Shia LaBeouf on Even Stevens and Filming Peanut Butter Falcon (Full Interview)

ET's Katie Krause sat down with Shia LeBeouf, Dakota Johnson and Zack Gottsagen to chat about 'The Peanut Butter Falcon,' in theaters Aug 9.
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[@miaqueen7573]

You can physically through the screen tell how shia is a diffrent person. I saw it right away. He seems to have matured.

[@travis6694]

Yeah man took some time but he woke up

[@KJ-je9pm]

I don't care about his personal life but ive always known that he's a damn good actor!

[@drevm7991]

mia queen He’s always been like this. He just had a lot demons to get through.

[@MoonBeamLight]

DREVM exactly

[@samchun9507]

He actually has someone in his life he doesn't want to disappoint.

[@troydesmet]

I went to the movie last night and loved every second, the chemistry is palpable, and the acting is authentic. There is an element of surprise in each scene! Zach is funny, really funny! I needed this movie, my heart just feels better!

[@ralphengland8559]

100% it was fantastic.

[@JonathanGonzalez-ty4vh]

You see how Dakota eying my mans Shia tho

[@foreverCaroline2]

Well said!

[@joserose5884]

Amen

[@shaban2000]

Yes yes yes

[@renaer_]

Transformer boy and fifty shade girl with an angel

[@mariabanda4774]

"Zach how would you feel about getting an award?" Zack: Whatever 🤷

[@LETSGOCOMMIES]

Zak I believe

[@laurenmarie5]

Maria Banda I believe him so much it’s incredible to hear

[@ChrisKoraltan]

honestly he's already awarded enough, it's because he wanted to do it for the fun of it and wanted to accomplish his goal of being an actor and being in a movie to him

[@covenrotter]

Nobody: Literally no one: Maria Banda: Spells zack two different ways in the same comment.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

@@covenrotter weird way to put a good point

[@cam23417]

I just saw this movie, it is one of the most endearing movies I have seen. Shia is fenomenal in the role, the chemistry between all the actors is palpable. A must see movie

[@ahyaahya2447]

I see

[@rukkay3708]

phenomenal

[@ahyaahya2447]

@@rukkay3708 wow..i am looking forward to watch that movie...

[@OdaKa]

fphfphfgemonemole

[@pabloflores1396]

It shows

[@JonahGhost]

There were a lot of scenes where Shia wasn’t acting.. It was all heart captured on film. This is one of my favorite films of all time.

[@ladybugmom10]

I agree! You can tell he genuinely cares about Zak.

[@Ivy-kb9xe]

I saw it today in the theater and just bawled. As a special needs mom, our kids mean something. They need to be shown more.

[@LetsBeClear87]

Shia doesn’t seem mercurial or too intense or too private.. he seems like an authentic human person with a NORMAL healthy sense of self. Gotta respect it

[@ChitterChatChipmunk]

I love how Dakota was super quiet for most of the interview, and then at the end just BAM! Personality shining through! I’ve read so many of her interview reviews, saying she’s “dull” or that “she sounds bored” but really I think she’s just a bit awkward with this sassy side that she doesn’t show to everybody. Makes it special when it does shine through.

[@rondamorris3550]

Exactly. She’s the smooth water run deep type and some people are too shallow to see it. She’s amazing in Bad times at the El Royal.

[@fix24311]

wow... Dakota got no filter with Shia. I think that was brave

[@KJ-je9pm]

you really can tell they got close during the filming

[@nargiz6304]

U don’t need filter with your friends

[@iangordon895]

Watch Shia’s recent interviews and you will know how deep and attentive he has become.

[@heykau9874]

@@KJ-je9pm if im not mistaken Shia and Dakota knew each other since they were young. Shia also close with Dakota's elder brothers and grandmother

[@zaidaorozco4344]

Shia seeing himself and it becoming clear just how shy, humbled and modest is so refreshing. God bless him and Zack. What a beautiful soul. Innocence is what this world needs so much from all of us.

[@skimask5049]

i didnt want this movie to end

[@christyincognito]

This Movie looks Amazing! I love how he's changed Shia's life!!

[@drevm7991]

Been a fan of Shia for like 20 years and this interview has really formed a great opinion of Dakota as well. She’s not just another boring actress who got a big film series. Zack is great of course as well.

[@1991jdclark]

Wow its been that long ago already. He was brilliant in Fury. I can't say i have seen him in anything i didn't like him in.

[@christierella]

Shia, I think I could become a fan again. My son loved Even Stephens & Holes growing up, he recently passed away. I'm gonna check out this movie.

[@gingeta5961]

Rest in peace to your son ❤

[@tobygamesify]

rest in peace.

[@MilaniHoward20]

🙏💙

[@thedinofromdinoshittybeat3434]

Hahahaa

[@thedinofromdinoshittybeat3434]

I laughed reading this

[@emilysilva2726]

I love how Shia got so red! Also can't wait to watch the movie!!

[@ahyaahya2447]

Same

[@kurtdewittphoto]

I want a sequel. Story could be super simple. I just want to watch the three of them together again doing more things.

[@Kevinas1124]

I honestly smiled through the whole movie. Such an amazing movie. Shia is fantastic and one of my favorite actors.

[@MiaD41]

My high school didn't want my friend who has downs syndrome to graduate even though he should have so I took him because I wanted him to be part of the whole tux, dinner and dance experience. His family was and still is in debt to me and we are lifelong friends. Well done Zach, well done all!

[@rsfilmdiscussionchannel4168]

Fuck your High School (the higher ups I mean), even if they pretended to have good intentions. You and your friend are awesome.

[@evo481]

Well done!

[@jasonbrophy7921]

Looks like this experience matured Shia,good to see future Oscar winner and Zach is going to be a star for sure

[@ahyaahya2447]

Agreed

[@koraldavis3474]

Shia still sounds young to me. Still sounds the same after all these years.

[@stevenidehen7322]

На Здравствуйте Здраво так Здравствуйте Здраво так Здраво Здравствуйте

[@ahyaahya2447]

@@stevenidehen7322 ???

[@shantelmorin9044]

Always love Shia & how humble he is!

[@JoeBreeVideos]

I love Dakota Johnson so much now, first talking shit to Ellen, now this. Goddess. She’s just herself and gives no fucks. My inspiration. Also love Shia, super chill real dude, a cutie with a past and a heart. & Zach was amazing in Peanut Butter Falcon! What a lovely trio. We are living in the right universe/timeline where we got this movie. In some alternate universe, this movie never got through its initial stages of fruition, but in this one we did. What luck we have 💕✨

[@jonportal577]

You can see how Dakota dominates this social situation with humor

[@bookhangoverz4945]

Shia has so much talent and so much heart! He may have lost his way for a hot second but he’s back now, humble and better than ever!!! It’s amazing to see him thriving. Love Shia! Always have! xxoo

[@cloonancpatv3828]

One of the most creative films I have ever seen. The directors should be praised for not only casting Zack in a lead role but promoting the freedom of improv during the film. It was so great.

[@rodneyclooney1]

Love the way they treated zack on this. Just so normal. And thats really warming indeed.

[@jeremydeavila7208]

I love Shia LaBeouf! I’ve been a fan since his Even Stevens days. It’s awesome to see him back on the big screen. Hopefully more Shia LaBeouf movies are on the way🤠🤘🏼💯

[@tornadod23]

Man I can't wait to see this movie! Shia is my all time favorite actor and I truly believe this movie is going to start his career on a new level it's never been before!

[@nathanbbyrum]

I have watched a few interviews with these three, and it sounds like each of them were changed in very elemental ways from the process of making this movie. It is great to see something like "Peanut Butter Falcon" take a chance on doing things differently and to see the way it has unexpectedly captured the hearts of people. I think this movie has staying power and will still be around as a classic for many years to come.

[@DawnOKane]

Absolutely loved the interview!!!!! Thank you so much Zach; for reminding us to just be real :-)

[@turtleman6281]

Shia LaBeef is a good actor can't wait to see this movie.

[@hannahw90hw]

What I love so much about Shia is that he is so honest and always has been in saying I don't know everything. I'm just human learning like everyone else

[@darkthoughts9218]

This movie is beautiful, it made me smile n cheer silently n made me a part of the journey

[@katykins2010]

I love Shia so much. He seems so genuine I’ve loved him most of my life

[@NyonyaFixie]

Watch it today. What a sweet movie. The chemistry between 3 of them is awesome!

[@thegatesofsleep]

This movie was really great. I’m glad to see they’re all close from filming this. They all had great chemistry in the film.

[@plprooo]

Shia is an amazing actor. Should of won an award for his acting in Fury. But I know he’s had some tough times, but he’s always been a human and an artist first.

[@marissabones]

Will definitely be watching

[@erinellis9213]

Crying happy tears😣 beautiful just beautiful!

[@IAmSuzyQ]

I'm 39 mins 28 seconds into watching the movie for the first time, and I had to hit pause just to find an interview with the cast, to see if they would say that working with Zack changed them. Shia answered my question right away, with such an open and heartfelt answer, and now I can go finish the movie. 👍 It's beautiful so far, and looks like it's going to get better and better as it goes along. I'm so glad I hit record when I saw it pop up on the guide! 🤗 "You got a good guy heart. You can't do sh*t about it, that's just who you are...you're a hero."

[@Rubii5]

Watched it a couple days ago via Hulu. I had to watch coverage or interviews of it after it. That was one of my favorite lines too.

[@cheyenne7091]

This is now my favorite movie. I literally cheered and threw my hands in the air when Zach did the atomic throw! & finding out Tyler was alive. Ahhh! 🥰

[@cookinginyourarea6475]

Love this movie, so moving...hopefully there's a sequel

[@bonnie.yarbrough]

He talks about Even Stevens at 6:18

[@qayyumchariff4895]

Lets just say God send Zack to meet Shia so Shia can rethink about his life.. A gift.. Good for him

[@melissamorton1655]

I am about to bring in the new year with my partner watching this. I'm so excited! I love Shia....such an ascended being.

[@victorjames7]

Love Shia LaBeouf films, this one is soo good, it just goes to show how a low budget movie like this can make millions of people smile!

[@jimbeam4140]

I can't think of a more vulnerable male actor both in movies and in his personal life than Shia LaBeouf. That takes incredible courage.

[@parkeobrien7526]

I always wonder who is the most beautiful woman ever on film. Dakota in this movie steps into a possible winner. She is so natural on screen and very lovely.

[@user-rq8pe7vw8t]

What I like about her, she's just so natural. Doesn't have that Hollywood glamour thing in her. Despite playing in a very erotic film, I still find her a very innocent looking.

[@rhea-anncouch2703]

Shia how beautiful that you have been fortunate enough to truly experience the ways that people with special needs make us better.

[@tedessa3069]

I COULD NOT LOVE THIS MOVIE MORE. More, more, more just like this.

[@1991jdclark]

If you read this and have never experienced someone with DS, engage if the opportunity ever presents itself. What Shia was gifted by being open to getting to know Zack as a person and not a syndrome, well it really gives you a different way of thinking and seeing things.. Shia and Dakota were very genuine here. I can't wait to see this movie.

[@brandonncali5]

Amazing video, can't wait to see the movie.

[@supermansteve6832]

I want to watch this movie right now.

[@tracieattword1725]

I differently see this movie. Glad Shia back. 💕💕

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

I thought Shia was a great kid actor. He is now a Master.

[@celiar.h1635]

Shia please keep making such amazing movies love ya❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lovestolove93]

I'm so happy that Shia got this experience. My younger brother is a special needs adult. The experience is just amazing

[@erin4463]

I love all 3 of them u guys are so awsome and im happy they got to work with such an awsome person 💘

[@Phantom-hy2ix]

I'd love to watch The Peanut Butter Falcon. The more interviews I see, the more I want.

[@ladybugmom10]

Man I wish I would have seen this in the theater. It’s an amazing movie!!

[@reynaldorivera7641]

This is a great movie, I’m watching it again right now. The acting was by far some of the greatest. This isn’t my type of movie, I was bored and watched it and I love it. I don’t purchase movies but this is one that I will.

[@acemurphy2]

Just finished watching this movie. Very enjoyable film with more feelings wrapped inside than 10 normal cookie cutter films. 5 out of 5 thumbs. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@loftyLP42]

Great movie if you haven’t seen it please watch it truly amazing !

[@rdumb6813]

This brings a smile to my face

[@narrativematrix9971]

Much more than a movie. Absolutely awesome!

[@PeacePham1991]

I think they should do a 2nd movie about this trio building their lives in Florida

[@chiyolovely1640]

Again this movie is awesome and I love it and everyone on it

[@sandbest4395]

Great interview. The ending was hilarious 😆

[@nyimwangkonyak5716]

Favourite movie and a perfect trio

[@nealsmall9316]

I bet he changed Shia's life

[@lucystephanieproperties]

I love this movie. Shia is the best and it's nice to see them work well together.

[@joserose5884]

Best movie ever has everything you need plus thank you ❤️ for this movie changed my life

[@tracieattword1725]

I had a best friend that I grew up i never sure different from me. I still love her today.💕💕💕

[@juliamontalvo9717]

Love all three. Shia is my favorite though. He is a good actor and is always misunderstood.

[@gabyreiss3100]

Have to see this movie.

[@carolineullrich7323]

Absolutely loved the movie! just saw it!!!!

[@KellyDsWorld]

I think that Shia’s personal transformation mirrors the transformation that Tyler went through in the movie

[@neondemon7617]

wonderful film.the three leads are superb in it.

[@preslidavidson2280]

The most beautiful movie!

[@josepheebarb]

I love this film so heartwarming

[@chloechadwick7945]

Everyone should see this. I'm going to.

[@datumzinememories]

It looks really good I want to see it. Sometimes you need growth

[@badboylou26]

Their chemistry is 🔥🔥

[@owenfriberg8004]

Everyone is talking about Shia but zack is insanely talented and an amazing guy

[@Ridwan_Ali2]

Dakota 😍😍 Johnson

[@doctorpete1]

Great movie! They all did an awesome job!

[@jimsmith8797]

Good movie. Glad to see Shia succeeding again

[@tiffanyalice4478]

This movie has become a top favorite for me, of all time

[@alluneedislove7005]

Me gusta que shia protéga asi y hable tan tierno con Zack, es lo mas dulce que eh visto. So weet ❤

[@stequis]

Great Film, loved it and felt better for watching it.

[@lazedout8755]

Holes is one of my favorite movies of all time !

[@peterkenney5875]

Loved this movie. Thought "what a dumb name", then saw some reviews (must see, all of them). Absolutely amazing. Zach was naturally good and likeable. Shia - always liked him until he started wigging out but HE'S BACK ... very sweet with Zach. Dakota never cared about but here she's underdone with make-up and acting AND she's gorgeous and loved every minute she was on-screen. Go out and find this movie - stream or whatever. .

[@btblueyez4u]

finally the guy I am such a fan of is back!

[@Lyndadrake]

What an awesome movie! As a mother of a son with Down syndrome I love how the captured the way many with Down syndrome see the world!

[@victors.]

Great film!

[@sr110705]

I love this movie it’s a great one

[@austinrodriguez6391]

Damn such a cool movie glad Zack got a chance.

[@MagicianFlip69]

These casts are such real people

[@brilewis8013]

Very intense, special heart warming movie. I felt incapsulated the entire film. Nothing felt fake or like they were acting.

[@ramonacu6975]

I just saw this movie and I really liked it....especially Zak. And Shia is so underrated 😔