Mike Faist Interview: West Side Story

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West Side Story star Mike Faist talks about the long audition process, the musical's intense choreography, and working with Steven Spielberg.
Directed by Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Tony Kushner, West Side Story tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City.
West Side Story is now in theaters.
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@jocelynleyva1795 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad to see our small community of Mike Faist fans congregated here

@femal3j0ker 2 жыл бұрын

LMAO same

@olly-kai 2 жыл бұрын

It's not so small!

@evamarieeeee 2 жыл бұрын

Was not expecting to luv him this much but here I am lol

@jocelynleyva1795 2 жыл бұрын

@@evamarieeeee LMAO same omggg

@laurenc8282 2 жыл бұрын

yay

@pennyzhang3830 2 жыл бұрын

I watched WSS three times just to see his Riff. Mike Faist stole my wallet...😭

@judithmiller7021 2 жыл бұрын

He's amazing what a fabulous new talent, he'll go far.❤❤❤

@gaylehende9779 2 жыл бұрын

he was the perfect choice for riff 😭😩

@montanalee3560 2 жыл бұрын

lmaoooo I wanna go again just cuz of that

@jeannelucas3132 2 жыл бұрын

There is a consistent smile in his voice. I like that.

@judithmiller7021 2 жыл бұрын

Mike is the 100pc standout star of WSS2. I've seen the original 1961 movie at least 50 times and nobody in this magical classic touches Mike's performance. He greatly disturbed me as Riff and his touching feral personna has stayed with me for days. I will definitely go see it again quite soon.

@suzannebeaudoin5784 2 жыл бұрын

Feral persona .... exactly!!

@py528 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly his performance was the redeeming part of the remake.

@karlahamilton3826 2 жыл бұрын

So happy for Mike! Did a little community theatre with him years ago. Knew he was going to go far with his dream. He's an extremely talented & great guy!

@rebeccaarias. 2 жыл бұрын

oh cool! what was he like?

@karlahamilton3826 2 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaarias. Very much as he comes across here. Lots of fun, very easy to talk to. He was even doing choreography for us when he was a pre- teen.

@rebeccaarias. 2 жыл бұрын

@@karlahamilton3826 awesome

@lornademedeiros6005 2 жыл бұрын

I love how whenever they ask what he's doing, he usually "Back in Ohio, just being with my family".

@TimeIdle 2 жыл бұрын

WSS was my first exposure to Mike Faist. And, boy, did he grab me! He's special. I'm glad Spielberg "fell in love" with him.

@iluvlafferty 2 жыл бұрын

I love how genuinely grateful Mike comes across for the West Side Story praise and his recollections of all the hard work put in by the Broadway cast, most of whom were doing their first feature film. Also that great part where he recalls how Spielberg did an impression of Harrison Ford ha ha

@sarahcanovi6399 2 жыл бұрын

Mike truly was a standout in this film. He really brought something special.

@catherine-mz6cx 2 жыл бұрын

here for mike faist nation

@briellewithers1787 2 жыл бұрын

he’s my favorite human on earth.

@mermaidlagoon 2 жыл бұрын

SAME

@Nestor123057 2 жыл бұрын

He's very good.

@avaakazuba4777 2 жыл бұрын

SAME

@MeliFry 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot stop thinking about his performance in WSS. Such an amazing presence, I couldn’t literally see anyone else when he was on screen. Ps: loved these questions, I appreciate the chatty interviews where everyone seems to be having a real nice conversation

@robsten80 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to him talking for hours.....I love his voice,his laugh, his hair, his thoughts,his profound love for this movie...he's the best 🤩

@filmfangirls9163 2 жыл бұрын

I love him so much. Give him his Oscar!!

@AmyRobertsonVan 2 жыл бұрын

100% deserved. I was so confused when I saw he wasn’t even nominated for the Golden Globe. How??

@vbplayer50 2 жыл бұрын

Mike WAS Riff. An amazing performance!

@esher1675 2 жыл бұрын

i first got to see mike years ago when he was in newsies and i've loved him ever since. i'm so happy he's getting the recognition he deserves. he's such a talented actor, dancer and singer and overall just an incredible human being. hope he gets cast in many more things after this.

@davidthieroff9452 2 жыл бұрын

He was excellent. Pretty much steals the movie. I've seen it six times now.

@libena1973 2 жыл бұрын

He's my favorite actor in WSS., which I did not expect.

@blanchefan 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is hard not to love--fine interview! And Mike--congratulations on West Side Story!

@rmcmariusable 2 жыл бұрын

I finaly saw WSS yesterday and he was fantastic. I hope both he and Ariana get recognised at award time. So greatl to have seen them both in their respective Broadway shows and now stars in this beautiful film. As a long time WSS fan who has seen the original countless times and 3 different stage adaptions, job well done. Mike was a gritty and perfect Riff.

@TheGothamite3 2 жыл бұрын

He is perfect

@rdj1453 2 жыл бұрын

I can see him as Fred Astaire more than Tom Holland.

@NouraH99 2 жыл бұрын

OGs know him from Newsies he is finally getting the recognition he deserves 💘

@chinchilla2510 2 жыл бұрын

he had the best performance in the whole movie. love him

@peggymcdonald8297 2 жыл бұрын

He stole every scene!

@ilasides2271 2 жыл бұрын

That us the most comfortable I have ever seen him in an interview

@aldoalantenor 2 жыл бұрын

HE PLAYED A REAL RIFF TO ME

@arrow_of_ravenclaw5155 2 жыл бұрын

Good for him. He stopped smoking drugs now everything is alright

@NancyGooGoo 2 жыл бұрын

...to not "fall in love with me" - like that's even a thing! I mean, how can you NOT! LOL!

@aldoalantenor 2 жыл бұрын

He did great and honestly, he is someone that I hope will win an Oscar! He looks like my best friend, but he is ginger haha

@olgad.7882 2 жыл бұрын

The best Riff I have seen and this film is the 5th WSS production I have seen. Oscar for Mike!

@mackdavy9281 2 жыл бұрын

I love him. And he is the sweetest! Oh my goodness. So happy for him

@ariana1798 2 жыл бұрын

he looks like a charming man

@evemidge9675 2 жыл бұрын

I AM SO IN LOVE WITH HIM

@lucindaarmour4685 2 жыл бұрын

He was the total standout of the film for me. He capacity to deliver Tony Kushner's brilliant script and his capacity to take the character of Riff to a whole new level, was amazing. When he was on screen I watched no one else. I am very interested to see where this leads his career.

@candacetangeman5307 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is so real please let's see more of him

@Yolanda_Ortiz 2 жыл бұрын

I love his voice

@leogavitt5419 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect casting for Riff. Beautiful film as well.

@patriciamortens3365 2 жыл бұрын

You were absolutely amazing as Riff!!!! WOW

@abc92800 2 жыл бұрын

He’s so cute and talented

@diavoorstelling6001 2 жыл бұрын

Stand! Out! Performance!!!!!

@caitling.6807 2 жыл бұрын

the only man ever

@damienescobar1827 10 ай бұрын

This dude was phenomenal in West Side Story. A lot of people were talking about Ariana DeBose as Anita, but this guy as Riff was also captivating.

@joanquatrano8023 2 жыл бұрын

Best performance in WSS. Fabulous!

@emmakaplan7508 2 жыл бұрын

It was honestly kinda cute when he called her Ash not gonna lie…😊🥰

@maddielonge2003 2 жыл бұрын

I think I have a school girl crush on mike

@JamaicanRain 2 жыл бұрын

It seems like his theater teacher was very instrumental in giving him that little oomph to his shine. I bet if people sent her letters via the school address, thanking her for helping Mike be who he is, she would be tickled pink, and rightfully so!

@Sandraaa330 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE MIKE FAIST ❤

@abc92800 2 жыл бұрын

im BACK again to this interview. hello.

@Andronicus 2 жыл бұрын

What a charming, lovely young man. So looking forward to seeing his performance as Riff.

@jennifer5512 2 жыл бұрын

Great actor and dancer!

@BangkokVoiceCoach 2 жыл бұрын

Michael Faist gave such a truthful performance in the movie. I was blown away by his radiant quality. Nice to see he is genuine and modest. I hope he gets great offers from this.

@lindaanderson1308 2 жыл бұрын

He Nailed It !

@nikolaosnikosjordan 2 жыл бұрын

Mike Faist just stole the spotlight for me in WSS. 😗❤️

@teresawatson9656 2 жыл бұрын

Mike Faist you are incredible in the movie. Action packed and so emotional. You are so so talented. I have seen it twice. Even better the second time. Wonderful!❤🌲

@givinyouup 2 жыл бұрын

I love him so much

@iamjayy_ Жыл бұрын

mikes voice brings me so much comfort i cant explain it

@dajonzboy 2 жыл бұрын

He was brilliant.

@delicateivory9663 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Mike Faist, how I love you

@JDZVideos Жыл бұрын

Mike Faist

@abc92800 2 жыл бұрын

Hello again to this interview. im back

@jbcali1274 2 жыл бұрын

He was FANTASTIC i saw it 2 times already 💖💖💖💖💖

@teresawatson9656 2 жыл бұрын

You crushed it...

@danielmcdonald4717 2 жыл бұрын

This dude is truly amazing and talented and blessed. On top of that he is charming and VERY cool. Break legs dude ! I.J.S.

@NancyArnstein 2 жыл бұрын

a great director let’s you play !

@abc92800 2 жыл бұрын

hello to my weekly watch of this interview

@pilartrujillo3790 Жыл бұрын

Truly talented 😍

@delrey874 11 ай бұрын

He is such a great actor. No wonder he is booked for major films in the future.

@budorman Жыл бұрын

Although Mike doesn't look like a real street gang type, I was surprised how good this kid was in that role. He was nevertheless a great casting, everything else about him was fantastic, his dancing, his energy, his body language, mannerism, personality, was definitely a good self confident and deluded sociopath punk and he deserved the academy award for that performance. I look forward to him being so cool in future flicks..

@mirandaschermerhorn5264 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great interview and what a cool experience to work with such creative and kind people! I hope we get to see him in more shows/movies soon

@abc92800 2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes actual talent

@lovepower4899 2 жыл бұрын

Huge crush 😍

@kylahdorsey5211 2 жыл бұрын

I do to I have crush on him and Kevin csolak too.

@TheMissingLink1 2 жыл бұрын

Im so attracted to this man.

@joycechi5005 Жыл бұрын

great interview too!

@Charles-nj2ef 2 жыл бұрын

Good interview. You asked the questions I wanted to know.

@EnterPoet Жыл бұрын

Born to be.

@nehakhalid9156 2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't I discover him earlier?? Why?

@janepiepes2243 2 жыл бұрын

Oh boy..this has been part of my life since my Mother lost the tickets to the Original Broad way show in 1957~ Right getting on the - subway. they're n.ot in her purse..anyway ~haven't been to the movies in 25 yearS..But I was going to- +his...my husband says Riff stole the show. My sister inLondon say s. ....Remember, Shakespeare's Mercutio got the best lines....ah..geez ~ Janey

@joycechi5005 Жыл бұрын

he is such a cutie pie i adore him

@camilamuller6490 Жыл бұрын

Te amo mike faist

@Nestor123057 2 жыл бұрын

He hadn't danced in ten years! It seemed the opposite, like he'd been dancing for the past ten years.

@jedijones 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to ask Spielberg about the deleted scenes in the Indiana Jones movies. Like why was the scene of Shorty seeing the Thuggee getting burned by lava removed? They'd be the nerdiest Indiana Jones questions he'd ever heard.

@naomimooney6099 2 жыл бұрын

Man's a god

@LeeBeeDeeTree51 2 жыл бұрын

He does indeed look like a younger and blonder John Mulaney.

@juliefrisk211 2 жыл бұрын

Midwest guy

@alyssandra9971 2 жыл бұрын

i’m so in love with u

@colourlessvoid 11 ай бұрын

After seeing west side story, we need to normalise casting Broadway/West end actors in movie musicals

@QueXLcior 2 жыл бұрын

Kinda weird if I’m in a Spielberg movie I’d expect my family to run out and see it. You don’t have to fuckin like it, but I would expect you to kinda….give a shit…be excited for me…idk

@bri2394 2 жыл бұрын

The first time I saw him was WSS my best friend and I both thought he was amazing. Her words "OH MY GOD ITS SKINNY BOYS DANCING" in the middle of the movie. I had to bit my lip so I didn't laugh. she pulled out her phone and took a video and put 'SKINNY BOYS DANCING' on the video (she dosent body shame btw its a joke between us so dont come at me)

@AmyRobertsonVan 2 жыл бұрын

I kept wondering how they didn’t fall through the holes on the pier as they danced….

@janebarry-fraundorf4623 2 жыл бұрын

If you get the 2021 WWS Blue Ray, or possibly regular DVD, they have INCREDIBLE Behind the Scenes footage for the Song "Cool", among lots of other Songs and vital parts in the Movie/Story! It's TOTALLY worth it and HIGHLY fascinating! For "Cool" they made real holes in the Wood where they Dance back and forth and play "keep away" with the Gun, but the actual holes with the Water showing through, are "Green-Screened out" so that there's no danger of falling through, Thankfully! It's still VERY realistic and "tricks the eye" in the BEST possible way! I wondered the very same thing when I first saw this Version last December in the Theater and even more so when I finally recently got it for an early Birthday gift from my Sister and could pause, watch this particular scene over and over and check for "clues", etc. and of course with the "Behind the Scenes" documentary of this INCREDIBLE highlight of the Film, could actually SEE and discover just HOW they did all the "effects"! WELL worth it!! Hope this helps!