Kumail Nanjiani Breaks Down His Career, from 'Silicon Valley' to 'The Big Sick' | Vanity Fair

Kumail Nanjiani takes us through his illustrious career, breaking down his roles in 'Saturday Night Live,' 'Life As We Know It,' 'Portlandia,' 'The Colbert Report,' 'Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male,' 'Franklin & Bash,' 'Silicon Valley,' 'The Big Sick,' 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Key & Peele,' 'Little America' and 'Eternals.'
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[@aamiru1019]

i came here for kumail but ended up getting pakistani denzel

[@jameshaynes5954]

I'm confused. Cause he's like so much more sedate than normal?

[@i2hellfire]

@@jameshaynes5954 It's a Silicon Valley joke.

[@kotanovakota]

I just noticed he's quite old like 42

[@BalbirYaduvanshi07]

i get that reference 😂 love frm india

[@andreas.4764]

@@kotanovakota quite old? 40s is middle aged.

[@deancarpenter607]

Marvel turned this dude into a legit stud. Gave him the Chris Pratt treatment.

[@KTK44]

They gave him steroids.

[@fraddi]

@@KTK44 Yeah pretty obvious but not to computer nerds or the average person

[@lospollosfinger8079]

aydooknow he was training for more a little more than a year he %100 percent could’ve made the gains

[@EnzoTheBaker]

Let's give a shout out to Dave Bautista as well for inspiring Kumail and giving him workout tips

[@myk-popper2960]

@@lospollosfinger8079 A year of training is nothing. He was already training previously for around 6 years. For him to suddenly make huge gains like that in a year would be hard even for those with elite genetics. The dude is a middle-aged man and your testosterone at that point has declined by a significant amount making it even more unlikely. He is at the VERY LEAST on testosterone boosters.

[@ZAHEERANIS]

His humility, self-awareness, and constant drive towards the next project tells me he is going to be one of the great comedian actors of our time

[@vipr1142]

Its funny how all plebs always has to comment that he did steroids. If he did, so what? Try to take steroids and transform your bodies like he did, we'll see how it goes. Plebs.

[@vipr1142]

@Onouphrios So? It's up to them, dont know why people even interferes with other peoples life choices.

[@41kils]

Best part about Kumail's transformation is that he is still chill af

[@edgarjuarez6588]

Can we get a Big Sick sequel where his wife adjusts to her new buff husband?

[@EpicFurious]

Brilliant!

[@Alic4444]

lolololol

[@herreguda6199]

Omgg I was juuust thinking that!

[@lipsohlips97]

listen to their podcast :)

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

should they call it The Big Thick?? idk

[@FinancialShinanigan]

His jawline would have killed Thanos.

[@andrewburke5572]

"Nah" - Rosa Parks

[@caseychapman5726]

and the steroids will kill him!

[@DocRealTalk]

HGH can do wonders...like expanding your skull xD

[@ati832]

its all the testosterone his on it literally changes your jawline

[@popeye697]

Natty

[@zack-xb8kv]

it's weird how different his face looks after getting into good shape.

[@mistersydster]

Yeah, this has inspired me so much since I have a face somewhat like his. Always hated my puffy cheeks. Gonna hit the gym with a passion lol.

[@cb7703]

Makes him look so much older...

[@maggiemcfly5267]

He has a jaw line, who knew?! lol

[@shaanbae6096]

S.C. Jones don’t forget some hgh or test

[@arttuleija7867]

S.C. Jones stfu

[@davidholaday2817]

Who else spent the entire video just admiring his face.

[@lipsohlips97]

me lol

[@morilevinzon1314]

He has a very wholesome attitude towards his acting career. As all things, you sometimes have your up and downs

[@benhenderson8952]

Marvel should open up a gym this instant

[@KTK44]

You are aware that he took steroids?

[@benhenderson8952]

KTK Ah yes the hormones

[@jithio]

@@KTK44 So does every other mainstream buff Hollywood actor and ?

[@user-wf4wc1hz9k]

@@KTK44 it is not steroids. many actors talked about it. it is mainly high calorie food

[@jacobburgess9439]

Salem Alem 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Abermelin]

Kumail Nanjiani is winning the arms race.

[@BullC6]

That is clever.

[@cwilli8937]

Homeboy has a jawline now

[@Q_QQ_Q]

roids do wonders

[@JJJameson.]

Dude looks like a Playstation one character now

[@ahmadrabbani6009]

ҳҲ̸Ҳ̸ҳ yes he took steroids, but steroids didn’t give him a jawline. It was already there under all the fat

[@mjpapa]

Homeboy's gonna like...get it

[@ppap9818]

@@ahmadrabbani6009 what fat?lol he was skinny

[@jasongeorgis3483]

The sign of true talent is when someone does something undeniably difficult but makes it looks easy, and that's what Kumail does with comedy. Funny just radiates off of him. Him being in The Eternals is easily the most appealing part of that movie and I can't wait to see what he does with it.

[@JosukeDOTturtle]

Him and Simu Liu

[@2568dance]

Kumail is such a kind, and funny in a very genuine way, kind of guy. Just totally down to earth

[@simplybookish1277]

Kumail has and always will be a very attractive person. His features are unique which is really what makes him good looking 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@njuta]

I've watched Kumail since he appeared in some College Humor bits, it is so wonderful seeing people grow and succeed.

[@momodias1997]

I remember watching The Big Sick opening weekend and balling in my seat because it was such a beautiful story. Cried even more at the end when I realized it was a true story

[@ceilav]

I watched the big sick when it came out and then a couple years later we watched it in my film class in college. I was so excited that my classmates were gonna get to know who Kumail was. ❤

[@abdulwadudkhan7645]

Kumail has inspired me to pursue acting even if I am not a caucasian.

[@Ytomany]

What? What are you talking about? Hollywood is cramming for people who aren’t white not just Hollywood a lot of places are plus when has acting ever been a white guy thing. There are so many famous black actors.

[@toy-bear-1077]

Ytomany where are the Asians or Indians ?

[@Maria-ty4zm]

Best of luck! Ignore that stupid reply :)

[@Ytomany]

@@toy-bear-1077 In Bollywood, Chinese films, and Japanese films. Plus right now more then ever business's are looking for people that are not white for diversity sake. Plus if you watch idk....uh television there is a ton of multi raced actors, if you have a problem with hollywood big movies not having many other actors well thats due to the fact of people usually put their friends in movies like Lenardo DiCaprio or Sam Jackson plus alot of asian people pursue the tech industry or doctors due to parental influence. Not to say there wasn't gate keeping once but since 2010 that really has been disappearing completely

[@armwrestlingfan6804]

@@toy-bear-1077 mulan is gonna bomb.

[@Misha0angel]

You missed his Adventure Time credit, in which he plays an amazing character!

[@ahmadafzal1918]

I really like this guy, hes super chill and has a really nice and articulate way to express his emotions and his anecdotes.

[@moa3645]

Freaking Handsome Squidward vibes

[@qartsy3952]

He might as well start cutting fruits with that jawline

[@soodonim6109]

Gilfoyle and Dinesh had the best relationship on Silicon Valley

[@kaguth]

One of those guys I've been following for years and so happy to see where he is now. I first noticed him on Portlandia.

[@3hooks781]

Training, the right eating habits, consistency, sleep and humility. We can all do it. I'm in the middle of training now and after a month and a half I already see a difference based on consistent adherence to a goal. Congrats to you Kumail.

[@dickvanfreedman]

don't forget the marvel sponsored testosterone treatment! That's how you get a 10 years of working out body under 2 years.

[@msabolijoshi]

his smile is soooo gorgeous

[@arunghanta5066]

His face has muscles now! 🤣

[@hannianan8936]

So happy and proud of him❤️

[@AKIRA-ts4yo]

Who are you? I see your comment very often in kumails video.

[@AKIRA-ts4yo]

@ oka

[@taurusking_1997]

@ nah. Some stupid fangirl.

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@taurusking_1997 What makes her stupid?

[@alikhan1752]

best thing about kumail is his honesty. he is kinda big now n even when he tries to spice it up he ends up being honest n just himself

[@shaokhan4421]

4:30 “so much luck” Luck: being good enough to be featured in New York Times, being on SNL and Colbert report and making connections... then running into said people because he was in comedy hot spots: Chicago, New York etc. Humble dude!

[@luckyDancer100]

That sweater can’t contain those muscles

[@NanaOsei_]

He really is Pakistani denzel

[@kevingandhi1231]

Kumail, you did brown people right! Good job, my friend! Keep up the Desi vibe!

[@plushpuppy32]

He is fine. Plus knowing his love story makes him more attractive

[@taurusking_1997]

Women are always attracted to married man.

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@taurusking_1997 Not true

[@brookesayewich9582]

The big sick is a beautiful movie and it is one of my favourites❤️❤️

[@terrirnbsn3596]

I overheard a few South Asian co-workers complaining that hollywood representations of them are not handsome. I mentioned Kumail and they said he's not good representation:( I think he's genial and absolutely handsome in the most adorable way.

[@Q_QQ_Q]

maybe they dislike him cuz he is muslim & pakistani .

[@baliG83]

I used to like him until he got ripped for the Marvel movie and now I realize that he's undeniably better looking than me 😢

[@RS-ti7bz]

ҳҲ̸Ҳ̸ҳ Pakistani Muslims fall under South Asian. He’s hardly a practicing Muslim anyways.

[@GenevieveThornton]

R S practicing or not, he’s still Muslim. Plus faith is personal, how could you possibly know how much of it he practices or not?

[@RS-ti7bz]

Genevieve No, actually practicing or not makes all the difference. I believe he’s said it in interviews. It’s out there on the Internet.

[@daltononly1649]

He has a constant smolder in his face😂... really fun to watch him always

[@jahanzaibkhan2597]

WTH why didnt he talked about stuber?

[@aeonlincoln5474]

He's come a long way, like many other actors of course. It's funny most of us don't notice such talented people until they do something "Big" ( Pun totally intended ) You think they're new to the industry and then you realize they've been acting for decades.

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

He was on The Colbert Report? Wow. His early credits are amazing.

[@GenevieveThornton]

I know it’s underrated and maybe unknown, but I love his soothing voice and humor as Jesus on _Bless the Harts_ very funny.

[@westnilesnipes]

I’m gonna really miss Silicon Valley. Gilfoyle and Dinesh were great, really loved that dynamic.

[@ukj1299]

Absolutely Love this Guy amazing comedian and actor cant wait for Eternals to come out.

[@ImamSyafii-st4ps]

you know if eternals goes well i could definitely see him being hired to write mcu flicks or shows

[@MJ18888]

Loved him in Franklin and Bash!!

[@definitelynotchristianslater]

I wanted to hear about Prismo.

[@briansexton2011]

I first saw him in Portlandia, all of those sketches with him are hilarious!

[@omarspost]

lol he looks like a Pakistani Stallone. That's a compliment

[@Angels-3xist]

Here's a bold idea. The next James Bond.

[@JesusPulledMeThrough]

I like this idea...A Lot

[@Yaarrr]

James Bond is a white guy

[@JesusPulledMeThrough]

@@Yaarrr Oh my gosh! He is?!

[@caseychapman5726]

I don't think he has that james bond seriousness

[@Angels-3xist]

casey chapman James Bond is an action comedy

[@gabzpot]

He is also a voice actor on The Walking Dead The Game season 2.

[@alexyandfriends]

#Represent ! 🇵🇰❤️

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

The title of these videos should be “The Timeline of my Career ... So Far!”

[@irams8486]

Huge fan since Franklin and Bash & Beta Male - So happy for him! Desi- Americans represent! 😍

[@JEProcks]

Also shout out to his X-files episode. I’m still waiting for his explanation.

[@shrishbulusu4940]

this man is killing it

[@BryTheNiceGuy]

I love Kumail! He deserves the world.

[@tunasu9182]

now both him and martin starr are in the mcu, hope there will be a scene about two of them meeting each other in the future

[@NosyHausfrau]

What an interesting person. love him

[@mrbam8833]

Kumail has inspired me to hit the gym so bad... there is hope for all us

[@anthonymilc9721]

Yeah with steroids

[@ScubaShuba05]

That Bumbershoot shoutout 😭❤

[@zachariahsmith419]

i just love kumail so much, so friggin much

[@nextcmbalayya2262]

he is a good actor.

[@neb7120]

Nothing about being in Adventure Time?;

[@MoonAlongMyHead]

Brendan Luke was he? As who? :O

[@neb7120]

Moon Along My Head He was Prismo~

[@GiorgiNemsitsveridze]

I came here for Prismo :/

[@graceyudha]

3:58 Dinesh being Dinesh

[@paperbagman8913]

“I didn’t want to be the first shrubby superhero” that honor goes to Dan Harbor

[@BigSheldonTheory]

Shlubby*

[@Ok-cx4jw]

Tbh he’s one of my favorite actors/comedians and an inspiration to me as a chubby brown teen XD

[@helloson8053]

good guy Kumail

[@DavidSedano]

Cast my boy as the crimson chin right now

[@styhl8023]

Looks like this guy Legit had the Cap America super solider serum.

[@EpicBlackflame07]

I remember watching him back during college humor years

[@TheKarachiwanderer]

If you’re passionate and sincere, you will get there!

[@Thedogofdoom1997]

Does anyone know why he and Emily never talk about Indoor Kids? I get that a video game podcast doesn't fit well into an acting career video, but it was a pretty gigantic podcast in its day. It was a lot of people's introduction to Kumail.

[@TheSmallTings]

prismo is my hero he played that part so good

[@GlassesManDNI]

I've seen this guy in quite a bit of stuff. He was in The LEGO Ninjago Movie, MIB International, Stuber & Dolittle (An Average Movie). Very talented dude. 🙂

[@jantelopez5626]

such a rare talent and person

[@dylanmiller1790]

Who else is just waiting for the return of The Indoor Kids?

[@daemeunmarlow1120]

He is 100% the best part of the eternal movie

[@cobraimploder]

I wish he would have talked a little bit about more about his comedy career and The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail. That was a good show.

[@fuckyoutubeman]

hope he comes back to harmontown soon

[@selfrefute]

Little America is so wholesome

[@thexyouthxattack]

wtf they didn't include him playing jakes brother on jake and amir.

[@bryn1913]

disappointed in the lack of him talking about his role as Prismo >:-(

[@newflesh666]

"HaPpY BiRtHdAy.....ThAnK YoU VeRy MuCh!"

[@danielbejar4187]

Fred got my boy poppin

[@treyroberson7296]

does he still do standup? He had some great stuff

[@Marioxradio]

Drop the jawline workout plan

[@Caught1nTh3Crossfire]

Kumail's a legend 👌 Edit: he should of had more screentime in Eternals, hopefully in the sequel

[@ichivancr]

Mad respect

[@Serrucho619]

No mention of the indoor kids podcast? That's how I heard of him

[@Thedogofdoom1997]

That's what I'm saying. They never talk about it but that podcast was huge. It was a big part of my high school days

[@moseschannel90]

I’m now fascinated to know what 2 other parts he auditioned for in Silicon Valley. My guess is Richard and Gilfoyal

[@TheA1M4fame]

Can you guys do one for Edward James Olmos?

[@maryrosekent8223]

He’s one interesting dude who’s had a wide-ranging and interesting career. *Great request!*

[@TheA1M4fame]

@@maryrosekent8223 Thanks! 😁

[@HAVgiraffe]

He is so funny and so handsome 😍

[@JackyKLai]

Where's your gold chain Dinesh

[@Q_QQ_Q]

stolen

[@richardli6683]

That Chain is insane, also in the membrane.

[@deckdaler5643]

Bel biv dinesh

[@leavens5522]

Who else thinks that Kumail could easily play a villain with the way he looks now?

[@manigje1]

Oh, that's so played out with a brown man playing the villain in western media. I'd like to see a brown man be a hero in a movie for once. Let's change it up.

[@robfucile7633]

You should do one of these with Leonardo DiCaprio

[@mayelisantos9060]

The glow up is real

[@Laizerdisk]

I really hope he talks about Prismo

[@disvectoryshow1271]

Love you Kumail

[@isabelaxalves]

he is so wonderful 🥰🥰🥰