new people. This explains why.

[@brittanymarshall5721]

Dan’s hair and eyebrows give me life, such a good looking man. Kieran is so funny and I love him!

[@cgill914]

I felt proud to be a procrastinator when Keiran said he was glad he didn’t do his research ✊😂 But seriously, I did love how genuine and in the moment Keiran was when listening to Dan 😊 nice to see

[@laurielynne2006]

I love the interest they show in each other’s shows and the processes. These guys are great, so much respect for each other’s craft. Both so cute and funny. I could watch them chat all day! I love how humble Dan is about the success of his show. I hope they both have long and successful careers🤩

[@616Juliana]

Really enjoyed their conversation. Catherine O'Hara is so humble too about her talent. Love the arc of her and Eugene Levy's onscreen chemistry and actual friendship.

[@malachorfives]

I always say that Succession is evil Schitt's Creek so this is perfect

[@widowswail888]

I just finished Schitt’s Creek and having been a fan of Succession, I really like this spot on comparison lol

[@iamshaman]

I've loved Kieran since Igby and am overjoyed by his current success 💗💗💗💗

[@aprilrawls5162]

Dan Levy might be the best interviewer! He's just a likeable.

[@mosaics2024]

The reason I started watching Succession was Kieran, and I've been well rewarded. The show was great, but usually I don't watch things where all the characters are that awful. Kieran gave Roman such depth and pathos, just as he did with Igby. I, too, can't count how many times I've see that brilliant little film. It so perfectly captures that world-class world I know too well and loathe. And Dan is so very funny and smart. Lots of IQ in this one!

[@DrDre12]

Two talented actors-would love to see them in a show together feeding off each other’s energy.

[@Marvee78]

This was a wonderful Actors on Actors. Both were excellent. The shows are so different, yet this was so much fun and informative.

[@geemoran]

And he did; he made The Big Brunch and helped employ people after the pandemic. Incredible duo! ❤

[@sb82_]

The funniest, most interesting and most genuine Actors on Actors I've watched.

[@daniellehurrell6620]

This is a dream interview. Love both Dan and Kieran. 😘

[@sphagnum2000]

so interesting to hear about Dan's experience putting together a show in high school and doing all the things. And here he is as an adult doing all the things. it also reminds me of an interview with Alan Thicke, another Canadian actor, who talked about how Americans were surprised at the breadth of his skill set, but he said that it was from his experience working on low budget Canadian productions where you got to step in and do stuff because there was no one else to do it.

[@sams7068]

Josh Thomas, Australian actor and writer, also does almost everything on his shows and is really young. He made Please Like Me and Everything’s Gonna Be Okay

[@anewanoo7]

One of the best episodes of Actors on Actors I’ve seen!

[@laurielynne2006]

Definitely! They are both so great!

[@kayacarmen]

they're both so cool ♡ ♡ loved this

[@sophullacrap]

succession is such an amazing show, and to hear kieran talk about it is really great because there's not too much stuff about the behind the scenes!!

[@racheldollton]

I respect Dan even more after this interview. His questions are insightful and you can tell he did his research.

[@100d2h]

I needed this to go on longer

[@cassynedelisky796]

I love these two, such opposite ends of the cinematic scale.

[@russochechelashvili242]

My feeling when I saw this was exactly how you feel when your crush texts you first... best shows and best pairing❤️

[@eleanorwilliams4310]

Love both of these actors...rare gems!

[@nolongeractive2581]

wallace and david are two of my favorite characters of all time

[@rose_quartz_loveandlight]

Honestly two of my faves, they are both brilliant 💜💜

[@trashleigh87]

I like how down-to-earth these guys are

[@CrystalLinthebookfreak]

Kieran seems like a fun guy

[@vir2ohso]

I love his laugh!

[@lisacox3750]

I love how Catherine O'Hara played Dan's mom on Schitt's Creek and also Macauley's mom in Home Alone...and of course, Kieran was in Home Alone as well playing one of the cousins.

[@132rashishah5]

I want both of you in one show ! Please !!

[@andeemay5954]

Love this. “ I care about these people and I don’t know why”...exactly how I feel! And Dan Levy...an absolute icon to me...love him & Schitts Creek Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@jamesrichardson469]

Two absolute legends

[@rebeccaelliott9770]

I am just SO EXCITED to start watching this. i love them both soooooo much

[@landocalrisian2014]

Kieran you are GIFTED in this role. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kennethgraham4694]

This was such an unexpected combination but I enjoyed it so much

[@ThaliaGracie]

Best comedy and best drama at the 2020 emmys! Outstanding pair!!

[@AdriPinkAngel]

Love both shows and these two have a very good vibe, maybe in the future, they can collaborate. Kieran is so amazing in Succession ... and Daniel is very talented, can't wait for his next project

[@groovytraveller4459]

I never finished any variety actors on actors conversations, just lost interest after 10’, except this one! The conversations just captivating, between ‘socially anxious’ Dan Levy, and ‘carefree happy go lucky’ Kieran Culkin, somehow it’s interesting to watch.

[@sb82_]

Exactly! I watched Saorsie and Kate's and Brad and Adam's and I stopped watching within 10 mins. There was no genuine interest to know about each other unlike this one with Kieran and Dan and I don't even know Dan Levy before the Emmys. I was smiling the whole time my cheeks hurt.

[@nielsulriksrensen9818]

Wow, their chemistry was amazing. Super interesting conversation and such great company :-)

[@ElizuhJ]

Dan is brilliant and so insightful.

[@sharonfieldstone]

I didn't know Kieran before but I'm gonna have to check out Succession after this. Great talk!

[@looney1023]

It takes a few episodes, at least, to get going. Once you get into it, though, the writing, acting, and tone is masterful. Some of the most gripping and surprisingly hilarious television I've ever seen.

[@sharonfieldstone]

@@looney1023 Good to know! I really struggled with the first episodes (re: season) of Schitt's Creek and almost gave up before I started falling in love with it. I suspect I'll experience something similar with Succession. Thanks for the reassurance!

[@onechaoticfella]

I just thought the same thing!

[@calibby85]

Love both these guys SO much Just recently binged both their shows and those plus Barry on HBO were the best TV I've seen all year, and I've watched lots of TV this year lol. P.S. omg Kieran has a pillow with a pic of a kitten on it. Amazing lol.

[@kookook97]

I love Kieran. 🥺

[@j4kJak88]

I still find Kieran Culkin attractive, even post Scott Pilgrim lol

[@IndieRockerHippy]

He was awesome in Scott Pilgrim! Love Wallace

[@kevinhain3467]

I truly loathe all the characters, but am obsessed with this show LOL. The acting is phenomenal!

[@kiranwingelaar7009]

Dan Levy saw you in Happiest Season and you were so amazing. Loved, loved you. You outshone the others. I laughed at your lines every time you spoke.(Leaving the animals to your therapist to look after and the poor fish.) I wanted to see more of you in an ensemble like Schitts Creek but big screen stuff.

[@cinnamonrollss]

Two of my favorite people

[@rustinl8810]

Kieran‘s beard is cuute！

[@AvisWrentmore]

Succession is one of my favorites and Schitt's too:) 2 of the best shows:)

[@MeditateLikeJesus]

Love both these guys, their shows, their skill and their faces 🥰🥰

[@Cspspack]

Roman is my favorite character on the show. So complex. Kieran is amazing.

[@Oklahomagirl49]

My two FAVORITE shows EVER!!

[@landocalrisian2014]

Thanks Kieran I am one of the few who know nothing about SC. So I can appreciate the question. I need to get into it bc I hear it's Gold!!

[@michellewamser8006]

Agree with Kieran ~ I love the show but the first few episodes were a slow burn before you were truly invested.... fast forward I’m totally in😊

[@bislabreath]

I loooooved hearing these two!

[@LetsDiveIn]

Love them both. Such good humans and really interesting actors.

[@jongooding3385]

That was wonderful. Thank you gents and thank you Variety

[@syrenamilani3115]

They are both very talented , in similar ways. Their respective shows , couldn't be more different & entertaining. I have always liked K.C. work & man getting to know D.L. work better , great interview from both ... 😉💜💙📷🎥📹💻📹📢🎬

[@bmalzard]

This was a wonderful interview, enjoyed both of you guys immensely. Rock on.

[@franniemagee309]

Dan should have a masterclass! To get insights from many different angles of making a show

[@bobbydrex5268]

Dan is just the best

[@wordeeone4996]

I may be a lotta bit in love with Dan 🤭. 😍

[@2001aniket]

I love both shows and both actors but I was sort of disappointed that Kieran didn't do his homework. Would have done more service to Dan.

[@amberthoennes5735]

Agreed, but to Dans credit he has history as an interviewer. He is also a very inquisitive person who loves learning things about people. Kieran may just be someone who like does things off the cuff, and isn’t super prepped as an interviewer

[@gaila.9852]

@@amberthoennes5735 That is not an excuse. He knew what he was doing.

[@jem____]

Such a great conversation!

[@chigon89]

I wanted more than 70 minutes of this

[@13IanDemons]

The best part about this is that you can tell how bored the actors actually get in their own homes lol

[@doublefeatures6312]

I love dan's shirt

[@ellewelle401]

This interview is so illuminating, I am absolutely fascinated. There are certain things that someone not familiar with the industry wouldn't think to ask (as a fan at a convention, I sometimes struggle to think about an interesting question that doesn't dive too deep into the minutiae of a show that the actors were finished with several months, if not years ago) and certain things that an actor would answer another actor more honestly. (though I really had to sideeye Culkin for his admission that he casually tells raunchy jokes and gropes his female acting partner WITHOUT clearing it with her beforehand - that slides into harassment territory really fast).

[@maddiloven5483]

so glad Dan asked about Roman and Gerri lmao god that show is so great and weird

[@MichelleRedSoul]

Now I am thinking how Succession would be with David and how Schitt's Creek would be with Roman.

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

Catherine O’Hara needs to have a minimum 3 episode arc on Succession

[@MichelleRedSoul]

@@LtFrankDrebin100 I would watch the f*ck out of that!

[@Isabella-oq9oc]

kieran is so charasmatic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TressaNunez]

Drunk Moira on the Moira Rose' episode when she tells Johnny where the keys are at Herb Ertlinger's. I have almost wet myself laughing so hard.

[@luannagro2223]

I love Roman!! My favorite character. Kieran is fabulous !!!

[@juliamaria7365]

how come for the schitts creek clip of David and Alexis it said HBO and not POP or CBC Canada?? #confused

[@Mattcat73]

Love Dan!!!

[@Bytherocks]

Such a great conversation

[@juliana_f_c]

Crossover episode. The Roys and the Roses new each other from New York, for sure.

[@revfunk8823]

LOVE THEM!!!! But hearing him say that Schitts is a portrayal of how rich people live was the BEST joke of the hour 😅😅😅