VICE Meets Michael K. Williams

VICE sits down with acclaimed actor Michael K. Williams for an exclusive look into his new TV series 'Hap and Leonard.' The actor also gives an intimate account of how his life has impacted his work, both on and off screen.
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[@seamusgaelic6447]

RIP Michael K Williams. What an incredible loss to the world of an incredibly talented actor. I am truly upset by the news of this man's passing.

[@zoedagreat7588]

facts

[@jaunitajohnson1227]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jaunitajohnson1227]

Incredible young an talent ma gone so soon I’ll see you when god calls me🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@dunderarne3765]

Rest in Peace, MKW. Must been one of the most underrated stars ever. Pure talent.

[@kiasky1]

He was not underrated. He knew he was loved.

[@nietzcki3403]

His acting in boardwalk empire could never be replicated

[@dasninjastix]

One of the brightest and most compassionate artists of a generation. I hope wherever he is he's finally at peace. His work will endure but those that love his work will miss him dearly.

[@emjaycee8696]

Don't go your whole life without watching The Wire

[@yjadalyn1]

I'm about to get on it.

[@yjadalyn1]

Bro I'm STILL trying to finish that shit.

[@christoffermysterio]

Have you finished it?

[@andydudley1775]

10 years then i watched them back to back

[@robhigh_up_surfin5158]

100... That is probably one of the best TV series to this date...

[@milkbunnies]

"Omar's coming...Omar's coming..."

[@tgrice601]

milkbunnies “get get, goin na” in my Omar voice 🤣🤣🤣

[@wessnie2208]

"They didn't have the honey nut"

[@junkiejackflash]

I thinks not, Terrell. I thinks not

[@y2shuproblem]

He owned that role.

[@monicaa.7026]

He is an excellent actor and he keeps it 100%.

[@seamusgaelic6447]

This man's presence as an actor is incredibly mesmerizing. I predict that within the next ten years you will be seeing him on the Academy Awards accepting a Best Actor award.

[@THEREAL_GZUS]

Seamus Gaelic shit he deserved that in the wire

[@AA-qb7ni]

He deserves soooo much praise!!

[@isaacvelarde2876]

Comments that didn’t age well

[@Somelikeitthrift]

I’m upset

[@indramami9080]

😩😢

[@n0yn0y]

One of the most underrated actors.

[@clarkgourguejr]

Watching this interview today makes this even more powerful 😔💔Thank you Micheal K Williams🙏🏾

[@samhenri7350]

"I keeps one in the chamber in case you ponderin'."

[@nationalblackaccord494]

Sam Henri "I Suppose We Can Stand Here All Night"

[@MA-qg5ju]

Sean ThaRealtor suppose we could...or end it now once and forever

[@TheGoGamecocks]

"I shot the boy Mike-Mike in his hindparts"

[@payton2297]

Even If I Can’t Miss, I Can’t Miss

[@DarwinsBeerReviews]

I literally just ran into Mike at Joe's Pizza on Bedford in Williamsburg this weekend. Most awesome and humble celebrity I've met. A dope fella.

[@memes_for_kings]

Nice!

[@Somelikeitthrift]

:(

[@a-love-supremist]

Poor choice of adjective

[@gexay]

Can listen to him talk all day.

[@jonswartz8862]

i like how he knocks on wood when he says he's never killed anyone haha

[@allisonrena]

thats something that is done in our community............

[@tgrice601]

Jon Swartz he don’t want to jinx himself

[@anisezettecarey2448]

@@tgrice601 He Hopes He Never Has To..

[@curatedhub263]

It’s harrowing to think that this beautiful light is no more. R.I.P. 🙏🏾

[@jeanandre6998]

For real

[@NoMasterz518]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@williamhazelwood5427]

Michael K. Williams was great in everything he was in. May he rest in paradise! 🖤🕊

[@DINOLOVER6717]

I bet people shout “OMAR!” when they see Michael on the street. Damn he will always be Omar 🤗🤗🤗 i love him so much

[@umarscamartistjohnson1784]

*REST IN HEAVEN MIKE 😢* you will forever be unforgettable

[@mikewatkinson1996]

"i aint buildin no bookcase" one of my fav monologues by him on any show. boardwalk. you know what im talkin about if youve seen it.

[@xXxGordO241xXx]

RIP Omar little Micheal Kenneth he was 54 years old. One of the best. *It's all in the game*

[@AA-qb7ni]

RIP to one the greats. We will miss you Michael 🙏🏼

[@Rockwells420]

"Omar comin" This man created one of the top 10 characters I've seen in my 65 years I liked Lenard was good but he weren't no Omar I totally enjoy this guy He's one of the actors today that'll I'll always want to watch before others

[@gpolenik]

Man that white beard. He legit looks like a badass Far Cry villain. Cool as fuck! :D

[@VICE]

"If it doesn't feel real to me, how the fuck am I going to expect it to feel real to you?" - Michael K. Williams WATCH NEXT: Exploring NYC's Comic Book Dungeons with 'Colossal' Director Nacho Vigalondo - bit.ly/2oRNYxF

[@BuckfastConsumer]

He's a fuckin racist

[@foreverfurlough2194]

BuckfastConsumer explain

[@MTatere]

Awesome interview, interviewer and interviewee.

[@emlynspiers5465]

It's a shame this isn't the inbreeding video you were obviously searching for.

[@jongo666]

Michael K. Williams is fuckin' brilliant! Definitely, one of the best in the business. So thank you Vice, for the best interview I've seen, with Michael K. Hearing Michael explain his acting process, was amazing. And he shows it, in every character, I've seen him play. His presence on screen, is fuckin' powerful & now I have a better understanding, of how he brings it. Also, when Michael speaks, you can tell there is nothing phony about the man. He is raw & real! #indeed

[@georgewitt1765]

Rest in Paradise brother! Thank God for you.

[@michaelblasko5207]

"These 4 5's beat that full house." One of the craziest, wittiest lines ever.

[@DavidGarcia-oi5nt]

Money ain't go no owners, only spenders

[@underground868]

"I've got the shotgun, you've got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right?" -Omar Little, The Wire S2 Ep6. One of the greatest lines ever uttered in television

[@JoseMorales-lw5nt]

Had to watch this after finding out he died today at age 54! God speed, Mr. Williams, may we meet one day....

[@coachtracy747]

Great interview. You can see even though the kid was a little nervous Michael was very comfortable with expressing himself like the cameras are off.

[@TeeTee-sp7jv]

R.I.P you’re free now from the struggle! 🤍🕊🙏🏽

[@Dazzleteats]

yeah hes Omar...but Chalky White is by far the best character he's played. so good!

[@julioculio]

Yeah i totally agree with this

[@jk-76]

MaceWin Dont That was a special character

[@eddiehernandez1002]

MaceWin Dont fuckin' right

[@brandonkylemarks]

Yup, Chalky and the man in my avatar 2 of the most underrated characters of all time

[@jk-76]

Brandon Marks Not underrated to me. I watch Michaels show on Viceland whenever it's on.

[@toragirl2189]

I loved him! His work was amazing he will be truly missed.

[@chrisfairnot6522]

Rest in peace 🕊️

[@iJady]

RIP this legend.

[@ShakespearesBruv]

The man is an inspiration, doesn’t matter where you’re from or what colour you are.

[@BonnChnd]

He embodied a classic character never to be forgotten. He’s so damn good! Hand him all the awards.

[@Godstrumpet2010]

One of my favorite actors of all time. Always brings a realness and deeper dimension to each role. Good interview.

[@bellenicks3879]

I could watch his interviews all day!!! Such a genuine brotha! RIP MKW!!!!!!

[@memekampf1751]

Omar “You been so busy being devious you done got yourself caught up in the web” Prop joe : “Omar I don’t know what you hearing but a proposition might fall kindly in your ears” Best patter. Best show

[@eddiedean9886]

Well tickle my fancy fat man

[@tgoletz23]

After he said Baltimore u herd how he said “you” right after that b more accent fr lol

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

Dudes so real. Viceland is easily one of the current best channels on TV.

[@khaliqking7142]

Everytime I hear him speak I get a glimpse into a beautiful soul. Rest eazy my guy. Much love muxh respect 🙏🏿

[@Overlorddz]

And now he dies exactly 25 years after Tupac was shot in Vegas. Passed on waaaaaay to early. His acting is always on point. He inspires me as much as DeNiro. On the one hand so warm and caring, but he could also play totally traumatised and hysterical roles. Seeing Omar lose his mind in the Wire can really hurt still. Im gonna miss his work so much in the future!! Maybe his passing will inspire me to get on back into acting. Having such an example never fades.

[@izskilzix]

Omar the king of whistling

[@gwenr.8558]

Damn the scar...This man was a brilliant actor. salute

[@FigmentForever]

RIPower to a phenomenal actor and person. #MichaelKWilliams #RIP

[@borneosideHq]

RIP Micheal K William. You Got The Power Luv The Way You Talk.

[@chancettalee3433]

He played excellent on "The Night Of"

[@chrissybeaver6129]

Great interview! Micheal K. Williams was such an amazing actor and he seems super cool to talk to! Rest In Peace man!

[@jamesmcay6915]

The whole wire cast was phenomenal.

[@UndergroundDeepTechStation]

Watch Boardwalk Empire :),the most underrated tv serie and Mr.White :) played by Michael K. wILLIAMS .

[@loyshaw935]

I loved him in Boardwalk Empire

[@kaywya96]

He was a dope head

[@loyshaw935]

@@kaywya96 yeah, well I didnt want to come out and print that, but maybe so. People wrestle with their own demons in diffent ways. Thats why I never and will NEVER even be curious about trying to put anything nasty like that in my body.

[@KelticTim]

I freaking love Boardwalk and Wire, but let’s calm down about how good Williams was. It was basically the same character. He barely changed his accent, beyond the random times he decided to use a BMore accent. Well, there were certain words he always used a BMore accent with, but for the most part his accent came and went like Benny Cumberbatch doing an American accent. Both performances were great, but let’s calm down on how “great” they were. He spent the first 3 seasons of Wire spun up on coke. Pretty easy to see it once you know, then you can’t unsee it. It’s crazy.

[@KelticTim]

@@loyshaw935 lots of folks don’t get that option. They get hurt, or have surgery and the Dr gives them heroin pills, next thing you know you’re hooked on dope with no explanation for your brand new addiction. The lucky ones don’t put two and two together, and after a few days feeling like crap, they get on with their lives. The not so lucky ones, well they figure out that taking another pill wipes out the sick feeling you have instantly. Most ppl choose to get rid of the sick feeling, not realizing they are just setting themselves up for disaster.

[@BecomingThePath]

Yo! Props to the interviewer though. He did a great job!

[@gentlemanjake8005]

Absolutely! Just let the man talk.

[@Pthumerian01]

He was great in BF4

[@gilrandall315]

Michael k Williams Rest Easy BRO 💜❤️🙏 gone way too soon underrated actor

[@Kgeorgia22]

Wow this man is so powerful with his message it’s beautiful, this is truly an awesome example of the best of humanity. Also the knock on wood after him saying he has never killed anyone is iconic

[@stephennadal4103]

Rip...he was a great actor

[@bebbieburgess9510]

Debbie from Connecticut just stopping by to show you some love rest in peace Michael Williams so sad ☮️✌️🙏👃🕊️

[@lindseyann6562]

RIP Michael K Williams. He is the reason i became hooked in the Wire. I am still so sad that he passed. He was a real one. Seemed liked such a kind soul

[@leondelvechioramirez8529]

It's all in the game yo... it's all in the game.

[@DavidGarcia-oi5nt]

No doubt

[@reysthenics]

Rest easy michael.. Rest easy

[@murphyr31]

He was super intelligent and really interesting to listen to. RIP

[@xxx0tiicdreamz665]

RIP this is unbelievable 🙏🏾

[@frankcrespo3748]

Michael K is being interviewed by his younger scarless self

[@ProbyWaN1337]

brilliant actor. Omar and chalkie are some of the most authentic performances I've ever seen

[@ladyj6732]

Great man ive always looked up to MKW. So sad he will be missed so much💔🤎

[@TheBogstaverne]

Oh Sh*t - Omar coming!

[@dre3k78]

Great interview of an amazing actor. Wouldn't be surprised to see an Oscar in his future.

[@jeanandre6998]

So sad now

[@canovergara8025]

Rest in Power 🙏🏼 Michael K Williams. You are a inspirational man, a real OG. A Real one💯

[@mariafarnum1905]

This loss hit me hard 💔

[@lendog203]

This guy had me at Omar Littles character. Since then, he's showed me time and time again how amazing he truly is. Love this actor & Michael, thank you for doing what you do so well... so please keep it up.

[@voteZDLR]

He was absolutely mesmerizing in The Night Of. If you haven't seen that yet, I highly recommend you do.

[@TheRealestIdealist]

That was a REALLY Great interview!!!

[@wacodraco1558]

Rest In Peace Michael K Williams you were so talented and loved and it’s a tragedy you died alone all things considered. You’ll truly be missed

[@MichaelStaMaria-qp5ig]

Daaamn. RIP Michael K Williams. You are on of my favorite actors. 🙏🏽

[@bigdaddy9799]

Rest In Paradise 🙏

[@sandybear9924]

Thank guy is my favorite❤ Hope I can meet him as a mentor.

[@TimD.Morand]

Authentic interview! What a pleasure to experience this! (Subscribed like a mutha...)

[@diggerlenny4836]

Aww man. RIP dude. What a shame, always love watchin him in shows/movies

[@freedomm]

He was so likeable in real life and on the screen. I don't know if another actor could've made Omar most peoples' favourite character from The Wire.

[@drsmith4806]

This man is one of the best actors , hope to see his work for years to come.

[@drsmith4806]

@Nam Nguyen no I didn't what a lose.

[@TheNokturnalTimes]

Very nice interview. I like the set. I like the sound quality. I like the video quality. I like the light. I like the interviewer and Michael. Good Job!

[@ottawadigs]

Hap & Leonard is a great series! hope there's more episodes coming

[@ethershakur4768]

Never heard of it

[@Cyber_Diva]

Excellent! More like these, please. Thank you!

[@howey935]

RIP Michael K. He was in 2 of my favourite T.V. shows and was awesome in both as Omar and Chalky White.

[@LilMsMixed52]

I absolutely loved him. He was an amazing talent and a beautiful man!!! I just started watching the wire and it is amazing as I've heard it was!!! ♥️💕♥️

[@kandarabi927]

Oh you just started watching. Lucky you I really feel jealous. I watched all seans 3 years ago and thought to myself "I could've died without watching this" lol

[@rajruler3256]

One of the best actor's . Rip 🙏brother

[@queenroyalty4325]

RIP Michael! Gone too soon 😞!

[@mikeritchey8173]

great actor and great show thanks for the interview.

[@TheDailyStreamer]

good stuff vice!! always good solid material

[@Maya-ti6qj]

Come through VICE with the all day programming bless up King!

[@ethershakur4768]

I miss him dearly 😢

[@hopejackson1319]

Bmore love. Thank you for this piece of history.

[@sweetazzpiew8490]

Rest Easy Michael K. Williams✊🏾💔🕊️ 1966 - 2021

[@amitparmar5288]

What a great interview.

[@nao1163]

Loved him with Riz Ahmed in the night of. A great actor!

[@GrimeGreem]

Me too, and I agree, he is a great actor.

[@keithlenoir2798]

SALUTE. Michael K Williams R.I.P

[@DeaShoost]

i thought vice had found DMX and in the beginning of the video i was thinking he's a genius putting up that DMX character...man am i high.

[@weinerdrizzle5279]

One of the realist guys you could ask for

[@bradgrier4228]

Micheal K. Williams was/is a bad ass man! He will be missed I really grew to enjoy his work and now he is gone 😪 drugs suck 5he life oudda GREAT HUMAN BEINGS N FAMILIES

[@derrickbraithwaite-mais8469]

Rest in peace brother you will be truly missed.😢🕊🙏🏿💐

[@jayjones4412]

Great interview. They really connected