Paley Celebrates Pride: How to Get Away with Murder at PaleyLive LA: Full Conversation

Stars and creator of ABC's How to Get Away with Murder gather at PaleyLive LA 2019 to celebrate their show. Topics include: Conrad Ricamora's excitement at working with Viola Davis after seeing "Doubt"; Annalise's flaws and humanity, including "the wig moment" in season one; Davis' memorable Emmy win in 2015; hedonistic Connor's surprising loyalty to Annalise; stereotypical portrayals of Asian males on TV; creative collaboration between the actors and writers; Matt McGorry's interest in prison reform and other social justice issues; and embracing not-necessarily-heroic Black female protagonists. #paleycenter Subscribe to Paley Center on KZbin: kzbin.info...

[@gamerxgolu]

Liza ( bonnie) as an actor is criminally underrated.. She's subtle and yet so full of emotions and power without exaggerating in any scene. She's brilliant 👏

[@reddfyareddfya]

I agree she stayed on an emotional rollercoaster !

[@drkenny7928]

Perfect!

[@Samouaswagie]

YESSSSSSSSS

[@girizh11]

BonBon ❤️❤️❤️

[@unicorn1655]

I love how her acting made so many things about Bonnie super clear from the get go. She was great in every scene even in the background. Just breathing performance

[@Galeime]

I can’t believe the people who had the nerve to say they couldn’t see Viola in this role. I could not imagine anyone else bringing AK to life.

[@fabiookipney]

Same here.

[@angelod.t4830]

AK is VD. No court could ever argue that.

[@VorpalSpider69]

Facts

[@petrinap8515]

Agreed I couldn't imagine anyone else either... she is perfect for it☺

[@xxzstatixx562]

AK!!! THIS IS PHENOMENAL WOMAN INDEED!!! VIOLA IS THE SHIZZNIT 😂👌

[@Saoirsette28]

I thought something was weird about Liza's face but I realized it's because Bonnie RARELY smiled on the show, and in real life she's so bubbly!!!

[@Bingbangxox]

Lmao she really was a sad ass person smh poor Bonnie. Her death messed me up especially how they revealed it.

[@steph7614]

Right?? So strange to see her look genuinely happy. But a relief!

[@themostbeautifulisraw4561]

Chile Frank and the kids had her stressed 😂

[@ElijahAgaku]

Could you be of assistance to me? I am finding it difficult downloading this movie. I have tried to find it and download but all efforts have proven abortive.

[@DD-gz7be]

Conner in the show: 😒 Jack in real life: 😒

[@cee4keeps874]

FR LMAO

[@user-xh8nu]

the way he answers the questions so fast and redirect it to others

[@andrewwells6323]

Why? I don't understand.

[@alGnoon]

yah 😂😂😂

[@Samouaswagie]

🤣

[@lorenzobaker2761]

You can tell Viola is tired of the extreme praise without the extreme paycheck 😩😂😩

[@Himaniiibiebsy]

@Coffee & Tea Which one is that??

[@CarlosEduardo-dz9my]

NOW SHES ON THE TOP 10 OF THE highest-paid actresses in the world according to 'Forbes'. Viola is on her way to change the world ❤️

[@drkenny7928]

Bitch makes 250K an episode. I make $150K the whole fucking year

[@alexreed3854]

@@drkenny7928 what do you do

[@SO01j20]

@@drkenny7928 wow that’s so sad

[@brejaimecastillo8851]

Viola Davis doesnt realize how big of a pair of shoes she has left for any other black leads to fillnin

[@joshuaalexander7104]

That is facts. I have been binge watching this show for about 4 weeks now. I’m on season 5 so I’m not about to watch this entire Interview yet lol

[@sugarplumchum421]

You know, I thought she should be a cast in Black Panther but I forgot she's in Suicide Squad 😂

[@longclaw22-72]

Any leads, not just black

[@joshuaalexander7104]

Longclaw22 - nobody said “just black.”

[@longclaw22-72]

@@joshuaalexander7104 "...she has left for any other black leads" my point is that her work was so phenomenal that future leads (black, white, Asian, Hispanic and orange) will need to step it up.

[@vansharora29]

I’m gonna miss this show SO MUCH! The most inspirational show EVER!!

[@vansharora29]

@@cristitroncoso686 it opens your minds about racism, inequality and so many more racial issues. If committing suicide is what you picked up from an inspirational and eye opening show then I am sorry but educate yourself on the world right now!

[@franciepestano4957]

YES✊🏻

[@sugarplumchum421]

I can't get over with this show. I super love them 😩

[@sekiro1264]

I just watched the finale today. Don't know when i'll get over it 😭. One hell of an EPIC show

[@abenaoseii]

its mad depressing tho😭😩

[@learose8623]

So basically she's an Annalise Keeting in real life! Everyone praises her

[@shamanihilliard3334]

Facts

[@mirrrstery]

Except she’s so nice and shy in real life 😂

[@LalaLeia786]

@@mirrrsteryreally

[@shakyred234]

Man! Bonnie and Frank were so loyal til the very end!!!! ✊🏽

[@madmuziq]

Swear to God 😩 I wanted a better ending for them 😭

[@gailfelix1242]

Ikr

[@JohnEdmarTV]

They were couple for a moment irl so

[@girizh11]

They're the best non-couple couple! 🤣

[@jackelinemorales107]

Yep these where her people while her student was garbage backstabbers specially aja tho

[@jasuna5204]

htgawm was literally one of those shows that i just decided to randomly watch since it was recommended so much on my netflix, never knew how it would've have me this hooked to the series. Definitely gonna miss this show!!

[@dekerria4912]

That’s literally why I started watching too...I finished in like a week and now I want to get to know the actors/actresses

[@RPGKingdom64]

Same for me!

[@mimir1885]

SAMEEEEEE!!! it was like 3 years of always passing it on Netflix like nahhhhhh. Covid came nothing to watch and finally put it and wow!!

[@missharry2605]

Same here❤

[@sswnx052]

Yeah!

[@celesteahouma6045]

OLIVER and Asher give me the SAME vibe as they do in the serie.. specialist OLIVER he really seems like a nice human being awsome dudes

[@yolo-vl4wz]

Connor and Annalise too

[@samirasamee609]

@@yolo-vl4wz I was about to say hey, there isnt much difference between them and their characters

[@syllevineo]

Who called her ugly 😭😭 She's literally so beautiful, even at the age of 55!!

[@xxzstatixx562]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@neaangelalenon9865]

Seriously Jack can be Connor and Connor can be Jack. There’s no difference at all

[@alGnoon]

i agree

[@plsstfu6359]

Apart from the fact he’s straight irl

[@prefersilence1742]

@@plsstfu6359 yeah too bad

[@mary-yb5ub]

Charlie deserves a lot more recognition, he did a phenomenal job playing frank

[@basoahcollins]

He's too much.. he got me thinking like him 😂😅

[@lethuy89]

Frank was so funny. Laugh all the time. Love him

[@moniquelindsay-johnson6908]

Viola, you have forever changed the landscape for black female artistes.

[@akonvict]

We need another show led by Viola ASAP!!!!

[@twinsquad17]

faxxxxxxx ,,, i would definitely watch it !

[@AL-fl4jk]

💯 one of the best of her generation

[@fletchersavva7997]

jacks wearing a leopard print half open shirt, are we sure were watching jack rn and not connor

[@ThatDamnTaurus]

When Viola Davis slap that man. I knew this was my series. And when she said I protected y'all when I didn't even like y'all. I was like yes but I wish Michaela would have went to jail. I don't understand how Viola Davis didn't get an Oscar.

[@ajkennethsumagang683]

I agree, Michaela shoulda went to jail w Connor. I was mad at them for ratting Annalise out in the court.

[@meeksluv]

Isn't Emmy and Oscar the same? Cuz she won for best supporting actress 2015.

[@ajkennethsumagang683]

@@meeksluv no

[@ThatDamnTaurus]

@@meeksluv na but Viola Davis already has and Oscar and Emmys and Tony's . I was just saying that her performance was outstanding.

[@Grace-jb1sl]

@@ajkennethsumagang683 OMG 😱 I thought I was the only one. I was mad as hell with all of them especially Micheala when she said Annalise was sleeping with Wes.🤬

[@majdalghoussainy8411]

The part when Christopher asked Laurel who are these guys she was looking at (Connor and Oliver) at the funeral and she told him "old friends" broke my heart... 😭💔

[@jadaclarke-caboni7902]

Sameeee

[@MissBK22]

I just love Tegan Price! Shes gorgeous love her role x

[@carlosmunoz7829]

One of my favs regardless that she came later on. I just love her performance. 😍

[@pegs9951]

people saying that she wasn't pretty enough for this? have you SEEN her? oh my god i am mad

[@praneeshak4406]

There are certain shows that I'd love to erase from my memory only to re-watch it again and again, this show is high up on that list.

[@AntiFischer]

I WAS THINKING THIS EXACT THOUGHT TODAY!!!

[@xxzstatixx562]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🎬

[@queenq6080]

Viola Davis played her role so beautiful, I felt her pain throughout the entire series

[@malikmcm]

i love conor’s and annalise’s dynamic on and off the show 😭

[@amoskaburu7495]

Bonnie and Frank remained loyal to the end. They were awesome.

[@gilanapatrick]

Viola is always unapologetically honest in her interviews and it's really important and MUCH appreciated. Her stories will still be told for as long as humans exist.

[@_birdie]

hands down one of the best casts on TV. they’ve all got incredible talent, good looks, chemistry like crazy, and are bold+fearless in their performances. and sorry, Scandal... but Annalise Keating > Olivia Pope ☺️🤷🏻‍♀️❤️

[@MinooZ82]

I don"t like rebecca

[@ajkennethsumagang683]

I MISS KEATING 5 SO MUCH 😭😭😭 I MISS BONNIE AND FRANK I MISS ANNALISE IN THE COURT

[@xxzstatixx562]

I MISS THEM ALL TOO!!! 😂😂😂👌

[@sugarplumchum421]

No Laurel and Wes? 😟

[@btwdripbaker2632]

For real

[@malakd]

I think as they weren't at the 6th season, the didn't get to be here

[@sugarplumchum421]

@@malakd maybe because Laurel lives in Mexico while Wes lives in London? Idk

[@kodie777]

Oh yeah I realized Wes was missing at the beginning but I forgot about laurel and I just finished the last episode yesterday🤦🏿‍♀️

[@amoskaburu7495]

Where is Wes, Sam, Nate and Laurel?

[@israeldelarosa8597]

Started watching this series in 2022, and I can't stop myself watching all episodes. I was angry, happy and sad. All these emotions by one amazing series. Love it so much.

[@alahnap410]

Viola's comment starting at 49:11...to summarize, please humanize black women! Thank you for your words and your work.

[@xxzstatixx562]

👏👏👏👏

[@chrissalynbarrid8314]

I cried watching the last episode of this :(

[@sswnx052]

:)

[@ninabobeena]

me too i finished it yesterday and i SOBBED this is like the most incredible show ive ever watched

[@lucynduta9543]

I still can't get over the fact that that series ended. All of these characters remain an inspiration to me in so many ways. I am taught to embrace myself and my flaws and to keep going . I love all these characters.

[@IshmaelPaz]

They did an incredible job with the entire series. The finale was so bittersweet 🥺

[@stacy-annfrederick3680]

I love Viola so much. She is a proud black woman and she understands the struggles of a dark skin black woman. Keep pushing on

[@sirmaika9643]

gonna go cry now

[@jaimesanchez9545]

Laurel has already banished herself with Cristopher completely.

[@Grace-jb1sl]

😂😂

[@katecaliw7345]

😭😂😂

[@danieladuarte5345]

Lmaooo😭

[@TheTomale]

Viola Davis literally cusses ever second and I liveeeeee for it !!! She’s my hero

[@InternetRiceBoy]

“And then I stole it from him.”

[@marthatothewindow7480]

Omg I just finished watching it and I CRIED! I feel like my family are leaving me omg !!!

[@lison4615]

same

[@sosoomar4628]

I had the same feeling

[@majdalghoussainy8411]

Anyone else thought that Wes would come back alive, i mean after he died his body was stolen and i thought that he probably turned out alive, plus in the last season they really made it seem that he's alive, laurel getting mysterious phone calls, the secretive informat ANDDDD Christophe showing at the funeral, DIDN'T EVERYONE THINK IT WAS WESLEY GIBBENS.... THAT SHOCKED ME....

[@hortensebernon4050]

It was christopher Castillo at the end with Laurel...looking like his father ... and playing by the same actor that was playing, Weis, Alfred ENOCH

[@steph7614]

Yes, definitely. I held out hope the entire series that Wes was in hiding, took a deal with the FBI to play them and play along, all the while doing it to protect everyone else. I thought there was going to be a larger secret plot between Wes and the Castillo's overall to protect Laurel, but in return guarantee protection for everyone.

[@raizerrudo6884]

I have to watch it again as it's hard to know that its over. Oh God Bonnie and Frank hit it. Where can we find them these kind of people.

[@ajkennethsumagang683]

Just finished watching it the other day. Wanna watch it again hays

[@aditpinheiro]

I love that they all have a respect and admiration towards Viola similar to how their respective characters had towards Annalise (without all the toxicity of course)

[@sahilmerchant1969]

Jack Falahee and Charlie Weber are hot as f***

[@jahtyatucker2695]

yes! and rome flynn

[@antoniobrooks1113]

Chile yes... frank can spit in my mouth and choke me

[@sugarplumchum421]

Frank can choke me 😩

[@jhiridagr8.]

So is Conrad Ricamora

[@SerAbisha]

Throughout the whole show I was thirsting on Frank so hardddd I really sobbed when he dieddd😭😭😭

[@jonoave]

Conrad mentioning that he's supposed to only be in the pilot episode is such a cool testament to how amazing his chemistry was with Jack (Connor) that they wanted to keep him on. Sounds a lot like Felicity Smoak on Arrow. I also though Olive was a guest on the first episode but was pleasantly surprised he pops up in later episodes. Connor and Oliver has become my favourite pairing, and i 'm not ashamed to say how many times i've rewatched and cried at their scenes. In fact, Coliver became the main thing that drove my interest to keep watching the show.

[@chelseychiachi]

Oliver’s speech at 29 min was phenomenal

[@artyb.channel7496]

7:33 “I know you’re talking about me walking in my heels.” 💀😆 11:33 “ it goes right over my head, ‘cause I’m so excited about myself.”

[@jaimesanchez9545]

Oh my geez. I feel like Annalise and Viola aren't near to being far from each other.

[@egypt8904]

Right I feel she basically played herself she’s a Leo in real life and I feel her character acts like a Leo as well

[@pinkimiley1624]

@@egypt8904 i always saw her character as a capricorn

[@florroma805]

Bonnie is equally good, so subtle, cool, and underrated ( why, I wonder). And soooo loyal to Ms. Keating.

[@natalierathbone4349]

I loved this show. This was the first thing I ever saw Viola Davies in and she absolutely deserves all the respect she clearly has

[@nodiamond4809]

Bonie in the show : 😐😢🙁 Bonie in real life : 😂🤣☺️

[@vikrantkulkarni1241]

This panel interview had most meaningful and enriching answers to average questions. Salute to Viola Davis. And all cast members are so eloquent with words especially conrad.

[@itsjulli]

I’m watching this to cure my depression from watching the finale

[@renniquethomas4024]

Would have been great to see Wes、Nate and Laurel here but I love this cast so much!! ♥ ♥ ♥

[@joel267]

Bonnie is so adorbale lol😂

[@everythingfootball6576]

Cute and funny Frank ( Charlie ) moments: 9:14 The f*ckin smile please, baby!!! 9:23 He really finds Gabriel's original name that funny because it relates to his last name a bit lol 10:12 he really loves Gabriel 10:42 I might as well put every time he smiles 10:55 Charlie talking 11:09 Annalise mocks Frank's hand gestures and Conner laughs and turns to take a look himself lol 11:38 "Viola closed her deal today but it goes all over my head because I'm so excited about myself" lol 12:00 He's such a shy boy, that little head bow and smile when they started clapping 12:40 That laugh, he loves Liza sm!! 13:07 I might have to put every time he laughs because he's so adorable 21:24 Does he have a tattoo on the inside of his middle finger?! 24:26 yet another cute laugh 25:47 His face here turns more into Frank than Charlie lol 35:30 Frank finally talking again!!!! 36:22 "and he was killing people right and left" lol 36:57 That smileeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 39:37 yet another cute laugh 40:39 He raised his eyebrows like Frank does sjsksjssksjsks 44:23 Awww the way he's smiling proudly at Mark 44:36 I think he wanted to hug Oli 45:37 more cute smilesss 49:27 cute laugh 52:05 OMGGGG Liza and Charlie are so cute together, it's so cute the way he's gently caressing her with his thumb- I'm not sure if they were still together during this but either way they're cute. 53:06 awww a cute wave lol 56:25 his smilllleeeee

[@jadaclarke-caboni7902]

Somones obsessed 😂

[@naturalbby1722]

They’re such an attractive cast but the actress who plays Tegan Price and Aja Naomi King are so stunning! Conrad is so funny and bubbly. They just all seem so comfortable with each other

[@alexandrapavon9235]

Viola is a mood

[@malakd]

They all have traits from their characters in real life which is as interesting as it sounds. Props to them for making this show a success. I will seriously miss the excitement that comes with each and every episode, how my emotions kept on changing towards the characters as events kept on moving forward... I'm not satisfied how things reached an end yet I cried for like half an hour straight. (It's weird for me as I don't cry that often)

[@fiorebella3179]

Aja was right, her beginning as Michaela made me believe she was really a badass woman, so she was an inspiration to me, theennn I saw that probably she wasn't strong as she thought she was, but I understand she is human, she is not perfect, sometimes we just need someone strong to inspire us.

[@kunleo5825]

Perfectly casted. Great show. Great humans

[@dnelson4137]

viola davis is phenomenal, i’d love to meet her

[@MT-sw8rf]

I love the lady asking the questions, I have seen other interviews with her - she's very knowledgeable and such an intelligent interviewer, a real pleasure to watch and listen to 🤗 The entire cast is impressive, absolutely loved the series 👏

[@lowkeymune]

this show is definitely one of the best out there. I love what it brought and made the audiences feel including me... i felt empowered and seen just by watching this series and that says a lot. Viola Davis is the only one who could make AK come to life

[@elino01]

I came here to watch 5 mins of this interview, I just realized that it was finishing this AMAZING interview. It was so realistic and open about themselves and the reality of acting and personal life. People of color and LGBT community have so much to offer.

[@jestiny]

Me right now lol

[@lazy_bird_]

Last ten minutes of the series was roller-coaster of emotions ... 🙌🏻

[@elijahjobmason4638]

I love how hilarious and down to earth everyone is.

[@shilatoh1114]

I LOVE THIS CAST SO MUCH .

[@leezahn]

Just binged watch last week. Love this show.

[@WaadJanbi]

I just love those people and I think they're the reason we love this show. Despite the fact that each one of them is playing a character that's so complicated, they had the chance to add to that character, and each one of them has so much awareness of the world. I love Viola's honest talk about women and especially black women's portrayal on TV. I love how Jack dodged questions about his character because he knows he's a straight man playing a gay man. Instead, he gave the question to Conrad, and you can see how Conrad is so comfortable talking about his experience as an Asian gay man because those people are his safe space. Everyone is so great. I'm so gonna miss the show.

[@etchetera121]

i have learned a lot from this movie, from Viola's rule and being so brave to fight for the people she loves and cares the most. She's perfect and i hope to see more movies of her and the team!!

[@Lia-oh4kz]

This was such a fantastic interview. Thank Thank you for sharing.

[@shaniageee15]

This series is GOLD

[@user-jy5gw6sb9i]

The show is really powerful and alive! Many-many thanks to all the team!

[@RachelMishael]

This is incredible. Phenomenal Writers and Cast! ❤️

[@mariavperezz]

This video made me so happy

[@tatzybatzy1286]

AK is one of the greatest Tv characters of all time thanks to Viola Davis and Pete’s writing!

[@ninakarimy]

One of the best interviews I have seen. Thank you so much. Also to that great interviewer!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@CRANKDATDONTE]

Just watched this show again in 2 weeks... yeah I’m obsessed

[@sehejarora7763]

I am in love with this show. It’s an amazing show👏👏

[@alessandroavetti5144]

Loved this show. Brilliant actors 👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️

[@stinehansen3893]

Love this show! And the characters. Viola is absolutely amazing, this was a great interview!

[@judithadjeks2249]

Now I feel like watching the show again.. 😂 Enjoyed every season.

[@ericjohnchavez8232]

The best series that can educate the aspects of humanity.

[@MegaAwesomeguys]

exactly when I started watching the show, I literally wanted Viola to get an Emmy, I knew it won't be possible maybe for a show like that. I was so happy that she got it. She was unbelievably stunning and never felt like she was acting a bit.

[@MissBK22]

I miss this show so much! Best show ever! Just exciting and thrilling! 🥰 love them all

[@Lowflame3469]

Love y’all and thank you so much for such a wonderful series, how I wish that I can meet you guys in real life and hug y’all ! My first tv series ever and I loved it with all my heart ❤️ thank you so much guys

[@jessiebayudang9086]

Cried when the the series ended. I love all the characters! ❤️.. Great show!

[@julissagu]

Loved how candid Viola was on this, this role was for her.

[@Kicikicimaj]

The best series I have ever watched in my life. Perfect cast, and perfect script!

[@majdalghoussainy8411]

When you finally think that the surprises are over... They just blow your mind in the last episode!! 😳

[@nhadct]

Viola’s description of the direction she would like to see AK’s like go was exactly point for point the finale. Pete was definitely listening.

[@anonymous-uf9nn]

I want a second part of this show still get goosebumps!!!! Someone please please make a second part of it! With them

[@ginag7844]

First time watching the entire show on Netflix. It’s taken over my life. On season 5 & continue to be hooked.

[@sleyfoot829]

The best series I ever watched 😢😢😢 I can rewatching it without tired

[@shakyred234]

Love all of the cast members ❤️

[@nilgunerdogan108]

Love from Turkey to all of you who created and acted in this amazing series. It was a really great job. All the actors and actresses were extremely good. And of course Peter Nowalk is a genius 😁

[@Robyn_Retro]

Series finales can often be a bit anticlimactic, but I was so satisfied with the final episode. Also cried like a baby.

[@groovigirl3326]

Viola was so perfect for this role she is so beautiful and powerful ! Every time she speak it is just so moving 🤍

[@chloewhitfield5327]

Best show ever. I love every one of these characters/people