Michael Cera Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

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  • @dokterclaw1083
    @dokterclaw1083 ปีที่แล้ว +15360

    He's asked about his roles, and he goes on about how brilliant his co-stars and directors are. Says a lot about the kind of guy he is.

    • @wvu05
      @wvu05 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Jeff Bridges did the same thing in his.

    • @jamies2688
      @jamies2688 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      I was thinking this. He seems like a really sound guy.

    • @up4rent
      @up4rent ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Yes, love his admiration and humility

    • @eo9107
      @eo9107 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      bro yall just say anything 😂

    • @claudiam2474
      @claudiam2474 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Not for juno. Having seen the backstage videos makes sense.

  • @Wrigglevision
    @Wrigglevision ปีที่แล้ว +10628

    Definitely says something that just about every movie he's been in is considered a cult classic. His impact is undeniable.

    • @joshhunt4146
      @joshhunt4146 ปีที่แล้ว +230

      The guy has an excellent agent…. But then again he also made Year One 😂

    • @codyscards6698
      @codyscards6698 ปีที่แล้ว +149

      ​@@joshhunt4146year one is hilarious

    • @joshhunt4146
      @joshhunt4146 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@codyscards6698 hmm agree to disagree… I was very excited for it because it was a new Harold Ramis film but I was very disappointed

    • @ATizzle08
      @ATizzle08 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      ​@@codyscards6698Terrible movie

    • @Vivi_9
      @Vivi_9 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@codyscards6698 Year One is a classic

  • @Elementl19
    @Elementl19 ปีที่แล้ว +2257

    Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is one of my all time favorite movies and Cera really brings so much life and character to the movie. He's brilliant, hilarious, and perfect as Scott. Really enjoyed hearing his articulation and description of all his roles, the environment, and the people he's worked with! One of the best actors imo.

    • @Smoove_J
      @Smoove_J ปีที่แล้ว +45

      It had the best music, great jokes, unbelievable cast, nonstop action and an amazing visual style. Everyone forgot about that and just whines about what a jerk Scott was.

    • @Elementl19
      @Elementl19 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Yes!! The whole movie was so incredibly unique and creative, fun and entertaining, every aspect of it was perfection! @@Smoove_J

    • @dess234
      @dess234 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same I love that movie so much

    • @Rose_19911
      @Rose_19911 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      do you know what… i’ve never seen it

  • @nathanglennie
    @nathanglennie ปีที่แล้ว +5425

    Crazy how much this dude dominated the late 2000s teen movie scene. He’s in so many of my favourite movies

    • @kr4t0sg.28
      @kr4t0sg.28 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Yup. Just like pauly Shore owned the 90's.

    • @Micahslooseearlobe
      @Micahslooseearlobe ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@kr4t0sg.28who?

    • @kr4t0sg.28
      @kr4t0sg.28 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Micahslooseearlobe look him up.

    • @99centlips
      @99centlips ปีที่แล้ว +35

      nick & norah’s infinite playlist is so underrated

    • @chocolatewheelchair
      @chocolatewheelchair ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Favorite

  • @gardenboydon
    @gardenboydon ปีที่แล้ว +24509

    Cera talking about the depression he had when the filming for "Scott Pilgrim" ended was so real

    • @SnakeEyesNZ
      @SnakeEyesNZ ปีที่แล้ว +1883

      At least he gets to relive the movie via the new anime coming out, since the majority of the film cast are coming back to voice the characters.

    • @julian806X
      @julian806X ปีที่แล้ว +1109

      We all kind of felt that way. It's definitely a movie you don't want to come to an end.

    • @chand911
      @chand911 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@julian806X you people are the worst

    • @Ghost_Void226
      @Ghost_Void226 ปีที่แล้ว +217

      ​@@SnakeEyesNZomg I had no idea they were reprising there roles he is to?

    • @sambarham8887
      @sambarham8887 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      ​@@Ghost_Void226yeah

  • @ZandrickKrowe
    @ZandrickKrowe ปีที่แล้ว +544

    Nick and Norah is one of my favorites. It makes me feel nostalgia for something I’ve never been through? Those “indie” feeling movies are a lost art form and I hope we get them back one day.

    • @notjamesearl
      @notjamesearl ปีที่แล้ว +11

      i think i’m almost starting to feel a shift with the marvel fatigue that’s happening rn. people just need to stop being lazy and get tickets to see movies in theaters because that’s another things that’s sort of ruining the industry

    • @SamanthaC641
      @SamanthaC641 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I was super into indie movies when I was a teenager, and I loved nick and norah.

    • @skat3
      @skat3 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Watch Sam Esmail's Comet. Not necessarily as funny but well worth it

  • @The_RedVIII
    @The_RedVIII ปีที่แล้ว +11380

    Very happy that he is voicing Scott Pilgrim again in the new animated series!

    • @SeerMagicX
      @SeerMagicX ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Trailer out now!

    • @lenchenes
      @lenchenes ปีที่แล้ว +166

      All the og casts are back

    • @374jr
      @374jr ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I can’t freakin wait for this!! 😩😭

    • @I-speak-U-shut-it
      @I-speak-U-shut-it ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@374jrsame😊

    • @skylerloggins4902
      @skylerloggins4902 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Legendary

  • @ElBreaksLoose222
    @ElBreaksLoose222 ปีที่แล้ว +5771

    his point about smaller-scale movies no longer being funded by studios is so real. like he said, unless it’s guaranteed success (so a superhero movie or live action remake or sequel) there’s very rarely a budget anymore. which is so unfortunate and ultimately really hurting the film industry.

    • @beramtaib4713
      @beramtaib4713 ปีที่แล้ว +162

      Industry needs a reset

    • @ModernDayRenaissanceMan
      @ModernDayRenaissanceMan ปีที่แล้ว +98

      This was a big thing spoken about 10-15 years ago. A 20-30 mil film that made $150 mil was the goal. Pump & dump. Arnold & Stallone were kings of it & later Liam Neeson became the last of them.

    • @BaldiB704
      @BaldiB704 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think the film industry is doing pretty well. These guys aren’t even that huge 😂 you can’t expect to have a budget if they movie isn’t gonna make money. That’s bad for business 🙄🙄

    • @ACDC11795
      @ACDC11795 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      ​@@BaldiB704 I think there might be a bit of loosing the point, and point is that in the way movies are consumed nowadays (only streaming and big cinema presentations) only allow producers to do a film if they're going all the way through,with them, and there is no real space for simple story's that can bring the public another kind of more everyday feelings. Or maybe there are story's of those, but in the form of big series with the same amount of budget of a multi-millionaire film.

    • @chocogirl105
      @chocogirl105 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      ​@@BaldiB704 are you involved with filmmaking in any form

  • @creekandseminole
    @creekandseminole ปีที่แล้ว +297

    When he talks about the sorta indie small movie genre that was happening in the 2000's when he made Nick and Nora has a special place in my life. I loved going to all those types of movies back then.

    • @jj1106
      @jj1106 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same

    • @findparadise
      @findparadise 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I miss it so much!

    • @Bil_Murry
      @Bil_Murry หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same, I still go back to rewatch them, film is awful now

  • @Woozlewuzzleable
    @Woozlewuzzleable ปีที่แล้ว +7797

    I haven't seen him lately, I was happy to see him in Barbie and it was a perfect role for him.

    • @pnut3844able
      @pnut3844able ปีที่แล้ว +78

      Guess you didn't watch black mirror

    • @Quzga
      @Quzga ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@pnut3844able Already forgot he was in it lol

    • @Woozlewuzzleable
      @Woozlewuzzleable ปีที่แล้ว +121

      @@pnut3844able Nope but a guest appearance in a streaming show is not the same thing.

    • @pnut3844able
      @pnut3844able ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Woozlewuzzleable in black mirror it is

    • @leckallen2350
      @leckallen2350 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@Woozlewuzzleableeven so that doesn't mean he hasn't been in anything recently streaming show or Movies that's still him being active

  • @Karmingolo
    @Karmingolo ปีที่แล้ว +5024

    Always nice to see Cera doing long interviews. He’s very articulate, and seems pretty grounded.

  • @KingSmke
    @KingSmke ปีที่แล้ว +101

    He was the perfect Scott pilgrim no one else coulda played it as beautifully as he did

    • @hiroprotagonitis
      @hiroprotagonitis ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nah he did very well but the comics always made Scott out to be at least a bit more traditionally attractive - otherwise nobody would hook up with him lolol

  • @tint1122
    @tint1122 ปีที่แล้ว +5227

    I watched Superbad on a bootleg dvd. i Was able to hear the people in the crowd laughing. It made the movie feel like a sitcom and i loved it!

    • @nataliep6385
      @nataliep6385 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      WHAT.. Where can I find this version? Do you think there is a avalaible bootleg dvd on the internet somewhere?

    • @MaffYuu
      @MaffYuu ปีที่แล้ว +58

      thats kinda awesome.

    • @YouB3anz
      @YouB3anz ปีที่แล้ว +141

      that's a super bad way to watch

    • @ikon9346
      @ikon9346 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should be in prison.

    • @antonioanchondo8488
      @antonioanchondo8488 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I loved when my dad bought movies like that

  • @hankmardukas8855
    @hankmardukas8855 ปีที่แล้ว +3993

    I have no idea how anyone on Arrested Development ever kept a straight face in scenes with David Cross. Tobias is one of the most absurd characters ever 😂😂😂

    • @uhlexseeuh
      @uhlexseeuh ปีที่แล้ว +124

      Oh darn, I blued myself

    • @SeanFerree
      @SeanFerree ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For real 😂😂😂😆😆😆

    • @TheHopperUK
      @TheHopperUK ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That's enough family stuff for today!

    • @goych
      @goych ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely

    • @CalvinLangatMMA
      @CalvinLangatMMA ปีที่แล้ว +59

      I started laughing just reading this comment. Tobias might be my favorite comedic character ever.

  • @joeygilbert3558
    @joeygilbert3558 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Can't believe there was no mention of Youth in Revolt. He played 2 characters and both were incredible.

    • @angellike4344
      @angellike4344 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love that movie

  • @Ramxenoc
    @Ramxenoc ปีที่แล้ว +1646

    Micheal Cera has always looked like 19 to me and its crazy. One of my favorite actors and its funny to hear his voice be a little bit deeper than i've grown so use to

    • @kadosho02
      @kadosho02 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Haha true, it sometimes feels as if he has not aged a day. Then you hear him now. Wow.

    • @matttakahashi8283
      @matttakahashi8283 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Believe it or not he’s 55

    • @Ramxenoc
      @Ramxenoc ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matttakahashi8283 35?

    • @dayanara6428
      @dayanara6428 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matttakahashi8283he’s 35

    • @mysteriousdora6914
      @mysteriousdora6914 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matttakahashi8283hes 35

  • @Jacob-wu3if
    @Jacob-wu3if ปีที่แล้ว +4662

    This guy has RANGE. Lotta people will say he’s one note but cmon. He’s great at being comedic, doing action, being weird, and seriousness.

    • @kadosho02
      @kadosho02 ปีที่แล้ว +113

      Totally agree. Not a dull character ever. But brings so much energy to every role he has played

    • @dons1932
      @dons1932 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      Bro he's literally the most typecast non range person there is. And that's why we love him. He's hilariously dull and therein lies the point.

    • @yormeaceko7101
      @yormeaceko7101 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      What kind of range? The comedic awkward lanky kid? That's why we love him.

    • @Jacob-wu3if
      @Jacob-wu3if ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@yormeaceko7101 he’s done other things…

    • @rustyshackleford7200
      @rustyshackleford7200 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@Jacob-wu3if Yeah he's not just lanky and awkward, he's also awkward and lanky too

  • @butterfingersman
    @butterfingersman ปีที่แล้ว +39

    what a great interview, he's such an inspiration to me honestly. you can totally feel the connection between them all in every scene of scott pilgrim and the commentary tracks feel so hilariously comfortable with each other, that dynamic is so hard to match

  • @WTB_Acts
    @WTB_Acts ปีที่แล้ว +976

    The Cera Era was during one of the best times in my life. I miss it everyday

    • @kharqas
      @kharqas ปีที่แล้ว +49

      2007-2010

    • @WTB_Acts
      @WTB_Acts ปีที่แล้ว +78

      @@kharqas hopefully we are in for a Ceraissance

    • @BigTasty-xb8zm
      @BigTasty-xb8zm ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Was just thinking this while watching the video. His movies were the back drop to my best memories.

    • @WTB_Acts
      @WTB_Acts ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BigTasty-xb8zm it crosses my mind at least once a day

    • @thebrisaeflores
      @thebrisaeflores ปีที่แล้ว +2

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks ปีที่แล้ว +2720

    He's so charming and well-spoken

  • @bonczani6488
    @bonczani6488 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I love hearing about his experiences in all of these projects. He’s got so much appreciation for these opportunities.

  • @johnl6192
    @johnl6192 ปีที่แล้ว +2326

    He comes across as such a genuine, thoughtful person. Such a breath of fresh air in an often cynical industry.

    • @Ian-qs3fz
      @Ian-qs3fz ปีที่แล้ว

      i’ve heard he’s actually a prick in real life

    • @SeanFerree
      @SeanFerree ปีที่แล้ว +9

      100% agree

    • @ElBreaksLoose222
      @ElBreaksLoose222 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      having met him i absolutely agree! he comes across very humble and gracious

    • @yourenotrelatable
      @yourenotrelatable ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It’s hilarious that every interview I watch of any celebrity there’s a comment like this. So who are the cynical ones? Lol

    • @ms.deneuve
      @ms.deneuve ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@yourenotrelatableTom Cruise

  • @ApotheosiZ
    @ApotheosiZ ปีที่แล้ว +5703

    It's kind of insane how Scott Pilgrim vs. the World has become a blueprint for teenagers for their overall behaviour/fashion sense/world perspective in the last 7 years when the movie was slept on when it was initially released.

    • @maker6153
      @maker6153 ปีที่แล้ว +375

      Lol being a teenager throughout that time I can say it became the blueprint for nothing except longing for connection 😂😂😂😂

    • @ApotheosiZ
      @ApotheosiZ ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @maker6153 add that aspect to the list as well.

    • @cstrife420
      @cstrife420 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      It finally found its audience

    • @af1saucy
      @af1saucy ปีที่แล้ว +85

      I’ll never forget seeing it in theaters while I was in elementary school, then proceeded to have Ramona Flowers hair for several years after😂 Definitely a movie that changed my life!

    • @raspberryjamz
      @raspberryjamz ปีที่แล้ว +67

      It came out when i was in 8th grade and experiencing my hipster renaissance. I felt so seen and that movie became a huge part of my personality lmao. To this day i still say “FREEZE! VEGAN POLICE!”

  • @heyheyhey33351
    @heyheyhey33351 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Nothing will top his appearance in Twin Peaks. He fit so perfectly in that world.

    • @swampdisco2392
      @swampdisco2392 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Seeing him there was such a surprise, but it was awesome 😄

  • @slycarlo8747
    @slycarlo8747 ปีที่แล้ว +2142

    Nick and Norah’s infinite playlist doesn’t get enough love, one of my favorites growing up.

  • @Arcannabis
    @Arcannabis ปีที่แล้ว +2168

    Scott pilgrim is probably one of the top under rated movies ever. It has massive rewatch value and so original

    • @briceticker6721
      @briceticker6721 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      agree 100%. Edgars best imo

    • @I-speak-U-shut-it
      @I-speak-U-shut-it ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ​@@briceticker6721FACTS😅I'm so happy it's getting a animated series 😅

    • @DONTHASSLETHEHOFF
      @DONTHASSLETHEHOFF ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Indeed. I couldn't even understand why I liked it so much when I first watched it and I really don't get it to this day. It's really unique and Edgar Wright is a beast.

    • @Bobhughes1989
      @Bobhughes1989 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      How is it underrated? It's a widely loved, massively popular movie. Just say you like something without trying to make it sound like some cool underground thing.

    • @LovelyMotokochan
      @LovelyMotokochan ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ANDDD awesome soundtrack:)

  • @shamils_corner
    @shamils_corner ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “I could’ve keep making that forever even if it was exhausting” speaks of how much fun he had and the love he developed for scott pilgrim and even when you watch the movie you can tell even the director was having fun (i watched it yesterday with my fiance and she also had a lot of fun,first time for her)

  • @unseencinema7440
    @unseencinema7440 ปีที่แล้ว +845

    His observation about Arrested Development is spot on. The kids being messed up and immoral like the adults really adds comedy depth to the characters that no other show does with kid characters. Alia Shawkat and him were both incredible in that show and their comedic timing was insane especially considering they were only kids filming it.

    • @TriTran-cc2go
      @TriTran-cc2go ปีที่แล้ว

      zzz

    • @AJ-das
      @AJ-das 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Modern family def had the same adult/kid character dynamics

  • @deminerdg8911
    @deminerdg8911 ปีที่แล้ว +1047

    It really shows how much passion these guys had for Scott Pilgrim, especially with the fact that they all came back, it was really sad to hear him say he was depressed (when filming was over :/)

    • @fairy5668
      @fairy5668 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      He was depressed because it ended not during it

  • @tunnfisk
    @tunnfisk ปีที่แล้ว +38

    He always seemed very likable as a person. This interview has enforced that.

  • @JessicaMallinar
    @JessicaMallinar ปีที่แล้ว +471

    This is single handed one of the best GQ actor breaks down their roles ever. MC literally influenced so much of my youth with all the character and films he was in. He brought so much laughter to my life!

  • @georgeleslie7307
    @georgeleslie7307 ปีที่แล้ว +1257

    While having a shoddy performance in the box office, Scott Pilgrim: The Movie is visually spectacular to this day and I’m so happy that it has garnered a cult following similar to The Big Lebowski.

    • @inroom108
      @inroom108 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I was so not interested in seeing it in theaters when it first came out, then a couple years later it was on HBO so I watched it and ABSOLUTELY loved it! Now it’s one of my favorite movies of all time and my go to comfort film!

    • @aliadrift
      @aliadrift ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I had no idea it didn't do well in theaters! I saw it twice at the theater and was obsessed!

    • @tlahmed
      @tlahmed ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@aliadriftI read that not enough marketing was the downfall of its opening 😢 I’m glad it’s become a cult classic

    • @LuigiGamesful
      @LuigiGamesful ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ​@@aliadriftYou'd be surprised how many movies that are in everybody's top 10 lists nowadays that didn't do well the first time it came out.

    • @funglebob
      @funglebob ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LuigiGamesful fight club

  • @daveyfunk
    @daveyfunk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This guy is the embodiment that proves talent and personality can pull you through. Talent in itself isn't enough, but when you have the personality to be open, to improve and simply being nice, that's a package that will get you through

  • @jesshart5503
    @jesshart5503 ปีที่แล้ว +1102

    I fell in love with him when I saw Arrested Development and that just continued to grow through my youth/teen years as all these other things came out. So glad to see he's doing well 🖤

    • @hunterm9129
      @hunterm9129 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      same he’s def a top actor for me now

    • @summerbreeze999
      @summerbreeze999 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I love george micheal so much

    • @hippierip6695
      @hippierip6695 ปีที่แล้ว

      same @@summerbreeze999

    • @keyleebaque1436
      @keyleebaque1436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SAME SAME

    • @tillmanth
      @tillmanth ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same Arrested Development was awesome

  • @mattblailock5953
    @mattblailock5953 ปีที่แล้ว +736

    I was stunned to see that Scott Pilgrim vs. The World ended up losing money; I remember seeing it in theaters and everybody leaving amazed at not just the visual tour de force that it was; but the sweetness and touching story that held it up. Will always be a classic to millennials!

    • @Revealingstorm.
      @Revealingstorm. ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It came out the same week as the Expendables and everyone went to see that instead

    • @daniel-eg2oq
      @daniel-eg2oq ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Everyone recognizes it’s greatness now tho. I didn’t see it until like 6+ years after it came out, maybe it just wasn’t marketed well.

    • @marioman863
      @marioman863 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was popular with kids at my middle school

    • @marioman863
      @marioman863 ปีที่แล้ว

      @erismylove Bro that movie came out when millennials were still in middle school and high school

    • @marioman863
      @marioman863 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheGooberGrape It's late millenial/gen z

  • @sidneyhasnohorses789
    @sidneyhasnohorses789 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Micheal Cera being that awkward dorky character really set me up for a lifetime crush that reignites when i see him in movies

  • @ElBreaksLoose222
    @ElBreaksLoose222 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    i met him once when he visited the restaurant i worked in about an hour outside Toronto. he just hung out in our lounge by the fireplace with a few of his friends for about an hour; he was really chill and extremely humble. seemed like he mostly wanted to stay under the radar but he did greet all of us very personably. one of the best celebrity encounters i’ve had!

  • @DefensisIndus
    @DefensisIndus ปีที่แล้ว +341

    He hit it on the nail with the whole, large budget indie film, conversation. I just can't seem to find films like that anymore...

    • @bacht4799
      @bacht4799 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      There are studie A24 and probably some European ones for not taking about Asia.. so there are some but not so many young adult likes indie films that is probably very true indeed…!

    • @ilikemysugarwithcoffeeandcream
      @ilikemysugarwithcoffeeandcream ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Holdovers looks close but less of the 2000s era vibe

  • @vinzmarasigan9287
    @vinzmarasigan9287 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    scott pilgrim is hands down one of my most favorite movies of all time. i also absolutely love nick and nora's playlist.

  • @carloschaparro4260
    @carloschaparro4260 ปีที่แล้ว +517

    I demand to have more Micheal Cera, this guy is in a whole different level.

  • @itskidstime1063
    @itskidstime1063 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    He always talks about how much he values his friendships. the importance of his friendship with jonah and the rest of the cast during superbad, the sadness at the loss of the friendships with the cast at the end of the filming of scott pilgrim, the fact that he mentions that his friends still play poker in LA while hes lived elsewhere for a few years. its come up in other interviews too

  • @ibethaguilera3920
    @ibethaguilera3920 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Cera is that type of actor to be in a movie and just be funny without him having to do anything 😂 ❤

  • @Jawiggi
    @Jawiggi ปีที่แล้ว +317

    Nick and Norah's is, to this day, one of my top 10 favorite movies. Everything about it - the visuals, the soundtrack, the quippy lines - is perfect.

    • @parko3327
      @parko3327 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Great choice. The soundtrack is amazing.

    • @san14224
      @san14224 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Found my people

    • @JamesEatWorld7758
      @JamesEatWorld7758 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I watch that movie when I’m feeling sad, and I have continued to do so for 12+ years

    • @niki_99
      @niki_99 ปีที่แล้ว

      The music was truly a bold and unique take that I’ll always appreciate.

  • @ClaudiaSegoviano
    @ClaudiaSegoviano ปีที่แล้ว +627

    He's so charming and well-spoken, I love how supportive he is of every single cast member and director he's worked with

    • @Mohamad-m7md
      @Mohamad-m7md ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Just don’t wet your pants

    • @_polyavien_1356
      @_polyavien_1356 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Mohamad-m7mdI’m so excited, I might just whip it out and bust.

    • @Mohamad-m7md
      @Mohamad-m7md ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_polyavien_1356
      And that’s why children shouldn’t be near you

    • @embunchofnumbers
      @embunchofnumbers ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is well-spoken? Seriously? 😂😂😂

    • @silkyjohnson7599
      @silkyjohnson7599 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@embunchofnumbersyou a hater lol

  • @rikbhattacharja
    @rikbhattacharja ปีที่แล้ว +109

    We are forgetting an underrated gem: Youth in Revolt

    • @destinyguy6055
      @destinyguy6055 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I came to say the same thing!

    • @mcdamn_it
      @mcdamn_it 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes! I just watched it for the first time recently.

    • @lewistyler462
      @lewistyler462 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Where is François?

    • @JesseStevenTrumm3992
      @JesseStevenTrumm3992 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He is amazing in that movie

    • @daviddee9336
      @daviddee9336 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Such an underrated movie.

  • @Xiox321
    @Xiox321 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    He will forever be the perfect awkward teenager, even when he's 80.

  • @justinguitarcia
    @justinguitarcia ปีที่แล้ว +181

    As someone who was in highschool when Scott Pilgrim came out and watched it in realtime, its so interesting reading the comments that its just now finding an audience. My group of friends loved it when it came out, there was this “indie” movie phenomena in the mid 00s, with music too, and strong cult support for lots of these works. Didnt realize it wasnt as mainstream at the time

  • @RonaldKragnes
    @RonaldKragnes ปีที่แล้ว +146

    00:00 "Call them back"
    00:22 Superbad
    02:47 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
    05:55 Arrested Development
    09:14 Barbie
    11:15 Juno
    13:02 Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
    15:44 This Is The End
    17:14 Twin Peaks
    20:26 The Adults

    • @self4797
      @self4797 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      we have chapters on the timestamps idiot.

    • @JuanMontes-y3p
      @JuanMontes-y3p ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What about year one
      With jack black 🤔
      He didn't mention that one

    • @eleanorsmith3083
      @eleanorsmith3083 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      youtube already has a feature for this

    • @nickangelo116
      @nickangelo116 ปีที่แล้ว

      A superb ad

    • @gerrykavanagh
      @gerrykavanagh ปีที่แล้ว

      No Berenstein Bears? WTF?

  • @kengeorgejones6855
    @kengeorgejones6855 ปีที่แล้ว +428

    Michael's cameo on Twin Peaks was one of the most memorable parts of that season and one of the best touches of the weirdness and heart similar to the early episodes. I'm glad he was asked about that.

    • @hardy83
      @hardy83 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      When that scene happened, I was about as confused as the police Sheriff the entire time then when it ended I laughed and went "What!?"

    • @kengeorgejones6855
      @kengeorgejones6855 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@hardy83 It's just brilliant because that is the last thing I ever expected their son to be.

  • @suburbanwhitedad7338
    @suburbanwhitedad7338 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    Superbad almost being 20 is absolutely insane.

    • @grace890
      @grace890 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Huhh!??? 😳😳

    • @Whatever122t
      @Whatever122t ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Dude, 2007 in itself, being almost 20 years ago is absolutely insane. It's absolutely mind blowing to me that I just got my drivers license in 2007 when my baby cousin was a literal infant that couldn't even crawl, to now he's asking to borrow my car to take his girlfriend out. Just.... I can't fathom this.

    • @nunya-y9v
      @nunya-y9v ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Whatever122tgot my license in 2021

    • @trustcuz
      @trustcuz ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@nunya-y9vnobody asked lmao

    • @BigDavoNorriwong
      @BigDavoNorriwong ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@trustcuz I asked. I DM'd him

  • @Planet..Osanis
    @Planet..Osanis 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love the scene where Scott plays Ramona the song he wrote for her. I love how he says “On my mind” because she was literally ON HIS MIND and in his dreams. He’s always thinking of her. It’s just gotta be one of my favorite movie scenes of all time. I want it to be me and my (future) husband or wife’s first dance song. I just love it so so so much.

  • @coreyhobbs4834
    @coreyhobbs4834 ปีที่แล้ว +805

    Scott Pilgrim is such a sleeper hit. That movie is a top 5 Forsure.

    • @mandreadfg
      @mandreadfg ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Gelato isn't vegan??!

    • @DaveDexterMusic
      @DaveDexterMusic ปีที่แล้ว +33

      it did really well, that's not really a sleeper hit

    • @Caliiboyy
      @Caliiboyy ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@DaveDexterMusicnah it was a sleeper

    • @taylynhopkins
      @taylynhopkins ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Are you excited for the animated something that has the original cast coming back to voice act

    • @mandreadfg
      @mandreadfg ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Caliiboyy facts. Became a cult classic later

  • @MarieVinson
    @MarieVinson ปีที่แล้ว +116

    He's so charming and well-spoken. Superbad almost being 20 is absolutely insane..

  • @timmy7194
    @timmy7194 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great to see him celebrating his 21st b day with this GQ interview.

  • @lbabytutorials4852
    @lbabytutorials4852 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Time has flown! I was 17 in 2007 my friend and I skipped school to see Superbad it was one of the first of its kind it was brilliant.

  • @nebcrr
    @nebcrr ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Superbad is such a timeless movie. Ill always remember Cera for being apart of such a classic movie that I and many others grew up enjoying. Happy to see in 2023 that he is still getting big roles and thriving.

  • @havencasey4013
    @havencasey4013 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Juno was one of my favorite movies growing up! Loved Cera in this movie haha.

  • @maupaganoni
    @maupaganoni ปีที่แล้ว +480

    Micheal will always be Scott Pilgrim to me. I love him.

  • @michellel9739
    @michellel9739 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    I forget how iconic his movies have been in the indie scene. Scott Pilgrim vs. the world it's an all time classic.

  • @JesusSchultz
    @JesusSchultz ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Nick and Norah's is, to this day, one of my top 10 favorite movies. Everything about it - the visuals, the soundtrack, the quippy lines - is perfect.

  • @halloweiner
    @halloweiner ปีที่แล้ว +38

    scott pilgrim and juno hold a special place in my heart, also so glad he was in the barbie movie I hope we get to see more of him!

  • @shoopmahboop1374
    @shoopmahboop1374 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Hes a surprisingly physical actor, scott pilgrim is a badass and he pulled it off well through his fight scenes

  • @distantforest2481
    @distantforest2481 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Cera is so incredibly relatable, even if hes a wildly successful actor

  • @spacebees86
    @spacebees86 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I was at ComicCon 2010 and got to watch the Scott Pilgrim movie after the panel. Great experience

  • @KipArmadillo
    @KipArmadillo ปีที่แล้ว +340

    He cracked me up in "Youth in Revolt." Underrated performance on the spectrum of Cera. Oh, and amazing cameo in the new season of Black Mirror 😂

    • @daoyang223
      @daoyang223 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's not him. It's AI.
      JK it's awesome. I loved that he was in it

    • @TCLE1735
      @TCLE1735 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      R.I.P. Ray Littoa.

    • @aliadrift
      @aliadrift ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He had a small part in "How to Be a Latin Lover" and he was just great and so funny.

    • @Eupator5
      @Eupator5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Youth in revolt was a fun one. The thing I miss most about 2000s cinema is the "fox searchlight makes a medium budget movie with something interesting to say" movie

    • @koshmar230
      @koshmar230 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      His best one probably, such an underrated gem of a movie

  • @KyawMingNaing
    @KyawMingNaing 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I'm obsessed with his voice

  • @AgentCube-Rubix
    @AgentCube-Rubix ปีที่แล้ว +373

    Superbad is a classic!!!

  • @ChristopherHemsworthCreative
    @ChristopherHemsworthCreative ปีที่แล้ว +255

    What a testament to his character that he spends most of the time during HIS GQ interview talking about how great all the people he has worked with are. Says a lot, about the guy, I'd say!

    • @HamChex
      @HamChex ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Didn't have a thing to say about ellen paige😮😅

    • @skarloeythomas5172
      @skarloeythomas5172 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@HamChex Yeah because terminally online people get too embittered over their gender philosophy. Elliot Page is the person now, but he worked on Juno with Ellen Page. Maybe they didn’t want to risk that though.

  • @lordkinesis4432
    @lordkinesis4432 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He might just be my single favorite actor to this day. Everything about him is so authentic and it's inspiring how closely he bonds with everyone else involved in the production!

  • @birthdaybatter815
    @birthdaybatter815 ปีที่แล้ว +297

    It’s Jimmy’s brother! The guy! The singer!

  • @thedanielstraight
    @thedanielstraight ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Notice how little he talks about himself... In a video, supposed to be about him, he spends a majority of the time talking about everyone he worked with. 👑

  • @NauticaLeigh
    @NauticaLeigh ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Youth in revolt?? Am I the only one who remembers this classic, I loved it

    • @dcm2dcg
      @dcm2dcg 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💯💯💯

    • @sadiemarsden8214
      @sadiemarsden8214 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Loved it

  • @kikobbell
    @kikobbell ปีที่แล้ว +687

    he seems like such a well-rounded, well-spoken, fascinating human being. what a shame that he is so often typecast as weird, bumbling or incapable. he seems to have a clear understanding of what each director wants, but isn’t being given many chances outside of his established archetypes. I bet he can do a lot more!

    • @00AgentKrabie
      @00AgentKrabie 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      That's very well said; I couldn't agree more.

  • @BoskoShabazz
    @BoskoShabazz ปีที่แล้ว +378

    Scott Pilgrim is one of the most underrated movies of all time.

    • @paperbag4477
      @paperbag4477 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Underrated? It’s mainstream. Everybody loved it

    • @dezmondperry6339
      @dezmondperry6339 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@paperbag4477but it panned by critics I think. It is not as big as it should have been

    • @yowatchie
      @yowatchie ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@dezmondperry6339 Was definitely not panned by critics. It just didn't do well financially at first. It's also for sure not underrated but it's much more of a cult hit with a hugely devoted fanbase.

    • @paperbag4477
      @paperbag4477 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dezmondperry6339 bro rotten tomato critics mean absolutely nothing at this point.

    • @dezmondperry6339
      @dezmondperry6339 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@yowatchie which is a shame to me. Because it should have won an award.

  • @rortyist
    @rortyist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He has a reserved quality to him, maybe even some sadness in there. But it doesn't feel like he's trying to cover it up. It's honestly refreshing to watch.

  • @felipenunes8307
    @felipenunes8307 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I love this dude, glad to see he's back on making movies, and I hope very soon to see his directorial debut!!!

  • @julialovessmosh
    @julialovessmosh ปีที่แล้ว +76

    omg i'm so obsessed with him opening up after being so private for so many years. i respect the choice, but this is so interesting! love hearing his opinions and perspective

  • @damo8791
    @damo8791 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cera spent half of his time here praising the people he worked with. Seems like a lovely guy.

  • @GaahrsLP
    @GaahrsLP ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I loved Micheal Cera as Allan in the Barbie Movie the way he reacted in that world was special. He just needed to be seen in a scene and it was funny.

  • @LizEffington
    @LizEffington ปีที่แล้ว +100

    The fact that he so truly appreciated comedy at such a young age really shows he's one of the actors in it for the art and not for the money ❤

  • @superpowerpictures
    @superpowerpictures ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Def one of the best actor breakdowns so far

  • @pauldunkley760
    @pauldunkley760 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    His delivery and sense of humour, top notch. He’s always part of the characters he plays. Big fan.

  • @SloppyToffee
    @SloppyToffee ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Youth in revolt is one of my favorites of his. I remember being fresh out of high school living in a trailer in the woods with not a whole lot to do because I was broke but me and my friends would watch that movie all the time. Since then 2 of those friends have passed away. But the memories with that movie sticks with me

    • @06DarKKlowN06
      @06DarKKlowN06 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best movie, Condolences to your friends.

    • @deanmacey3554
      @deanmacey3554 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, hilarious movie, and a hilarious performance by Cera

  • @amparadoxsb4517
    @amparadoxsb4517 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He honestly one of my fav actors of all times fr

  • @elmz808
    @elmz808 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    The way he speaks about the state of Hollywood films with smaller $10m films becoming more scarce with the constant superhero films couldn’t be more true. It’s to the point where movies like that are starting to feel like a relic of the time.

  • @shaw3185
    @shaw3185 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    the editor of this video is a literal genius, just pay close attention to the order of the videos and the timing of the clips, the rhythm they use is perfect . ART!

  • @makenzie3720
    @makenzie3720 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Micheal cera is unintentionally my favorite actor he just pops up out of no where in movies or shows im watching

  • @Joselitty
    @Joselitty ปีที่แล้ว +170

    I forget how many great movies he’s been in. So happy he’s in Barbie.

    • @baddu88
      @baddu88 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

  • @Quzga
    @Quzga ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Great timing considering the whole Scott pilgrim cast is back for the cartoon!

  • @rhiannon8522
    @rhiannon8522 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved nick and Nora sooo much. It morphed me as a teen. I didn’t have internet or cable for most of my life, so I would watch the few dvds I bought over and over. I would watch nick and nora, Napoleon dynamite, and Juno every night for like three years after school.

  • @zaywasneverthere
    @zaywasneverthere ปีที่แล้ว +31

    scott pilgrim is quite literally my favorite movie ever. all thanks to cera's interpretation of the character along with the chemistry between the cast & edgar wright

  • @Will-helm
    @Will-helm ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I love when I think about a random celebrity and I wonder "hey where'd this person go?" Then I search them up and find out they're still relevant. It honestly gets me a little ecstatic that these people are still being appreciated.

  • @leopluerodong4244
    @leopluerodong4244 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a humble cool dude. Always kinda knew this ab him without having to see an interview. Love his movies ❤

  • @jessicarichter6436
    @jessicarichter6436 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I loved this interview! Juno was one of my fav films as a young teen. He dominated 2Ks films. Seems like a lovely guy too ❤

  • @HarryVerolme
    @HarryVerolme ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It's so great to hear about his time on Arrested Development. Phenomenal show.

  • @canc3rthegod839
    @canc3rthegod839 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    In another ten years I feel this dude is going to be a well respected character actor. To me, he has one of those faces that's just going to get more interesting as years go by.

  • @takahikomusic_98
    @takahikomusic_98 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    nick and norah infinite playlist is my go to comfort movie

  • @sonofboar13
    @sonofboar13 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    It’s crazy seeing that everything he’s been in is a classic for my generation

  • @gamerjunkie3546
    @gamerjunkie3546 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love this guy and every character he's played. That being said, I'm extremely disappointed that "Youth and Revolt" was never mentioned! 😂 One of my all time favorite rolls played by MC

  • @VeganBeautyGirl
    @VeganBeautyGirl ปีที่แล้ว +15

    So happy this included Nick & Norah! One of my favourite movies led so well by him and Kat Dennings :)