Michael Madsen: Working With Al Pacino and Johnny Depp

[@VirginiaWolf88]

His Performance in Kill Bill is unbelievably good. I love him in that.

[@mikehunt9884]

Michael Madsen used to get on the Opie and Anthony show, the man was a riot, all you get with him is brutal honesty, none of that hollywood BS. Seems like a good man.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Ha, that’s exactly what I was about to comment…one of the very few REAL men in Hollywood

[@tonym994]

M M was a riot, whether he meant to be or not. he had a near 24/7 squint that was all his own, I think. I'm getting up there in age, and a quote by him in the re-make of 'the Getaway' always sticks w/ me. one of the Tilly girls was coming on to him, saying "we can be friends". MM: "it's been my experience that having friends is overated." and she comes off as a true bombshell in this scene. 'cause she is, and she can act. that line, I don't think is in the original. only saw it 100 times, I'd say.

[@matthewbromley1344]

@@tonym994hard day at the office for Mr Madsen doing them motel scenes with Miss Tilly . Lol 😂

[@MelodicMizeryPs3Vids]

i remember when he roasted kevin costner i lost it roaring

[@AwesomeMullet69]

I remember they'd list off his movies and he would give the exact financial reason why he did the movie, divorce, house payment, etc.

[@PaulBaksy]

Mr blonde was one of the best villains ever on camera

[@aldunlop4622]

"Well, I don't know why I came here tonight, I got a feelin' that somethin' ain't right..."

[@Tony-h7b4p]

I would hate to be stuck in the middle with him!.😂

[@FreddyRuger-b6s]

That and Madsens character in The Getaway. Banging Tilly's character while her husband listens and peeks from the bathroom. When Madden character spots him he called him a pervert lol😂

[@RogerBiwandu]

@@Tony-h7b4p Great song, great scene, great dance !!! 😅 And one to becoming Vincent Van Gogh...

[@jeffcloser2814]

Iconic !! Agreed

[@funkmachine9094]

i think Al appreciated and liked that Michael somewhat stood his ground meeting him and felt that "okay i like this guy" and told the producers or whoever that he wanted Michael in the movie which was a brilliant move because Michael is fantastic in the film

[@ap6160]

It was probably Pacino's way to assess their chemistry without having to force Madsen to a reading that he didn't want to do. BRILLIANT.

[@margotrobbie8582]

The fighting thong?

[@Max-qi3hg]

Exactly.

[@Dashoost]

Al, he won't read. Set up a meeting. He comes to me, alone.

[@unoalx]

@@Dashoost hahah genius

[@SazachaNancySktghaxeeahw-rp5gd]

Chemistry don’t you mean chemotherapy

[@keithd1219]

Michael Madsen is one of those guys who's just naturally cool.

[@yaakw]

He cut a guy’s ear off to music!

[@keithd1219]

@yaakw And did a super cool shuffle in the process 🤣

[@Cagney68]

Is he?

[@mk-ultramags1107]

He reminds me of Kurt Russell in the sense that while they both certainly take their craft serious, they also don't take it TOO serious. They don't mind being goofy if that's what the character calls for. They both show that in 'The Hateful Eight.'

[@jamesjame9827]

HAHAHAHAH....cool? Madsen is a poster child for worst actor.....lolololol!!!

[@sirfuxalot3315]

Hey Madsen! Served in the same unit as your son and had some mutual friends. RIP and I’m sorry this happened to you and your family. Was a good guy!

[@angeluszee]

I was lucky enough to have met Michael Madsen a few years back in London. One of the kindest and most humble men you’ll meet.

[@ashlandstationmusic]

Which is crazy because of how intimidating he is on film. I would be terrified to talk to him lol

[@Kev80ification]

Good for Michael for rejecting Hollywood bullshit.

[@tonym994]

when he said "I'd like to express a little truth here, if y' don't mind." I said "Hallelulah!! it's about time someone did.".

[@richardmorris7063]

I respected him before,now even more. Would love to chat with him.

[@admtech69]

Michael Madsen can play a terrifying bad guy when the role calls for it

[@joeychick9045]

Such an underrated actor. He’s also a great guy. Calls it as it is

[@Baambam1]

Michael Madson is one of my favorite actors. I loved him MANY of his movies. Donnie Brosco, Reservoir Dogs, Species, Beyond the Law, and many, many others.

[@deviouslito5011]

Don’t lie … you know his role in Free Willy was your favorite

[@jimmycakes7158]

Love how down to earth he is, everyone else is taking themselves seriously wrapped in a Hollywood bubble

[@thecoolcreativebuildchanne2613]

Johnny Depp is fantastic in Donnie Brasco! Al too!👍👍

[@TTM9691]

Yeah, agreed. I mean, he's more impressive in Donnie Brasco than Michael Madsen was!

[@ohadavni]

What are you talking about? lol he's awful there. Almost ruined the movie. Madsen is brilliant as always. Pacino was the best.

[@TTM9691]

@@ohadavni Madsen wasn't "brilliant", he was the same as he always is. He's a solid actor who always plays a type. Love him, but you don't hire Madsen to craft a character, you hire him to be Madsen. Contrast that with 90s Depp did Ed Wood, Donnie Brasco, Fear And Loathing, those are all very different characters. I'm an Italian-American New Yorker, I was around during the 70s, Depp aced that part. Certainly better than Michael Madsen ever would have!

[@thecoolcreativebuildchanne2613]

@@TTM9691 100% agree!

[@MarjorainMD]

@@TTM9691Well, I beg to differ. It isn’t much of a stretch when one is covered in 10 lbs of makeup like Depp usually is.

[@kurtnunn6116]

Years ago my brother got be a stand-in for Michael Madsen during a movie shoot. He said he was a great guy. Friendly, no airs about him.

[@jimb196233]

I cant get enough of these back stories.

[@ChrisSmart-oj4vb]

He is like a Mickey Rourke....Great actor that should have gotten more roles.

[@stormbringercoming8105]

Mickey Rourke’s biggest obstacle was Mickey Rourke. He could’ve had the keys to the kingdom, but he blew it.

[@javisoprano1010]

The way Al made Michael read anyway was brilliant 🫡

[@primetimegametime7831]

Al was most definitely in character, with the whole “staring out the window” thing.🤣 Reminds of “The Devil’s Advocate”

[@elskeletor3566]

Always been a Fan of Michael Madison and Stephen Baldwin.

[@wwbuirkle]

I find balwin a little annoying

[@JulianLeahy]

@@wwbuirkle just a little

[@17Clovers]

​@@wwbuirkle compared to the other ones?? He's last place in that dept.

[@tod3msn]

Mike Madsen does not take crap from anyone. Punching a dude out in The Viper Room and busting a toilet was hilarious the way he told the story.

[@maddiewali4095]

Johnny Depp is phenomenal in Donnie Brasco.

[@ohadavni]

mmmm no, he's not. He is a terrific actor but he was very bad in this movie.

[@noleftturn5964]

@@SCSA3.16 People love the movie. I do. But it's about Madsen and Pacino. Depp is forgettable - they coulda put anyone in his role.

[@MarjorainMD]

@@noleftturn5964100% correct 👍

[@eduardozd217]

Al Pacino is better.

[@dranderson6071]

@@SCSA3.16Don’t act childish

[@malibrary7053]

I literally laughed out loud when he said yeah. And I like Depp.

[@penoyer79]

depp was good when he was young and hungry. he's been phoning it in for 25 years.

[@NYLATORLON]

Thank you Michael and Stephen for this interview and for sharing this story. I needed this today. I love you guys and your honesty !!!

[@BigHush]

"Bruno Kirby pouring Johnny's cheerios." 😆 WTH

[@Bootrosgali]

They were in character?..."naw,,they were just hanging out". 😅

[@joshuapaladini1507]

Stephen Baldwin is one of the nicest, most generous celebrities I've ever met. Madsen rules, too.

[@gregnoel2657]

Always enjoy watching you work. One of the most underrated actors out there.

[@billb89]

Such a wild industry, I don’t know how actors keep it together with all that weirdness.

[@johnmcdonald1237]

Superb story 😂... Michael and Stephen are the best type of actors..the ones that can project themselves, with that mega screen presence.

[@bgko91880]

One of my best friends who's no longer with us said he was at a bar downtown and sat next to Michael Madsen. He says that it was fine but he just kept calling him Sonny black and Michael was getting annoyed.

[@keithd1219]

😂😂

[@tonypine3434]

Really shows the intelligence or lack thereof of certain people who can't separate actors from characters and even actors characters from other characters.

[@keithd1219]

@tonypine3434 I agree but giving him the benefit of the doubt, maybe he was drunk or maybe he was doing it to be annoying. Certainly not condoning it either way but if you hang out at bars, you're not meeting the highest quality of human beings.

[@Bootrosgali]

He had made sense next to him for potential greatest night ever and anecdote for life and that what he got? YA BLEW IT

[@deelak2329]

Uhh, who the f wouldnt

[@loucontino4804]

As Michael Madsen ages, I think he's starting to channel Robert Loggia's voice

[@orangejacket4551]

8 f*ckin hours later

[@MarjorainMD]

Elvira! You want Elvira! Tony Mira!

[@IkeDOC2378berj5-k]

Good thing for me then that your book don't mean oogats to me!!!

[@patrickt6642]

To many smokes.

[@edmundobungo1106]

Brilliant interview. People think Michael M's the crazy one, but he's actually the one that's normal. I'm on his side 💯

[@tom_reagan]

Stephen Baldwin and Michael Madsen saying Johnny Depp’s performance in Donnie Brasco was “terrible” and “lifeless” is just crazy.

[@MikeyMikeHq]

Depp has unfortunately become terrible

[@dcmitchell8008]

I agree. He's great in it.

[@podfuk]

I wouldnt say terrible and lifeless, but his character was nothing like real Joe Pistone, but so was Sonny Black to be honest, Al Pacino was perfect cast for Lefty tho

[@billjim334]

Not really. Depps character was pretty bland. Any actor worth their salt could’ve played that role.

[@PaulBaksy]

I agree with them,if you watch it nowadays you would defo agree total cardboard

[@josephbarrett4938]

Madsen is harsh on Johnny, his performance was fine. Its Al Pacino's best performance imo. If you watch Michael Franzese podcast he rates Pacino's performance as one of the best depictions of a made guy in a movie.

[@The_Gypsy_Prince-y3v]

No Depp is not good in those roles. He lacks agression.

[@FreddyRuger-b6s]

Madsen is one of my all time favorite actors

[@silveriojohan]

Michael Madsen, one of the greatest actors Period

[@bradhilton9113]

Madsen seems like an old school movie star, appreciative for the opportunities and a good guy.

[@upnorthvlogs]

I can’t get over him saying I don’t wanna hurt Willie or kids😂

[@margotrobbie8582]

Who r those

[@upnorthvlogs]

@@margotrobbie8582who them

[@EvangelosThomadakis-t7j]

Michael, you are one of my favorite actors to watch! Great screen presence! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@lee4547]

That was crazy interview. Can't believe how honest you guys were. Kudos. You got me to subscribe!

[@ministry_of_love]

I was an extra in his film _Strength and Honor_ . One of the fight scenes was filmed in the old Ford factory in Cork City, Ireland. There were hundreds of extras. As I stood there, himself appeared alongside me and in his distinctive voice he asked "How are you doing guys?". Fond memories.

[@montygranito]

Great interview Stephen. You walked the line awesomely .

[@mrgreenelander4952]

Michael should do his own podcast. Have all these supporting actors, tell stories on what it was like to work with so and so? Just people that have either made it? or just dont give a $ what anyone thinks anymore. Interesting concept

[@llorenstorrespr4409]

iWould not know how long he has this channel for, but, let's support these wonderful actors.

[@inversight2126]

I completely disagree with Mads and Bald regarding Johnny's performance in Donnie Brasco. Firstly, it is a great, great picture and secondly Johnny is fantastic in it, just like Al.....and just like Mads.

[@rickricky6421]

He seemed to be subtly suggesting Depp is too weak or effeminate to play a made guy and that they’d bump him off.

[@thereviewartistrrp5493]

I agree. It was one of my favorite performances from him. I like whenever he plays more grounded characters

[@m.michaels]

Cry

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

@@rickricky6421 yea exactly. it was unrealistic. But they needed a star to sell the movie.

[@WISDOMvsKnowledge22]

the fact that you used the word FanTastic, says it all!

[@m.michaels]

I freaking LOVE Madsen. Bros such a great actor. His voice is so gangster. Really wanna hear him on Rick and Morty or Invincible or something. That voice is so cool.

[@publicaccount1589]

In terms of acting chops, Depp acts circles around both these guys

[@MammaZizou]

The Depp talk sounds like they don’t like him personally and are more than a little jealous of his career. He was very believable as Joe Pistone in a brilliant movie. Good gossip though, keep it coming!

[@DerekLyons]

I met Michael. A wonderful man.

[@zamp6969]

Every time my hair that song “Stuck in the Middle With You” I think of this man because of how memorable his performance was

[@victorgriboski3810]

Put 5the entire podcast on youtube, we all love you Stephen Baldwin

[@evilpressley]

They guy from biodome saying Depp was horrible is MInd blowing

[@rayflynn162]

Who's the guy?

[@jftube3333]

@@rayflynn162 Baldwin

[@rayflynn162]

@@jftube3333 Ah, thanks, I didn't get the biodome reference.

[@goodpainlive]

my thoughts exactly.

[@17Clovers]

😅 Biodome was great!

[@PaybackisaMan]

That hole Michael Madson meets Al Pacino Conversation Sounds like a Straight Up Movie Scene made by Tarantino 🎉🤣🤣

[@stereo-type1510]

Whole

[@reefk8876]

That’s one wild story! lol so good

[@Frank-uw5xq]

One of my favorite actors

[@waxedearth5425]

Donnie Brasco is my favorite movie and it’s a true story!

[@Stumme-40203]

I love Donnie Brasco!

[@rumisfordrinkingnotburning]

Some people take their roles/jobs seriously and i believe johnny was in character throughout the film off and on camera 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@margotrobbie8582]

Wym off scene? He said he didn’t talk w Johnny at all

[@ianmorris5501]

Brilliant podcast guys, keep it up. PS, Madsen was Quality.🇺🇸😀🇬🇧

[@michaeldemaio5685]

when I met Mike what a great guy 👏👏

[@OdaVenom]

Baldwin laughs like Liotta in Goodfellas, like if he really don't want to, but his life maybe depends on it.

[@billb89]

Have you heard the real Henry Hill laugh? Ray Liotta nailed it.

[@christopheredig1884]

More like Jimmy Fallon

[@josephkelley8641]

Lesson in this for everyone i.e. Michael at about 7:20 (tail end of experience w/Pacino for Donnie Brasco). What an attitude, i.e. I'm not the one putting-up the money for this. Thanks to Michael and to Stephen for great interview of great actor.

[@anthonymarra2600]

One of the old school great actors!!

[@richardmorris7063]

He'll always be Sonny Black to me,even here he's Sonny Black! One of my all time favs.

[@marcdavis2745]

Michael is a Great Actor

[@jamesgrant9858]

I saw Pacino on the street in Manhattan once . He stood in the middle of the actual road and crouched down for what reason I have no idea . Maybe he was scouting locations

[@solideights]

Awesome😂😂😂

[@ehgore1978]

Need these Videos to be the full podcast

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

I understand what Michael is saying, I noticed that with a few actors that are like that. Where they play over the top characters but when they end up playing "normal" characters, there's nothing there. They're lifeless.

[@FilmThePoliceFTP]

Nothing there in Donnie brasco though?

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

@@FilmThePoliceFTP I'm not sure. I love the movie. But I'm not sure if I like his acting in it or not.

[@FilmThePoliceFTP]

I mean, comparred to your 'average' Depp role, it's very low key, but I think that's what it was supposed to be.

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

@@FilmThePoliceFTP What I'm saying is most of the time, he cannot do lowkey.

[@MarjorainMD]

Depp was too effeminate for the part, a tougher looking bloke would have been better.

[@jayshomer4191]

That’s a cool story!

[@pexxos1]

One of these guys is a great actor...the other is Stephen Baldwin.

[@Stumme-40203]

I’m surprised you know his first name. I always refer to him as “a Baldwin (not the killer one)”

[@BNatoAk]

That's extremely accurate 😅

[@ryann.9636]

Usual Suspects tho…

[@goodpainlive]

I have to say-- I thought he couldn't act worth shit but he was amazing in The Usual Suspects.

[@joewas2225]

Only 1 good Baldwin actor & that's Alec

[@rickricky6421]

I can’t say I blame Depp for not talking to Madsen. Him and a bunch of mobsters pushed and locked him in a room with a mechanical rat to send him a message. That’s insane. This is before they started filming. I feel like Madsen may have also been drinking a lot during those times and was not a particularly nice guy

[@WISDOMvsKnowledge22]

Ok beta

[@morgandavis6788]

You feel like Madsen was drinking a lot and Johnny wasn’t? Johnny was drinking, snorting, injecting, inhaling and God knows what else.

[@juanpabloaraujoarraga9398]

Yes but depp doesnt act the same. That Was the point ​@morgandavis6788

[@CT2507]

@@morgandavis6788 Yea, but was Depp being a prick to his colleagues like Madsen was when he locked Depp in with the rat together with the mob guys? I think Madsen was the backstabber and the prick here.

[@CT2507]

Agreed. Bullying your colleague like that sounds like jealousy on Madsens part.

[@BHB-cx2rc]

Amazing actor. My favorite movie from him is Beyond The Law.

[@MortonT1958]

Very underrated movie.

[@jonnyfranco7]

this is so cool, great actors are just normal ppl who are just characters

[@ExisteMas]

Heck yeah I love this channel

[@TOSSS01]

I lolled at Say Hello To Ma Little Friend.

[@leevancleef358]

Love Michael Madsen !

[@10JA9]

I'm glad is was Michael that played the role as Sonny

[@Mrpolite5018]

He’s a great actor ..

[@jc03571]

Hard to imagine not liking Johnny Depp in Donnie Brasco.

[@Čhelsea_Čhainsaw]

Time, bloody hell❕ He was so hot, and still is but... Darn❕ He's better than many, Mickey Rourke for example❕ Greetings, love and best wishes for y'all from Italy❕

[@hellokitty777able]

Seems alot of men are jealous of Johnny Depp. He can't help it if he is extremely attractive. He's a good character actor. I'm not a fan of all his characters, but he still is very talented.

[@joemckim1183]

Johnny is a great actor. I prefer him when he plays more realistic characters like in Donnie Brasco, Public Enemies, What's Eating Gilbert Grape. But even his more over the top characters are still great too.

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

Why do you think they're jealous? lol

[@WISDOMvsKnowledge22]

He's just talking reality that the Brooklyn accent was way off

[@Meatbalzz]

Johnny Depp always looks like he needs a bath. He always looks unkempt and like he hasn’t bathed in about a week.

[@MeditativeMoments1]

I would be more "jealous" of pacino!

[@JayB-bq7hh]

I love old Mike he's a badass............... Kill Bill reference !!!! Others too !! The Getaway was the best , I think !! Rudy, Rudy...................Jennifer Tilly , so funny and violent !!!

[@A_7-7-7_A]

Love this!

[@Pingaheimer]

what a great voice he has. So good in The Walking Dead game.

[@mrdiamondJIM]

I didn't even realise that was him. Perfect voice for that game and the character.

[@surfshack2]

This is good 💩. Subscribed 😆

[@abundantYOUniverse]

New subscriber love it!~

[@noshowjackie]

Sonny Black is one of the most iconic mobsters in film.

[@prince13896]

Michael's so funny. I'd love to see him play a grizzled old comic like Dangerfield or "Dice" Clay.

[@Littleneddygtw]

only thing I know for sure about that viper room story was madsen wasn't taking a dump

[@HoosierDaddy11]

Great actor

[@warriorv9359]

Good stuff

[@mitchellsmith1593]

Great actor!

[@monicakiddo2897]

i love his alpacino impressions lol 😅🤣11:19

[@davidaldridge5716]

Me too to the T…..he’s somehow got Al sounding like Santa Clause 😂😂

[@monicakiddo2897]

@@davidaldridge5716 idk what it is, but his al pacino "growls" are spot on lol

[@davidaldridge5716]

@@monicakiddo2897 and a Japanese Santa Clause at that …to me lol

[@ProfessorWingatePeaslee-lg7zs]

right right right right right right right

[@marvinshenk]

I'll believe Michael Madsen over Johnny Depp and Al Pacino.

[@mitchellsmith1593]

Kill Bill trailer scene with Daryl..amazing

[@andykolb6502]

Mr.Blonde is good as Michael Madsen

[@keithfarrell4882]

Every Actor and their mother has a podcast these days.

[@spookrockcity]

Pacino was making sure he was willing to play ball