Anne Hathaway & Jeremy Strong | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

In their Actors on Actors conversation Jeremy Strong ('Succession') and Anne Hathaway ('WeCrashed') discuss Jeremy's intense experience playing Kendall Roy, what the show 'Succession' is truly all about and how Anne managed to incorporate a little bit of herself into Rebeka Neumann.
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[@e50e1]

Jeremy should never feel the need to "censor himself" and his self expression, his deep passion for art is so refreshing

[@chloemiranz]

You said it best. Theres a trend of hating on method acting these days which I couldnt find more lame or condescending.

[@nanaacquahful4838]

Oscar in the works fam!!!

[@nolanjones1027]

@@chloemiranz Jeremy Strong wanted to experience real tear gas in a scene involving a crowd of one hundred extras. Some take it too far. But losing sleep and staying in character for a role, I'm sure most don't mind.

[@tbz1551]

@@chloemiranz Method acting is one thing... losing yourself in a role at the expense of your castmates is not acting, it's self indulgence.

[@dalenewstead4729]

@@tbz1551 You're not wrong. But the way it plays out on screen with Strong is something else. And while I don't think the Succession cast loved his approach and there was obviously tension there, they all seem to have a genuine appreciation and affection for him. Could he have been Kendall in such an iconic fashion without being such a drain on his cast mates? Who knows.

[@psypsy751]

Jeremy is one of those people that, when you hear them speak about their craft, you get a sense it's like THE only job they would've ever wanted to do.

[@grantcoolguy]

Nah man he’s about to acquire Pierce and make a move on GoJo

[@cantevenandrew]

He's the eldest boy!

[@jtinsfo]

Jeremy is frankly the Meryl Streep of his generation. Astonishing range, incredible discipline, and total commitment to the material and to total excellence as a performer. And he keeps getting better and better.

[@tiredfrog308]

What a brilliant discussion. Hathaway's interviewing style perfectly compliments Strong's earnest expression and love of acting. It's clear they both have a great deal of respect for one another, no 'tall poppy syndrome' to be seen.

[@theogoldberg8919]

Exaaaaactly. No faking here

[@winstonplatt7354]

Hell no! Tig Natoru just did Conan's podcast where she said "i don't know any celebs. anne hathaway introduced herself as 'that actress anne hathaway' in a nice way". I was like okay if she has the sense to say that despite the fame she's gold.

[@kitcassim4156]

Uh oh, that’s a very Scandinavia philosophy that’s led to group think and very little notable art. Being a tall poppy def has its place in the arts. It’s probably most effective to have tall poppy syndrome within but outwardly pretend to not in order to calm viewers like yourself who I assume can be easily triggered due to not achieving their own potential. Bc if YOU do achieve your potential in a world where the majority of people do not put into the work and intelligence to do so, then you will be a taller poppy in the field

[@tiredfrog308]

@@kitcassim4156 Woah there, mate; this is a KZbin comment section, not a debate club. Leaving a quick, perfunctory comment as an expression of admiration-since I think it’s cool that actors whose work I casually enjoy maintain a friendly off-screen rapport-is in no way an expression of my deeper philosophical beliefs. It must be miserable to not only psychoanalyse every innocuous comment that fails to align with your exact set of beliefs, but also assume the worst of people.

[@pahvi3]

@@kitcassim4156 I think they meant specifically to commend the actors on NOT censoring themselves in fear of seeming to think too highly of themselves (like someone who is subject to tall poppy syndrome would censor themselves).

[@putrii4450]

Anne Hathaway's soothing voice & Jeremy Strong's little smiles is the combination I never knew I needed

[@lpycb42]

This is the most ASMR conversation. So delightful. Their voices are so soft.

[@beglarkacharava6275]

same feelings and Anne is a very very very seductive

[@Chuuzus]

The Duo we actually didn’t know we needed!

[@ashwasreddy7326]

yeah

[@TheUsuisan]

great to see you chuuzus, that you are also a fan :)

[@drumbum3.142]

As Is, the Case & Happenstance (imho); with ALL (of) These Lovely Artist on Artist Interviews

[@dallastexas5653]

This comment exists on every one of these vids haha

[@drumbum3.142]

@@sherivanduren7589 I dont see any hand to skin contact, goin' on.. 😐

[@briansexton2011]

Jeremy seems like the nicest guy ever, he’s so intelligent and introspective. He seems like he really listens to and cares about what people have to say. Fuck that article that came out claiming he was pretentious and difficult to work with.

[@brendakat7681]

It’s because of his level of dedication to his role. Some don’t get it and so he gets labeled as difficult. He’s amazing and the scene where he implodes is gut wrenching. I was like Anne, I could hardly breathe.

[@nanaacquahful4838]

When you bout your craft it tends to happen 🤷🏾‍♂️. Oscar in the world fam!!!

[@winstonplatt7354]

You can see what the whole article had to say here. She says funny things, or busts down, but he doesn't. But its enjoyable and obvioously honest, and I can't imagine it being a real problem. If you're a fan of Jeremy id read the article just for all the other bits, NewYorker writing is great.

[@marcdumont2275]

When an article labels an actor "difficult to work with", unless they can name something specific it usually just means the actor has more than half a brain and can stand up for themselves.

[@sunnydaze2359]

I never cared much for Anne Hathaway, don’t know why but, after seeing her in this interview, she seems like a very sweet, intelligent down to earth person. I’m glad I watched this, no I think I will enjoy her movies a little bit more.

[@nicolerovine9110]

Kendall Roy would love this conversation

[@AA-qb7ni]

So glad Jeremy's getting the recognition he deserves. He's so talented.

[@Ruby-eq1qg]

I love how knowledgeable Jeremy is of art and literature (?). He can recall lines from old things he’s read or whatever that perfectly express an idea he’s trying to convey. It seems to great to have an arsenal of ideas like that in your mind

[@nicolofurlan2278]

I guess he prepared before the interview. Anyway, he is eloquent and articulate

[@legendsof567]

He's an English major

[@TuranGafarli]

+Yale grad

[@Lgo559]

It’s not so great.

[@m.khairy6567]

Love Jeremy, a Brilliant dedicating actor that is finally getting all praises and accolades he deserves.

[@joytekb]

What a sensitive and wise person Jeremy Strong . That is why he is such a good actor

[@mgg5418]

I didn’t know Jeremy Strong very much and then I saw an interview with him on Stephen Colbert… and now I’m in awe of that guy. So intelligent and articulate, and yet so humble and soft spoken. Not a “star” at all, just being himself. I love that.

[@TheBrainFlow]

Jeremy Strong’s acting work between the end of Succession’s season 1 and the beginning of season 2 is nothing short of phenomenal. I cannot handle how impressively deep and present he was during those episodes. A masterclass in acting.

[@maiconmuller8836]

A conversation between pals, yet a very deep conversation. I can't imagine how cool must be their talking drunk on rum tbh

[@agustinagarciabrandariz6885]

They are both so well- spoken and eloquent, it's such a pleasure to hear them talk. I feel like they both have such a deep understanding of how they work on their craft and honestly, it shines through in their performances.

[@theogoldberg8919]

The way Anne pronounces the words "we're pals" sounds like magic and music to my ears ...

[@ellie-tk4jy]

Not a magical as your silver scarf.

[@VanessaRamirez]

Jeremy Strong you always are my number one boy 😌

[@delrey874]

Jeremy Strong is a really underrated actor.

[@films5555]

He isn’t underrated. Jeremy is well-regarded.

[@jackie2779]

i'm obsessed with this duo. i could listen to them talk for hours.

[@drumbum3.142]

If You (or ANYone ftm) Would Like, I'll Definitely take this down .. - it's.. ... As If Their Voices Are Having Sex Together.. (Apologies) The.. Calibre,Timbre, Syntax, and Enunciation of Their Voices (Here Together) are (Absolutely) BEAUTIFUL Together🎨 . ... .. And.. ... Just as I'm typing this.. ... "permission to suck .." comes up. In this conversation ... 0.o 0.0 o.0 o.o 😐😶😑😬😶🤦‍♂️🤦‍♀️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️😑😑😑😐

[@delfipina7393]

jeremy strong is probably the best actor right now, i have rarely seen anyone so subtly great, he's so real

[@pahvi3]

He's the best actor I've seen on the screen for like ten years. I'm so excited to see what kind of projects he gets to pick now that he's more widely recognised. This man is destined for an Oscar!

[@davethornley2637]

Could Anne be any more likeable here than she is already? She is one of the most likeable celebrity's who puts herself out the. Some don't, but she does. Her flawed confidence is very admirable.

[@jeremiahbrewer6115]

I think that might be why she’s unliked by a small but vocal contingent of women. Because she’s basically perfect.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

yes

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

@@jeremiahbrewer6115 why would it be women? what a misogynistic response.

[@SuperWonderwall1]

@@bluebellbeatnik4945de hecho es asi, y es un fenómeno social, el ver y sentir rechazo hacia la perfección del otro

[@rejectionisprotection4448]

​@@jeremiahbrewer6115 Nobody's perfect.

[@lilypoon1175]

Love Annie being so protective of Jeremy.

[@samhidalgo6271]

I've been a fan of Anne for so long, i'm just happy seeing her still working. From a disney princess to become an award winning actress is outstanding. Love her perf. in wecrashed. Hope the emmys won't ignore her just like how they did with her modern love performance

[@GeorgiaDiaconescu]

why wouldn't she "still" be working?

[@samanthasymonds7520]

@@GeorgiaDiaconescu bc hollywood likes to toss women aside after they turn 25+

[@bloodyweather88]

@@GeorgiaDiaconescu Because sometimes people stop doing what they are doing? But I understand how an ageist would see a different context here.

[@W00KER]

She's got this incredible poise that's just memorizing. She's physically beautiful, which of course helps everything, but she's a case study in how to simply sit up properly and conduct yourself with... I don't even know what, an air of class? She always seems like she's got it entirely together.

[@christinasameh3673]

That season 3 finale succession scene was just as anne says breath-taking, Jeremy's acting was phenomenal. If any one hasn't seen succession yet they should

[@dohpam1ne]

It's fascinating to hear two people at the top of their profession really dive into the details of their craft. You can tell how much they respect each other.

[@zoey5807]

Ditto it's totally refreshing and both are so well from start to end of conversation interview. Sublime for sure.

[@narmina9277]

Such a lovely smile he has

[@saierwe]

Jeremy Strong is the kind of guy that he thinks he's "ugly", but to those who appreciate REAL BEAUTY he's hot as fuck

[@noragracewilliams729]

Both are so eloquent, insightful, and have such warm presences. Zendaya and Andrew Garfield got a 33 minute video... we need MORE of Jeremy and Anne!

[@annabaffa1500]

I am so happy they put Jeremy with Anne, they fed off each other perfectly and she really spoke so compassionately

[@futuropasado]

Jeremy Strong is one of my favorite actors, and kendall is one of the best works ever.

[@Mrsflowerm]

I want this to be longer!! I need to hear more from Jeremy!!

[@variety]

#ReleaseTheStangoCut

[@emmanuelokoye1575]

@@variety Don't tease us..

[@cavaalli]

@@variety pleeeassseee !! more of jeremy

[@zsyhan15]

@@variety hey, your videos has been short lately. We demand longer cuts...please?

[@winstonplatt7354]

@@variety Please! For both of them. This was Charlie Rose levels.

[@sicakkizlar]

i respect these actors so much like it’s LETHAL

[@lalsekerci7355]

Jeremy is PHENOMENAL

[@snikdhohazarika9762]

Such an injustice done here. We NEED the full conversation. Period.

[@flyingcucumber]

Kendall finally got the variety interview he's been talking about

[@barbarasa2630]

This should’ve been at least 15 minutes longer!! Both of them had so much more to say.

[@lukewilliam3601]

Kendall Roy might be the best character on television.

[@niftybaker5967]

“L to the O G, and he playin” will forever be engraved into my mind. Thank you Jeremy Strong

[@wojtekgawlikowicz3087]

Dude I have crush on both Jeremy Strong and Anne Hathaway now haha. I've been a fan of their work for such a long time

[@pahvi3]

SAME, I've loved Anne Hathaway since the Princess Diaries, she's one of, if not THE most beautiful women on earth. And then I watched Succession a few months ago and now I have a serious crush on Jeremy Strong. He's so so talented and unique, and hot as hell. I find his earnestness incredibly endearing and he just seems like the sweetest guy. Entirely impossible to not fall in love with him.

[@theogoldberg8919]

Anne and Jeremy are overly hypersensitive and yet so connected generous and giving always... an explosive good mixture !!!

[@LolyEhab]

Jeremy is just an amazing actor seriously if you haven’t seen him in succession you should.

[@Forreminiscing]

It would be amazing to do a different version of this series with other cast and crew such as writers/ directors/ producers, cinematographers etc. I would love to hear what they have to say about the creative process

[@lyndabethcave3835]

There is a Directors on Directors series from Variety! It's great! But I'd also love to hear from other members of the creative team.

[@cooldragon919]

Yes that would be interesting.

[@blue_sweater]

Yes agree, i need also writers on writers, cinematographers, production designers etc

[@Ari-vv3ur]

Jeremy Strong is one of the greatest actors of all time. The way he plays Kendall in succession is out of this world.

[@Marlynsflorida]

I love that they have done precisely with the two of them, both she and he are exceptional and I think they really understand each other, their methods as a career, he has received a lot of criticism from his own colleagues for his acting method and it is very nice to see how she is Empathetic and respectful, incredible both! wonderful!!!

[@SS-tq2dp]

the way they're actually my parents that i didn't know i had but now it makes so much of sense like?

[@angelinaveneziano5303]

it's okay Jeremy Strong. I will rewatch The Princess Diaries for the both of us.

[@sicakkizlar]

I RAN HERE

[@VanessaRamirez]

SAMEBEJEKEOEOEEKE

[@musicmary1331]

Jeremy is on a different level he blows me away

[@zahra8790]

I want to listen to Anne Hathaway doing a podcast. please

[@jamesflanders]

It would be so amazing. Her calm voice so smoothing.

[@nikitamohanan2124]

Or hopefully Audible can get her to narrate one of their original or top releases. But she'll obviously charge a bomb even for just narrating so might not happen.

[@yogithashetty2587]

Jeremy strong is simply a beautiful & brilliant actor.

[@briansmith5239]

Jeremy's dedication to the acting profession puts most other actors to shame, he is phenomenal.

[@manumaster1990]

Jeremy Strong is a top tier actor!

[@jonathanross1259]

Anne Hathaway is a kind soul.

[@nonexistent2023]

They should definitely get paired again. Could listen to them for ages. Such an insightful conversation.

[@J12680]

I love her openness to characters and Jermey is one of the greatest actors of our generation.

[@onewinter9411]

I played this video on the background while I work and just automatically smiled upon hearing Anne Hathaway's laugh

[@ucheesomonu9098]

I needed this to be an hour long! Jeremy’s passion for his work and the arts in general is so inspiring. I could listen forever.

[@bryantsmith9176]

I met Anne in person and she’s really something else. Very sweet and just genuine.

[@Sarahaldah]

Anne Hathaway is breathtaking

[@Jacks_here]

This pairing seem very balanced and somehow they both elevate each other’s accomplishments.

[@deboraborges4372]

The bit about Jeremy going to her to come up for air was so sweet. That is a beautiful friendship.

[@yamil.343]

His performance in Succession is one of the best bar none. Supremely talented. Hope to see him again in something soon.

[@sicakkizlar]

anne has been one of my many heroes for so long already and watching succession i knew jeremy was just mind-blowing and so talented and i had this huge, unexplainable admiration i was still processing and in the awe of but now after this video i processed it and it earned a place in me

[@mikecantreed]

Jeremy strong is such a lunatic I love it

[@TheWriteStuffWC]

In this world of 30-second clips, it’s nice to spend time with artists who respect their craft and each other. They remind us that art is important in all our lives. Kendall is so different from me and yet is me in his abuse. This could be a whole day and I’d love every minute.

[@jona.scholt4362]

Jeremy's performance on Succession and Paddy Considine on HotD are my two favorite TV performances of the past couple years.

[@gabi3]

god dmn this video is golden. I wish they had more time. There was more to be said I feel

[@mariafernandavillalbagarci1578]

Jeremy is a wonderful and incredibly cultured actor. I adore him

[@leraglory6115]

He is so humble. She gorgeous as always

[@minneapaulis]

I’m so obsessed with them both.

[@liviacouto4332]

I'm think about the end of succession and how can I go on without Kendall Logan. Brilliant!

[@katherinejenkins9601]

He’s a fantastic main character but also really respect actors who shine as supporting

[@thechroniclesofthesuperhob167]

the big short really showcases his style as a very giving supporting actor. he bounces so well in a very frantic and loud movie.

[@theogoldberg8919]

Yes he's got an actual brain ha !

[@brynnallen86]

Okay now I'm imagining Jeremy watching the Princess Diaries and I'm obsessed

[@TheBrainFlow]

My boy squiggle cooked up this beat for me.

[@elijahbryant1402]

i would love to have jeremy as an acting teacher

[@huesdante683]

M pretty sure, that if Anne Hathaway would have been in the industry during the 1950- 60s. She could have easily become a Hollywood diva/legend. Especially being this talented and gorgeous. Also one of my favorite 'actors on actors' episode

[@jens2049]

I fucking love Jeremy Strong and Anne Hathaway

[@corean3polar]

Thank you for talking about legacy of abuse. Thats really what I got from the show often it was too much in terms of emotionap trigger. I love succession, but it can be too much because it hurts.

[@akshaygrover9859]

I love this content! Great approach having them interview each other.

[@RCastellanos]

Kendall now has the Ruler of Genovia by his side; Logan's finished.

[@ClarissaExplainsItYall]

Hahaha this comment is gold

[@sara.rush.]

This was incredibly captivating

[@Fatima_Garabandal2251]

Loved this dialogue. They're amazing.

[@jacquelynkafu9819]

Wow. This whole convo is so good! Top shelf actors and the convo reflects that.

[@GyDaBi]

as soon as I saw the promotional pictures for actors on actors this one caught my eye and was waiting to watch it :)

[@Katherin3Dewar]

Oh, what I would give to be a fly on the wall for all of their conversations! Fantastic pairing.

[@mcdiamond2463]

@Variety lighting, and anne’s outfit is stellar. good job

[@Acheron99]

Jeremy is inspiring. Saw him first in The Big Short and the first instinct I had was to go and look for his other work. It's strange coz he didn't even have that big a role. He's just completely absorbed and that absorbs you too. Very easy to criticise anyone today and call 'cringe.' I feel heartened to know that embracing your individuality is how you actualise.

[@fapmashina1]

Both of them are such a great actors, some of my most favourite!

[@Lion-ik6lv]

Both are amazing actors. I love that Anne Hathaway finished by mentioning that it was the end of their presence in the physical space but not the end of the conversation topic and idea.

[@jemima3158]

their voices are so soothing

[@cavaalli]

jeremy strong, the best actor of this decade !!

[@darianbg]

my favourite actors on actors ever! they are both so well spoken and understanding of the other's points Their entire discussion is so captivating to listen to

[@fantabulousstargirl]

they're both so eloquent and elegant!

[@alonsoedwin1217]

👏👏👏👏 never thought I would enjoy this duo so much

[@HeatherForestH]

I love them both - so professional, so earnest and so deep. Amazing actors!

[@kayke1078]

They're both such incredible actors

[@yaren3864]

ı can listen him all day i love his passion and anne is the best

[@Sara-ro7vl]

I love Jeremy he is such a talented person!!! so happy to see him thriving