Mark Ruffalo Convinced Josh Brolin to Play Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War

Josh Brolin talks about playing Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War, traveling with Ryan Reynolds and getting into shape for Deadpool 2.
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Mark Ruffalo Convinced Josh Brolin to Play Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War- Late Night with Seth Meyers
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[@aidanrogers4438]

Probably the best MCU antagonist that's ever been. Thanos was just a beast.

[@swanpride]

Still think that Loki is more complex and interesting, but Thanos is one of the good ones.

[@bkr1895]

I prefer Killmonger but Thanos is a close second

[@manasvegi4170]

same. Killmonger but Thanos was a very close second

[@rmirandagrajales]

Was? Is!!!!

[@mfdoom4467]

LOL at the comments saying Kilmonger is better Thanos

[@16ktsgamma]

The Hulk convinced Thanos to be Thanos.

[@EndgameProtocol]

16ktsgamma and then got his ass beat by Thanos lol

[@17bantawa]

16ktsgamma that's why he is safe!!

[@apartfromnothing55]

.......why did that sound so mind blowing to me?

[@silver9489]

No. Hulk convinced Cable to be Thanos

[@16ktsgamma]

Cable is in another timeline. Deadpool doesn't exist yet in the MCU.

[@TeaGamingPanda]

Josh Brolin is so damn badass.

[@joeldeakin2003]

PandaGaming45YT until he goes for the hug and talks about dancing with the stars with ryan

[@TeaGamingPanda]

Joel Deakin 😂 still badass yes is it not? 😂

[@lisaellis9749]

PandaGaming45YT It would be fun to sit down and have a beer with him, and listen to him talk about life, and crazyass Hollywood.

[@mafiamanveto3004]

@@joeldeakin2003 disagree hugs (male an felmale) dancers are ripped and bamf.

[@CamJames]

he's an actor lol. life gets more badass than them.

[@kokaface1]

yo josh has become a talk show pro in like one month

[@C0M0estas]

kokaface - The Son Of A Beat. He calls himself out on Conan about having that personality

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

Helps that he's not on a couch with 12 other guests. It's more natural this way.

[@chiizu1299]

Josh Brolin is honestly so funny, he and Ryan Reynolds are a match made in heaven.

[@martinaee]

I'm not afraid to admit that he's approximately 2.7 times manlier than I am.

[@SerenityReceiver]

I read "smaller"..mh

[@aavlijaner]

Just remember he was in Gunis :) In wtf podcast he said he did heroin, lsd and ect..

[@christensen1106]

And all that with a snap of his fingers

[@Mihayan1]

you must be pretty manly then

[@Bacbi]

he literally played with wild animals as a kid, your either gonna get eaten or your gonna have to develop into a strong man :p

[@synystera]

Dear Marvel, thank you for casting Mr. Brolin!

[@darkroommma9486]

Igor wat are u Russian

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@darkroommma9486 ...random question.

[@thorkagemob1297]

The greatest villain portrayal since Heaths Joker. So incredible

[@awaisahmed7568]

KingInTheNorth 12 exactly!!!

[@szejer4184]

Lmfao...no

[@SaintsBro217]

Jordan Szejer Yes.

[@tmac326]

As Thanos? I'd agree. Cable, not so much but still a good performance.

[@crist3809]

Hes not even the villain in deadpool,thanos? Great potrayal but still not as epic as ledger joker

[@keriiluv]

Josh Brolin is adorable! That hug!

[@intp5861]

He's a sexy old man.

[@andreashort310]

INTP female He's in his early fifties.

[@kysike666]

I wil hug u and more!

[@sensimania]

@@intp5861 its interesting that Josh Brolin and Robert Downey Jr are around the same age, and when people talk about the both of them, they call Josh sexy and old (or some variation of that), but they just call RDJ sexy (without acknowledging his age) 🤔

[@MSniazi87]

Probably one of the most chillest dude ever to shoot the breeze with.

[@roachofdoom1234]

Cool. if only Josh could convince Mark to play the Hulk

[@joannemarkov]

FanelliFilms This does explain the absence of the big green dude.

[@creativelife9871]

😂

[@Alassandros]

Bahahahaha! Good one. Really fucking clever. I think you earned the right to strut around smugly.

[@hellothere2464]

FanelliFilms HAHAHAHHA I think he did the opposite I mean he was beaten up like never before

[@mikepshena]

Hahaha. Mark Ruffalos character in infinity war was the only thing that annoyed me. Everytime I saw him on screen i hated it.

[@maclunkeymedia7289]

Josh: Why would I want to be a purple crayon? Mark: You get to beat me up. Josh:......let me call my agent.

[@joec7217]

Philll LMAO!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@jcappucino]

I didn't know he was so funny, great interview

[@ayindefrederick]

Josh is living his best life right now. Lol

[@darrellmurray4928]

I demand to know why he's so good at interviews.

[@peacemekka]

Cause He's Thanos.

[@carluyabut2824]

Here’s the thing: I think he learned a thing or two from Ryan Reynolds’ charm. Look how mich comedy he puts into his answers and almost continuously, loke Ryan in his interviews

[@Xylarxcode]

@@carluyabut2824 I certainly hope that is true. Ryan is a very charismatic person. He always seems so relaxed and a genuinely nice guy in his interviews. If you had to learn how to keep your cool in an interview, that would be a good example to follow.

[@RD-jd8hq]

Ryan is a god.

[@maxp8171]

love how he addresses the awkward hug at the end

[@r.h.6249]

how are marvel actors so damn charming

[@robtennant98]

Ravi Raven because that’s what they look for

[@reculture]

I guess they become marvelous in some way during the process

[@chipkosboth3233]

Because they don't have to do DCU movies

[@troubleman8430]

This is the gayest comment-comment section here

[@davep8221]

Steroids.

[@DeandreKey]

He’s a funny guy, hope to see more of him in more movies

[@stifler12333]

You know he's been acting since the mid 80's right, The Goonies, Hollow Man, No Country For Old Men etc.

[@FunkyMonkey-ip4xy]

Deandre Key You should check him out on Wikipedia or IMDb. He's done over 40 films and a load of TV.

[@Johnny-rx4hs]

Mark Ramis Don't forget Sicario.

[@DeandreKey]

Mark Ramis yea I know. I just mean more spotlighted films, want to see more of him in the limelight

[@bustosadrian]

Wow!. Funny how? How is he funny? Like he is clown? Does he amuze you? Does he make you laugh? He's there to fuckin' amuze you? What do you mean funny? Funny how? How is he funny?

[@jalansuka22]

I can see that Brolin is kind of guy who is not really into comic book movie, but he enjoy what he is doing in acting and do everything new positively, including comic book movies, thats how you know that he is really a great guy!

[@wedgewizard5429]

Thanos AND Cable? Geez, good year for Brolin.

[@09spidy]

Seth, you're friends with Fallon, right? Please sit him down and teach him how to conduct a proper interview.

[@bunkertons]

This could not be more accurate!

[@mr.nobody9697]

So funny that Seth is already better than Fallon. Although that isnt saying much.

[@clelvis225]

like he knows

[@HarekaTysiri]

Ugh.. graham norton is the best

[@Theomite]

Quite frankly, I'm content to have Dick Cavett beat him with a 2x4 at this point.

[@brucesnow7125]

Thank you Mark Ruffalo then, because of him we got phenomenal performance given by Brolin. Best MCU villain, and one of the best comic book movie villains out there (psst, if not the best).

[@TheRealRehman]

mark ruffalo...the gift that keeps on giving

[@TheDarkPacific]

So dope to see that he's such a genuine dude. Killing it with the interviews lately. Thanos was epic, can't wait to see him in DP2

[@markusheitmann]

Totally killed as cable too, brolin is on a roll this year!

[@TheDarkPacific]

markusheitmann I'm going to see you tomorrow. Too excited

[@Kevin_Street]

Wow, Brolin pretty much owns 2018. He's in two of the biggest movies this year.

[@fullmetalprism5249]

Kevin Street yeah Josh totally owned 2018

[@Koustav_04]

Also, sequel to Sicario was awesome.

[@mrrd4444]

He's so HILARIOUS. Would be amazing to be his friend or at least be in the audience for his talkshow

[@tinyrick4938]

"Oh my God you got one too?" 😂😂😂

[@reculture]

Tiny Rick lol that made me laugh so hard 😂

[@MmeSuprina1]

Epic!

[@Andy-ej7ii]

I’m surprised he didn’t dodge the steroid question and kinda acknowledging that there is steroid use in Hollywood

[@Andy-ej7ii]

Bile2 Fund nah, I’ve done sarms. They are overrated. You would have to take a lot of sarms for it took work and have to be cutting to see the results. You’re better off just buying steroids because it would be cheaper and get you the results. Who knows tho, Josh could just be on TRT but I’m glad he acknowledged it to a certain extent. It looked like he was avoiding that question if you look closely.

[@rmarlin]

11 weeks to get into that shape, and he said he was overweight? I call bullshit on the no I did it cleanly BS.

[@Andy-ej7ii]

Robert Marlin I agree

[@kingjamestres]

Robert Marlin some people build muscle better it’s genetics.

[@JRGGG]

He lied

[@lizmol-san]

Wow.. Brolin is more cool person than I imagined. Love him!!! 😍

[@petebrown3715]

Josh Brolin is Cable! Badass!Brought my favorite X-Men to life just like Jackman did with Wolverine!

[@ConnorMcCartney95]

Think he talks about The Proposal in every interview

[@PRWoodley1024]

Well in almost every interview they ask him about how he knows Ryan Reynolds, and that seems to be his first exposure to him.

[@Lazai2190]

Because they talk about Ryan Reynolds in every interview.

[@gypsysnickerdoodle4354]

Connor McCartney it is a joke

[@comicbookprodigy995]

I'm sure after your 100th time in a week of doing press rounds and sitting in make-up chairs outside of your hotel room so you can be interviewed by a nerd journalist for a mediocre website gets pretty exhausting, so all of your excitement diminishes and you just stick to script. I don't blame him.

[@thefutureself6260]

This dude is a magnet.

[@ZachsMind]

I'm now on board with Josh Brolin not cuz he was Thanos or Cable or any of his previous accomplishments. He commits to physical humor that doesn't work, and then he's man enough to own up to it. THAT my friends is a comic genius right there.

[@mtndrew7854]

Such a down-to-earth guy. Always loved Josh Brolin (since Hollow Man)!!!

[@RisingAssassin]

Josh Brolin's flamobyant guy impression is the greatest thing the universe has ever witnessed.

[@beth_9214]

The funniest thing about this guy, is that he's doing sequels about movies he has never seen before!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Like where have you been, man????????

[@cobraimploder]

Beth_9 Beth_9 Acting his heart out in some of the best films of the 2000s. That's where he's been.

[@mrah2423]

Josh Brolin seems like such a cool guy

[@danielmims8467]

Man he is killing it this year. Always been one of my favorite actors. His dad is great too.

[@PaulRizzo]

Am I the only one that hears a Robert Downey Jr style in his speaking style and voice?

[@PaulRizzo]

Absolutely.

[@robmarth2226]

Can we get foul-mouthed Thanos on the sequel?

[@aburmud]

Thanos in Infinity War Most Memorable Line: "With a snap of my fingers, half the universe will cease to exist." Thanos in Avengers 4 Most Memorable Line: "Flick it. Flick it please."

[@fabulousprofound]

you get that in deadpool 2. watch both movies back to back and prepare to be confused lol

[@cryingtm8990]

No

[@thisisfine6451]

@@aburmud Selective memory. "I am inevitable." is what I remember first from Endgame Thanos, not that.

[@regginsouth9565]

That would be Cable, and guess what the Deadpool franchise will be now integrate in mcu so fock yeah

[@MrMoustacheNinja]

Josh brolin is so awesome. Such a cool and chill guy

[@FnRenner]

Cable is my favorite comic book character so seeing Brolin as Cable was awesome. Seeing Brolin as Thanos was awesome. By my math Brolin is awesome.

[@cintakukepadanyaitakseperi2634]

Josh Brolin is like an old version and BRO version of Channing Tatum.

[@negyt7665]

Mark Ruffalo is the gift that keeps on giving to MCU fans.

[@Carlos1234jfk]

This man is great. I forgive him for what he did in Infinity War.

[@EternalDonut]

Carlos Noriega #ThanosDidNothingWrong

[@Carlos1234jfk]

EternalDonut Idk, genocide seems pretty wrong to me. Just one man's opinion.

[@WaywardWastrel]

Followed him on Instagram for the longest time, just a genuine stand up guy. Mad respect.

[@CassiusKent]

God damn how likeable.

[@vasilisfa8091]

Josh Brolin would be amazing 007

[@keithws2779]

As long as you show him da wae.

[@kysike666]

Love Josh! a great n humble actor..

[@paulenicola]

So dark. You sure you're not from the DC Universe?

[@gabe_liu9095]

turn on the light ; )

[@killjoyer]

The dark-heroes-who-crack-one-liners-occasionally-to-ruin-the-dark-image kind of DC?

[@AliJehReik]

He looks like Bruce Wayne lolol

[@machielluchtmeijer7796]

@NGL Boyz that sucks

[@tonihovatter5230]

One of the best Marvel lines lol

[@konodioda5352]

What an awesome humble guy

[@MissRico5286]

love him sooo much ....daddy goals

[@mamansamte]

Omg I love him!! He is so entertaining even in interviews😍😍😍

[@cjaypaz9842]

The first time he says Dave Bautista's name it sounded like he said Dave Bootista and that made me laugh

[@shivamjaiswal439]

One of the most popular characters from 90s comics & one of the most fearsome villains from the comics... Josh sure has got it to play both these parts

[@lillithdv8]

Goodness what a charming man

[@erricocomedian]

its this dudes year! hes making moves! god bless

[@teosweekin]

Such an interesting guy. This put a smile on my face.

[@WeyounSix]

Josh is such a sweetheart

[@danteresendiz7278]

4:47 I spit out my drink 😂😂

[@Rocketboy1313]

He seems like a fun dude.

[@dinarrahayu2584]

He really nails it as Cable. And he seems very comfortable in this interview...😍😍😍👍👍👍

[@rraptor158]

He's mentioned The Proposal in every interview I've seen him in lately. I want to hug him too.

[@BryanWellington]

2:23 hit different post Covid-19. Instinctively flinching when someone draws in for a hug. Sad sad world we live in.

[@dianfadhilla4555]

woww josh brolin is sooo good at the talkshows. he's genuinely funny and know how to tell a story

[@Nergal_Slayer]

Brolin is such a softy. Love him.

[@firstname__lastname]

Brolin at 50 looking like Cable!!! Wauwau 😍!!!

[@ncooty]

Fantastic actor

[@drizer4real]

He is brilliant as Thanos and in no country for old men, great actor!

[@scottbrown8585]

I just learned he is in the Goonies, seen it a hundred times. Mind blown. Haha love the guy

[@richard0shay718]

Josh is really have a blast been apart of the marvel family. Well deserved. Him n his father are fine actors.

[@JC21]

"Oh my god, hi, you got one too?" XD

[@Animaxx010]

Such a great year for him.

[@FilmMinutes]

I've been calling Josh, Nick Nolte 2.0 and Josh Nolte for years! I love that he is also aware of his slow evolution!

[@joshbrolin8090]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@joshbrolin8090]

You seem to be a really great fan of mine where are you from?

[@alitabattlechicken9732]

5’10” is not short, Josh. Try being 5’4”

[@SandraNelson063]

Chad B Sigh...and as we age, us 5'4" folks just seem to get shorter...

[@anonymousdude7982]

5’10 is short compared to Ryan Reynolds though…

[@cosmicdream17]

Now I'm imagining Thanos and Drax being Gym buddies, never skipping leg day.

[@vmwindustries]

Total cool guy! Can't wait to see Deadpool 2

[@sachintharukshan1]

Mark Ruffalo is so chill

[@Beygent]

Thanos is a zaddy

[@theprobester6034]

Thanos/Cable lookin like a snack and a whole meal 😈😜

[@XEZ616]

En Sabah Nur You sucked in the X-men: Apocalypse.

[@ensabahnur3959]

Χ Ξ Σ ......I know. Still makes me cringe. lol

[@nkkbee]

Beygent Mich yaaaaas!

[@andrewweisel438]

Josh Brolin is my spirit animan lol I feel so stoked for him, must be having a blast.

[@zxc211323]

Amazing actor! My new idol! Very inspirational!

[@elpintor2091]

The charisma on Josh is amazing

[@yootoobnewbie]

Josh is so cooool!

[@gemini2633]

Josh is fly..hes the MAN😎👍👍

[@humayunarif7637]

I love his performance 3000 thank you josh

[@gogogoup]

hahah he's always belittling his achievements, love his sense of humor

[@ECKO723119]

Lol the bieber cut well atleast their intials match 😂🤣 Brolin is fucking awesome

[@Leotique]

He's so funny, I love him !!!

[@sammydray5919]

Thank you Mr. Rufallo

[@rafaeldiaz2147]

4:36 i died😁😂😂😂😂

[@raquelb.sanchez]

ME GUSTA ESTE HOMBRE. !! JOSH BROLIN.

[@natsudragneel1392]

He is the best👏🏻

[@DendyJungle]

It's funny he says he has a hernia on his abs but that picture of cable also shows weird bumps on top of his abs

[@intotheinfinite2463]

Josh Brolin has such an amazing personality I would love to hang out with him 😃

[@daniellarsson7144]

Such a cool dude

[@jago09]

Josh Brolin is killkng it rn. Infinity war, deadpool 2, sicario: day of the soldado, and more to come. This man is amazing.

[@macaak]

He's such a nice guy

[@TheFallingFlamingo]

Wow, Josh Brolin is a great interview. I kinda get the feeling he felt like he was being awkward, but he couldn't be farther from the truth. Great clip.

[@MANIAKRA]

His scenes in Sicario 2 were amazing too

[@R4Y2k]

what a hilarious guy :D