Viggo Mortensen "There's No Character I Wouldn't Play"

Viggo Mortensen "There's No Character I Wouldn't Play" | Close Up

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Viggo Mortensen joins Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter to talk about 'Green Book,' the research of the real person behind his character, his philosophies on acting, and more!
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@Rekken200 5 жыл бұрын

Don't let this distract you from the fact that Viggo can speak 7 languages, not including Elvish.

@072719311 5 жыл бұрын

Rekken and Yu 0

@appleslover 5 жыл бұрын

Four*

@Chicago48 5 жыл бұрын

WOW! Anywho, I loved the Green Book. I think he's a painter too; right?

@khai2322 5 жыл бұрын

@@Chicago48 He also writes poetry and plays the guitar and piano.

@evealicelucienne 5 жыл бұрын

@@appleslover He's fluent in Danish, English, Spanish, French and Italian. That makes five.

@AustraliaGraves 5 жыл бұрын

One of the most underrated actors of our generation. His body of work is amazing!

@DarkWandererAU 5 жыл бұрын

%100. He's a painter and possibly also a sculptor I think I heard. Every role he has ever taken he just smashes out of the park. Lord of the Rings would have been his retirement fund, and everything else he does for the artistic value (not that Lord of the Rings isn't amazing & he was superb as Aragorn...no one else could have played that part).

@Waenelin 5 жыл бұрын

DarkWandererAU A painter he is, not a sculptor (as far as I know of) but also a poet, a photographer, a musician, and a publisher (he owns he own press).

@DarkWandererAU 5 жыл бұрын

@@Waenelin Didn't know he owned his own press, what a boss

@Waenelin 5 жыл бұрын

DarkWandererAU It’s called Perceval Press (percevalpress.com). You’ll find his own books and CDs there ofc (lots of collabs with Buckethead) but also loads of other works. Regarding his art and poetry you can look for “Viggo Mortensen’s art” pages on FB, twitter and Instagram, you’ll find samples there. I personally love his poems and photographs

@waldemarbarrientos3887 5 жыл бұрын

underrated ? come on!

@TripXization 5 жыл бұрын

My captain, my king.

@laurants 5 жыл бұрын

Says 006

@sk8tann 5 жыл бұрын

Lomdir of Hannor my brother

@Nnoo1987 5 жыл бұрын

my brother

@simonlawrencesings 5 жыл бұрын

😭

@worldatmyfingertips7764 5 жыл бұрын

I would have liked him to start his Aragorn speech:''Sons of Hollywood! Of the film industry! My brothers. I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me....''! lol

@JeremiahBurns 5 жыл бұрын

Also, Hugh Jackman is SO into Mortensen's story here. I love it. He's so respectfully INTO it. He's living this story. He's soaking it all up.

@mundieoriley3412 5 жыл бұрын

Man, I could listen to Viggo talk all day. Fantastic actor and great human being, I'm glad he's finally starting to get the recognition he deserves.

@aranzaandrade4785 5 жыл бұрын

I want someone who look at me like Hugh Jackman looks at Viggo 😍😂

@francinesiddaway7191 5 жыл бұрын

Hell Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh 🤩❤

@mazharali-ld2rt 5 жыл бұрын

have you nominated for Oscar ????

@malkdk 5 жыл бұрын

I want to look at someone like Hugh looks at Viggo

@KesenyaMoore 5 жыл бұрын

I want to see a movie with Hugo and Viggo in it - both sensational actors.

@pablotorres4674 5 жыл бұрын

Pure admiration, from one great actor to another!!! Die to see them together in a movie!!

@ninethreefivesix 5 жыл бұрын

He's so underrated. I love him so much.

@Lanaur_ 5 жыл бұрын

I don't think so, but we don't see him enough (maybe he doesn't want to)

@vasilstanev4234 5 жыл бұрын

I have never seen a contemporary actor inhabiting his characters to such a degree. Hidalgo was hidalgo, Alatriste was Alatriste. Never for a moment did I think it's an actor in a costume, like when I see Will Smith or Leo DiCaprio. Even when I saw Elrond all I could think of was Agent Smith.

@metallicak5 5 жыл бұрын

Viggo, sir....you bow to no one.

@Eudomac99 5 жыл бұрын

"Viggo Mortensen says that there's no character he wouldn't play" Yet he was going to turn down Aragorn until his son told him to take it. And I'm super glad he did.

@lelurve 3 жыл бұрын

his son told him to take it? what's the story? interesting

@derrickburton2452 5 жыл бұрын

Hugh looks like he’s in love! Lol

@amazingsupergirl7125 5 жыл бұрын

Derrick Burton because he’s talking to Aragorn!

@CharlieQuartz 5 жыл бұрын

Because he's gorgeous, smart, kind, honest, and interesting. Oh, god, I may be in love!

@scipioafricanus5871 5 жыл бұрын

@@amazingsupergirl7125 Who would not follow the King into battle?

@Etigress 3 жыл бұрын

Viggo is very soft spoken and seems intelligent and genuine.

@aastha1911 5 жыл бұрын

0:30 Hugh Jackman looks so in awe, he is all of us

@cekan14 Ай бұрын

@StreetKxd 5 жыл бұрын

I love viggo so much. Also hugh jackman. He always gives other guests his full attention and hes always so kind

@bigbulk688 4 жыл бұрын

I think what makes Hugh Jackman, Hugh Jackman is the sincerity with which he absorbs these pearls of wisdom. Saw his interview on Grahan Norton with Ian Mckellen and Patrick Stewart and his focus was astounding. Viggo is a legend, on and off screen.

@Christian_from_Copenhagen 5 жыл бұрын

Still one of the most well-articulated actors alive. I love this man!

@YodatheHobbit 5 жыл бұрын

Hugh and Viggo at the same table. This is a full interview I've GOT to watch, although my man crushes on these dude might just make my heart explode.

@dinitha11 5 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal talent in one room

@rachkate76 5 жыл бұрын

He's still so attractive inside and out.

@Silvergurl80 4 жыл бұрын

Any long time fans remember Viggo when he was sooo shy, excruciatingly soft spoken and seemingly not as confident as today. Wow. Huge change. Love it.

@leaveswindmill3324 5 жыл бұрын

I see King Elessar has not aged after a couple of years

@intellectualhybrid2 5 жыл бұрын

if only he took the ring for himself

@MrKJ444 5 жыл бұрын

of course he's Numernorean

@Nnoo1987 5 жыл бұрын

My brother... My captain... My king

@lynn8101 3 жыл бұрын

Viggo spoke from his heart and he is a awesome actor stay safe everybody

@marcusmcgill4423 5 жыл бұрын

Viggo was the most badass Satan in a film to me. He stole the show in The Prophecy. Yes, De Niro and Pacino were good as well, but Viggo knocked it out of the park. Truly sent chills down your spine in that role.

@BbGun-lw5vi 5 жыл бұрын

Macspoon Absolutely. And he was cast truly last minute.

@renan.csmaia 5 жыл бұрын

I've been his fan in the last 10 years... and now he's receiving the accolades he deserves.

@melaniejominin 4 жыл бұрын

The way Hugh Jackman looked at Viggo. Wow he was really amazed

@ruly8153 2 жыл бұрын

Viggo was considered for Wolverine!

@pablotorres4674 5 жыл бұрын

Aragorn and Wolverine in the same table!!! I'm in heavens!!!

@MarionWebber 5 жыл бұрын

The Green Book was absolutely fantastic!

@thegeorgiacreekwalker491 5 жыл бұрын

I think the Indian Runner will always remain my favorite movie of all time...it was the first time I'd ever seen Viggo act and he blew me away and he is absolutely nothing like that character and think that is a testament to what a good actor he is

@winterwarden 3 жыл бұрын

this entire room is just so captivated by this man's gentle and honest nature, as am I. Some show it more than other though, it's a wonderful thing when someone makes you feel like honesty is a virtue because we (me&hugh obviously) are so used to people being superficial and acting according to the rules of PC or playing the social game without any real examination of what's truthful or real to us. everyday robots

@NomeDeArte 3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how every other actor listen to Viggo with full attention.

@xomarahdickison7567 5 жыл бұрын

Viggo Mortensen is an extraordinary man, incredibly intelligent. He has been exposed to many cultures, lived in different parts of the world, he is fluent in 7 languages. I was blown away by him speaking perfect conversational Spanish. In spite of all his attributes and his physical beauty he remains a family man, moral, friendly, and humble.

@cekan14 Ай бұрын

He speaks Spanish with a beautiful Argentinian accent; he's so cute to listen to ^^

@MegaHooper25 5 жыл бұрын

I want this man to win an Oscar so badly!

@darrenmcguigan8466 5 жыл бұрын

This man should already have two Oscars on his mantle

@kristinradams7109 5 жыл бұрын

I've been a fan of Viggo's ever since The Indian Runner. I love ALL of his work, and he deserves to win a damn oscar already!! Please stick around, Viggo! I feel you've been out of our lives for too long. You are an extraordinary person!!! Much love!!

@boylepeter 5 жыл бұрын

I saw him in the Witness (1985) and although he had a very minor role, he just stood out as special.

@rickg8015 5 жыл бұрын

Peter ofsf True, loved Witness.. Viggo elevated American Yakuza for me..

@Winduct 5 жыл бұрын

Richard E. Grant looks like a Bond villain.

@roothik 5 жыл бұрын

He reminds me of Vigo from Ghostbusters, the bad guy in the painting.

@purefoldnz3070 5 жыл бұрын

Richard E. Grant looks like he's playing Richard E. Grant as a character

@Winduct 5 жыл бұрын

@@purefoldnz3070 AHAHhahahaha lol. Very underrated actor. I would like to see more of him.

@dariushcreates 5 жыл бұрын

Viggo would have made a better Blofeld

@delirium11 2 жыл бұрын

Viggo Mortensen is a genious actor and a humble wise man. "Captain Fantastic" and "Green Book" are films that expand the reality, the ways of thinking and feeling about the reality. In the "Green Book" you just feel the taste and smell of that kentucky fried chicken, and how that picked jade stone feels, you live through the story with him. It's very rare precious experience. I has just watched the "Green Book" again.

@TheBassbob 5 жыл бұрын

He was so good in Eastern Promises, so cool, one of my fave films of alL time

@pastamethis 5 жыл бұрын

The more I hear and see of Viggo the more impressed I am. Such a great actor!

@Ms.MD7 3 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful, talented man. He'll always be Aragorn to me and also amazing in Hildago.

@purefoldnz3070 5 жыл бұрын

Richard E. Grant looks like he's playing Richard E. Grant as a character

@rickg8015 5 жыл бұрын

He’s playing The Boil..

@heronbird81 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha

@jaynetaylor6048 5 жыл бұрын

So many talented actors here. Especially my 2 faves Viggo and Richard E. Grant.

@januarybaby1063 5 жыл бұрын

Producer: "Wait a minute so you're telling m..." Viggo: "Yes, I'd play any part" Producer: "You'd play any part that I..." Viggo: "Yes" Producer: "So If I told you i'm thinking about..." Viggo: "For christ sake, yes" *First day on the job of 'Hitler: A Comedy'* Viggo: "Do I really have to say 'Anne Frankly I wish I'd found her sooner' whilst twidling my moustache?" Producer: "You said you'd do anything" Viggo: "Give me my moustache"

@kimjongdos8262 5 жыл бұрын

anne frankly bruh im ded

@natalie651 5 жыл бұрын

What a sad waste of time for you to write this, almost as sad as that you would hear what he's trying to say and get this from that. What a pessimistic life you must lead.

@januarybaby1063 5 жыл бұрын

@@natalie651 It's a joke, I have no political motivation in this, i used "theres no character i wouldnt play" and worked it into a joke, i think its self evident that youre the pessimistic one here

@Hawki_t 5 жыл бұрын

@@natalie651 It was not a waste of time. Reading this made my day just slightly brighter because I thought it was funny. It was obviously a joke, if you can't appreciate it, don't go ahead and presume that goes for everyone.

@elijahlawrence8010 4 жыл бұрын

January Baby this joke no longer stands up. Taika Waititi of Thor Ragnarok, What We Do in The Shadows etc... will be playing Hitler in a comedy he wrote

@user-hr4mz4tv2h 5 ай бұрын

Viggo Mortensen is the greatest actor ever. His talent is just out of this world but unfortunately we do not see him a lot. He deserves so many Oscars but usually they go to someone else who may not deserve them. Viggo is just beyond any Oscar.

@dimaltabuni4002 4 жыл бұрын

Viggo is underrated in Green Book

@bestfriendbeautyy02 5 жыл бұрын

POST THE WHOLE THING I LOVE HIM

@jorozfrench 5 жыл бұрын

I love how Hugh hangs on his every word. It's cool.

@deloredan 3 жыл бұрын

An other amazing underrater actor.What a range he has. And does accents so well. In Carlito's way,he had nailed a Latin American accent so well.I often watched the scene with Pacino where Viggo plays "Laling" And in Eastern Promise,he was totally a Russian. A terrific actor...

@dimaltabuni4002 3 жыл бұрын

Viggo is a king in this roundtable

@macandcheese__ 5 жыл бұрын

im so glad timothee got to meet and talk to someone like Viggo, one of the most talented actors out there.

@rodrigogenari6568 5 жыл бұрын

Wow...waiting for Hugh and Viggo together in a movie!!!

@virdewindersingh13 4 жыл бұрын

He is the best actor. period. i watch his every movie. His views on life makes him truly great.

@Herbalattraction3000 5 жыл бұрын

We love you Viggo!

@xavierdolan89 4 жыл бұрын

He looks like my father. This is one of the reasons why I love him.

@viera5405 4 жыл бұрын

Vigo now that we are staying home, best thing to do is watching the Green Book ounce a day. You both are amazing.

@Wilburgur 5 жыл бұрын

Viggo should audition for Duke Leto in Dune.

@invitationinfinity5427 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@wudu-wasa971 5 жыл бұрын

Fancy seeing you here

@KindlyKickRocks 5 жыл бұрын

oh dude you've awakened this in me

@muhammadhaider7687 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man why!! Why did I read this comment. Now everytime I see the new dune I'll be thinking this. Viggo would have been perfect. The few cast members I'm not too excited about in the new dune are oscar isaac, zendaya and Jason mamoa.

@pablopisani23 5 жыл бұрын

we want this full episode, please!!

@141Lav 5 жыл бұрын

Very strong round table 👌

@boylepeter 5 жыл бұрын

So much respect for Viggo!

@haidishafik6761 Ай бұрын

Viggo Mortensen, so fine actor!!! Authentic in every way, any moment, even with his gray hair. So handsome!!!!

@MichaelHolmgaard 5 жыл бұрын

Almost too epic with both Aragorn & Wolverine ;)

@patriciogarces4980 5 жыл бұрын

Viggo is a fucking beast in terms of acting

@dhantravel 4 жыл бұрын

Viggo's son is so lucky to have a father like him

@simonbaumann5360 3 жыл бұрын

R.I.P Chadwick ✌💯

@user-es8ss4ur9p 5 жыл бұрын

when is the full episode of this round table coming out? I can't wait!

@nak3dxsnake 5 жыл бұрын

It's out.

@cheri7054 5 жыл бұрын

Loved Viggo's character in The Green Book. He deserves an Occar

@francinesiddaway7191 5 жыл бұрын

Viggo is so Beautiful ❤

@lorrainedensen831 5 жыл бұрын

VIGGO.....He is smart and extremely talented as an actor...JUst Love Him..He is so Real..and being italian american ...he really got it in the movie...

@LynFairlyMedia 5 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to meet him at the Santa Barbara Film Festival 2019! You can too.

@DragonNomak 5 жыл бұрын

Hugh Jackman's face is like he is so interested in Viggo's story and i love that cause , Hugh, Viggo, Keanu Reeves these guys are my childhood love them forever all 3 of them so humble and great actors

@bdre5555 5 жыл бұрын

Hes brilliant in The Road

@Francispia 5 жыл бұрын

I love Viggo

@adsensedd 5 жыл бұрын

Deserves an Oscar.

@miralabualjadail4206 4 жыл бұрын

Came for Viggo stayed for Viggo

@vendarybar6545 5 жыл бұрын

I love Vigo, his Aragorn in LOTS was one of the best acting what i saw in my life :) and next roles was amazing as well .. for me Oscar for him please

@jalfredprufrock620 3 жыл бұрын

If we were living in a society that had truly overcome racism to the degree that you almost never even thought about race, Viggo would be absolutely free to play Othello. The fact that he expresses discomfort at the idea tells us how far we are from that goal.

@SallyM92 4 жыл бұрын

my two favorite Actors on one table! I'm amazed... Hugh Jackman and Viggo Mortensen

@a130078949 5 жыл бұрын

absolutely beautiful film

@constanzaaguileraromero9154 5 жыл бұрын

Can't believe that he's almost 60!! 💕

@queendeirdre7436 5 жыл бұрын

Viggo one the best actors living! Green book was phenomenal ! 🇮🇪

@thatchannel195 5 жыл бұрын

@ivanpotic3865 5 жыл бұрын

History of Violence... Oscar performance.

@nak3dxsnake 5 жыл бұрын

That movie sucks though. The plot is so stupid. Aren't you?? *convincing no* Ok. *Doesn't believe him for a second. Only a moron would think this would work out.

@TeeKay1990 4 жыл бұрын

@@nak3dxsnake Only moron can say about people with different opinion about film that "they're morons"

@Filmmaker809 5 жыл бұрын

Dear Hollywood Reporter, will the full interview being going online please? Thank you.

@TrakkMurdah 5 жыл бұрын

What an inspiring man! 💙

@hosskamal474 5 жыл бұрын

Return of the king

@redangel169 3 жыл бұрын

This entire table is outstanding...i just want to be in a corner absorbing everything

@kaffekaffekaffe5225 5 жыл бұрын

Viggo 💎🔥💖✌️

@ericastreet6589 5 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the round table was filmed before or after the screening and Q&A of “Green Book” where he said an inappropriate word. I liked the film. Glad both actors were there to talk about it! Thanks, again, for the content!

@katemcphail234 5 жыл бұрын

He used the "inappropriate" word in the context of a question. Mahershala Ali has defended Viggo for using the "inappropriate" word on every chat show he's been on.

@ericastreet6589 5 жыл бұрын

Kate McPhail We agree! Great, thanks!

@happyhappyjoyjoy2154 5 жыл бұрын

If he was a black rapper noone would care if he said it...double standards..how can you discuss a words impact without actually saying the word ..but nice try on racebaiting

@ymb3858 5 ай бұрын

When the true King of Gondor speaks, we listen

@WildFoxHD 5 жыл бұрын

Stephen looking like Mr Beans long lost brother

@alejandrafidalgo6710 5 жыл бұрын

Loved you in that caracter Viggo, you did ir great! :)

@pulsare.m.6719 Жыл бұрын

I love Viggo.

@hsehovic63 5 жыл бұрын

He should have been The Witcher

@davidturner6280 5 жыл бұрын

He was perfect for the Witcher but then again he played Aragorn. He maybe would not like to play another swordman character.

@seriouscommenter9696 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah Henry Cavill is a joke.

@adsensedd 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. BUT, the TV series is based on the books, not the later computer games. So it is an earlier Geralt of Rivia.

@MichaelHolmgaard 5 жыл бұрын

@@adsensedd Then it should've been Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Perfect fit for young Geralt

@DaNSZcr 5 жыл бұрын

I think he’d be a perfect Geralt. Personally I would’ve loved Mads Mikkelsen. 🤷🏽‍♂️😆

@magikdo 5 жыл бұрын

Hello.please ..WHERE i can find these conversation - i mean the FULL show - thanks .very interesting

@cekan14 2 ай бұрын

He is a very well regarded actor and person here in Spain

@illuminatiCorgi 5 жыл бұрын

This guy seems to just crush it with not only his roles but his choice of projects. I still watch Captain Fantastic and just happened to put Green Book on and just what a film 👍

@nak3dxsnake 5 жыл бұрын

Cap Fan is awesome.