Tom Ellis: The Kitten Interview

To celebrate his new animated series “Exploding Kittens,” we had Tom Ellis play with, well, kittens while answering questions. And yes, it’s as adorable as it sounds. Tom talked about his new show, looking back at “Lucifer,” and much more. Plus, he even got emotional while telling us about the last movie that made him cry. We covered a lot, and you can watch it all now! #TomEllis #ExplodingKittens #Lucifer
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[@ValentinasWatching]

His cats called Cain and Abel is classic Lucifer 😂

[@angemaidment5640]

To be fair, I couldn’t just have one of them. It’s like having Batman without Robin.

[@ElizabethKelley-te4gm]

You're an idiot. Bible beater. Christian your talking bad about someone. Hippacrit

[@ArizonaAngelEyes]

Meanwhile I have a tuxedo cat I named Castiel and a Husky named Loki. Cass has a weird voice and usually looks like he's just DONE with the idiots around him amd Loki loves the sound of his own voice, hates it when someone else is getting attention paid to them, and is 100% a mama's boy.

[@girlontheclouds2936]

his wife actually named them. the cats are actually his wife's pets.

[@wendyg.2664]

Love it!

[@heatherwarner865]

Tom Ellis is just lovely. The reason Lucifer was such a success is because of the heart he added to the character.

[@ThomasEllis-l7g]

thank you so much. That means the world to me. I poured my heart and soul into Lucifer, and it's amazing to hear that it resonated with people. But you know what the best part is?

[@mrharvster]

@@ThomasEllis-l7g love the fake page but the heart is there!!

[@EllenFrey]

the contrast between this and him reading the most unhinged thirst tweets in buzzfeed history is crazy

[@sylvanus2554]

Tom Ellis is such a precious person and the way he cuddled and played with the kittens was so sweet.

[@Wat3rDragon]

Not as precious as he looks - cheated on his wife even with two kids together.

[@lyk1gr]

@@Wat3rDragon I'll agree with a person writing that, What happened is personal and between him and his ex-wife. In imply he had an affair during one of his “cat naps” is horrible. Yes he admitted to having one. That’s fact but the details of when, where, and who… are private. Not to mention that usually people cheat when the relationship isn’t going well to begin with. So even if he was the one who cheated, I am sure his ex also had her issues. It takes TWO to make a marriage work. And now, I'll add my comment, We don't know what happens when a door closes, let's not jump to conclusions . People will always talk and talk and talk. If you don't have anything positive to say, don't talk at all, especially if you don't know a situation that may be sensitive to some.

[@Wat3rDragon]

@@lyk1gr Cheating is never the answer. It is completely disrespectful and cowardly. Bad enough when you have a partner but when you have a child too?! Come on, have some class. Nothing wrong with acknowledging that a marriage has fallen into a state of disrepair but be honest and leave your spouse THEN seek others. Maybe don't be blinded so much by someone's public image and how they are with kittens.. doesnt exactly deserve praise you'd have to be a monster to be horrible to a group of sweet kittens. We don't know celebrities we only see what they want us to see. It's quite obvious from information present from both him and his wife that he was unfaithful and you can't justify that. I'm not saying that means he deserves to be hated for the rest of his life or anything like that, but for OP to imply he is precious? That's too far to the other extreme, this guy is certainly not 'precious..'.

[@lyk1gr]

@@Wat3rDragon , We don't know what happens when a door closes, let's not jump to conclusions . People will always talk and talk and talk. If you don't have anything positive to say, don't talk at all, especially if you don't know a situation that may be sensitive to some. I don't know what he did or when, or if it's fake, or truth. that was a comment i agreed with, also. I'm too mature for false respectives. I literally don't know, but I don't like gossip either. So, what he did and what went really on it's only between them and they know it. Not us. With that said, I'll stick to what any actor really gives to us, entertains me with his roles and his acting. I don't care about anything else, I don't like cheating for sure, but it's not my relationship and my problem. I've got my life to look, not other's.

[@lyk1gr]

especially when at this industry the rumours are everywhere.

[@lolah.o.g1125]

I always see Tom as lucifer ( the character he played ) 😂❤

[@freesimorgh]

You need to watch Miranda!

[@lolah.o.g1125]

@@freesimorgh I did, that was amazing

[@lillslovesu]

@@freesimorghMiranda is the best omg

[@THEGREATFALLIN1]

U can never unsee it

[@guyfanno1]

@@freesimorgh Monday Monday was awesome too.

[@emisirrelevant4]

When he did the Snoop Dogg impression I died😂 one of my favorite Toms out there

[@jordandurfee6228]

I love that Robin Hood was his favorite, cause he was Robin Hood in Once Upon a Time before he was recast

[@meganjones2093]

NO WAY! 😮

[@dmhogan4239]

I know it wasn’t Disney’s biggest blockbuster but I’ve always loved the story of Robin Hood in books and movies (Errol Flynn anyone?) I especially loved Roger Miller’s singing in that movie.

[@PolyBiBadger]

Yesss I remember that! I was so upset that his character got recast (still love Sean tho) 😅

[@rainpuppy14]

@@PolyBiBadger yeah he was a good actor too

[@rainpuppy14]

He was also in a few episodes of Doctor Who as well

[@circe.onessy]

Hes one of those people that just radiate wholesome vibes. like it doesnt matter what hes doing or what hes talking about, its always such a pleasure to watch and listen to him

[@AlexaFogas]

So true!!

[@annamarielewis7078]

Not. Abandoned his daughter

[@Lauralea]

Never forget #savelucifer. What an awesome piece of history to be a part of.

[@Patrilorfer]

And when we switched to #WeSavedLucifer? I still have chills and tears when I think about it 😍

[@clementwymiens7955]

Only Tom could actually distract me from KITTENS 😍🤣

[@tempestates13]

I'm distracted by both

[@elfgirl2009]

he is truly the sweetest guy. i met him last year and he's just as nice irl

[@MichaelLovely-mr6oh]

Wow, awesome! I would be too shy to make a conversation with Tom Ellis if I crossed paths with him.

[@elfgirl2009]

@@MichaelLovely-mr6oh me and my boyfriend talked to him for a good 15 minutes. i have social anxiety so my bf did most of the talking haha but he was great! so charming and lovely

[@isa-lh2rc]

thats amazing! did you met him at a convention? how was that?? i'm planning to go to one later this year to meet him, but i have social anxiery as well lol

[@tadejaivanic680]

Congratulations u met lucifer😂 did he make u Tell him your deepest desire

[@susiemilligan7220]

The one kitten has chosen him. I wouldn't be able to leave without it. ❤

[@myrkflinn4331]

Cat distribution system haha

[@susiemilligan7220]

@@myrkflinn4331 😆

[@backstreetfangirlforlife9401]

Lucifer Morningstar Playing With Kittens And He Calls The Kittens Cain And Abel So Wholesome

[@ThomasEllis-l7g]

thank you so much. That means the world to me. I poured my heart and soul into Lucifer, and it's amazing to hear that it resonated with people. But you know what the best part is?

[@cosmicriptid]

Kitten and Puppy interviews are the best idea buzzfeed ever had. This was very precious.

[@ThomasEllis-l7g]

thank you so much. That means the world to me. I poured my heart and soul into Lucifer, and it's amazing to hear that it resonated with people. But you know what the best part is?

[@goodjobself]

Not sure if you'll ever read this, but your interpretation of Lucificer is probably the best I've ever seen. He was a smidge menacing, a smidge intimidating, but I really think your portrayal showed how much he actually loved humans. He loved our stupid messed up world and that was always what I thought of him. Thank you.

[@jessicaarcher2517]

Tom Ellis accent is everythinggg he’s so fine 😭❤️Lucifer forever

[@alyssarosenbaum1]

When I adopted my cats, who are littermates but look nothing alike (one fluffy orange tabby, one short-haired black...different dads, presumably), I very briefly entertained the idea of naming them Jacob and Esau. But I'm glad I went with Arthur and Merlin instead. Cain and Abel! Wow, I wonder what that sibling dynamic is like? 😅 Anyway, kudos to Tom on this interview. I would've been *way* too distracted by those cute kittens to have coherent answers at least half of the time!

[@scorpiusbalthazar4327]

I would demand that they give me 30 minutes with the cats and then I'll answer their questions, that way I might be able to answer them.

[@RedQueenCreative_Roxie]

The Disney Robin Hood is legit! I'm glad he mentioned it, one of my faves.

[@shellie7559]

Same! I watched it like every single weekend growing up, not many people appreciate it 😭

[@pratimapardeshi7482]

He's always be our Lucifer ❤🎉 i miss the Lucifer series 😢

[@joeljohansson3615]

We could have had Lucifer as Gaston!!!???

[@meganjones2093]

I thought Luke Evan’s did a good job but Tom Ellis… I would enjoy that more 😊

[@PolyBiBadger]

@@meganjones2093just picturing that and having him sing? I probably would’ve fainted if he was in that movie 🤣

[@nostalgiaprincess]

tom as gaston would be great, but the live action movies suck so i’m kinda glad he didn’t get the part.

[@michelleanna08]

tom ellis in a video talking about lucifer and playing with kittens... what more could anyone ask for tbh

[@somersetcace1]

I came across Exploding Kittens just looking for something to watch. I didn't realize Tom Ellis was in it. I was about 10 minutes into the pilot thinking, "God sure sounds a lot like Lucifer!" 😂

[@ThomasEllis-l7g]

thank you so much. That means the world to me. I poured my heart and soul into Lucifer, and it's amazing to hear that it resonated with people. But you know what the best part is?

[@user-eb3pm9vs9t]

I watched every episode of Lucifer and he was terrifying and charming and mysterious I have never thought he could be such a softee and such a cat lover like me! ❤🐈‍⬛👍🏻

[@gracehowell.]

You should see him in the 2003 version of 'Pollyanna', he plays such a sweet character in that.

[@breathlesshaste]

I completely agree with him about sweet potato casserole with marshmallows. Absolutely revolting.

[@MandaWard71]

Charles Dance also voiced Death .... this is purrfect ❤❤❤

[@mainly_marvel]

they're all so precious (the kittens and tom)

[@PhoenixFeather09]

Tom Ellis and kittens!!!! I am at peace!

[@laylammorais]

Love that Tom mentioned the movie CODA. Such an amazing movie, haven't heard people talk about it much!

[@PoojaG_PG]

Agree. What a heart warming movie and it suits Tom well with his own warm hearted persona

[@AdenaKaiba]

Tom Ellis working with Charles Dance, oh my God ❤❤❤ Thanks for this video !

[@louizaa446]

Tom Ellis is daddy Tom Ellis is daddy Tom Ellis is daddy

[@dirholly]

“I didn’t realize I had quite so many kids”

[@laylammorais]

I love how this is not a random comment but a reference to a previous Tom Ellis video

[@dirholly]

@@laylammorais lol, let’s face it, we’ve all seen it!

[@lyk1gr]

HAHAHAHAH

[@fluffydragon84]

XD

[@ktwashere5637]

I love how he's waving the ribbon when the cats are nowhere near it. they're not remotely interested and are behind him crying!

[@Leahonomatopia]

I don't think I've ever seen one of these with someone able to concentrate fully on the questions, and not get swept away in the fun of baby animals... and yet he's still sweet, and they still love him.

[@gaynorhead2325]

Tom Ellis and kittens it doesn’t get much better than that!!

[@alishachawdhary1696]

I just love Tom Ellis.

[@jackfriend4u]

so cute! love that Tom Ellis has played Lucifer and is now Godcat in "Exploding Kittens".

[@ramsesemerson]

All actors should be interviewed with kittens.

[@leonnahofer9138]

Or puppies lol

[@cataguti0]

@@leonnahofer9138they always do it with puppies I don’t get why they don’t bring cats mostly

[@Tre478]

The kittens are so comfortable with him, just adorable.👹

[@lorraineferes7392]

FINALLYYYY ❤❤❤ I'VE BEEN WANTED THIS INTERVIEW TO HAPPEN FOR SO LONG

[@rcaraway1]

I always felt complete empathy with Miranda on Miranda, he can’t help but inspire crushes.

[@Luciferfan13]

Well it doesn't get any better than Tom Ellis and kittens..❤

[@asanoiaz]

Tom will always be Lucifer to me. And I have a black cat called Lucifer, named before watching the series.😂

[@HSCWU30]

Loved him as Gary on Miranda! Found the show after starting Lucifer during the pandemic. He's amazing!

[@detectived0uche475]

Love him so much, Lucifer is my favorite show of all time and I'm so glad that I was part of the #SaveLucifer campaign, truly a special time, very stressful but the fact that we managed to bring the show back for 3 more amazing seasons is something I'll always remember. Lucifer set the bar too high for other shows and it's just impossible for me to find one that would be at least half as good as this, they just don't make great shows anymore.

[@clairedelune4581]

I read "the kitchen interview" 😂😂😂

[@dennythebudgie]

love this man

[@ThatLrishPikachuYT]

Hi!

[@dennythebudgie]

@@ThatLrishPikachuYT hii

[@rainbowtropolis]

I love the interview, loved Lucifer, and now I have another show to add to my playlist! Thank you Tom, Buzzfeed and Netflix!

[@user-no1wj4kn8s]

What a guy ! Handsome and a cat lover!

[@gabyfanlol]

He is so handsome😍😍😍😍

[@AdamIshak01]

“Oh my gosh there’s more!” Yes. Yes indeed. Always a good sign.

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

Yaaaay I hope we get a season 2 for Exploding Kittens

[@deboracopeland4795]

Oh Mr Ellis and kitties! Cute ❤

[@marilynmann3326]

Brilliant Tom Ellis. Love him ❤️ 💕 & to see him with 🐈 IS even better ❤🎉😊 x

[@laurianettd3948]

For Coda, it's a remake of "La famille Bélier" a french-belgian movie with Louane, a french singer ! And yeah this moment sticks in my mind too. anyway, love this human sm, he's lovely ! I admirative of him since I watched Lucifer's show ! Lucifer Morningstar is my fav character in all series combined

[@7h3_mu51c_n3rd]

We need a Kitten Interview with Tom and Lauren!! or the whole lucifer cast

[@dishamukherjee8245]

This is my fav combo - Lucifer 😅 and Kittens 😸 😍

[@melanieruiz28]

Cute overload!

[@m3li55a5]

I love Tom Ellis. I love cats. Perfect

[@albertxiao8707]

He’s perfect

[@mayrii87]

Aaaay what a voice! and what a beautiful kittens😻

[@1996pola]

Such a cuteness with kittens

[@louiserodrigues2069]

He did a great job at concentrating to answer the questions 😅💗

[@atreq]

This made me so very genuinely happy

[@jarritos09]

Here I am watching this again. Tom’s voice is so nice, and what a lovely 10 minute escape from the craziness of the world❤

[@annawesker675]

The kittens are just adorable. Forget the actor 😂

[@rattlesnakesidewinder379]

OH MY GODDDDD THIS IS SO WHOLESOME I CAN'T ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Fnafiac]

Kitties. Kitties everywhere.

[@francine4651]

I went and brought most of the dvds of the show ❤

[@monadotson741]

Tom I'm proud of you with you babies. Miss Lucifer.❤

[@KristinaLuvsBooks]

He’s awesome

[@AudenimLock]

Aaawwwww look at the lil kitty babies 😤😫🫠

[@tamrasmith1744]

Love Tom Ellis! 😍 Love kittens! Could Buzzfeed be winning me back?

[@BlackRain2703]

OMG my Favorite Lucifer with my favorite animals.... KITTIIIIEEEES 🥰🥰😂

[@cheryloikle57]

I could listen to this man recite the telephone. 😊

[@jarritos09]

Thx for inviting Tom! He’s amazing at everything he does, and I am a huge fan! ❤❤❤

[@sourabhkarmakar8040]

They didn't invite him, kittens summoned him from hell 😸

[@RoKer13]

If there’s ever a live action of Black Butler, I NEED him to play Sebastian lol He’s such a good guy and I love seeing him with my favorite animal! Plus man that’s so Lucifer of him with those cat names 😂 And the tusk comment 🤣 But sweet potato casserole is amazing, as someone who’s European I love it 😅

[@tempestates13]

Do NOT TEMPT ME WITH AN IMAGE OF LUCI AS SEBASTIAN!!

[@aziraphaleangel-22]

YES!!!!! YES, YES, YES!!!! I'm such a fan of Lucifer and Black butler is one of my favorite animes! He would definitely nail the part as Sebastian. Sexy, suave, badass. Now I want to hear him say I'm simply one hell of a butler

[@alexthepensmith6101]

I dare say I will be the only one in these comments whose brain has immediately gone to the episode of Miranda when she got a kitten to get over telling Gary (Tom's character) she loved him 😂 "Who needs relationships when kittens?"

[@Shandilier]

sees kevin alejandro "because you fuc**** shot me daniel!" comes into my head lol

[@user-gd4ku5se8h]

Best cover of All Along the Watchtower ever.

[@margie3107oxley]

What a lovely and fun interview Tom. ❤️💌🇦🇺

[@mainly_marvel]

our lucifer ❤️

[@gabrielaaraujosouza8097]

Já era perfeito, com gatinhos então nem se fala! Que todos encontrem um lar ❤

[@trolletuva]

Tom Ellis has an amazing voice as well as being a great actor. And I love that his cats are named Abel and Cain.

[@aaratrikadas9967]

Okay! He named his cats Cain and Abel, classic Lucifer

[@imthelilbluemonster]

Tom Ellis with so many kittens!!! Had no idea about Exploding Kittens, but now I'm definitely checking it out!

[@deborahgenova2962]

Tom Ellis ❤❤❤

[@okayheykae]

In the same way as John Krasinski is always gonna be Jim to me, in my brain Tom will always be Gary from Miranda!

[@hollyd.4793]

Yes! Thank you! Even though i did't even know about Miranda until about a year after Lucifer was over I only see Tom as Gary now!🤣

[@JaedaBassi]

I love Tom ellis

[@guyfanno1]

Tom you sounded like Tim Curry as god in Exploding kittens lol.

[@noemidamico2435]

5:50 Why does he look like he's fishing? 😂

[@overthinker870]

You, the little accomplice of Lucifer, are so cute. 🤣

[@trishamullens7171]

He's so handsome 😊

[@avanikumar5337]

You all have made a difference with your kind words. Thank you!

[@micheleandhenrycasavant386]

Very enjoyable interview.🤗

[@francine4651]

Super gorgeous man ❤❤

[@Jennythecatgirl]

Tom Ellis and kittens… a lovely combination ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sophiasu5885]

I started loving Tom as an actor after the show Lucifer, then I had to painstakingly sit there and watch my beloved actor making 30 sec long puking sound. Or even longer. I don’t remember. It was too traumatic. (Jk, I loved it. It was hilarious. It was exactly what cats do, throwing up everywhere and make a mess, like my cat just kept on trying to puke on the carpet)

[@jarritos09]

I am Godratcha! 😂

[@joycefung2473]

I LOVE YOU LUCY!!!!

[@PeggyHolnagel-ex8kg]

How cute

[@jasminejones8550]

My day is made! ❤️

[@Lycancass89]

He is so wholesome!

[@LilyannaMunoz-t2n]

Im crying