Michael Keaton and Edward Norton on Acting

Subscribe to this channel for exclusive videos from AFI: bit.ly/SubscribeAFI
In this exclusive AFI video, Michael Keaton and Edward Norton sat down with the Hollywood Reporter's Stacey Wilson-Hunt to discuss acting and the relationship to their roles in BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE).
Subscribe to this channel for more exclusive videos from the AFI Archive:
kzbin.info_...
Follow AFI:
/ americanfilminstitute
/ americanfilm
/ americanfilminstitute
www.afi.com

[@ylin17]

love listening to Edward talk. He's so intellectual, really thinks before giving an answer

[@Marita940]

Oh yes very intelligent 👌

[@radorado666]

1. It's great to see these guys sitting there and be genuinely PROUD of what they did. Rightfully so, Birdman is a modern masterpiece. 2. A lot of people say that Norton is difficult to work with. Listen to what he says about Inaritu. Edward is an intelligent guy. When he knows someone knows their stuff/is a great artist, he'll go with it. But when he has doubts, he'll question it. He is just uncompromising and set to deliver the best possible piece. You gotta respect that.

[@Eyesofwrathvox]

I know this is years later, but that is how you do an interview. All too often we see the host talking over the guests, interrupting them or whatever. this was the way it should be. Everybody did a great job all around and it was fantastic to see Norton and Keaton talk about their experience

[@yumengchen9885]

Norton's voice is so charming and it's just so comfortable listening to him talk.... And he also looks so young in this video!!

[@MarkAfterDark]

I've always have a deep amount of respect for Michael Keaton as an actor and (to me) I've always seen so much talent breathe his acting. But 'Birdman' was the first time I really got to see him push himself as an actor and really stand out. The cast and execution in 'Birdman' was amazing all around.

[@mikemasiello5965]

Michael Keaton is an amazing comedian! That's why he nails all dramatic roles.

[@brewer9565]

When this showed up in my feed I understood immediately that it would be meaningful and worthwhile of my time. I was not disappointed. Two gifted and talented individuals, on screen and off. I find that I take equal pleasure in watching them act and watching them think and speak about their art and their place in it. Great interview, great questions, and great allowance of time for each to answer.

[@robertknuist9754]

She's asks great questions

[@Jamminn555]

What a fantastic session. Stacey asked such great questions, asked them concisely and naturally, and then tastefully stayed out of the way in their answers and let them finish their thoughts. Great stuff. Thanks so much for posting!

[@AmyAlways]

"And he is enormous fun. When you're around a real artist, you know, it's just, man, it's so contagious- you remember that thing, why you wanna do what you do." (Keaton)

[@SweetTusk]

Pαpulârity is dhe slʌtty little cʌsin of prεstīže∴

[@AmyAlways]

"Look, if you believe in somebody, which i believe in him on a cellular level, i'm like great....let's do it." (Norton)

[@SweetTusk]

I бelīēбe in Alehandro G∴ Ińârritu, A∴К∴A∴ Ali G∴

[@prashanttiwari5507]

This is one of those rare soul satisfying, purely honest interviews where everyone seems to be in such a perfect sync, it's a hauntingly beautiful video in itself.

[@meitalpo]

Michael Keaton is one of my favorites, so down to earth, modest, always top game. Norton is of course excellent as well, yet I did let the media saying how hard of a person he is effect me, I hope it’s not true

[@lovecanis7701]

Meital Porat Y'know I don't mind whether it's true or not, he's a human like all of us, people keep expecting him to be as nice as Chris Evans or sth. I know some people don't like him just like I don't like some a -list actors, but the truth is Edward Norton is one of the most talented actor I've ever known.

[@meitalpo]

Love Canis I agree he is exceptional and always top class

[@johnnyd.5466]

Wow, they both had quite extraordinary film debuts.

[@frankstein5373]

Iam so happy to see michael keaton back!!!!!! One of the best actor of our time. We are blessed to have great actors like Michael Keaton Mel Gibson and Ed Norton. Would love see Mel Gibson back in the movies Keep on truckin Michael.... Peace.....

[@MisterPotter]

blood father

[@thejoker0123]

i love these 2 and i agree with all their saying 100% =) and i would so love to be an actor next to filmmaker =)

[@mariadelourdes3380]

Dois grandes atores,difícil dizer qual o melhor. SOU FÃ!!

[@robertknuist9754]

I love how Edward gives Michael 100 percent

[@Retno39]

Excellent interview. Thanks for the upload!

[@barbarastewart8066]

Oh my while watching this interview, I'm studying Edward to see if I could see any of his body language from the Illusionist and, Wow!! Not really because he is out of character as Eisenheim, and just being interviewed. Small man in statue but looked tall in Illusionist but camera can do those things. Wow!!! How I am looking for facial expressions from Illusionist. Edward speaks from a directorial background. I can hear it, because he is a director and he has great vision. Learning sooo much. No where near real acting, just know Excellence when I'm exposed to Excellence.

[@marvinrodriguez7971]

Batman & Hulk

[@barbarastewart8066]

When Excellence meets mediocrity there will always be budding of heads. You don't have to be a star. Just a person who seeks excellence. Unfortunately far too many smart people cannot accept constructive criticism, and if it is true, Edward is hard to work with, it's not the bad, but the better he wants out of a film. I have a problem in churches I attend, because I am not just a normal person, I am forever inquisitive and ask hard questions and speak truth to power. I am far from a big person but not far from being afraid, because I love deeply. When you care, you press for Excellence. Kepp up the good work and will look to see all of Edward's movies. Primal Fear is something that scares me because I believe I can be those characters without the killing. Just the thought of being discovered in my older best years, attractive or non attractive, I am good with drama films, not funny...I love dreaming,, because dreaming,, I will always be a great actress if given the right role. Peace and Blessings Actors

[@djy8504]

The dream team of birdman!

[@paintkim9211]

Adrain Toomes and Desty Nova on acting

[@georgew3270]

Vulture and hulk

[@hesh.hesh.2051]

Batman

[@y6tre]

what's with the edit at 2:30? I don't think a lot was edited out, but I wonder what was.

[@SweetTusk]

¿WHAT/S WİDH DHE ALL-SEEİNG TURKİSH İ?

[@simoneswan7344]

14:05 Yes.

[@SweetTusk]

NOW DHAT/S WHAT İ/M TALKİNG ABOUT (WHEN İ/M TALKİNG ABOUT ACTİNG)!!

[@anish4555]

riggan v.o: What d fk we r doing here...

[@carmenchacon726]

Edward Norton and Michael Keaton are too bright for Hoywood. They shoudld look for sponsors and go on their own.

[@PizzaRiia]

OK, can't kill it :) howabout doing a real true-to-day movie that is (almost?) liker a documentary, about lesbians and gays?

[@chrisj1011]

that's gross. have some respect

[@katrand6174]

u should talk, "women"

[@dinahthomason1704]

she shouldve worn pantyhose or stockings

[@MyIneffablePonyyy]

...what???

[@PizzaRiia]

Heteros seem to know our lines.

[@petewoodroffemusic]

Nothing more dull than actors talking about acting and themselves!

[@dduem13]

petewoodroffemusic nothing dumber than someone watching a video about something they don't like. moron

[@petewoodroffemusic]

dduem13 you must be an actress!

[@petewoodroffemusic]

Coleio Look who you got for president smartarse!!

[@petewoodroffemusic]

Coleio calm yourself Colon.. its just an opinion!

[@premsinghbhuller4324]

Why are you watching this?