Scott Adkins On How He Landed “John Wick: Chapter 4” Role after Years of Trying

Actor and martial arts star Scott Adkins sits down with Tamron in our episode titled, “And I’m Feeling Good.” He talks about his role in “John Wick: Chapter 4” and his legendary career. Plus, he shows the #TamFam some epic martial arts moves that you can master in 5 minutes!
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[@MatrixCobretti]

I hope this helps Scott land more big movie roles, he deserves it. The sheer amount of charisma on this guy is insane!

[@FansFAX]

Donnie yen has been underrated in America for literally 20 years

[@jasonkillsformomy]

Took ages for Jackie Chan. And many never got them like Biao Yuen and Sammo Hung.

[@lampham5525]

​@@FansFAX Ke Huy Quan got oscar after being overshadowed for many years in Hollywood (the same with Brendan Frasher), so never too late for someone, maybe oneday Scott will have an oscar? We will never know

[@adeeshabandara9140]

True that

[@Mr11ESSE111]

it wont help him, he is B movie actor and get every 10 years some smal role in A movie and by now he was only in Lionsgate A movies ,two of them Expandable and JW4

[@aperturefilm]

Scott is a talented person and he deserves to be casted in big movies

[@domingorubies656]

He should be Deathstroke in the next Batman

[@mugenryukyu199]

​@@domingorubies656 He should be Batman in the next Batman

[@aperturefilm]

@@mugenryukyu199 nah I see him more like a fighter

[@mugenryukyu199]

@@aperturefilm Lol Batman is literally just that plus he played in a movie where he plays a ninja Batman is literally everything Scott Adkins is as an actor.

[@eikna]

he can be james bond

[@MartialArtsFilmFreak]

So happy to see Scott Adkins given such a stage.

[@Shadow-lb8tf]

It's Yuri Boyka!

[@tylerdurdeniii4476]

He's had multiple shots in a tier movies but is never utilized to do what he's known for

[@shaw8443]

I really like this host. She really gave Scott the respect he deserves. Really nice to see

[@mannydurant31]

He was the batman we all deserved

[@shahwiqarshahin2130]

Still is.

[@christaylor7916]

Thank you Tamron for being so kind, respectul and welcoming to Scott and hyping him up. He honestly deserves to star in more a list movies and deserves more attention from mainstream media. You and the crowd were so kind and welcoming to him. Thank youuu ❤❤❤

[@kennethlui2268]

JW4 hopefully helps Scott land on more bigger action films. Keanu was nice saying Scott is on another level.

[@rachitshukla7111]

Where did he say this?

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

​@rachitshukla7111 : Watch the video again.

[@AK-jb9pb]

He is another level. Keanu is more jujutsu, u wont see him throw a kick. Adkins is a ninja basically ;)

[@cyborgchicken3502]

​@@AK-jb9pb Keanu threw some kicks in the Matrix movies and in John Wick 3....but obviously not as good as Scott

[@tylerdurdeniii4476]

​@@AK-jb9pbthat's probably why they put him in an enormous fat suit. He would show up anyone else in fight scenes so they had to make him a fat character to change the entire way he fights in it. Guy can't catch a break in the big films

[@MindNumbingInc]

Been rocking with Scott since Undisputed 3. It's good to see him getting more recognition. Love his underground, humble response and fully deserved the hype-up from Tamron. Oh, the general public knows and for those who don't, they will now. To see Scott getting more of his flowers, it's well deserved.

[@saifaldin_]

I first saw him in that 2009 ninja movie, but it was not until i saw undisputed 2 that he got my attention (yes, i saw this one a few years after release)

[@Original-Juice]

@@saifaldin_ Underrated film, as well as the 2nd Ninja movie he does such a phenomenal job with those. Avengement and Accident Man were also key points in his career, of course the Undisputed films. He's in phenomenal shape, so he should have a nice career in front of him.

[@ByronWalter]

@@saifaldin_ That is a fantastic film. One of the best martial arts films ever. It was my first encounter with him. I think that I may have bought three or more copies of U2 (gave them away).

[@AnointedFlow]

How many of you know he was in the Guyver suit in the Guyver 2 movie?

[@cyborgchicken3502]

​​@@AnointedFlow that wasn't him, that was another stuntman named Anthony Houk, however Houk did name Scott the inheritor of the famous "Guyver Kick" from that movie, since Scott is one of the few people that can actually pull it off and who made it famous in Undisputed 2

[@russcollins8998]

Scott is an incredible martial artist and a really good actor.

[@ravendran5764]

I'd love to see Scott Adkins as the next Bond. He has the looks, the physique, a martial arts champion, and a versatile actor.

[@benjamin2091]

a lot thought he's only good at action scenes but He nailed his character. Spectacular acting don't sleep on this guy

[@Zack_1327]

Scott Adkins is a phenomenal martial artist and actor. In the undisputed and boyka films he seems to play the antagonist a lot. He needs more A-list roles in action films. He’s also a good, genuine, and humble guy. He needs the recognition he deserves

[@leegodfrey4832]

Watch Avengment…..👍👍👌👌

[@Zack_1327]

@@leegodfrey4832 very good movie and point

[@SAAMBJ]

Scott is at the same level of Michael Jai White, and yet he's been so far seriously underrated. It was about time he had a deserving lead role in an A-list movie...

[@welcometothemovies9157]

Thought he should've been Iron Fist when they cast it. Or Kraven the hunter

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

Better than White acting by light years too

[@milesgeary6358]

I don't want to see him as a superhero. He's an action hero. He should have his own original action franchise.

[@welcometothemovies9157]

@@milesgeary6358 he does with accident man and ninja

[@redbarchetta8782]

Michael is another of those really great actors who happen to be know as martial artists. 😉

[@marc404]

The internet and fans have known for years he was top drawer.

[@corujariousa]

Finally Scott Adkins got an opportunity to show his acting. He has been evolving fast as an actor over the years. No need to talk about his martial arts skills of course. I hope this will be the beginning of many new opportunities for him. He played that character so well in JW4. Congrats to him!

[@BlkDonte]

For 17yrs I've been saying this dude is a box office draw and a neglected talent. Mr. Adkins, you have arrived. 🍻 Here's to new opportunities going forward. Love Keanu but my most anticipated aspect of John Wick 4 Is Scott getting the much needed exposure he deserves. Yen as well!

[@losrajvosa0078]

You were right

[@chrisstephenson9944]

Amen

[@ransomedavis2208]

@@cosmozapallo4530 i agree with you i think people are getting bored with the same ol superhero saving the day that bounces bullets off their chest. the public wants somebody more human that can get hurt and is actually vulnerable while on their quest.

[@4Everlast]

The guy could of been Batman several times. He was actually great even in drama, he can do anything accents, action, comedy.

[@LurkerDood]

He's so good as Boyka but in his Ninja movie, his acting is god AWEFUL 🤔🙄

[@celestial_stroll]

Whew! This man is FINE ❤

[@jaimejames13]

JW4 was extremely intense and loaded with action and fight sequences

[@user-es6mp3gk2q]

Scott Adkins is seriously underrated. I still remember feeling so impressed seeing him playing Yuri Boyka, and his fight with Dolor played by Marko Zaror (who is also in John Wick 4 lol) was SO DAMN EPIC. This guy definitely deserves to be casted as the main role in a big franchise.

[@scottlondon8382]

I thought I recognised that big French dude from somewhere!!

[@malcolmmaze2583]

Never thought I'd see Scott Adkins on the Tamron Hall show

[@metabaron6664]

The Most Complete Fighter in The World

[@kapaktv4858]

Im a guy and straight, but this guy is so attractive 🔥

[@daspec]

FINALLY our boy gets more recognition!

[@alfredodoardi2717]

Scott's awesome. He should be the next James Bond!

[@IncessantWake]

Scott Adkins as the new Batman is perfection, look at how he talks, super class, the dude can do an excellent Batman and Bruce Wayne! Think about it!

[@RickWilcoxatGoogle]

Scott Adkins is so underrated. Solid martial artist who acts. Love his work.

[@rameezkhan2627]

We hope Hollywood give to big role for Scott Adkins absolutely charismatic guy and insan his skills

[@aresef]

He’s only in one sequence but damn he owns that scene.

[@perfectsoulmates2023]

LOL I love how they said ONE MINUTE to show a move, and Scott HAD to pick the most difficult kick after the more simple lead roundhouse. What a champ ! I was expecting something easy like a knife hand strike or knee to the stomach, but Scott was like screw it ! FULL SPIN REVERSE ROUNDHOUSE ! 😎🥋

[@citrussage378]

So happy to see Scott getting that appreciation. He deserves it.

[@shopshop1971]

I just want to see him as batman. Only this guy can do bats true justice. Or just give him the role of deathstroke- he'll absolutely slay.

[@alfredodelacruz1864]

I wanna see him as Darth Maul or as Snake Eyes

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

Aswell as Bond.

[@jasonelliott7977]

He actually auditioned to be Batman back in 2004, I believe.

[@alfredodelacruz1864]

@@jasonelliott7977 Yup he did

[@VoceAleatoriando]

Me too, man! He's Batman Ninja.

[@jonzwikk1582]

I want to see Scott Adkins in more high budget hollywood movies. Give the man more roles before he gets too old!

[@4getamnesia536]

I love Scott Adkins. Saw the movie last night and was blown away. Fantastic movie. Scott's character was awesome

[@WendyOryen]

The fight scenes were so much better in this movie

[@britishwordplay4335]

Seen it online twice now lol

[@chatitup2943]

I've watched the movie at least 5 times or more.

[@semyaza0999]

Scott is definitely on the Mt. Rushmore of great kickers in cinema. He is a phenomenal actor as well. He really immersed himself into his character for IP Man 4, and it was hard for me to want to see him lose. He nailed his American military accent flawlessly. Hollywood needs to give Scott Adkins his flowers.

[@ShingenNolaan]

Finally getting some recognition. Love this guy.

[@philipsingh4424]

As a big fan of Scott, I'm super happy this is happening for him. Hope there are bigger roles for him in other action movies

[@Morgue12free]

Scott deserved this. He's such a great martial arts actor, one of the true breeds left.

[@LoneWolf-oc9ld]

Scott really deserved this. I was waiting for him to break into the big Hollywood movie, he got a chance on a huge stage!

[@igorcossack8117]

Scott Adkins deserves so much more recognition. If you watched his "Day of Reckoning", you would see that he paved the way for John Wick 1

[@bruceanglais7584]

loved him in Debt collector 1 and 2, very funny guy

[@rubinbarber6781]

Scott Adkins congrats to him...20yrs+ yrs in the game...finally giving this man some love

[@barrbarr31u]

Why Adkins has not been bigger is a mystery.

[@yianhinsaechao7898]

Scott is so ATTRACTIVE..... he was great in JW4 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@chillibeef9947]

He deserves mainstream success, his work ethic is second to none, not to mention fantastic at what he does

[@kristallmenschkristallwolf1969]

he was very Kindly to her it was nice to see

[@noeunnop9768]

He is the most nicest person in the world oh he can fight and deserves all the blessings and big things coming his way lots of love

[@brendaoldenkamp9735]

Scott Adkins is both a talented martial artist and a gifted actor. Hopefully his career will only get more successful in the future.

[@lobsangthupten7494]

best actor in the whole world. love this man.

[@TheHandsomeman]

When I saw john wick 4, I never knew about Scott, but one thing I noticed, that his fight was great, then I started learning, about him.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

The Killer character needs his own movie. Undisputed 3 is a masterpiece of Adkins.

[@christianfulton3918]

Absolutely love Scott. He’s an absolute superstar.

[@keldiyoreshqobilov9005]

He is my favourite actor and I'm big fan of him

[@timpitman546]

I'm such a big fan of Scott's !! he is one of the best on screen martial artists with that real genuine fighting backround. He should be the next James Bond

[@TheArtur4iik]

i love scott he impressed me as Boyka and now i like every move he is in :D i hope thats big step for for more movies like that!

[@neonskyrain4024]

It's about time for Scott Adkins to be cast in big movies. It's been a long time coming. His scenes in JW4 are one of my favorites in the film.

[@dafrog491]

Must be his first talk show appearence. Hope he gets more.

[@PrinceArran]

Scott Adkins is phenomenal and he sure needs the recognition he truly deserves. I just don't understand why he can't be himself in the movie and should appear like a guy 40 pounds overweight? Is this another way to slow down his chances and get him off the perfect BMI that he currently has? Bravo, Scott! You were phenomenal in Ninja. Stunning focus and moves!!!

[@metabaron6664]

If James Gunn puts anyone as Batman it needs to be Scott

[@y2k704]

I think he might get the stunt double

[@set_apart360]

I've always wanted to see a super fast paced, martial arts batman fight scene and Scott Adkins would be perfect for it.

[@jarrodgoforth1257]

He is too old to be batman

[@mikeadams7904]

​@@jarrodgoforth1257just make an older batman then. He's younger than affleck

[@nelsonrivera764]

Tamron Hall is damn good looking...Scott Adkins films are cool!

[@eliv.1033]

Glad to see Scott finally getting the lime light he deserves . I have been a big fan of his for a very long time...👊😎

[@eliv.1033]

@Keanu Reeves I'm not much of a fan of you but I do like scott's movies. I think your movies are to violent Nonetheless I hope you have a good day Mr Reeves. 🤗

[@vilemfindeis9069]

You really didnt mention Boyka? His most iconic character.

[@mthunziphakathi4215]

He is Boyka.

[@vilemfindeis9069]

@@mthunziphakathi4215 no s**t Sherlock 😀

[@mthunziphakathi4215]

@@vilemfindeis9069 You misunderstood me bro, I am agreeing with you. My tone is lost in text. He IS Boyka (how could they not mention that role).

[@vilemfindeis9069]

@@mthunziphakathi4215 Oh ok then, my bad 🙂

[@emetdara2999]

Wow!!.. I didn't know that was Scott. Initially, I was wondering why Tam showed a clip of the movie without her guest in it 😄... I am so happy for him.

[@user-rx8lt9ki7n]

Scott Adkins the best Martial Artist and best Actor ❤

[@krisantusbalimula1672]

Scott Adkins is my idol actor forever.... The best of actor

[@coolasset6861]

He could be next james bond.

[@k.w.2275]

Love him but too old

[@youseffmohamed3860]

At first I thought that scott is just another stuntman that only does action movies that's why he never succeeded that much, but when I saw the scene from John wick 4 when they were all in the table, I realised I was wrong this man needs and deserves more roles that show acting skills not just ridiculous stuntroles, also John wick 4 is the best movie I have ever seen ❤

[@ScottAdkins-hw2md]

❤Hi greetings... Thank you for the love❤,care and support I really appreciate that How long have you been my fan & where are you watching from.......?

[@MsPaigeygirl]

I am a very big fan of Scott Adkins. Been a fan for years, he has a lot of movies that lots of people are aware of, he is very under rated. I am so glad that he got to be apart of this huge franchise and I hope to see him in more main stream movies, check him out! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@georgianallan9464]

This is when you know you have a billion dollar franchise when people of all kinds of communities spontaneously cheer and show their support of the project. Make something that works and is fun people will want to see it and cheer it on.

[@kendraatcherson1458]

3:18 & 3:25 - RIP Lance Reddick 🪦🙏🏾🕊️

[@erickiplimo5940]

LEGEND.. I have watched almost everything this guy has done since Highschool.

[@JohnnyDrip82]

I myself am a huge martial arts fan. I remember seeing scott for the first time. When undisputed 2 came out. I was amazed... then I had to see 3 and 4. So then I became an even bigger fan. I know he did other films way before that. So I had to do some research to find out more about his earlier films and who he was. I can vouch for this guy and admit he's pretty legit.

[@pinchoothoudam7875]

Truly well deserved Scott 👍

[@kevinowen7388]

Scott is best western martial artist around 👌💪 Enjoy all his movies 👍

[@amandastandish5774]

Good for Scott!!!😊😊😊😊😊

[@Etorres963]

I’m a fan of Scott Adkins great martial artist and actor this going to be huge for his acting career

[@nauseous3925]

finally, Adkins getting some huge recognition!

[@ext1013]

OMG! that Scott Adkins. I knew I recognized that face but where? now I know. Awesome play. Now I want to see it again.

[@Armando1228]

This is so awesome for him I hope this opens up so many more doors for him

[@mackchats6520]

Been a big fan of this chap for years!!

[@Patrickflicks]

So Happy for Scott!

[@isiagadiakite1552]

Scott adkins a really a great extra ordinary martial artist and a great guy gentleman happy to see him on the show

[@SteveWoodsGsy]

Brilliance!! Scott is such a legend 💪🏻👍🏻

[@Blaze_plays11YTe9b1]

Mr. Adkins is awesome and underrated. Mrs. Hall you are so beautiful and an excellent host. Keep up the good work!

[@888mf4]

So humble and so talented

[@hardridermotorcycle]

An Amazing Actor! Honestly I think the best action star period. Both he and Jason Statham are untouchable as believable quality action stars.

[@marjorieamante2011]

Scott Adkins, one of my fave action star in hollywood..he is super talented, can't wait to watch morre big projects for this guy!!!

[@dr.davidwho4053]

Scott nailed this role!!!! He is brilliant!!!!💖💖✨✨✨👍👍

[@llaevigrof]

This is great! Everyone and all reviews know its you Scott. No worries. All the reviews I have watched loved Scott's acting and role! Awesome.

[@SalManila1]

My favorite action star Scott Atkins!!

[@salvatorezingalli3841]

Very kool Scott is awesome!!!

[@naftalynaff7811]

His kicks are everything to me

[@ivanracine431]

Great job Scott you nailed it 👍👍👍

[@andreaswagner4052]

Adkins is magnificient 👏👍

[@CarlLepeltier]

Love the energy !! =)

[@brandonhenderson2212]

Scott is definitely a legend n his own right.

[@holliswilliams8426]

scott is so professional, wish I could be like that

[@T.Y.690]

he is a true and great martial artist, he is the master of karate, taekwondo, judo, krav maga and kickboxing.

[@redbarchetta8782]

Scott is AMAZING!

[@pnwmv]

This man and Donnie Yen should be in more Hollywood movies. Because they're both badass AF