Amy Poehler Reveals Who She Wants to Play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Amy Poehler talks about her film Moxie, her Marvel Cinematic Universe aspirations and shares her excitement for an upcoming movie starring Joel Edgerton, Viggo Mortensen and Colin Farrell.
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[@LXTstudio]

Thank you Amy Poehler for the classiest and dirtiest joke I've ever heard

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

When she asked Seth where they were going to film, he said Australia, either he ruined her joke or she forgot to say "yep, down under". Aside from that, I was dying

[@PathosConsultingGroup]

I come back to this every couple months just to watch her deliver that line: “the cave”

[@kevinmajeski]

@@PathosConsultingGroup Same! 😂

[@marikokelchen]

The cave :D ..... And Seth's reaction :D

[@erickamarra]

Thank you for this interview!!! Y’all are so cute together. It just works so well!!💜😂😂

[@glipgloppapi9959]

I’ll take Amy Poehler in any role

[@emihorcada371]

OMG she is so good!!!

[@shoeshinerr]

Zoom interviews always seem really personal but this one was literally their wine night

[@mcrubio2]

I think it so different you find it personal.

[@judekeefe6852]

Whenever Seth actually knows and appreciates someone IRL the interviews get super comfortable in a great way.

[@yuscha697]

Loved how she was SO offended by the name Karen 😂

[@azjmsxhn]

WHO DOESNT?!

[@andreas.4764]

Yeah. She was a real Karen about it.

[@trent_k]

@@andreas.4764 congratulations, you understood the joke 🎊🤣

[@telectronix1368]

Plus they are planning a big reveal that Karen works for......... the library.

[@OvSpP]

I don’t understand, she’s such good friends with Karen Filippelli!

[@suuuuuuup3792]

can we all just take a moment to appreciate that sexual cave casting joke? Amy Poehler, you're magnificent.

[@theeric]

When she said that she would be the cave, I died laughing. The hard turn into the sexual overtones threw me. Loved it.

[@rgwak]

She def went there...in hopes the cave rescuers would too! 😛

[@duchessofdork6411]

I was laughing so hard I had to rewind because I'd missed Seth's huge reaction to it.

[@ht-si1lr]

How fun to encourage inept eavesdroppers that there's life beyond apartment dogs and Bye Felipe!

[@RHCole]

...she could TOTALLY play Captain Marvel's sister.

[@ipodnano4eva]

Or the cave

[@mayflower7811]

@@ipodnano4eva 😅🤪🤣😂😛😜😆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆

[@telectronix1368]

Maybe a (slightly) older aunt but ai think sister would be a stretch.

[@RHCole]

@@telectronix1368 I don't. Danvers left Earth in the 80's, plenty of time for a younger sister to have out-aged her due to the effects of relativistic space travel.

[@telectronix1368]

@@RHCole Oh you think her sister would age at normal human rates?

[@walterm.robertsiiiphd2157]

It took me a minute to get that she had gone into "Karen mode" to protest the name being Karen. So funny. I love the way these improv-trained comics can just turn on a dime!

[@zbeebs]

Kevin Feige: "Just tell her the character's name is Gretchen, we'll change it back to Karen in post".

[@lorenaholbech]

that cave joke got me so good

[@apoloniaarteaga2520]

me too I laughed out loud

[@KMC706]

In Marvel comics there is a character named Gretchen Wilson. She is the ex-wife of Wade Wilson aka Deadpool. Feige confirmed they’re going to make another Deadpool movie. Someone call Ryan Reynolds and let’s make this casting happen!

[@PaulJWells-ud2eq]

Brilliant! I love Amy. Put her in the MCU, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC, Sex in the City reboot and have her be the new No.6 Cylon in the BSG reboot. 2021 is the Year of the Amy! Thanks for the laughs.

[@Sun.Shine-]

You kidding? She's not like the regular mom, she's a cool mom. We would love to have her in MCU 😍✌️

[@castaelux]

So many of the Parks & Recs cast are already associated with the MCU. They really know how to take comedians and put them in serious roles.

[@andrewthezeppo]

I can only think of Chris and Katheryn,now I feel like a bad Parks and MCU fan

[@user-nq6bm6bu7f]

@@andrewthezeppo Paul Rudd!!!

[@christophercochran2060]

@@andrewthezeppo Paul Rudd & Peter Serafinowicz are the only other ones, I believe... (and Serafinowicz was cast by the MCU 1st.) Unless you count Aubrey Plaza in Legion... which wasn't MCU.

[@andrewthezeppo]

@@user-nq6bm6bu7f ahhhhh Bobby Newport, now I have his name stuck in my head the way they all say it for the attack ad haha.

[@andrewthezeppo]

@@christophercochran2060 doh how does one forget freaking Amt-Man? I still can't remember Peter in Guardians though, good excuse for rewatch.

[@MasterofUria]

"And guess who I'm playing? The cave" Amy Poehler being relatable as always 💀💦

[@themripley]

Mulaney, Samberg and Poehler always reduce Seth to a total gigglepot and I love it so much.

[@peoniesandparchment]

and andy!

[@marknugent9851]

Has Amy got the Benjamin Button disease? She looks so good! Like they took Parks Amy and gave her the Irishman de-aging treatment.

[@telectronix1368]

'good genes and a lot of -money- success'

[@iamgiuseppec]

Seth got so excited when Amy said: "And guess what I'm playing". They're so funny together, it's insane!!!!

[@zr5168]

"you don't HAVE to go" JSKJDKSJDH

[@BobBigWheels]

She could also be an improv coach for the avengers. Trying to teach them improv, but they keep being so damn heroic and using their powers. Improv powers guys! It would be a fun sketch, but expensive for the effects.

[@telectronix1368]

Some sort of scene were some assorted avengers need to assume identities to escape and, like, have a really strong backstory.

[@natgonzza]

@@telectronix1368 like Emma Stone's The Actress sketch/skit

[@pamr4040]

I have loved her since she played Andy's little sister on Conan's show back in the day! Love seeing the two of you interact and entertain each other...a very special friendship. 🧡

[@adampkalb]

They also played brother and sister in The Mighty B. Did you remember that is a Nicktoon that existed in 2008? Amy Poehler created that before Parks and Recreation.

[@wtfrocks8663]

Amy could be a Damage Control Agent. Damage Control is the Insurance Company that handles damages after superhero fights.

[@amyg8176]

“Back with [my best friend] Amy Poehler”

[@passiveagressive4983]

Amy Poheler accused of being a Karen: can I see the manager please? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@brianrobinson8903]

"A helper that turns off the lights" would be a waste of Amy Poehler's potential for her style of comedy, give me Amy Poehler Squirrel Girl!!!!

[@eastvandb]

Maybe a little old for Squirrel Girl, but I'd watch the Squirrel Girl movie Amy Poehler directs.

[@brianrobinson8903]

@@eastvandb Agreed she's a bit old for ol' college Doreen though Disney seems to not care about age matching character as much as i would like. Still i couldn't think of a more suited character for her comedy. Maybe Maureen? though that would require an established SG franchise which i'm still waiting for.......

[@eastvandb]

@@brianrobinson8903 In the comics old Squirrel Girl shows up a couple times and fights next to young Squirrel Girl. Poehler's a bit young for old Squirrel Girl, but that's not a bad thing, considering how physical that character still is.

[@brianrobinson8903]

@@eastvandb yes please! gotta get Dr. Doom into the MCU 1st though

[@joshuamolina459]

Milana Vayntrub, who plays Lily the AT&T salesperson, has already been cast as Squirrel Girl

[@elizabethpeebles3393]

The only celebrity I feel true sadness that we will never be friends in real life is Amy Poehler.

[@Max_j9578]

Turns out Captain Marvel does have a sister named Lauri-ell. They could easily change that to Gretchen-ell.

[@telamere2043]

Shouts at Captain Marvel "don't forget to call mom!"

[@AB-jp4hz]

Amy was right. The cave story was just beginning.

[@EchanteDante]

Rocket Raccoon’s girlfriend, a guardians character, or a character in the Thor movies

[@anniecronin66]

THANK YOU SETH AND AMY I NEEDED THIS TODAY

[@johnnydez4392]

Captain Marvel's sister would say don't get pregnant from an alien.

[@tuckerbowen4626]

ah yes, the Marcus incident...

[@jessicadixit2096]

Thor????

[@kristinj3339]

The cave LOL didn't see that coming

[@MrDslacker]

This is the dirtiest conversation ever seen on a talk show - lol

[@mackenzieemptage6761]

WHY IS NO ONE ELSE COMMENTING ON THE ACCIDENTAL MEAN GIRLS REFERENCE?! Gretchen and Karen?! COME ON!

[@RakeshSharma-in5mz]

THE THAI CAVE BOYS ARE BACK. You are welcome! 4:40

[@dangerouslysane]

I enjoy the hell out of Amy's inspired goofiness! She's the whole deal-intelligent, funny and beautiful!

[@mariefarrell7380]

When she said she’d be the cave I started choking on laughter!

[@cyfkilla]

There’s like 3 more white people than there actually was at that Thai cave.

[@ljuvalivet]

Presumably they're going to play the white British divers and the white Australian doctor - hopefully the rest of the cast will actually be Thai though.

[@passiveagressive4983]

You are soooo right👍

[@TJfromEarth]

what are you talking about!? there were a lot of people from different countries who turned up to help. Calm down, nobody is suggesting viggo mortensen is being cast as a Thai school boy so we cant get offended yet!

[@cyfkilla]

@@TJfromEarth Why are you so butthurt? Misrepresentation doesn’t affect you AT ALL.

[@misterquantum9840]

I could see her as one of the Asgardian actors. Doing a scene with Asgardian Matt Damon.

[@luluharshie3929]

OOOOH YES

[@luluharshie3929]

YES PLEASE OMG

[@mcnedelsky]

Melissa McCarthy is the Asgardian actress playing Hela. But I’d love to see a Team Thor type skit where she plays the actress who would be Friga...but no one bothered to write that part, and she is upset.

[@kimberlyjeanne9456]

She could play Jane in the theatrical performance

[@AnArmyOfFish]

Petition to put Amy in the Black Widow movie or in the next Thor movie or Captain Marvel 2 or as an alien in Eternals but like a cool alien who's somebody's sister I guess.

[@passiveagressive4983]

‘Captain Marvel’s older busy sister in charge of turning on the lasers’ 😂😂😂😂

[@ClownScreams]

I know her name should be Gretchen Danvers but I like the sound of Captain Gretchen.

[@f2afinito983]

I’m a 30 year old Dominican army veteran. I love Amy Poehler she’s honestly one of my favorite ppl on earth. Leslie Knope was by far one of the greatest characters ever created.

[@10101110101011001]

There was a 'that cave down-under' joke in there somewhere.

[@apurvapatel1013]

Whenever Seth's old SNL buddies come on, it's a blast.

[@lambdamax]

This was criminally short.

[@laurenbraswell5158]

So a white guy is directing a movie about something that happened in Thailand, and they're filming it in Australia. Sounds very white savior-y to me. Are they even going to cast Thai people? This is why Hollywood is problematic and needs to change. But I love Amy Poehler, and I thought that Moxie was a good movie. I will totally watch anything that Amy Poehler is in.

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

Are you fucking kidding? People really say things like this and mean them seriously? This isn't some kind of SJW wokie satire?

[@Elensila2718]

I know she was joking, but the line “you don’t have to go” would be SUCH a great line in a super hero movie! I remember being amazed at the scene in Moana, where the grandmother acknowledged that it was too big of a task to place upon Moana’s shoulders, and tells her that she can come home if she wants to. I would love a scene like that in the next Captain Marvel movie!

[@jordanrussell727]

*Guy who manages audience "Hey, you made sure that free T-shirts for seniors day doesn't coincide with cave week right?" *visibly distressed intern ".......oh no..."

[@CanaAlyce]

If they make a Jimmy woo show get poehler. Get Adam Scott too and i would complain if they brought back Kat dennings to the Jimmy woo show.

[@woodysmuddy]

Knope 2024

[@demonsnfan]

Those two are fricken hilarious....

[@leealvarado81]

Amy Poehler as Lauri-Ell would be hilarious

[@louissallie225]

The Gretchen/Karen bit got me over hear WEAK!!! The way he giggles and that cute little vein that bulges with the tension. Amy is gold. I'm so glad they're friends. 💖🤣☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠☠

[@maplobats]

Amy is my favourite guest on this show....it's like sitting in on a conversation between two good friends that also happen to be comedic geniuses.

[@cowtron2000]

"Gretchen The Cave" could be the MCU version of "Danny The Street"

[@vsynn3096]

Never laughed so hard with an interview. This is gold.

[@maverickproductions5407]

The Women From Parks And Recreation Becomes Captain Marvels Sister Lol

[@noahprobz]

Amy will never stop talking about the cave rescue

[@jemhoare2105]

5:20 ...and here's a like for that.

[@Hazlius]

“Do you want me to turn on the lasers?” 😂😂😂

[@JackieWarner13]

😂😂 sorry that Australia is doing so well. I can't wait to see the cave.

[@jleon7165]

If the royal family has HR, then Marvel could have a manager. And Amy can just bypass the Karen part to be the manager. Problem solved. 😆

[@jaysuserid]

She is so smart. Me likey.

[@leonardomedeiros7083]

Her pitch for a "marvel movie" where we watch the "sideckicks" and "normies" lol

[@michaelappel103]

Amy Poehler should play Rogue from the X Men.

[@amywalker250]

So Seth will be filming cave week on mako island

[@greg20901]

AMY POEHLER IS IN A MOVIE AND I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT IT

[@dh2762]

Amy making Seth laugh so hard is my favourite 🤣

[@2gatsuuga]

I’m dying LOL ok someone start a petition for Amy to join the MCU. I don’t care in what capacity. Put her in legit anything LOL

[@エイエイ-y8x]

God！！！！Amy Phehler is just soooo funny. looove her. she is a genius!!!

[@RakeshSharma-in5mz]

Oh my god I am so early Amy Poehler was still pregnant in Baby Mama.

[@williamkittler]

Amy was cast as the cave! Come on!!! Best joke ever Poehler! Best joke ever!

[@alexispaige9703]

“The cave” part on here & “it’s the golden globes of course there’s pills” on the other clip is golden

[@mynameisbeech]

this was such a great interview. I love seeing Seth genuinely lose it while talking to Amy. they have such great chemistry and I love being able to see their friendship.

[@anaj9346]

God i love this woman

[@leewmurdock]

Is it me or does she get prettier as she ages?

[@em30142]

I feel like Amy's face is so distinct that it'd take me out of the MCU world. I think she'd be best as a CGI character. She has the witty humor of what they've done so far with the CG characters. There's that Mellissa actress that got casted for Thor and photos leaked of her in costume so, not looking forward to that. She's a really loud actress and same can be said about her, might just remind you that this MCU world it's getting occupied by the actors/actresses of Hollywood you see in every movie.

[@Logan-dn6uv]

This movie is so important

[@anaeferreir203]

The cave joke...just pure (filthy) gold *chefs kiss*

[@AbsoluteRubbish74000]

Please find a part for her in Thor!!

[@pdxbee1]

Oh wow. Amy is so funny. She's making me cry laugh

[@alexispaige9703]

Seth & Amy are one of my favorite late night combos. Any 2 former SNL members are always amazing. I am BEYOND bummed NBC took down the clip of Amy talking about Rachel Dratch throwing out her back bc it had so much more than the “pills” stuff I’m sure they were worried about

[@jembozaba4864]

It IS nice down here in Australia. Especially in W.A., where we’ve had one community covid case in 10 months.

[@rintangazhar]

I can watch them having convo for hours. Face to face or zoom call dont matter. SETH AND AMY ANY DAY!!!!!! Yeeeerrrrrrrrr

[@telectronix1368]

The more that the various Marvel films and shows continue on, the sadder I feel for the state of DC film and tv content. They are just in different leagues. 😕

[@cece8095]

The cave 😂😂🤣🤣🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Oh my gosh she’s hysterical

[@orangemage9522]

I want them to cast Amy as an MCU exclusive, Captain Karen.

[@Miollvynir]

".... The cave." Aaaaand I'm dead.

[@rudyspective1870]

Gretchen is the new Karen, lol! Love Amy!

[@zelaznog25]

I have just seen Parks & Recs for the first time and I can only see Leslie Knope...

[@moonshoes11]

Marvel MCU needs a cameo from Kevin Bacon

[@clink288]

Meanwhile Amy did a sketch on snl where she played a woman named Karen and groped Colin Farrell. Full circle

[@Ttoby89]

omg that was so wrong yet hilarious, i need to go find it

[@Emily-yr6ie]

Omg please make Amy Poehler Brie Larson's bossy sister

[@ItsKarenReyes]

#marvel Can we get Amy Poehler in the Marvel please and thank you!

[@mrharris9414]

y'all, what if shes not kidding? what if she is in talks to play Brie Larson's sister in Captain Marvel 2? lololol

[@lararesende7499]

I laugh so much when these two come together! Love you Amy & Seth! 💙💜