Kyle Chandler & Ben Mendelsohn ('Bloodline') talk sibling rivalry, sea lice, and swimsuit models

[@kemikalrxn]

The acting on Bloodline is just beyond incredible, it's on another level. Not much happens on the show - so much of what drives the story is happening internally in the characters as their relationships and feelings start to shift. Kyle and especially Ben were simply mesmerizing.

[@rachelray4040]

Yes, I totally agree! I'm watching this series now and I believe every word they're saying.

[@RandySpeer]

Not much happens on the show?! It's filled with amazing moments and twists and turns lol.

[@neilwiththereeldeel]

That's what makes it the best show ever along with Justified, even if no one knows/understands it ✌🏼✌🏼

[@mb5612]

Agree, but with the exception of Spacek. She was a flat, one dimensional character and it showed.

[@lionheart4299]

The 3rd brother was taken from Broadway. Not really known at all for film tv and he was great as well.

[@Tubie1111]

Ben Mendelsohn did a phenomenal job!

[@NotEvenRelevant]

+MmmHmmm Very versatile actor..:)

[@TheShonuff888]

very a believable loser. great actor!!

[@collinemorris]

Ben Mendelsohn's Danny Rayburn is one of the finest portrayals to ever grace a television series. And the amazing thing is, the entire series is well acted. The whole production is a tidy package. The problem was, the show ran its course in a single season. The unorthodox method of formatting the narrative was a bit of a novelty and the more traditional approach to seasons 2 and 3 weren't as enticing. Still, a great show.

[@jennlaurens]

Agreed. Late to the show, but LOVING the portrayals.

[@DarkandTwisted]

Everyone seems to be talking about Ben being a great actor, but Kyle is a very great and underrated actor. The guy is just naturally good at acting. I put him up there with Clooney, De Niro, etc... The entire cast and writers are AMAZING!

[@mokganyatlabyane6051]

Just started watching the show. I absolutely agree. I've seen him on my screen, many times but it's through this show that made recognize how talent he is. Effortless really. Casting was perfect

[@phillipderek5150]

I dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know of a way to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly forgot my account password. I would love any tips you can give me.

[@denverdanny3381]

@Phillip Derek Instablaster :)

[@camelliam.4235]

I think all 3 brothers are incredible actors.

[@Fabo100]

Yeah he’s brilliant! It’s funny cuz he plays essentially the same job title in Bloodline and Wolf of Wall Street yet he is soooo different in both

[@Booksurfs]

i dont know how people find this show boring, its really good. like yeah its slow, but its so amazing.

[@amaturearcadia]

Some people don't care for a storyline and just want to see explosions lol 🤙🏼 but I love a slow burn

[@okao08]

Acting vise this show is amazing, yes the story is slow but the casts were one of the finest

[@demonicsweaters]

they could not have picked two more perfect actors to play these roles. Both are so talented and it is just an incredible show.

[@fashionandbeauty07]

Ben is fantastic 😍😍😍😘 one of the best actors I've ever seen.

[@VibeXplorer]

Ben's performance as Danny is the single greatest I have ever seen in my life. That is his natural accent is so different than Danny's voice makes his performance all that more astonishing. Acting doesn't get any better.

[@JudyinAL]

I never knew Ben Mendelsohn was Australian. That accent just makes him hotter. He's a great actor.

[@AlexanderNovak0]

Hotter ...his not hot no matter which accent his using

[@reettaelina]

Kyle and Ben are the world most beautiful guys!!

[@luciamota1249]

@@AlexanderNovak0 The fuck do you know? I assume you're a guy so, no offense but you wouldn't understand it.

[@nomalk]

@@luciamota1249 And a guy couldn't get it?

[@CatherineDosek]

So hot . Both of them!

[@tomvecchione3475]

Ben's acting in this role was utterly fantastic. The best. Kyle is also a better actor than I originally gave him credit for. Enjoyed this series very much.

[@ordgtrgirl]

Finally "Danny" took a shower.

[@LightUpDaBomb1]

lmaoooo

[@aar1197]

ROFL!!!

[@alexandercahoulan6583]

haha. thought same thing

[@JesseWright68]

watchingandwaiting Yeah, Danny is pretty nasty.

[@k.cooper2569]

And got rid of that damned cigarette!

[@georgia673]

Incredible acting and casting in this show. The kid that plays Nolan? Looks so much like Ben it's scary! And the kid can act! Whoever did the casting needs an award.

[@vai82]

yeah and the girl that plays Kyle Chandler{s daughter looks a lot like him too.

[@georgia673]

+vai82 yes, that's true. they have very similar eye colour/skin tone/hair. great casting i think

[@ChickenTenderBender]

Yep, Owen Teague has a lot of the same features that it's crazy!

[@janisthibodeau3861]

You said it, kudos to the casting director 👏

[@letsrock29]

I really hope they both win an Emmy. Bloodline does NOT get the attention it deserves. It's incredibly intense and emotional and beautiful. I think they both deserve so much recognition for their roles in this amazing show.

[@Daniela-Christianson]

Here I am watching in 2022. Couldn't stop till the end. Best show ever!

[@camelliam.4235]

@@Daniela-Christianson I am watching in 2023. Great show, but the last season is terrible. I am forcing myself to watch till the end.

[@williammerriman439]

Love how Kyle is so humble at showing how passionate he is about his role and the dynamics of this amazing series. Good to know he's "normal" and loves what he does and isn't in any way pretentious

[@williammerriman439]

And that goes for Ben as well, what an incredible actor

[@beand1948]

Sometimes casting, writing, direction, production and all the rest come together in a way that makes you realize that something very powerful and near to perfection has happened… Bloodline is that powerful perfection. Absolutely superb series.

[@ishp2]

2021 and still watching Netflix's Bloodline! It's my favorite series that Netflix, to this date, ever came out with! For you who wants a sequel for Bloodline, please hit my like button!

[@Scorpio72350]

I’m liking this a thousand times! They need to bring Danny back to life though. And not as a ghost. Maybe a secret identical twin or something. The show must go on!!!!

[@Swooosh_3]

I recently started watching this show and I'm hooked! I just don't get it though how is this show not that famous. The acting in this is one of the best I've ever seen.

[@briananderson8428]

Phenomenal show. One of the top 5 on Netflix ever!

[@cun7us]

Ben reminds me of Daniel Day Lewis; a highly versatile and serious method actor who plays his roles brilliantly, but in person seems quite shy and likes to deflect attention away from himself. I think I first saw him in 'Starred Up' and liked everything he's been in since then.

[@karen81986]

Think feel in love with John. All the brothers are amazing actors

[@staceysmith8292]

cun7us starred up is the best movie hey!!!

[@tashie8074]

I just binge watched this show. Although it was slow, the acting is what kept me watching it. I loved it, even though at times it was really dark. Kyle Chandler is so easy to watch, such a great actor and so gorgeous, not to mention very cheeky in this interview! Ben was amazing as Danny ❤

[@Scorpio72350]

I never got why people said it was slow. The plot is so full! how can it be slow?

[@mattcook56]

Chandler is the man

[@Candie183]

I love them both. fantastic actors

[@anneshaw9681]

Ben Mendelshon absolute stand out in this show. This guy is brilliant

[@KentPlummer]

"your win for friday night lights could be considered an upset" is a bad way to open up an interview.

[@kemikalrxn]

+Kent Plummer Yeah, he's not wrong but actors don't really need to hear that them stealing yet another Emmy from Jon Hamm was considered an 'upset'. I mean c'mon.

[@firecat2770]

Love Ben Mendelsohn deserves any awards that come his way.

[@WildFoxHD]

Just won an Emmy!

[@anneshaw9681]

My two favourite actors Ed Norton and ben Mendlehon

[@johnfromdownunder.4339]

As a Aussie myself I love to see my country men and women succeed in the big show USA

[@Scorpio72350]

God there’s so many of them now. I don’t know what it is about Aus but it produces amazing actors and actresses especially considering it’s very small population!!!

[@pattbrown4170]

Bloodline is for sure my new favorite series. All the characters do superb acting. These 2 as brothers with life-long serious issues to work on. Mendelsohn is the catalyst who plays his family like puppets.

[@Yup71719]

patt brown yup...but he sure pays for it in the end lol

[@pattbrown4170]

VL G yes,really too bad. then his son shows up ……..

[@jessicahelton4882]

the season 3 ending ruined it for me...they crammed 3 seasons in 1 ....writing was lazy as well..to build up ozzy's story, and all of a sudden craziness with the cubans, holes in the gilbert/sally story, the detective showing up at the trial but not expanding on that...and them finding kevin cause bell didnt turn off her gps...when it was actually kevin calling (still not letting him take responsibility) i was so hype when i first startrd watching and then majorly let down at the end!!

[@daveb1957]

the one thumbs down: explain yourself or pack sand. This is an excellent interview. The weak questions do not matter when the answers are so genuine and generous.

[@peternewman1179]

The BEST drama anyone could ask for. Top actors, strong writing, great Florida Noir.

[@LolaSweetheart]

Whoa Ben's accent! Who knew?! Brilliant actor, even more so - I was convinced he was an American :D

[@jayltee]

He's done some brilliant Australian stuff, Animal Kingdom is worth checking out. He's amazing

[@jparsley77]

No kidding! It blew me away when I found out he was Australian because you absolutely cannot hear a hint of it in Danny. So glad he won and Emmy last night!!!

[@sureyyaekinci4630]

He is one of Australia's underrated actors,he's up there with Hugh Jackman,Sam Neill,russel Crowe,brian brown,Sam worthington and many more,he's a "top bloke" as we say in australia meaning good man

[@mistyz2163]

Phyl Renshaw totally he was Great!💜all of them! hands down best show

[@Mikol_Billy]

Jessica P there is a moment in season one where he yells on the phone in the hospital that his accent breaks through. Same thing happens with... I forget his real name but Jax from sons of anarchy. I heard it break and then had to look up where he’s from

[@bodeguero1]

Imagine just watching for the 1st time now is 2024 and they r a revelation to me🎉. Blown away by the two of them. Best series in years! 👀😍

[@Courtie825]

Same! Just watched in 2024. Best series ever watched.

[@mickiisabel7327]

Kyle is so excited talking about that coconut tree while Ben is just trying to stay polite and diplomatic. They are just too cute, both of them!

[@D.Lee.W]

Bloodline is one of the most intense series I have ever watched..great acting and story writing. I was sorry to hear season 3 will be the last.

[@jessicahelton4882]

really?? season 3 was awful in ny opinion...the first season is the best

[@D.Lee.W]

@@jessicahelton4882 I agree, season 3 was not very good, but the writers were counting on 4 or 5 seasons. When Sony cut funding earlier than planned, they had to rush together an “ending” that left itself open in case another company picked up the series for the final 2 seasons.

[@Scorpio72350]

Oh wow Please someone pick it up and Bring back Danny (identical twin?) and make another 10 seasons

[@CatherineDosek]

Both of them on one interview? The only two guys in the movie industry I adore and respect? My heart might explode...

[@hannahsauceda8247]

Love the show. Very raw story telling with characters and family dynamics that are familiar to my own. I love how Ben laughs in this interview. It is very adorable.

[@scarletonyx8507]

Season 2 premiered on Netflix yesterday and I watched season 2 marathon style over night. I'm completely hooked and I really hope that season 3 can go ahead. Being an Aussie I have seen Ben Mendelsohn's career grow since I first saw him in the 80's and he is just amazing in this series.

[@jessicahelton4882]

stay at season two

[@johnfromdownunder.4339]

Me too I grew up with Ben I'm around same age I love Australia. I wish there was more investment in Australian films.

[@scarletonyx8507]

@@johnfromdownunder.4339 I agree. Ben Mendelssohn is a great actor, I love the emotion he brings to his work.

[@Jonalisa754]

I got to be ON Set as an extra for 5 days & i LOVE LOVE LOVED the experience! I adored my co-workers, famous & infamous! Kyle is exactly as he seems here. Light hearted, goofy, sweet charming and drop dead gorgeous. Ben is over the top yummy too. Sissy is sweet & real. One day (courtroom scenes) we were taping, it was WOMENS MARCH in DC. I was showing her photos of the signs I made for my friends and she was showing me pictures of her daughter and granddaughter who were at the march. Before lunch break she stood up and said if we all weren’t working she would be there at the march supporting her sisterhood💪🏽💪🏿💪🏻

[@Scorpio72350]

Casting director for Bloodline deserves an EMMY!!!

[@lamome07]

Excellent writing & Acting! Can't wait for Season 2!

[@RayzaNC]

It's almost as mesmerising listening to them here as it is on the show

[@tiffanyl1478]

Bloodline is one of my favorite series so far. Kyle is so handsome and a great actor. Rest of actors are so great too. I really enjoyed watching the show. Thanks.

[@shazza4]

BEN MENDELSOHN SUCH A BRILLIANT ACTOR

[@Scorpio72350]

THE BEST EVER 🙌

[@carmenventuro5087]

Each character carries this show in their own right. Good cast. Love, love, love Sissy!!

[@beardedman1236]

every actor and the entire production is easily one of the "best" I have ever seen.

[@mac2312]

Most underrated show of all time. Shame it had to end as soon as it did.

[@cordiscoscorner]

AWESOME SHOW !!!!! Very well done. One of my personal favorites.

[@margitszilagyi8663]

I love Ben mendelsohn!!! Great actor!

[@LM-ed1op]

These guys were cast “PERFECTLY” 🙌✨✨✨

[@Noelbluesky]

Great interview, great show. Awesome actors, didn't have a clue that Ben wasn't American.

[@mcm2418]

One of the best series I've watched, great story and acting.

[@darkmagic1277]

When I look at the acting in the show, I can't believe these actors are not working more. The four actors who portrayed the Rayburn kids were all incredible in their own right. I just finished watching the series for a third time and when you notice all the nuances in the acting, the pauses, the reactions, they are all so real. In between episodes, Eyes Wide Shut came to Netflix, so i decided to watch it, and I couldn't believe how laughable Tom Cruise's acting was compared to these actors, but he's the one making the big bucks. His acting was just atrocious in most scenes! This is why I watch TV series like Bloodling, Six Feet Under, Colony, The Man in The White Castle, etc etc...The acting is of such high quality there is no way, one can be indifferent to it...

[@bladez942]

All the actors are great in this show. One small detail I found funny was young Danny who was the same person playing his son. The only difference was he talked with a subtle lisp and made his lips poke out like his dad.

[@annkeltner5116]

Please have another season and another and another and another… Production and Acting is spectacular!

[@levraijoueur]

Don't know why they killed Ben Mendelsohn's character when he was carrying the entire show

[@bestboy897]

+levraijoueur absolutely gutted

[@TheFv47]

+levraijoueur thanks for spoiling it for so many people you dumb maafcka!

[@antthomas7916]

+Fateh Virk Dude, they show his death in like the first or second episode.

[@nicolamacdonald2472]

F Cccc yeah it's really not a spoiler haha

[@anneshaw9681]

The best actor in this series by a long way

[@maureenamos5240]

I'm simply blown away with this TV show. All of the actors are perfect in their roles. Ben and Kyle could not have been better. Ben Mendelson's acting is superb. His facial expressions, especially moved me. Those eyes tricked us, sometimes so sad, so angry and finally so psychotic. The series was a made beautifully with fantastic flow and its believable! Thank you!

[@artfull334]

Great Series😄Ben and Kyle were totally compulsive to watch. Kyle So dramatically Intense and Ben So Badass Cool👌👏👏

[@marilyn7154]

Bloodline one of the best TV series I've seen in a long time. Up there with Breaking Bad. Kyle & Ben are simply awesome in their roles. Definitely Emmy winning candidates. An excellent story line just don't want it to end. Thank you for entertaining us so well.

[@valgardener7866]

Loved this series. Loved these two actors . They were brilliant, so was young Danny!

[@melindagreen40]

This show is awesome and addictive. The cast is great and Ben is Brilliant!!

[@tracy5271]

I just watched season 1 ep 13. The closing scene was so intense, I had to see the two actors outside of the roles happy together to let it go! Wow , you are both very talented! I will have to take a break before starting season 2, I feel like I’m there experiencing the situation!With something this good, watching is emotionally exhausting for me. Well done everyone!

[@TPSandrita]

Ben Mendelsohn is mind blowing. Everybody is great. Fine series.

[@annastone1265]

Love the look of mild confusion on Kyle Chandler's face when Ben Mendelsohn describes the decision to take the role as a "lay down misère"

[@85Aheadstix]

+Adam Barnett because us Australians are far more cultured than Americans...

[@tracimecca8695]

Kyle Chandler so handsome and good looking boyish charm

[@joshtutor2526]

So many great acting performances in this series but Kyle and Ben are easily the best part of the show...They're the main 2 characters and you see why immediately.

[@tiffanyl1478]

Kyle Chandler is the best in this show. Oh My God, Kyle is sososo charming. He is my favorite actor now.

[@anne-lineguirao3125]

The show is not boring at all, it is simply clever and deep! I love kyle Chandler so much

[@nista4ever]

I liked Danny.

[@thehonorablelordrevan7660]

Am I the only one that finds Ben Mendelsohn incredibly attractive?

[@92-gremlin]

Nope.

[@boxelder9147]

I dont know

[@alwaysalady9775]

Just watched this year, and I would have to agree with you.

[@Thisisjohnbax]

Ben was amazing in this, the best by far, although most were great.

[@cherylfirbank7739]

ThisisJohanna i

[@julieann4131]

The accent was such a surprise! Wow! I love this series... All of them are just Amazing!

[@KevinMuller5]

Love that comment that Kyle said about family history not being totally clean and stuff like this may have happened to your own family. It really makes you think of skeletons maybe in the closet of the people the surround you.

[@Scorpio72350]

I’ve watched Bloodline 6 times in full! And I’ll watch it again. Probably many times! I pick up new little things everytime that I didn’t notice the last time. Bloodline is a lifetime addiction

[@YogaLudivine]

I am watching Bloodline, i had to stop the interview at 6.01 cause i am in the 2nd season and the acting is just mind-blowing ! And listening to them speak makes even more amazing cause they seem really like great people. Kyle is just the most chilled dude!

[@suzannedawson4120]

Mendelsohn did such I good job I had no idea he was an Aussie until watching this

[@Oceans11.11]

I just finished Bloodline for the second time. Watched it when it first came out and again just now. It’s funny he talks about that famous bent palm tree. I’m a South FLorida native. Drove down to the Keys again few years ago to visit this place where they filmed. Got photos of the bent palm and infamous pier with the American flag but you can’t get close to the main house unless you’re a guest. You never see the bungalows in the show, but there are many and it’s a beautiful spot. If you’ve got the funds, you can stay in one. Fantastic show! Incredible actors. 👍🏻👍🏻 Islamorada 🌞🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@BestSecondChance]

Im obsessed with you Ben Mendelsohn (DANNY) LOVe your character

[@johnfromdownunder.4339]

As a Aussie myself I grew up with Ben on tv and Australian films so it's like he's family in a weird way, I'm so happy he's made it big at a older age which shows it's his raw talent that made him make it in Hollywood. Thanks Benny for all the great memories.

[@kymmesser1935]

Love this show. Binge watching season 1.

[@susanmarshall7722]

Looovvveddd this show, so spewing there are No more series's 😤🙁 BRING IT BACK PLZ

[@patticolley6045]

Absolutely wonderful story behind this amazing drama!!! So sorry it won't go on and on!

[@annkeltner5116]

Totally in love with Kyle!

[@gamerdareswins2825]

I just realised that Ben mendelsohn is also the guy who Bane strangled in The dark knight rises.

[@carsonjendro2825]

Oh shit, your right!

[@MrSham3less]

Bane broke his neck

[@katr.9902]

Here it kinda looks like Ben is the good one and Kyle is the bad guy hahaha

[@shellzzabat5950]

It’s on Netflix now and so well written and acted

[@smithieboy10]

Ben Mendelsohn is in a fantastic Aus film called Animal Farm - I think it's old now, but you should see how much training he has been creepy as all hell. Such a great actor!

[@johnnyboy562]

+smithieboy10 you mean animal kingdom?

[@johnfromdownunder.4339]

I was going to say that as well because I'm Aussie and I remember when I saw it. Go benny

[@brenda4409]

The most underrated tv series ever !!!

[@Joe-ui3nr]

Fabulous show. Incredible acting and directing.

[@THEBIGLIE20]

Best original Netflix show. How they couldn’t keep it going while they put out absolute nonsense consistently is truly absurd!

[@wandanickerson-lee1690]

Loving this new series. Can not wait for season II.

[@aingeal60]

One Of My Favorite Shows Hoping For A Season 3!

[@kimberleydownunder]

I’m so behind only watching in 2020 Bens always been a great actor They all did a great job loved loved it . 💓

[@BH-1498]

I’m in the same boat, just started watching but great show!

[@daisymaefrench4041]

I'm an old lady and I think that Kyle Chandler is sooooooooooooo handsome. I'm watching the show again on Netflix, and I wish it wouldn't end.

[@Cat_festation]

Just rewatched this my fourth time. Ben Mendelssohn is mind blowing in every single scene. I grew up in Miami & Islamorada, so it’s like taking a trip home. Yep, sea lice are no joke 😂

[@jasonism123]

incredible show..I wished they could continue it..had to cancel because of taxes in Florida

[@AnaRodriguez-lh2hf]

love this show ...just binge watched !....I like Danny ...feel sorry for him and I want to save him plus he's hot !....come on season 3!

[@zanzabird7612]

what did you think of season 3?

[@jessicahelton4882]

Season 3 had an awful end...the writing got lazy

[@boxelder9147]

I didnt think the ending was that bad. I think folks were just disappointed it ended. they killed Danny, john and his wife divorced. Kevin was almost as tragic a character as Danny, possibly moreso in some regard. anyway, he got busted. what more needs to be shown? what other outcome? they all feared Danny. Danny was no longer afraid, he been there done that. he had nothing to lose or to gain. Danny saved them all really. saved them with the truth about who they were. Happens all over, someone was able to put it in a series. dynamics surrounding family scapegoats to a tee imo

[@rajichelliah1743]

Both actors are talented and played their roles very well.

[@nenabunena]

mendelsohn looks a lot younger here

[@walther9161]

Would have liked to have seen a more clever ending instead of what they did. Such an amazing cast though.

[@zanzabird7612]

The ending left me feeling sick, sad and confused. What the hell happened.

[@lorrainecrossley9473]

Love this show...keeps you wanting more. Love Kyle...love the character he plays. 🇨🇦

[@karen81986]

All the brothers are great acting

[@handbaghound]

Oh wow , Kyle Chandler....what can you say? Soooo many things I could say lol but I won't. Great show , binge watched it 3 times. Great writing , great actors. 👍

[@brenda4409]

Kyle really brought truth to the story- always love his acting

[@Mollybad]

These two were so good in this show I feel angst just watching them together here! I keep thinking they must hate each other!