Willem Dafoe is quietly having one of the greatest careers in film history. What a body of work. Seems like a great guy too.

Willem's hair has no business being that good.

Whomever thought of this pairing, give them a raise

Willem Dafoe has been criminally underrated for too long, I hope he finally gets all the awards and praise he so rightfully deserves.

Willem Dafoe is one of those actors where you would watch the movie just because he's in it

Holy shit Wolverine and the Green Goblin in the same room

Hugh is such a wonderful listener! You can tell he is really there to listen and learn. What a great quality to have, especially in this day and age.

Willem Dafoe is a very underrated actor. Whether the movie is great or not, this guy always play his part well.

I would be so happy to see Willem win an Oscar. Long overdue.

Both of them are charming as fuck

Just hear to read the Wolverine Green Goblin comments & listen to 2 of my fav actors

I like the way they weren't trying to compete with one another to show off, as some male actors do. No egos, just a great exchange.

damn Idk if he's doing anything special but willem's hair is amazing for his age man

Two lovely people and amazing actors. Jackman deserves awards recognition for "Logan" in which he was terrific. Also glad that Willem Dafoe is getting strong buzz for "The Florida Project". Hope he wins the Oscar.

this was an absolute delight! the conversation was effortless and sincere. both seemed so genuine and like they actually wanted to talk to each other.

Probably the two nicest guys working in hollywood today interviewing each other? Fuck. Yes.

God, Dafoe’s peaceful demeanor makes every interview he’s in something special.

I'm just waiting for William Dafoe to play the Joker

They'd be good co-stars. Someone cast them together in something.

I adore watching two people so knowledgable in their profession just talking to each other, sharing thoughts and listening to each other’s experiences and ideas on whatever subject.

I love the way Hugh shows his intrest in others' conversations , that seems so authintic and real h is a great man

Mr. Dafoe is such a beautiful gift to this world. Instead of listening to an actor, I feel like I'm listening to a life coach or a spiritual adviser. He is so amazing!

Both William Dafoe's and Hugh Jackman's hair are beautiful. That swept style is so beautiful on both and I'm upset men now don't do it as much.

Willem Dafoe was incredible in The Florida Project. So compassionate. He should have won an Oscar for that role. Extraordinary acting!

Willem’s outfit has me compelled to confess my sins to him.

Two top-level stage actors who received their popularity through film.

Wilhem Defoe is without a doubt one of the best “underrated” actors around. His work is phenomenal!

an interview full of chemistry

Hearing Hugh say that he cried at the end of Logan broke me. Me too Hugh, me too.

Florida Project may not necessarily be a film for everyone's taste but Dafoe's performance is just perfection - hope lots of people go see it for that reason.

You just cannot not in LOVE with Hugh Jackman.. What an amazing human being!

Willem Dafoe seriously needs to be casted as a Arkham series Joker in a movie before he gets too old. It's perfect casting.

It was refreshing to hear the production of The Florida Project got to know the hotel residents and included them in the film. That the seemingly vast gulf between these two worlds was closed, for even a moment, is heartening.

Actors on Actors is my favorite series ever. I love just listening to these charming people have such cool conversations.

Hugh is such a great listener

Dafoe just has that claim lowkey psycho swagger to him lol.

Willems voice is so fuckin nice to hear , would be so awesome to have a chat with this guy

The black color comes off so well in this video, just look at Hugh Jackman's attire.

What sweet guys! Really enjoyed their comradery in this.

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL.

Honestly, some people look good with dyed hair. Hugh’s is such a distinguished color, and how it meshes with his skin tone. And Dafoe’s is cool too. Great conversation. They come off as decent humans.

Great Actors Awesome Interview Perfect Chemistry

I wish Willem Dafoe had a podcast or something. I can listen to him for hours.

Defoe crafts Acting alchemically. In each experience, each film, he facilitates his roles into a catalyst for growth, his characters develop through him in film and more importantly as a human being. That’s a great gift, true grace, it’s Spiritual. To watch both these actors work is inspirational & often emotionally elevating. Actors who are both inspiring people, truly devoted to their trade, craft and impassioned by their audiences. Im thankful to be one in that graced audience.

Seeing the comic book movie OGs talk like this I nice. Nice to see that they both respect comics. There are still some pretentious people who scoff at movies based on comics, and that will never make sense. A good film is a good film, period. Doesn't matter if it's animated, in color, is set in space, or stars a dog. This was wonderful.

Willem Dafoe from my home state of Wisconsin! Guy has best but creepiest voice, eternally sounds like Norman Osborn.

This pairing was beyond wholesome. They truly understood each other and were bouncing off one other's energy. I found myself writing down a lot of what Willem said... it just hit my soul. He is very poetic, and it shows in his work.

Jackman looks really young for his age.

Best combination of people!

this interview just made me genuinely smile the whole time through. both seem just so likable.

Fun fact: I was in a movie once with Willem Dafoe called "Victory" (i had a very small role as a mid 19th century military sergeant) - Not so fun fact: I've never been able to find the movie, so i have no idea if it was even ever released, let alone see if they kept me in it. Just had to throw that out, not that it's of any relevance :)

From what I see and hear from people that have bumped into BOTH of these gentlemen and have spoken to them, they are the TWO most nicest guys in Hollywood! They have a shed load of time and appreciation for their fans and have no problems autographing, taking photos, talking etc. I love em both and both of their lists of movies are epic!

Two of the greatest actors of our age.

What a wonderful conversation, let's get a movie with these two actors !!

That was an amazing interview. I actually watched it twice just to take it all in. This series has been great this might be my favorite one. Love Dafoe & Hugh Jackman might just be the most charming man alive.

Charming actors with great range that shows in many of their works. The Greatest showman definitely showed Jackman's musical chops. The fact that they stated about action reminds me that Willem Dafoe always did his own stunts in his action movies.

Two of my favourite actors in the same room. Never realised that they worked well together. Please do something together in the future

A bromance is blossoming

I'm sorry, did he say 17 years? I can't be that old! I still remember being in the theater when X-men premiered. The room was so packed, people were sitting on the floor.

I would love to see Hugh Jackman and Dafoe act together in a scene, that would be fantastic.

I just want to have a conversation with Hugh Jackman, he seems like an amazing listener and a great conversation man. I love him

'this is the last one' - hugh jackman 2024...

Get you a man that listens to you the way Hugh is gravitated towards Willem.

why do i have a crush on william dafoe ? i cant be the only one !

Hands down best interview ever. Greatness comes from humility shown by two amazing performers

I love the interaction between these 2 actors who shows passions in art in their own ways and sharing their wisdom and lessons and love for each other genuinely. Willem Dafoe is so underrated and humble and just so wise...

i love how genuinely interested hugh jackman looks throughout this whole interview

This video is Legendary status with these two.

Damn I wish Hugh really did a cameo in spiderman all those years ago. These two are great and I love that they both wanted to be gene kelly

I want more. This ended way too soon. That conversation was one of the deepest between two actors and I think we owe it to Willem Dafoe.

One of the best one to one In Variety s I've seen.

27:04 The Goblin is coming out xD

Defoe is a complete class act, I can’t stop watching his interviews. Completely authentic and his insight is incredible you tell he has a different type of understanding for the craft. What a stand out in such a humble nature.

Sometimes these conversations are pure gold.

That conversation flew by.

Dang I'm so excited to see these two talk, but I haven't 'The Florida Project' yet!!! Going to do that asap then come back to this

This is one of my favourites. Their personalities mix so well - something that doesn't always happen.

Keep 'em coming. Love these!

Great show, keep 'em coming. Really enjoy watching people talk about something they are very passionate about. Captivating!

Incredible actors! Amazing to see their surprisingly similar outlooks on their craft.

The chemistry here; bravo guys really enjoyed this!

WOW, Green Goblin and Wolverine in one video? EPICNESS OVERLOAD!! Hugh Jackman is timelessly dashing and Willem Dafoe is criminally underrated, talk about the ultimate dynamic duo indeed!!

really amazing co-interview! I could listen to these gentlemen for hours.

I just discovered this Actors on Actors thing... it's pretty awesome! The nice thing is that they really understand each other's perspective more than what you'd typically see on a talk show or something similar.

23:54 funny moment. also want to see them together in a musical.

Mad reapect to Variety for making these happen. It's amazing to see this talks. I hope you continue this series.

And look at that....both of them come back to their characters.

I loved this beautiful conversation between these two intellectual minds & charming men !!!! just gorgeous !!!!!

Wow, what a pleasure this was, to watch two professionals exchanging thoughts and opinions in a very respectful and yet interesting manner. The whole concept of this show (two actors and no interviewer) is brilliant!

That was a beautiful interchange of ideas and talent. loved them both!!

what a fantastic conversation. thanks for sharing this.

A must watch. Loved the conversation. Two professional actors talking about their lives and the future of their career's. A big thank you two for bringing some of the best performances in the film industry. I will forever be grateful for Hugh... I am going to miss you for your portrayal of the wolverine... it's gonna be hard for the next actor who gets cast as the wolverine to portray as you have done. Best of luck to you both.

These guys are so damn good as actors and genuinely seem like great people, I wish nothing but great success for both. Hopefully Oscar wins in the near future for both of them. 🤞

Willem Dafoe's whistle hehe Have watched a few of his interviews. So enjoyable. Deep but not pretentious. Dafoe is a soulful, soulful man

Fantastic interview guys, well done.

This video made me love hugh Jackman even more. You can tell he was a big fan of the Florida project. Just finished watching the movie and it floored me

Great dialogue!

Wow what a conversation. The real emotions of these guys are displayed in such great style.

Two absolute living legends. Thank you variety for this.

These two need to make a movie together.