Producers Roundtable: Viola Davis, Jerry Bruckheimer, Gail Berman, Kristie Macosko Krieger & More

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Gail Berman ('Elvis'), Jerry Bruckheimer ('Top Gun: Maverick'), Jonathan Wang ('Everything Everywhere All At Once'), Kristie Macosko Krieger ('The Fablemans'), Nate Moore ('Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'), and Viola Davis ('The Woman King') join The Hollywood Reporter for our full Producers Roundtable.
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Producers Roundtable: Viola Davis, Jerry Bruckheimer, Gail Berman, Kristie Macosko Krieger & More
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@tanyenomichelle7021 Жыл бұрын

Viola is such a powerhouse, she just pulls you, makes you listen deeply, then feel what she is saying at every juncture. Magnificent talent, thinker and heart. Absolutely LOVE her.

@sonjablaziak6095 Жыл бұрын

Viola’s passion is on another level.

@Ernie1978 Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis is such a blessing to the world. That woman is somebody I really respect and you can tell she means everything she says, she is humble but she also knows her place in the world. I proudly turn into a fanboy whenever I see her in films, tv, or interviews! The Woman King is quite an achievement!

@j.cutrone Жыл бұрын

Well said. I feel the exact same about this Queen.

@TheSuperScifiShow Жыл бұрын

I met her at a charity event in Sept 2016, and I got a big hug AND a brief but fun conversation. When I tell u that what u feel and see and hear from her on a screen is just a FRACTION of the REALNESS and WARMTH and COOLNESS and APPROACHABILITY she exudes in person, I'm not exaggerating. And she's HUMBLE, to boot. I see her in a KZfaq thumbnail and I click so fast, so I can get another hit (though JUST A FRACTION) of the energy she gave me in person, several years ago. She's A QUEEN OF THE HIGHEST ORDER --- on TV, in films, and in real life, for realz.

@Amitabhaurora Жыл бұрын

She's overdramatic

@gemelwalters2942 Жыл бұрын

I see Viola and I click, as usual she never disappoints. All great points, one of the problems small films face is the studio's need to appeal to everyone. They don't want to take risks. Jerry clearly made a misstep there in equating the hurdles of a film like Woman King vs the epitome of white male leads with Tom Cruise who studios will bend over backwards for.

@DK_75 Жыл бұрын

They should bend over backwards for Tom since he is the biggest movie star in the world.

@postinc Жыл бұрын

Yep. Tom cruise basically green lit it with a single phone call. That is NOT comparable to what Woman King 👑 went through.

@DK_75 Жыл бұрын

@@postinc Yea bc Top Gun is a guaranteed hit while the woman king was a guaranteed flop

@macphallic Жыл бұрын

Absolutely to the misstep!

@gemelwalters2942 Жыл бұрын

@@DK_75 why is it a guaranteed hit? Yes, in your ignorance you are proving her very point. No worries I know you are just a sad individual looking for attention, and that's why the current status quo appeals to you because you are desperate for that.

@ryeezy1642 Жыл бұрын

Amazing group for roundtable. And props to the MODERATOR for guiding the conversation so beautifully and allowing space for all the guests to be heard.

@inesrodriguez876 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💯 Yes.

@_adrian_sean 7 ай бұрын

👉🏾 one thing i love about Viola... She is NEVER afraid to talk about her true experience working as a Black actor in an entertainment industry that wasn't made for her. But she's making a way ! ❤

@dancingwoolf Жыл бұрын

Viola speaking truth to power gives me so much life. Thank you for this conversation!

@ams914 Жыл бұрын

She is the power, what are you talking about, lol? She's a multi-millionaire probably worth tens of millions at this point.

@derrionbrown3923 Жыл бұрын

When Viola speaks, you breathe deeply!!!!!! 🌸🌸🌸🌸

@thinker185 Жыл бұрын

She's everything! I could listen all day.

@JR-hf4xy Жыл бұрын

I love these but you know what I think is needed? a horror roundtable. Its been a great year for genre movies and people like ti west, jordan peele, halina reijn, mimi cave or scott derrickson would have an amazing conversation I'm sure

@LayrtizParkProductions 11 ай бұрын

YEEEEES PLEASE

@sash9249 Жыл бұрын

You know what would have been classy? If Jerry said "Viola, I'm sorry you had to go through all of that. It's something I'll probably never have to experience and that's not right. So if it ever happens again, I want you to call me." and then he gives her his card.

@Tombfan84 Жыл бұрын

That would be wonderful and a great way to bring someone to the table

@kuramobay2445 Жыл бұрын

Bruckheimer is an old school Hollywood liberal, meaning, he gives to homeless charities, but doesn't want ethnics in his clubhouse if they're not there to do the cleaning. So asking him to get over his stereotypical mindset is like asking the leopard to change its spots.

@sonder1109 Жыл бұрын

I see Viola Davis I click! She inspires me and Genuinely great discussion and insight into their work and experiences!

@Powetheory Жыл бұрын

After Viola expressed what hurdles she had to jump to get the film made…jerry comes in after her and equates all of their journey to hers…What?!?!

@ghosted7450 Жыл бұрын

you mean trinna relate to a fellow human being?😂

@MrLoyalty2me Жыл бұрын

It pretty much went over his head. 🤣 I'm glad Viola explained it.

@TheBlueFuton Жыл бұрын

Look at Jerry B past movies and what he has done for different people.

@rofaca Жыл бұрын

I was like uhhhh….. it’s not the same struggle Jerry Bruckheimer lmao

@Powetheory Жыл бұрын

@@rofaca exactly!

@albc7519 Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis is a legend. Speak truth to power and challenge the status quo, but still so humble and empathetic.

@TheChrisSumlin Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis brought the HEAT!🎉

@johnsailorsgoat Жыл бұрын

Incredible words by Viola Davis!

@macphallic Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis is the truth! Hearing her speak, no matter what it is, is a force of healing! And every time I see her speak and hear her speak reignites my own courage. Above all, she is a woman, actor and producer whom I respect with the utmost!!

@wildflowers30 Жыл бұрын

Viola always keeping it real. it's very refreshing.

@nickness126 Жыл бұрын

Viola: "we had to test screen our film starring and directed by black women to everyone but black women" Jerry Bruckheimer: "we all went through that"

@Largo3point0 Жыл бұрын

LOL!!!

@dlg5485 Жыл бұрын

Sadly, that's exactly how I expect someone in Jerry's position to think...like their experience in EVERYONE'S experience. Let's be real, empathy generally isn't the uber successful white man's strong suit.

@13zomi Жыл бұрын

I was like you seriously did not just "all lives matter" what she said lol smh

@bbrown333 Жыл бұрын

HAD ME PISSED OFF. Totally tried to invalidate what she was saying.

@sebastiangu7242 Жыл бұрын

Yeah that little condescending smile on Jerry and Gail's faces when Viola is talking is a bit telling...

@thecircleclub_ Жыл бұрын

This roundtable showed me how jaded or out of touch some producers are. Viola Davis starting from the ground up is how things should be done because you understand every component of the performance. Making a film as a white male and black woman is not even remotely the same. 20:29

@DK_75 Жыл бұрын

It should not be the same when the white man has the biggest movie star in the world. Anyways, you are missing his point about emotion

@DK_75 Жыл бұрын

@@darnellmajor8895 He is saying that the emotional core of the film is ultimately what determines the success of the film at the box office. It is the same thing that makes every movie a success at the box office

@ams914 Жыл бұрын

How do you know that? How many movies have you made as a black woman?

@pam0626 Жыл бұрын

But Tom Cruise started from the ground-up too. You seem to be inferring that male privilege has given Tom an unfair advantage, that he did not earn his place solely on merit. I don’t see it that way. The guy works incredibly hard and brings 1,000 percent commitment to every role. He is multi-faceted and, like Viola, understands every component of the filmmaking process. Can we stop turning everything into identity politics?

@DK_75 Жыл бұрын

@@pam0626 That’s how these people view the world. They view everything through race and gender

@asabove4373 Жыл бұрын

We’re only here for Viola Davis! She’s the realest and such an inspiration.

@lahislateles6566 Жыл бұрын

Aah Viola always makes me feel so much emotion 🥹❤️ it's amazing listen to her 👏

@harryclark8029 Жыл бұрын

Moderator did a phenomenal job, asked some brilliant questions!

@thinker185 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@mr.e212 Жыл бұрын

Viola's honesty got to love it. Jerry's response shows what Viola said clearly went over his head.

@smorris7713 Жыл бұрын

I see you Viola, you brought it back. Well done👌🏽.

@robertocarletti2188 Жыл бұрын

That was probably the best round table so far. The energy around the table was intense, passionate and intriguing, as well as, creatively inspiring, intellectually mind-blowing and most of all, fun!

@Robcpt Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis's passion is insanely inspiration

@GETOSUPASTAR Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis. That’s all! Nothing else needs to be said… 👑

@dawn7220 Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis is so incredibly eloquent, just amazing 😍

@betsymathews6832 Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis is a wonderful actress, producer, and person.

@colstonlchinese Жыл бұрын

I'm digging this producer's roundtable dialogue. Thanks for sharing!

@reginaldhollis3562 Жыл бұрын

This is always the best roundtable every year! Please also bring back the studio exec one!

@sonjablaziak6095 Жыл бұрын

This is the first time I’ve seen a moderator validate the panels responses!👍

@forestgreene1771 Жыл бұрын

I love hearing what Viola has to say! Passionate mind.

@missribbon Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis is so powerful to me, & this just confirms it again & again

@postinc Жыл бұрын

Woman king was a really special film. The passion that Viola displays here for it, is warranted. It is story that needed to be told and preserved.

@runningonemty8566 Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis ❤ And The Woman King - Love It

@MellowChick09 Жыл бұрын

He completely dismissed Viola’s comment. The movies are not the same. The emotions are NOT the same. It’s so deeply ingrained that they don’t recognize it when they do it.

@Nobody91021 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a child actors roundtable who are around 18-22 years old, with guests like Jenna Ortega, Bella ramsey, millie bobby brown, Abraham Attah, David Mazouz and more just to talk about their experience being child actors and growing out of that role or about how they still are acting as child roles. Mainly since l just finished 'last of us' and 'beasts of no nation' which were great pieces of story telling!

@mzseasoneddiva7608 Жыл бұрын

Just the thought of the WOMEN KING movie makes me SMILE SO BIG 😊IF EVER YOUR FEELING DOWN… watch ANYTHING with VIOLA❤

@darrenjoe674 Жыл бұрын

Great round table. Each making great points.

@inesrodriguez876 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for such interesting roundtable.!!✨🥰

@artwasemsr4950 Жыл бұрын

This video has more humanity and heart than I have ever experienced on youtube. Thank you THR.

@Patience_asore Жыл бұрын

Violas passion is contagious ❤️❤️❤️❤️… love her

@BestFitSquareChannel Жыл бұрын

“Million Dollar Movie” … likely a contemporary. Ms. Davis… unabashed authenticity. A privilege to experience Ms. Davis, graceful, humble, forthright… dang, my thesaurus crashed! Wonderful session adroitly facilitated making this among the finest I have viewed. Thank you all. Best wishes, health, joy and wellbeing… 🫶🏼 🥂 🖖🏼

@Champ-tv9qr Жыл бұрын

"Producer is Morgan Freeman in Shawshank Redemption" Funny Viola!

@bryansparkman4833 Жыл бұрын

PLEEEEEASE, NEVER STOP PRODUCING ROUNDTABLE!!! Thank you. 😄

@bdaf07 Жыл бұрын

It’s really typical that Jerry would dismiss what Viola said by reducing it to stuff that they all went through.

@racqynathiri856 Жыл бұрын

If you’re here for *VIOLA DAVIS* talk about her journey - 13:21

@animaarmah3711 Жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC ROUNDTABLE, ALL THE FILMS ARE AMAZING. I ESPECIALLY HAVE SO MUCH LOVE AND APPRECIATE HER DEDICATION TO THE FILM AND TO BLACK WOMEN MEANS EVERYTHING #THEWOMANKING 😁

@lcz4033 Жыл бұрын

Excellent roundtable

@krissifadwa Жыл бұрын

When I read the comment section, you can't help but state the elephant of the room! Viola Davis is a powerful creator! Best Black actor to be set on screen. Such an inspiration! ❤

@kuramobay2445 Жыл бұрын

In my view, Jerry Bruckheimer seems to attempt to reduce the gender and race issues that Viola Davis mentioned to just stuff you go through to make an exceptional movie. It's like he refuses to recognize that race and gender discrimination is a separate and political issue that plagues society at large. He's just about old enough to run as a candidate for political office.

@postinc Жыл бұрын

Exactly 💯

@oliverticalstudios Жыл бұрын

Felt the same thing sitting here watching him try to very subtly dismiss the point Viola was trying to make. Then again of course he’s going to be defensive because he’s one of the “gatekeepers” she’s referring to. 🤷🏿‍♂️

@bdaf07 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I saw.

@renatopinto3186 Жыл бұрын

He might've wanted to lighten up where the conversation was going, but failed miserably. His cut sounded awfully dismissive, rude even 😬

@oliverticalstudios Жыл бұрын

@@renatopinto3186 If that was his intention, which I highly doubt, then he should’ve chosen to chime in at some other point. Why did he feel the need to cut in right there and completely dismiss the point Viola was trying to make? I work in Hollywood, so I’ve seen it time and time again. Bottom line, if your thoughts and ideas don’t align with the powers that be, it’s a problem. Period. We can pretend it’s anything other than that but we all know the truth. Like it or not. 🤷🏿‍♂️

@GHBobBrownbear Жыл бұрын

Great Roundtable

@cesiag29 Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis elevates everything she touches, every space. ✨️

@4mIlr Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing these great and valuable contents, this is a pure masterclass for cinema lovers

@whattypeofx7750 Жыл бұрын

is this a viola special , i love it

@cinesheikh 8 ай бұрын

Great video, I dont need an ad every 2 minutes though, don't get greedy Hollywood Reporter

@ZandeKongo Жыл бұрын

Either Bruckheimer missed Viola Davis's point about how hard it was to get a Black female led film made, or he's just downright obtuse.

@Diro_Nikhil Жыл бұрын

I don't think he missed that .... He is also happy to share his triumph ..as he should ...

@macphallic Жыл бұрын

His poorly timed response suggested that the hurdles she experienced were just another example of the hurdles that are inherent in making a film-and therefore something all producers face, which actually trivializes the specificity and particular complexity of her point that making a film with a vision that is actively and militantly discriminated against is a set of odds that sets her fight above some of her own peers fight.

@Diro_Nikhil Жыл бұрын

@@macphallic yeah but while I was watching it ...i was like yeah i got it ...we know how difficult it is mount a film with all black cast ... She was going on and on and that's understandable as she really had faced 10X than Maverick but surely the maverick guy will also speak .... That's why the moment he interjected everyone agreed and they moved on ... Everybody is a human being who wants to talk ...

@Diro_Nikhil Жыл бұрын

@A C thanks I dont need ur certificate ... I m self aware to know the diff between insensitive n racist .....but ur free to have your opinion. He was a prick wwho wanted his mic .... I dont see him as racist but u sure can and fortunately I won't call you names

@MRLONG758 Жыл бұрын

I think both

@byronadams5759 Жыл бұрын

VIOLA!! "Truth is bravery"

@saint18ruben Жыл бұрын

The best round table of the year

@AnferneeMyers Жыл бұрын

I needed this, so badly.

@CharisAmarh 11 ай бұрын

Viola Davis. What a icon, what a powerhouse. There is no one like you.

@henry2168 Жыл бұрын

This is REALLY cool, like watching this you really get an idea of "them" this is their experience, this is their perspective, this is their energy, and watching it idk if this a known idea in the industry, but the movie feels like the producer. idk maybe that's obvious.

@faafafineartist Жыл бұрын

EEAAO was divine. I needed it exactly when I saw it.

@mariamysoul Жыл бұрын

Always so inspiring, please make more. Thank you

@melindamullins9272 Жыл бұрын

amazing honesty i love this and the humbleness is so surprising but so refreshing..

@bluebellbeatnik4945 Жыл бұрын

i love roundtables when they feature unknowns or people who the public might not necessarily known. apart from viola davis i'd say they're mostly unknown.

@Dayvit78 Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Filmmaking is a collaborative effort, so we need more than just actors' roundtables. And Hollywood Reporter delivers.

@MRLONG758 Жыл бұрын

Jerry Bruckheimer is pretty well-known

@lesleyalfaro6556 Жыл бұрын

I loved this interview! And I loved this interviewer!!!! Finally, an interviewer doesn't segue into the next person in such an abrupt, unfeeling way. I hate it when interviewers ask super detailed and empathetic questions, get a deep well thought answer and then immediately go on to the next person and ask a question! Whenever I see interviewers do that, it feels so disrespectful and disingenuous to me-- which is totally unfair when you're the one who asked the question in the first place; lol we get it, it's a job, sheesh. Idk if anyone else feels that way lol just my opinion.

@janetrobertson9199 Жыл бұрын

The round tables have had been great thanks to the facilitators.

@kl.8992 Жыл бұрын

Yesss Viola

@thepenthouse6793 Жыл бұрын

This made me watch The Woman King again ❤

@chillbest14 Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks

@FazartOrganization Жыл бұрын

More roundtables!!!

@oh_adhi Жыл бұрын

Kudos to the moderator

@luanna376 Жыл бұрын

BRAVO👏👏👏

@mbalikhoza6162 Жыл бұрын

I just love Voila Davis👌🏽

@ahmadalmaiman8600 Жыл бұрын

I agree with everything that has been said, especially Viola and Jerry.

@kaboteinment1715 Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis must be protected at all costs 💕🌺

@nikkibeasley8283 Жыл бұрын

Viola … your truth your voice is powerful … has I always say… if it was easy everybody would do it… because it’s hard doesn’t mean that you don’t! The Women King was phenomenal… thank you for the fight!

@terrikesler1823 10 ай бұрын

Viola Davis is SUPERB. 👏🏻

@FramesPerSecond Жыл бұрын

Surprised Maria Bello wasn’t here as she brought the project to Viola. But it was nice having Viola here.

@joribremer5260 Жыл бұрын

You should do a musicians roundtable :)

@sebastianvilla7767 Жыл бұрын

I love Viola.

@txchestnut1837 Жыл бұрын

We love you Viola Davis thank you.

@fiiiig Жыл бұрын

I saw Viola, I clicked.

Жыл бұрын

I love the roundtables. But instead of asking "when was the moment when you realized you were successful" she could ask about their growing up and what led things to becoming what they became. we'd have so much more insight on the same theme

@footballhistory2139 Жыл бұрын

What about this year cinematographers roundtable?? are you guys skipped it?

@vee105105 Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis is My Girl❤️🌹

@kellyzhou9971 9 ай бұрын

Was last years producers roundtable ever released? Want to see denis.

@jynx2501 Жыл бұрын

I need Viloa Davis to be my life coach...

@Kaalyn_HOW Жыл бұрын

Not Jerry hijacking Viola's brilliant, heartfelt, *painful* delineation of awful obstacles she had to go through just to go "all producers matter!" and then highlight TOM CRUISE????? Wow. His fragility over hearing her say "how do we make white men care". We heard you, Viola. We see you.

@fashion_fckyou Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 keep crying about it.

@MRLONG758 Жыл бұрын

Ikr

@ThaAmjab Жыл бұрын

exactly,

@johnconnor4749 Жыл бұрын

@@fashion_fckyou ok whitey

@alexisbyrd5571 Жыл бұрын

@zack did your mom not love u enough? Just curious.

@scottmena4653 Жыл бұрын

It's crazy how COVID affected all these films but yet like Jerry Bruckheimer says that their films resonated to the audience in some special way. Loved all these movies that came out in 2022.

@moneiseduku2884 Жыл бұрын

Viola Davis❤

@synthiasimms4608 Жыл бұрын

I only listened bc of Viola!

@BellaBlkBerry 5 ай бұрын

Viola is such a queen! I wish Angela & Sandra Oh would have been paired with her!

@jxixikiki2374 Жыл бұрын

Viola was right, what prevail true character and story is courage and honesty. Audience wants to see you as who you are, even it means ugly truth. If film is not about activism it is only entertainment. It Is her selflessness as art director shatters confidence of others, although I feel women king is not her particular right approach at this moment of social environment.

@ccan_max5285 Жыл бұрын

When are we getting a huge roundtable with like 60 people lol

@TienDuong-vt9ks Жыл бұрын

Viola is the best

@SydneyLovePJBJ Жыл бұрын

Jerry was bs for reducing what Viola stated on how hard it was for her to get The Woman King made… no where near the “we all went through that” you all had challenges which she said … everyone has it hard. But her challenges were/are so specific and really is on another level. Shame no one acknowledge what she said.

@bluebellbeatnik4945 Жыл бұрын

i love viola