Oscar Isaac on His Grandma's Exorcism, Transporting Corpses and Writing Plays About God

Oscar Isaac talks about writing a play about Noah’s Ark in grade school, his religious upbringing and transporting dead bodies for one of his first jobs.
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Oscar Isaac on His Grandma's Exorcism, Transporting Corpses and Writing Plays About God - Late Night with Seth Meyers
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[@mols556]

I think it's only fair that I DEMAND an episode of Day Drinking with Seth and Oscar Isaac.

[@wendydabee]

I'll second that notion! I wonder who else would love to see that, too.

[@jrocsexy]

Yessssss, please!!

[@leannej.mangano1097]

I sooooooo endorse this idea!!!

[@mynameisnotbetty]

YES!!!! WE NEED THIS NOW!!!! 😂👏👍

[@yeimyrivera9273]

Yes!!!! Yes, yes!!!

[@FumikoNobuoka]

Wow…the comedic timing and the mental gymnastics throughout this entire interview is amazing. Seth is always good but this rapport with Oscar is particularly off the charts.

[@behnoosh282]

Exactly👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@nena8692]

Yes!

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Seth was good

[@maryroberts589]

They were both totally on point for this interview! Oscar is nailing it in Moon Knight and deserves an Emmy for his portrayal of the alters of his character with DID!!

[@pluribus_unum]

"...a form of spiritual abuse..." I love candid moments like this.

[@neonice]

? 😃

[@pluribus_unum]

@@neonice at 3:53 ...

[@scarletmoon95]

I got serious FAST when I heard that. It always breaks my heart when the church traumatizes people like this, as a christian 😞

[@neonice]

@@pluribus_unum I know, It was a reaction coz it's serious stuff but seemed funny lol

[@Nse204]

He's not wrong

[@mynameisnotbetty]

Just listening to Seth and Oscar giggle about exorcisms and corpses seriously made my day! 😂🤣 Bunch of little kids! I love it! 🤣

[@valenciadale3506]

“How many bodies? What did they smell like?” I got dead at that moment. 💀

[@mynameisnotbetty]

@@valenciadale3506 LOL! I loved how in one moment you saw grown men turn into grade school boys. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Green_Gold]

Feel like as this interview went along Oscar was like "wow this is going well. This dudes funny. Imma open up more". They might of fell in love

[@sammygirl6910]

I'd like to see a Day Drinking With episode.

[@rawdog9674]

@@markymarksthirdnipple8305 mightive***

[@zephyr9949]

For real. I've never heard Oscar talk about his life this much in an interview. Absolutely in love with this one.

[@neonice]

@@zephyr9949 It sounds like he had one of the more down to earth growing up stories than most actors,, well not normal necessarily with the dead bodies but uhh idk

[@rawdog9674]

Seth knows how to interview, completely fun to watch. He's the best late night host since Conan left 🙏

[@dianeblumenthal5951]

Agree 100%. Seth really does have the best interview style.

[@Romanceguru]

He’s the most genuine!

[@bluebubblegum88]

ONE HUNDRED PERCENT!! Thats exactly what I was thinking watching this 😂 🥰

[@wanderingstill]

You need to see this Sean guy on The Hot Ones. He puts all these others to shame!

[@rawdog9674]

@@wanderingstill Lmao that's the dumbest thing I've heard heard. Sean might be good at talking to his guests but he's a one trick pony, don't compare him to a legend like Seth.

[@zephyr9949]

Easily one of the best interviews I've seen with Oscar Isaac. Their chemistry is actually good and you can tell they both enjoyed it as much as the audience. Other interviews felt rushed or just bland/asking for the sake of the interview.

[@valenciadale3506]

“Grandma needs an exorcism.” Never thought I would hear those words about anyone’s grandma. 🤣

[@sir_vix]

You don't often get to see two people fall in love during a late night talk show interview.

[@IsabelS_Fuyu]

Lol you ever seen the interview with Sharon Stone and Sebastian Stan the tension in that one lol 😂

[@anthonyzullo]

Craig Ferguson with literally wvwry female acror lmfao! The level of uncomfortable for sexual assault from those interviews is to real. I really miss Craig hitting on them with no care in the world lmao. When Television felt real and genuine.

[@NewMessage]

There was a bit of an edge on "That's what God does." I feel ya man.

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

Same

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

Theres also a video of him with his brother and the brother mentions their times in church and Oscar quips, “oh you mean when we were indoctrinated?” Tragic

[@charlockprime]

Damn it. Now all I want to do is hang out with Oscar Isaac.

[@valenciadale3506]

Same.

[@santuli_91]

And Seth to be honest

[@anselmoscarisaac4339]

Same here

[@maggieyr5]

Love Oscar Isaac. His performance as Joseph in the Nativity Story was so impressive I knew he would go far. He’s amazing!

[@TheFlowMind]

Wow one of the best interviews I’ve seen lately! They had lots of chemistry! 😊

[@thetooginator153]

I usually don’t find celebrity interviews interesting, but this was. I like Isaac’s honesty about how he got the hospital job. His father certainly didn’t give him a “cushy” job. Oscar Isaac had to be reliably mature and respectful.

[@benmiles00]

Moon Knight is great. Oscar is doing a fantastic job as Stephen/Marc. I don't know why people are criticising his accent. I think it's actually very good.

[@dprdenny]

i have never seen anyone criticising his british accent fr???

[@lahoevo3gsr]

If im not mistaken, his British accent was suppose to be abit off just like the actual Steven Grant character in the tomb buster video.

[@SerjBassist]

"Steven, with a V"

[@saraiarmstrong5668]

@@lahoevo3gsr That's the actual reason, Oscar made an amazing work on Robin Hood film making the british accent so, definitely the accent was on purpose c:

[@benmiles00]

@@SerjBassist yeah yeah. Whatever. 🤷‍♂

[@firilo1]

you can always tell when seth is interviewing a friend. its so nice honestly

[@SerdarAltinn]

He is an excellent actor. And so down to earth. Couple days ago i saw a photo of him at RuPaul's Drag Race viewing party in local bar. Made my day tbh!

[@ivyinabottle]

Wait that’s so cool!! I need to look that up now

[@Eatmywalnutz]

WOW! That’s amazing

[@MissCarmenGrant]

What photo!! Send me a link please!

[@vandal280]

I love Oscar Isaac more and more all the time

[@elisamaza8909]

The way Oscar giggles and flounders in the end when they talk about the corpses just reminds me of childhood conversations about something very funny where everybody keeps getting more and more excited 😂

[@KillerTacos54]

Just watched episode 5 - absolutely AMAZING! Perhaps one of my favourite episodes of any D+ Marvel show yet

[@apok1980]

At first I was thinking, “Are you saying MoonKnight us a D list show”? Then I realized D as in Disney+. I’m a little slow, but I eventually catch on

[@randomash07]

Same one of my favourite episodes, always going to get to almost cry everytime I watch it.

[@oscararagon6648]

This interview is a reminder of how good Seth is at hosting late night

[@NailahRoberts]

I have a feeling these two would be really great pals

[@hamsanandini7647]

Him being honest and calling it 'spiritual abuse' is so heartening and heartbreaking at the same time

[@coolcat8b]

Oscar is a great guest! You should have him over any chance you get.

[@Shinmsl]

I just wish this interview was longer

[@Kurzux]

6:03 onwards is the best part of the interview LMAOO 😭😭 seems like 2 friends just casually bantering

[@TheOddJuan]

This felt like watching 2 buddies catch up after a long time. Great interview! Super funny lol

[@boozhwatrash]

Oscar just continues to impress and seems like an incredibly fun hang.

[@christineherrmann205]

Me, watching this interview: how the hell did they end up talking about dead bodies in the hospital? That escalated quickly. 😂

[@colombines5588]

you can tell they genuinely appreciate each other

[@cu7695]

Platypus being doubtful about the Ark is actually a genius take. Oscar does have a big head on his shoulder. No wonder he went to Julliard. It's the best school out there

[@Emmaa21]

I could actually listen to them talking for hours about “off camera” stuffs

[@Sarah-Jane17]

Oscar I love you even more now! I'm all about dark humor( him saying Grandma needs an exorcism made me LoL)and conversations that go a little twisted.

[@jebechil]

lmao oscar is ADORKABLE truly and i thank seth for making him comfortable enough to be himself

[@joannaalday]

I really only watch clips of late night shows so I can’t say I watch too much of Seth. But wow. He’s super underrated. He’s a really great authentic interviewer.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Great interview! Such fun! I was a Candy Striper at a hospital when I was in 9th grade. I delivered flowers to patients, helped the nurses deliver meals, brought people to/from X-rays, and put fresh sheets on the gurneys in the ER. I still remember the guy in the ER who had "pink" hair (blond hair + blood = pink hair) from the motorcycle accident he was in (no helmet of course).

[@jesperjee]

This is what every interview SHOULD be and what all interview in the future OUGHT to be when grown ups talk about religion. Im always horrified when adults speak about their "faith" in the supernatural on TV. It's 2022 come on!

[@jacobcardona2457]

After being in a local band that played Warped Tour I absolutely can relate to the “I opened for Green Day….technically” sentiment lol. Awesome down to earth dude!

[@energeticallybored]

When i worked at a video store, i liked to put "The Deer Hunter" next to Bambi.

[@4422michael]

Seth has a talent for coming close to the line, but never crossing it. He will be forever airable, like my jockstrap.

[@xocheee]

the way this felt like a standup comedy duo doing a very long talk show bit

[@BlueMHart]

Oscar Isaac seems so clever and so effortlessly funny. I love when he and Seth start a bit towards the end. I didn't know they were friends, but they seem to be hitting it off here!

[@DaerianAntilles]

I've got such a crush on Oscar Isaac. I just love the guy.

[@mellowtube]

Amazing interview, super funny!

[@KristenRowenPliske]

Great interview! I adore Oscar Isaac. Seth isn’t too bad either. 😁

[@denisestottlemyer3150]

I love this interview I come back to it whenever I need a chuckle

[@vivienbagtasos7508]

Knowing Oscar's first job was a transporter of bodies in a hospital shocked me to be honest 😂

[@summersinanan5739]

I feel like Oscar explained every religion ever "all of it was weird"

[@EpicKate]

This is what interview chemistry looks like!

[@AWGragg007]

For sure, I've always liked Oscar Isaac as an actor, first movie I ever saw him in was I think "SuckerPunch" but after seeing this interview I think he's an even cooler guy. I bet he's awesome to know in real life, plus he's played a decent Star Wars character too so...of course he's cool.

[@oc5939]

Oscar Isaac is stunningly beautiful man. 💓

[@kirkeverist1335]

Maybe Cicada, Cicada could use an appearance by a skeptical Isaac Platypus (singing, of course, "I, Platypus," during the hurricane scene).

[@yanetchka]

Oh..oh my, Oscar Isaac. Had no idea who this guy was before watching Moon Knight but good lord, the face and bod and TALENT on this guy.

[@misterderp4566]

Seriously, Oscar. Stop it with the charisma for like maybe 20 minutes so the rest of us can catch a breath.

[@jordandurfee6228]

I love Oscar, he and Seth have great banter!

[@claytone.9706]

I could watch these two together all day

[@behnoosh282]

Wow I really loved this conversation 😍😍😍😍😍 good pair👌🏻

[@catenystrom6506]

I can seee why he's friends with Pedro, they have A LOT in common and are similar in vibe

[@lunalovegood5118]

DAY. DRINKING. EPISODE. (please!!)

[@wuhoolife]

Such beauty, much wow!

[@leilamanchino]

I relate to the “I don’t like kids comedy anymore” thing. My parents have been letting me watch adult movies lately and now when my friends are like “oh you should watch this movie, it’s soooo funny!” I find it boring.

[@TheTasneemali]

Lovely interview .. Great chemistry🔥

[@beccaisanerd671]

The last bit was off the rails 🤣

[@sunny8307]

This was fantastic, Seth! Well done! 💜

[@NewMessage]

Don't do it, Optimus! Megatron isn't a revolver!!!!

[@tiffanypersaud3518]

I have this interview saved on my feelgood playlist, it’s hilarious😂❤.

[@RealParadoxed]

These two have great chemistry

[@dw1617]

Seth is a HOOT!!!! Love this guy. 🤣

[@DanielleA2023]

💯 day drinking session with Oscar and Seth 🤞🏼

[@DandyyPlays]

Imagine dying and being wheeled to the morgue by Oscar Isaac,a dream come true if you ask me 💀

[@behnoosh282]

This is great😍 love you both😍😍😍💚

[@ToDefyTheLawsOfTradition.]

His personality matches his talent 🤘❤️‍🔥🤘

[@Fiawordweaver]

Funniest show to date. Have him back he completes you, Seth.

[@zacharia1446]

“I can’t tell the difference between my waking life and interviews”

[@i.washere]

"And that, kids, is how i met my bestfriend"

[@bethanyturner822]

"Grandma didn't give me $20....call the exorcist."

[@darthvaderskywalker0]

Oscar is such a Daddy🥵

[@valenciadale3506]

I mean!!! 🫠🥰

[@Eatmywalnutz]

Chill-

[@setsuna7618]

he worked as a transporter for hospital, and the end credit scene of Moon Knight, Jake was doing that lmao

[@denachtconducteur7070]

They vibe well haha

[@behnoosh282]

That's what GOD does🙆🏻‍♀️

[@johnypanta6208]

WTF....what does religious upbringing mean in America? I see a lot of people talking about their "religious upbringing" and everytime its like I'm listening to ex-cult members? I grew up in a Christian family but I'm not traumatized by it...

[@AngelaSealana]

Americans in general are a bunch of people who descend from traumatized people. Myself included. Religion in the hands of traumatized people can easily become a weapon.

[@JustAVerySmith]

I was the exact same growing up! Made home movie versions of Star Wars and King Kong abs my favorite movie growing up was To Catch a Thief!

[@MyEyesBled]

This guy is such a fantastic actor yet unable to get the role he so much deserves to demonstrate his talents...

[@exexsa]

I have a crush on this man

[@rppvt]

Invite both of those guys out to a bar!

[@StarbucksMary]

oh wow this part of the interview was a whole ride lol amazing

[@apok1980]

Wow, that sounds like a hidden camera prank show. First day on the job, and we need you to move some bodies to the morgue. No build up to it, just “Hey new guy!”

[@Vikash137]

Hip-poohhh-pot-taaahh-mussss hippo-pot-tamusss

[@klawis]

I honestly cannot believe that I am simping on a man who played St. Joseph on a movie that I’ve been watching for decades because our local network shows Nativity Story every Christmas

[@chrissypl489]

Such an amazing Interview, so well done 💖

[@Darryl.S]

His Beard game is GOD level 🔥

[@truepotential206]

His dad was a doctor and his first move was to get his kid a job of transporting bodies 😳😳😳

[@lawrenceiverson1924]

Platypuses are not only the weirdest looking animal on the planet,They also have a spur on the back leg which is SOOO venomous that a shot in the hand will make your arm turn black and fall off ( after WEEKS of intense pain) Also,when explorers sent a skin to the London British Museum, they thought it was a fake. They were like," No way, man, that thing's not real ,You can't fool us !!!" True story!!!

[@yeah-isaidit9081]

Best laugh I've had all day!

[@adrianalopezpena517]

The title of this video is INSANE

[@gloriousexceptionalism2346]

This was so enjoyable 😎☺️😊

[@quiquiqui]

he is such a handsome man!

[@Thebepob]

Where’s the Russian Roulette scene with Optimus prime 😂

[@villanessa]

Love Moon Knight 👍

[@seidenschnabelfederflugel5441]

Hey! I also want to know how many bodys he transportated.

[@ericminch]

Hallo Herr Seidenschnabel Federflügel: Auf Englisch wird das "bodies" buchstabiert.