The time Mike Faist went LARPing with the cast of West Side Story

The time Mike Faist went LARPing with the cast of West Side Story | Tea with BAFTA

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2 жыл бұрын

Supported by Jaguar. Mike Faist, EE BAFTAs Supporting Actor Nominee for West Side Story, sits down with Robert Treves, a BAFTA Newcomer, for our Tea with BAFTA series.
Tune in to hear how the Jets started LARPing on the weekends, why Mike enjoyed working director Steven Spielberg, and how Mike dealt with the pressure of starring West Side Story. In this latest edition of Tea with BAFTA, we have paired performers and directors nominated for the 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards, are joining participants of our international learning, inclusion, and talent programs, for a bite-sized one-of-a-kind chat over a cup of tea.
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@maryc8468 2 жыл бұрын

For those who don’t know, Mike has an 11 year-long career on Broadway, (Newsies original Broadway cast, which he was hired at only 19, and Dear Evan Hansen, where he won a Grammy and an Emmy, as well as a Tony nomination). I know people think this is the “start” of his career since it’s his first big Hollywood movie, but the man has worked hard and has had a great career specially in theatre for over a decade. Can’t wait to see what he does next in both film and theatre.

@cheese6291 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I’m saying! He’s finally getting the recognition (from people who aren’t very into theater) he deserves!

@joycekellner9957 2 жыл бұрын

@@cheese6291 Don't forget he's been on T,V. too

@commercialzone4141 2 жыл бұрын

Really glad WSS's Mike Faist was nominated. It's criminal he didn't get an Oscar nod here in America. For an acclaimed director like Spielberg to say he was considering delaying production on WSS to ensure Mike was in it should give everyone strong clues as to how awesome he is. Mike gave a performance in WSS rarely seen. It's one thing to deliver lines effectively like many of the nominees have. But they were not required to perform their roles through dance or song as Mike did. "Riff" stole every scene he was in in a film that was filled with terrific performers. When he was no longer in the film, "Riff" was missed. We'll be tuning in on the 13th for the show, rooting for Mile

@calmitkiller 2 жыл бұрын

literally mike gets nominated for he, himself and says “it’s not just me, it was everyone” what a gem

@stephaniewalter3321 2 жыл бұрын

did you read the story that when they painted over the sharks sign in that opening scene of WSS - the director yells cut and a team goes into clean the wall off for a retake - and Spielberg is looking for Mike to talk to him - and he is actually helping to clean off the wall? A really good kid.

@teenclash9618 2 жыл бұрын

We saw the film last week at theatre and are still talking about Mike Faist as Riff. Mike is incredible. It wasn't just he was an incredible as Riff through words. He was Riff through singing and especially his dance. This was a memorable break-out performance. I'm glad BAFTA recognized it. People who may not know how great he is will learn about Mike through his BAFTA nomination.

@iluvlafferty 2 жыл бұрын

The highlight of Spielberg's West Side Story is the vibrant and layered performance of Mike Faist. His Riff embodies danger, charisma & vulnerability. Faist expertly uses his body language + facial expressions to ignite the 1950s "live fast, die young" Beat generation mentality in our understanding of Riff's journey and motivation. Russ Tamblyn visited the set and you could see his happiness when meeting Mike. Hope he wins the BAFTA

@keeva7313 2 жыл бұрын

I am SO impressed by Mike. Not only is he beautiful physically, but he seems to be a genuinely nice, intelligent, generous person who perhaps underestimates how very talented he is. When you see him in person, speaking as himself, you really understand what an amazing job he did as Riff. He disappeared into what is basically a pretty non-sympathetic character, and gave him so many layers, made us care about him, made us feel drawn to him. I'm a WSS purist, being old enough to have loved the original for years. But I also loved the new changes, especially the ones that let him shine. I thought all the actors did a good job (especially Rachel and Ariana), but for me, Mike was the best part of the movie.

@stevie1516 2 жыл бұрын

I love his performance as Riff in WSS and I love Mike Faist so much. Hope he’ll win the best supporting actor. He deserves it.

@bonniegillogly9907 2 жыл бұрын

Me too🦈🛫🇵🇷🇺🇲🤞🤞🏻🤞🏼🤞🏽🤞🏾🤞🏿🙏🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏽

@guystudios 2 жыл бұрын

He wasn’t nominated, unfortunately

@lonellfletcher 2 жыл бұрын

@@guystudios for the BAFTA he was. Not the Oscar unfortunately

@1997residente 2 жыл бұрын

Mark my words: People are going to look back years from now and be totally shocked that Mike Faist wasn’t nominated for an oscar for West Side Story. It will be a Toni Colette/Hereditary scenario. Glad he got a Bafta nomination. Award season treated him like dirt.

@talianiwa 7 ай бұрын

agreed!!

@HyenasMyBeloved 16 күн бұрын

LMAO YEA I just got into my newsies phase a few months ago so now I know about Mike faist lmao Also with him getting more popular from Challengers (Which i refuse to watch cause i love mike faist but not in that way)

@dfa3366 2 жыл бұрын

His performance was probably the most surprising because the 1961 Riff was way to comical. Kushner and Spielberg made Riff hard core and tough as a leader of the Jets. After he got stabbed and turned to Tony knowing he’s gonna die got me so teary eyes.

@gpapa31 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that WSS has not been recognised with more nominations by BAFTA and the Oscars (to a lesser degree) is absolutely criminal!! How can it not be nominated for Best Picture and Direction is beyond me! It was easily one of the best films of 2021 (some argue the best) in both technical (direction, cinematography, etc) and artistry (choreography, acting, adapted screenplay etc).

@TMSokoya 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched a few interviews with Mike and this guy is just delightful. Seeing his face just feels like getting a warm hug 😆. Can't wait to watch the Spielberg remake after watching the original West Side Story.

@kyliekisses856 2 жыл бұрын

We need to see more of Mike Faist please BAFTA do a discussion with Mike and all supporting actor nominees as you did with the actresses.

@bafta 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kylie, the Film Session with the Supporting Actor nominees is happening tomorrow evening Saturday, 5 March 2022 at 7:00pm GMT. You can register for a ticket at the link below or check out our highlights edit coming to this channel next week events.bafta.org/event/view.php?id=741:1993-6441

@patriciasantiago2996 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you BAFTA for getting it right! Mike Faist was absolutely amazing in WSS!

@jilly0315 2 жыл бұрын

The world needs to see Mike Faist! Thank you for this interview.

@jennifer5512 2 жыл бұрын

Mike seems like a lovely guy. I really enjoyed his performance in West Side Story and am so glad he got nominated!

@hamiltonslegacy 2 жыл бұрын

The world needs to watch Mike Faist in the movie! I love him so much!! 🥺🥰🤍

@katiee4396 2 жыл бұрын

Protect this lovely man at all costs

@stephaniewalter3321 2 жыл бұрын

I was so sorry to see that Mike wasn't nominated for an Oscar this year.

@kathyditondo1175 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this "Tea with BAFTA". thank you.

@blanchefan 2 жыл бұрын

Part of this young man's appeal is that he really doesn't know how appealing, how sweet, how very sexy he is. Hard to believe, but it's true. He is going to be a very big star, if that is what he wants, if he stays focused on his art and craft--and he is. :)

@katiee4396 2 жыл бұрын

He really has no idea how talented and charismatic he is, and that’s what makes him so damn charming

@samsamsam4790 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad he got nominated for a bafta! A bit sad he didn't get the oscar nom, thought he was the standout in wss next to anita. Hoping he hosts snl next time and maybeeee do a john mulaney skit lol

@katiee4396 2 жыл бұрын

He does give off tall child with feminine hips vibes

@samsamsam4790 2 жыл бұрын

@@katiee4396 i want him to do a funny little dance and yell street smarts!

@janiceweaver6945 2 жыл бұрын

Here for the teddy bear collection 🧸

@gschreckster 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Mike! You are so deserving of this recognition! Wonderful movie!

@abc92800 2 жыл бұрын

love his hair

@MY-jk1vn 2 жыл бұрын

WSS素晴らしかったです。リフが一番輝いていました。初めてマイクのことを知りましたが、はまっています！

@hufflepuffwannabe 2 жыл бұрын

great interview!

@Sunshine23628 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations for your nomination. You are a incredible and amazing actor. I´m very proud of you. Thnaks for your beautiful energy !!!!

@emmaedelmann220 2 жыл бұрын

I love you mike

@brianbsully173 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome! Womb to Tomb.

@jilly0315 Жыл бұрын

I think this my favorite interview with Mike so far.

@abc92800 2 жыл бұрын

KING ♥️

@whippetphan 2 жыл бұрын

Too short of a conversation but glad to hear that Kyle Allen was the Jet who suggested LARPing as I had wondered.

@ibanezman04 Жыл бұрын

The interview was originally about 40 mins but it was edited down.

@pureb7235 2 жыл бұрын

He could play Frank Sinatra in a biopic.

@HyenasMyBeloved 16 күн бұрын

The title is so real like me n who

@duffy4040 2 жыл бұрын

Cool guy.