Nicole Kidman & Casey Affleck | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

[@Erin-uz2gf]

I think that Casey Affleck stands out in every movie he is in. star or supporting role he just kills it. he has such a diverse talent. he is one of the best and I hope he is around for a long time.

[@GeminiJonson]

Agreed

[@kerrypickens8594]

Have you seen Oppenheimer

[@nickynicks_]

I still have a crush on him from his role in Good Will Hunting, for a side character he really stood out!

[@traceybuetow8993]

Appreciating Casey's softness and listening intently with his whole body ... that's a unique and very rare trait in a man ..

[@payalgupta7776]

Nicole is a highly emotional and a very deep person. I have watched her interviews when she was in her 20's and now and she speaks with so much clarity and insight into human behaviour. She appears to be an unbiased person.

[@adithirao1611]

I love Nicole Kidman no matter what people say about her appearance. Her looks may not be real but the honesty and in her eyes and heart couldn't have been more genuine. Her views have depth and soul which just adds to her classy and graceful personality. It's wonderful to see her so happy personally and professionally.

[@blueg8731]

I agree. I have no idea why so many people don't like her. Maybe it's because she is different.

[@Gabriel-fx6sx]

She still looks beautiful and has this deep look in her eyes, i find her to be exquisite.

[@xavinaut]

agreed

[@aslan9334]

I personally like her i like how she performs in each of her roles and has been in many great movies!

[@Yehamarin]

Manchester by the sea is such a masterpiece.

[@MattieMacaya]

It is!

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

@@MattieMacaya pay attention to the soundtrack

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

her best movie reminds me of a different cinematic language because she understood

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

there's an argument that being 'the' anything is the musical reference

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

[@loplop6015]

didn't know Casey Affleck had that beautiful voice and i love the way she listens

[@mellinatre1149]

I love when the actors really commit to their talk, it's when this interviews really works... wonderful!

[@diannediamond4221]

Mellina Tre

[@Ernie1978]

I love NIcole Kidman, so down to earth and she's always in awe of other actors and actresses, she is very humble. I saw the movie last night and she is brilliant in it.

[@n.ee.h]

They’re both so chill, soft spoken and sweet. Very honest interview. Lovely to watch.

[@WelhamGaming]

Casey and Nicole are amazing actors. This video was really really interesting. Keep the legends coming in Variety!!!

[@variety]

Thanks Ryan! Glad you enjoyed.

[@winonawu8260]

Love these interviews. Found out this series last year and enjoyed it. The conversations between actors bring out more insights and depth and it's fascinating. Great job!

[@variety]

Appreciate it! Glad you found our series.

[@IsaiahMatthewJackson]

Variety Do you guys have the actors ask some starter questions, or do you just let the talks flow?

[@Nautilus1972]

Check out Inside the Actor's studio.

[@alenkaarya]

Same :) Love it!

[@ceceliam9014]

Watch the one with Viola Davis and Tom Hanks. So amazing :D

[@PrletovaDevojka92]

I LOVED how she sits, she is barefoot and still so elegant. :)

[@withnail-and-i]

Like a caveman who rinsed his feet.

[@ceceliam9014]

And when it comes down to it aren't we all just cavemen who rinsed their feet? :P

[@CrenshawCowboy]

white people always have their disgusting feet out in public.

[@ElviraBby]

Killmonger ??? I'm black-Caribbean and I like being bare foot. What does race have to do with it

[@Truthshallsety0ufree]

White women have the most beautiful feet@@CrenshawCowboy

[@lolaamis4704]

Caseys performance is one of the greatest I've ever seen. It's just so sad and powerful but not in the overacted way. His oscar win is soo well deserved despite his personal life. Plus allegations aren't true unless they are proved.

[@tomb411]

? The allegations were true, he wasn't denying them. The problem was him still getting awarded even though his predatory past

[@Toadspring]

What do you mean he didn’t deny it? He threatened to countersue those women. It’s his word against theirs, and they’re friends. I’m not saying they’re lying but I’m also not saying he’s guilty. I don’t know and quite frankly neither do you. He wasnt awarded for his behavior, he was awarded for his craft and it was well deserved. These incidents happened years before he was nominated for this award and no one said shit until the #metoo movement and now everybody is bullying the guy without even knowing if it’s true. It’s a damn shame if you ask me

[@mickey2347]

Toadspring Bro, he’s literally talked about it in interviews and podcasts since 2017. Y’all are so quick to discredit women, even when the guy admits to it, lmao.

[@cheezycount]

@@mickey2347 He has nothing to admit because it never happened in the first place.

[@mickey2347]

Then why did he word for word admit it in Dax Shepherds podcast, “Armchair Expert?” Or countless other interviews, but I assume you prefer hearing him verbally talk about it. It’s okay. Fan girls will always cover their eyes and ears and “lalala,” to their favorites. It’s too bad he won’t notice your undying loyalty - but that’s your conscience, not mine.

[@blackspace007]

I've always loved his face. He has a great face and husky voice. Such a darling

[@girtisholland]

Casey should've won for Supporting Actor in Assassination of Jesse James. Literally some of the best acting I've ever seen on screen.

[@bas6628]

I absolutely agree....love that film and Casey's performance

[@SidGolan]

One of the best movies of all time.

[@mcd3560]

Thanks for this great conversation. Nicole Kidman is not only a great actress but one of the few people that truly inspires me, she is such an eloquent and wise woman! something tells me she may become an amazing director one day.

[@Elcaptaincurt]

Being an aspiring actor with a passion for this type of art, these interviews are so informative and revealing for a young actor like myself. Thanks Variety! Keep em coming! 👏🏼

[@jinjo001]

Casie's performance in 'Manchester by the Sea' made me cry my eyes out. Nicole is so angelic it feels a bit moronic to allow your eyes move away, inadvertently from her face.

[@ManuelRivera-sr4yl]

i have no idea what's going on in his personal life, but Casey's one helluva actor. top shelf

[@HoofHearted2DAY]

I can't wait to see Lion, I wanna see it together with my mum. I was lucky to be adopted from overseas to Australia back in the 80s - so many parallels with what Nicole's spoken about.

[@WilliamKHan-hz6vk]

OMG Nicole is so elegant and chill, actually both of them are so amazing! Love Casey's shoes and the way he rolled up his suit pants.

[@joelvasquezvillanueva4997]

i love Nicole Kidman she is an amazing actress!

[@lokkenliane]

2 of my favorite actors! Wonderful conversation!

[@Moamg]

I've seen this documentary on Portrait of a Lady and I've never forgotten the scene Casey mentions here. Great to hear them talk about this. Nicole is wonderful and Jane Campion is a genius!

[@toiletsinheaven]

Casey is just a phenomenal actor! He’s so versatile n really channeled every character that he portrayed in a such an exquisite and genuine way possible

[@raygudel5492]

Nicole Kidman has always been a huge crush for me, not just for her looks, but her personality, talent and willingness to take risks in her craft and choices. Just one of the best to me.

[@Odescalchi-vp4ms]

Every second I see Nicole Kidman I must quote Al Pacino: "God must be a damn genius!"

[@DonVal86]

Odescalchi 1683 I thought you were gonna say “‘cause she’s got a great ass”.

[@violet5114]

I wish joaquin phoenix was here. To Die For reunion

[@littlebird8346]

He and Casey aren't friends anymore, partly because of caseys atrocious behavior behind the scenes of I'm Not There where he sexually harassed his co-workers and blatantly cheated on his wife, Joaquin's sister

[@elizabethsmith9624]

Palana --and you're blatantly Casey's PR person and you're embarrassing yourself

[@popeye697]

nerd vana Well Joaquin and Casey have been friends ever since to die for. Casey even directed Joaquin in the mockumentary I'm Still Here

[@690169016901]

Yes. Joaquin and Nicole

[@parissideris1757]

Shayla Daniaka They stopped being friends when they Divorced please do your research

[@sprinsta17]

Wow Nicole nailed it saying Manchester By The Sea shows the realness of a man. I remember thinking that exactly when I was watching.

[@julleketbulleke]

Nicole is my all time idol

[@ehsnu]

Gosh I have just started the video and paused only to say that I loveddd how Nicole's sitting so comfortably on the sofa. 😍

[@anne21bon]

such a great interview to witness between that. Casey's shoes are so distracting but he's such an incredible person and Nicole is just amazing.

[@elizabethsmith9624]

Such an incredible person? You do realize he's a notorious asshole, right?

[@joemckim1183]

I've never seen Casey to be anything but a nice guy. People that go around calling other people assholes tend to be the real assholes.

[@elizabethsmith9624]

Joe McKim He has a terrible reputation in the industry and lost a sexual harassment lawsuit. But yeah, I'm sure he's super nice

[@anne21bon]

ah wasn't aware about any of that. really enjoy his work and he's really talented so that's so disappointing to hear.

[@joemckim1183]

Unless someone does something like murder like O.J. Simpson or a freak of nature like Michael Jackson I tend to not care about what they do in their personal lives and only worry about what they do on screen. Of course I'm going to want to watch more interviews for people who are really good people like Chris Pratt or someone like that. But I don't let off screen issues delegate to me in any way if I like a movie or an actors performance in a movie.

[@RWMoortgat]

I love them both so much, and Casey is my favourite actor. They had such great rapport in this video, thanks for making this!! Going to watch To Die for Tonight because they're both in it, so right there it seems like a great film!

[@camelia1296]

Variety, you have blessed me with this interview, and i thank you for that

[@variety]

Thank you for watching Camelia. Glad you enjoyed.

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

I was like 20 when to die for came out. And it was the film that made me think “Wow. Nicole Kidman can actually act”. It was a turning point for her in her career, and it made directors and audiences see her in a way that fluff like Days Of Thunder just couldn’t. It’s also one of my favorite of her films.

[@velocityJE]

say what you will about casey, he seems interested in nicole's story. that shit seems genuine. he's interested in others.

[@mamaott]

Nicole in The Paperboy, oh my god...she was so incredibly good in that tragic part. To Die For was perfectly cast. Such a great movie.

[@Chamsk]

To die for is one of greatest movie ever made 1st movie of Casey and he was totally brillant on this even Nicole and Joaquin were on top they cast them well

[@elnarosiana84]

LION!!!Truly a masterpiece..

[@hutche]

Casey, you are a legend and please do not stop making movies.

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

Manchester by the sea is an incredible movie ! Casey you were the best ! awesome awesome performance !

[@yelyint5620]

I'm waiting for this video! Love you 'Nic' & 'Casey'! A mini #ToDieFor Reunion!

[@VEILmscx]

Nicole Kidman is actually perfect. And Casey is one of the best actors working rn and soon to be director as well.

[@senthilvelan544]

Hope you saw his Light of my Life, wrotten and directed by Casey. Such a Gem.

[@danchristmas8677]

Love this ACTOR ON ACTOR series... this is an especially good one. Both terrific actors and fun to listen to.

[@csic123]

Dan Christmas And now they're both Oscar winners.

[@egghold6285]

Nicole Kidman is what I call a Real Movie Star !! Not many like her.

[@NadheeransDeepSpace]

If Casey doesn't win best actor this year, I riot! Should already have one for Assassination of Jesse James.

[@elizabethsmith9624]

I hope to god andrew garfield or denzel wins because they aren't human trash

[@tris421]

most underrated movie.

[@Erin-uz2gf]

yes! that was one of his best roles!

[@aaronmoiche330]

I feel like there's a second part to this full interview because they must have been talking for hours and hours after this

[@anniegueveneux8161]

Nicole Kidman is listening, realy, we feel it and that is so special. Well that’s the lady we know. Always a pleasure to listen to her. Casey, i am surprise because i find myself discovering what a special, good person he is! Love it

[@CaseyAffleck-si6uv]

what's up now how are you doing today how is everything over there

[@russelfurtado7206]

I love her laugh!

[@zolochnaya]

The bath scene in LION was so beautifully TRUE.

[@rogersjgregory]

Nicole gets more and more beautiful with age, and she seems like a genuine nice person too.

[@Dreama40]

It's called Botox and Plastic surgery. You need her bank balance to look that good Roger.

[@dgoley4412]

Dreama40 Jealousy is Ugly !!!!!!

[@Dreama40]

Just like you.

[@HannaHannabelle]

I don't know about her being genuine but her face screams botox. no hate, it's just full of botox.

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

haven't read the memoir but the beginning is very clearly indicative of the time and place

[@redgravemirren]

Let me just throw it out there, I love Nicole Kidman :)

[@Andersdenkende]

redgravemirren mee too! I think I have to call her and tell... dont you have her phone nummer?

[@redgravemirren]

Yeah, but I ain't giving my competition an advantage :)

[@Andersdenkende]

So unsportsmanlike...

[@steliosp1770]

I was first introduced to Nicole at - actually - a really young age through Dogville. I was formally and appropriately re-introduced to Von Trier's filmography later on and re-watched it; Incredible performance. As for the gentleman, it was Lonesome Jim. To this day it remains one of my favourite films, and he has managed to stay relevant in .. low-key, down to earth, just straight up incredibly talented and persevering actor which I respect dearly and admire in him. Most recently in Manchester by the Sea he was, yet again, a pleasure to witness. Great pairing.

[@Bck-n9r]

Casey is not beneath Nicole. They are both fine actors. All I see is two great actors being all natural and at ease with each other. Their questions also seems natural and they seems genuinely interested.

[@mmarsbarr]

I don't usually follow celebrity gossip crap but i love these series of videos from variety, so honest and refreshing!

[@serenabramble260]

I don't consider it gossip, it's actors talking about their work, not so-called journalists dissecting personal lives for their own gain.

[@tuuliamoors4134]

Gossip is indeed crap, but these videos have nothing to do with that.

[@finalmasquerade]

Great Interview!

[@INDLIS]

Nicole Kidman and Casey Affleck were on that movie To Die For

[@da96103]

25:43 Casey Affleck was trying to get rid of the nephew that he inherited while Nicole is trying to keep the kid she adopted.

[@evanfoster2110]

Those "other people" he recommended for This Is Our Youth in London were pretty handy too: Summer Phoenix and Matt Damon. Was lucky enough to see it when I was there.

[@0306babylove]

Evan Foster really? I’ve never seen him on a stage? How great was he? 😂

[@DJGOLFVR6]

i loved this interview ty for doing this

[@brunasouza8485]

I loved this video. It helps me to learning English. Thanks.

[@hadbetterdays]

Loved that Nicole mentioned Emily Watson's performance in Breaking the Waves at 7:42. Same for me.

[@Buckskinbeauty]

Casey is a handsome person. Also, I really think he is a great actor, alot better than his brother. And he deserved his oscar. I really hope he didn´t do any of those things that he has been accused for..

[@camelliam.4235]

didn't he just get an oscar?

[@Buckskinbeauty]

I wrote "he deserved his oscar".

[@twittertwice]

His version was different, but he acknowledged that he had been inappropriate and apologized . He lost a couple of movies and a couple women refused to work with him! He is a brilliant actor!

[@Chamsk]

You are right he is a way better actor than Ben

[@QuestionKnife]

Pretty confusing why people I'm reading aren't liking him or something. I feel like he's pretty captivating in a Jack Nicholson kind of way.

[@puffball4484]

Oh no please don't compare to Jack.

[@shawnpreston1639]

Wrong. People aren't fools (well most aren't). We know authenticity when we see it. This guy is full of himself in a covert way.

[@QuestionKnife]

shawn preston what's "wrong"?

[@shawnpreston1639]

"I feel like he's pretty captivating in a Jack Nicholson kind of way." ~ Disagree. "Pretty confusing why people I'm reading aren't liking him or something." ~ It's because he comes off very wrong.

[@baboom007]

because he is not funny. people are very demanding these days

[@jamespatterson4563]

Thanks for not having the weird beginning. They where not unnaturally globbing on each other, you had them just hanging out or individually, nice. I love both these actors.

[@sophside9931]

Casey has a brilliant and intellectual mind

[@0306babylove]

Soph side he’s one of the most intelligent people in Hollywood

[@da96103]

Casey and Nicole were in To Die For together right, a million years ago?

[@nedamm-l5x]

What a nice voice nickol has😍 I am intrigued by her voice❤

[@pamzaluikham3916]

Thumbs up for Nicole

[@taubettes94]

I'm in love with them ...

[@juancpgo]

Casey thought the interview would be shot the typical way all in close shots, so he didn't care about changing his shoes.

[@laurenwilliams8811]

Juan at least he's wearing shoes!

[@firecrakka]

Looks like Adidas Superstar "Adicolour" a sneaker that comes with markers so you can draw on them. Guessing he let his kids decorate them for him.

[@fa-ls9jw]

he always wears those shoes. srsly

[@johnbrown577]

Loved them in to die for.

[@Chuchi1389]

If people would focus more on the present than the past, we would all be serving this world some good. Whatever happened in his past, which nobody has evidence of, shouldn't take away from his talent. Whether it's true or not, we don't know, so based on that I'll say that Casey did a phenomenal job . I cried throughout the movie because he played that character so well. He was amazing, wicked good! His performance was just mesmerizing. I felt like I could really feel his grief in this movie. All the actors were amazing but, I couldn't stop keep my eye off Casey's character. To the people leaving negative comments below, y'all do know y'all can just NOT watch his interviews or anything involving him? The nay Sayers are the reason why this world continues to regress. You're not having any effect on his life by leaving negative comments, so do yourself a favor and use your anger towards things that actually matter! Like standing against your president, and his absurd requests like funding a stupid wall. When there are millions of people trying to make an honest living. Turn that anger into love instead of so much hate. We have enough of that going on already. Love yourself more.

[@0306babylove]

Dashel Matias great comment

[@BronwynAlexandriaa]

I love Casey

[@BronwynAlexandriaa]

And I love Nicole omg

[@tiffsaver]

Manchester was just a little too depressing for my tastes, but the scene Casey did in "Oppenheimer" with Cillian Murphy was probably the single most powerfu scene I've seen in my entire life. It was so subtly riveting and full of unspoken subtext that I STILL can't figure out what I just saw. It was that good.

[@Hindmostaki78]

he's very dreamy !

[@theogoldberg8919]

I looooove Nicole seating in Ezra's moooooode ahahahah GREAT

[@anggun8348]

put Joaquin on this group for extra fun

[@teeniebeenie6338]

Casey Wasey (mumbler guy) thinks he can touch the hem of walkin's robe but he can't cuz his fingers are to curly

[@pam0626]

It was disturbing to read about the sexual harassment lawsuits filed against him by two female producers which were settled out of court. Also the CBS Sunday Morning interview that aired last week where he disclosed that he called Columbia University after dropping out and asked if they would confer him an honorary degree. They had the good sense to turn him down, and requested he pay back his outstanding tuition bill. What nerve!

[@allenyounge5247]

pam0626 it's sad how hollywood ignores everything and sweeps it under the rag

[@littlebird8346]

This situation is literally the purest embodiment of Hollywood: kid brother and friend of two A-listers fucks people over, acts like a douchebag and still will probably win an oscar with everyone kissing his ass. Fuck this douchebag

[@allenyounge5247]

ella bee hmmmm hope he loses to Denzel

[@stupidnonmovingcartoon3662]

Oh stfu

[@allenyounge5247]

123Jenny90 just google it there are two women who accused him and the case was settled out of court

[@grace-yz2sr]

I would like to see Casey Affleck and Christian Bale together. They both independently said about each other that the other one was the finest actor they had ever worked with. That would be so much talent in one room! - And also I'd like to see Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch interview each other.

[@xfiler-gl7nc]

I love how she just completely refused to mention Tom cruise or any film related to him 😂😂👏👏. Good for her.

[@popeye697]

xfiler2013 she talked around it while saying it at the same time

[@kataisa3]

Appreciate the insight (re: Manchester By The Sea) why Affleck's character insisted on carrying the groceries as he watched his house burn to the ground. I had wondered about that when I watched the scene and thought it odd.

[@lukewilliam3601]

I really enjoyed his insight as well. Pretty powerful stuff.

[@lukewilliam3601]

His story describing the words - "holding the groceries in such a way" while watching the house burn. That really struck me for some reason.

[@safdarsocial]

I came for the interview I stayed for the shoes

[@july713x3]

Casey Affleck, I've always been a fan. He's getting his Charlie Rose on.

[@clairejakstas3921]

That fire scene is one of the most impactful i have seen. Nicole was right and breaking the waves... jeesh

[@fa-ls9jw]

Pretty cringy how everyone's on and against him. Kinda sad, cause I loved his performance and I know the context of the situation and all that about his rumors. He doesn't look like that kind of guy tho. The really looks very quiet and more like an outsider.

[@deniseg812]

I love the sound of Casey's voice, how he kind of loses it in his laugh. I wish he'd do an audio book. My favorite Nicole movie is The Others.

[@amernice]

i'm a hetrosexual sexual guy but i'm totally crushing over casey i always thought he was the better affleck

[@aniokay]

We can all crush on the same sex, I think it's quite universal...

[@lukewilliam3601]

Man, she killed it in Lion.

[@rxxn96]

he joined the giants in Manchester By The Sea and even Jesse James. some of his best performances ever. he’s got what it takes clearly cos his awards prove that but if he was taken seriously a bit more, he would’ve landed huge roles. it’s just a shame he gets left on the back burner a bit when he’s just as good as other A list actors that aren’t really that great.

[@ieatgremlins]

This is great :)

[@jeffreyjoseph2737]

This could be off but I actually believe she loves him. Like really loves him. I know she's married, but this is just the feeling I get watching this.

[@0306babylove]

Jeffrey Joseph I think she really admires him as an actor.

[@jeffreyjoseph2737]

@@0306babylove i think there's more than that. Just how i feel watching it

[@shayzak1184]

how u never bring Isabelle Huppert?! she's golden globe winner now and in drama!! please bring her with Jessica Chastain they're good friends

[@Rozzinator420]

anyone know where to cop Casey's sneakers?

[@firecrakka]

Looks like Adicolor Superstars he has let his kids customize.

[@AlanaByTheShore]

If this did not have to be scripted, I think Casey would have ran more with their conversation. You could tell he was interested in speaking with Nicole. You know Nicole is comfortable with Casey by the way she sat in that chair lol 😂😅😂😅😂. To Die For was incredible.

[@gbtn92]

I think there is good connection between them :)

[@lukenarlee8118]

When she mentioned working with Kubrick, I don't know how he didn't ask her any questions about what that experience was like? Oh my God, I would have had so many questions.

[@kristianhestas5508]

i love his shoes