Willem Dafoe interviewed by Simon Mayo
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2020
- Simon Mayo talks to Willem Dafoe about his new film, The Lighthouse.
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arguably the most underrated actor of the last 30 years, along with Ed Harris
Jonno Brown what is his rating? And what do you think it should be?
Fragile Crystal I think a lot of people see as him ‘that guy’, shows up in some blockbusters, Spider-Man obviously, Aquaman most recently, and he’s always solid in those, but not many know or have seen To Live and Die in LA, Last Temptation, Light sleeper, Wild at Heart, Shadow of the Vampire. Hell even in small roles like John Wick and Wes Anderson movies he steals the scenes he’s in. And his choices are always so varied, he can play sympathetic or full evil or very grey. Above all, he just seems like a really good, humble dude
He should have one statue by now at least imo
True...but his Jesus is the best Jesus!
Willem has been horribly snubbed this year by the academy
He was definitely screwed over two years ago when they chose Sam Rockwell in Three Billboards over his role in The Florida Project
@Digonto Zahid True enough, though that hasn't stopped Joaquin Phoenix this year.
Chap doesnt play the game. Doesnt need to. Transcends in every role, no matter the quality of the film (which lately have been consistently amazing)
@@charliepanayiotou4305 I disagree, Sam Rockwell was the best actor in that movie and the scene with him in the police station while it was being firebombed was better than any scene with Dafoe in The Florida Project.
Why'd you spill your beans Oscars?!
Man, from all the interviews of him I've seen, Willem just seems like such an awesome goddamn guy. He seems like such a "director's actor". A guy who doesn't seem to have an ounce of celebrity ego or entitlement, and views his work as just that: work. But not the type of work that makes you groan when you wake up in the morning; a craft that he's endlessly passionate for, and wants to be used in service of a beautiful artist's vision. To be a part of creating something extraordinary (like The Lighthouse) is its own reward. It's easy to see why he's had a consistent career for decades and doesn't seem likely to fade away any time soon. Godspeed, Spider-Man.
There is an episode of an old show called '' Fishing with John'' with Willem and you get a sense that he is a very pleasant person.
Willem has a beautiful voice.
One of the best movie of the year. Unique and not for everyone, but if you get hooked by whats on screen its riveting. Production and sound design, cinematography and acting were flawless.
A lovely interview, Mr. Dafoe is a class act.
"Why'd ya spill yer beans?"
He is so, so lovely. I could watch this interview on a loop and never tire of it.
This film is unbelievably good
Willem is best in interviews talking about his craft. Such a passionate guy. Compare this to his late night show appearances. Some good Mayo right here
Such an awesome guy, someone I’d listen to all day.
What a brilliant actor & guy soooooo underrated over the years!
What an incredibly talented gentleman Willem is. Possibly the finest actor of his generation.
The Lighthouse feels like stripped back film making, it was very refreshing to watch. The opening 2 mins are amazing...lets you know what is ahead.
'Nothing good can happen when two men are trapped in a giant phallus'
Honked laughing.
Amazing.
I've always respected Dafoe as an actor, but seeing him in this has seriously elevated him in terms of my favourite actors of all time. Pattinson I've been a fan of for years, they're chemistry was so potent, this film is almost perfect.
Dafoes description of his character being devoted to his job reminds me of how Dafoe seems to feel about his job as an actor.
Great interview and excellent insight. Looking forward to watching it.
Dafoe was mesmerizing and the chemistry with Pattinson was palpable. Thought Willem should’ve gotten an Oscar nod. Certainly a better performance than Leo in OUATIH.
I could listen to him for hours
Saw the movie tonight. It was chilling beautiful and at some points funny. I need to rewatch it i understand some of the Greek mythology but theres alot i didn't get. With that said however the movie has the "IT" that makes me want to rewatch it and learn more about what was being said.
Wonderful man and wonderful interview.
Willem isn't only a well-known actor by playing Green Goblin in the Spider-Man's trillogy, starring Tobey Maguire, he's also known by playing several roles especially, villian roles. Nevertheless, his Jesus's performance in The last temptation of Chris by Scorsese is arguably one of the most underrated ones in his career as an actor.
When he talks about the mix of children with professionals, and animals with children (reminding me of the old adage that you should never work with kids or animals when making a film), I get the sense he was mindful of his own experiences making The Florida Project. Being immersed in a world that feels so completely real, mixing acting pros with newcomers and kids. Maybe he was hoping to recapture that sort of experience. In the end, The Lighthouse is nothing like that, but Eggers' ability to present that kind of movie won him a casting coup in Dafoe. I can't imagine a better choice to play Thomas Wake.
Didn’t like this movie at all while watching it, but it’s the kind of movie I appreciate afterwards when I think about it
Great interview! Well done.
Classy guy
What a fantastic interview!
I do like it when an actor finds a Director they want to work with, and give themselves over to them. I know that actors are constantly in search of roles, but sometimes (and in the case of someone of Willem's status) it really does mean something. I got the feeling from this interview that he 'got' from the role (and the filming conditions) exactly what he expected (and perhaps more?). Willem is rather modest about his work is he not?
the dialouge was the star and delivered by defoe so brilliantly i was gobsmacked
Oh my god this is going to be awesome
A great talent I've enjoyed since "To Live and Die in L.A." and "The Hunger". 😎💖
8:45 "Nature is a pretty powerful acting partner" Indeed....
Awwesome Performance
Hahaha, the word 'pecker' edited out with Woody Wood Pecker's laugh. Nice.
Its a modern classic
Such an under appreciated actor. Pretty much garaunteed a decent film if willem pops up in it
richard dimeck how is he under appreciated?
@@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549 uhhhh because he's never won any major awards. Mind you, for a while now I've come to understand the major awards are a popularity contest and not so much to do with actual talent
richard dimeck so the awards don’t matter but it matters that he has never won one, even though he has been nominated multiple times
@@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549 not if they're not based solely on talent or what the colour of your skin is etc. Like I said, it's a popularity contest between the voters of each awards ceremony. Nice hes getting one foot in the door but if like to see him win one. Maybe he'll get a lifetime achievement award in a couple of decades 🤔
richard dimeck based on the colour of your skin? I’ve got no idea what you’re going on about
Genre? It's definitely "Period Trapped In A Giant Penis" movie: akin to the scify equivalents: Event Horizon, Alien, 2001, as opposed the Irwin Allen genre Trapped in a Giant (insert any new large thing) movie.
Gotta love Willem Dafoe, he's a class act.
yay!
A fascinating man with an absolutely towering talent, who having just produced a truly mysterious & powerful piece of art, finds himself being asked stupid questions by a silly billy. Good job he also appears to be a very nice bloke. I can't imagine Russell Crowe or Ollie Reed sitting through that
I'm something of a lighthouse myself.
The Lighthouse is a genius movie and Willem plays his role as a crusty old sea dog so amazing well it’s an Oscar performance. That accent is pure British Sea Dog from the 19th Century it’s flawless. Actually Roberts accent is all over the place in comparison but we’re comparing a good actor with one of the best actors of all time. Such a compelling movie that draws you in. You’re on that island with them. Bunked up in the same tiny rooms. At once drunk with them singing and dancing and resentful of the old domineering Keeper. The scenes of being pissed out of their heads are terrifyingly real. When people get that hammered anything can happen as they regress to mindless cave men. It’s right up here with Joker as a masterpiece of the last decade.
That accent would’ve been fitting for a seaman of 19th century New England. Same goes for Pattinson, even though he was inconsistent with it.
Best film of the year
I'd have been shaking him and screaming in his face "tell me more about this Guillermo project!" lol Jokes aside this movie was incredible
Creepy wonderful
Willem Dafoe is the best.
YOU LIKE ME LOBSTER
Best line of the film!!!
A LOT OF GREAT ACTORS HAVE NEVER WON A BEST ACTOR OSCAR AND WILLEM IS IN THAT GROUP. AND THAT IS WRONG!!!! HE IS A SUPERB ACTOR WITH AN AMAZINGLY ECLECTIC LIST OF FILMS TO HIS NAME. HE ALSO SEEMS A GENUINE AND HUMBLE CHAP, NO 'GREAT I AMS' OR TANTRUMS FROM HIM. HE QUIETLY DOES HIS WORK TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL. AND ONE DAY THE ACADEMY WILL RECOGNIZE THIS. BUT DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH.....
SOMEHOW, I DON'T THINK WILLEM IS TOO BOTHERED BY BEING IGNORED. A MEASURE OF THE MAN INDEED.
GREAT SHOW MARK AND SIMON. LOVE IT.
BLAIR.
CORNWALL.
He is great in this and also in at eternities gate
I am SO looking forward to "At Eternity's Gate".
I love Willem Dafoe!
His sentence on "The Lighthouse" having something of "Tarkofsky meets Hitchcock" is very observant.
My favourite movies at the cinema in 2019 were "Portrait of a Lady on Fire", "System Crasher", "Joker", "The Favourite" and - of course! - "The Lighthouse".
Look at the big brains on Willem!
Antichrist and the lighthouse with this acting genius
That accent in the clip hahahaha
The main man
why in the hell are these videos still in 480p??? WHY!!??!?!
Its the story of Prometheus and Dafoe is pretty much playing a Greek god. Even looks the part with the beard and the esoteric language
The story of prometheus is nothing even close to the plot. Definitely obvious references to it, but to say it IS that story is a huge stretch.
@@TheBaconWizard what are you talking about? lol Its the story of Prometheus retold in a lighthouse. If you think its just a coincidence something is wrong with you.
@@purefoldnz3070 Well the director disagrees with you, but hey what does he know next to your immense genius?
Can content creators please stop making your censoring beeps and sounds effects do damn loud?
You've not been tending to ya duties!
Would like to see Mark grilling some of these people.
Yeh,Mayo needs to sizzle
HAAAAAAARK!!!!
Simon: was it uncomfortable to film?
Willem: nigga I was in Platoon!
does he say "this material was so rich"?
@@MCVessels beautifully put x
Yes he does, and it indeed was incredibly rich.
Please don’t do bleep sounds like the Roadrunner laugh - or turn it down? Thanks
Why don't the writers and directors get interviewed to explain the film? No disrespect to Willem Dafoe. Great actor.
Really? You can't say pecker on radio in the UK?
Jallek and you can’t say taint on CBS
@@artvandaley3297 Pecker
Here's my review of the movie - spoilers abound: th-cam.com/video/38z2yYWwBKg/w-d-xo.html
Evidently the deep thematic textures of this incredible film didn’t interest Simon in the least.
but were the farts real
Steven Gordon Ah yes! The farts! The farts! Was it Foley???!
Epicurus341 absolutely right. This is the forum for discussing the finer points of farting 👏🏻
Had to dislike for the weird laugh
May Neptune strike ye dead, Rook Talma!