I have never seen a man who could look and act so mesmerizing yet terrifying at the same time. He gives his roles such a classy yet mysterious nuance. Love him.

@Elwaves2925

Жыл бұрын

It's like says, the less he does the more terrifying his character is. Also, like many of the best villains, he seems to be genuinely nice and friendly in real life.

@RetrocarStyle

Жыл бұрын

Yes this guy is one of my favorite actors

@dariusmcintosh8748

Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite moments of all time was having my Jordan’s Agnes by this man . Nicest Person ever

@alexbrettw

Жыл бұрын

@@Elwaves2925 He's very nice in real life. He shows up to a lot of conventions and takes the time to talk to his fans

@Elwaves2925

Жыл бұрын

@@alexbrettw That's the impression I've got, everyone always says good things about him.

This dude needs to be talked about more, he is one the best actors working today.

@Elwaves2925

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I remember the first time I really noticed him, which was The Usual Suspects. It was a supporting role but he definitely stood out to me. He's only got better since then.

@alexlazzerly3677

Жыл бұрын

Idk I feel like he gets talked about a lot. He's gotta be like top 3 actors who gets fancast in everything.

@AL-fl4jk

Жыл бұрын

Literally one of the most popular working actors

@Hysteria98

Жыл бұрын

He's good but ever since BB he's mostly been typecast as Gus over and over.

@podness.

Жыл бұрын

@@Hysteria98 true the directors start putting him as a villain but rarely as a hero or supporting character. They did a good job at caleidoscope

The stars were aligned when they casted everyone for Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul. A masterpiece that is timeless!

@mrbiggielarge

Жыл бұрын

W

@tucko11

Жыл бұрын

They should’ve put Walter and Jesse in better call Saul

@lbabytutorials4852

Жыл бұрын

@@tucko11 they did, there in the last 2 episodes

@hoosier3060

Жыл бұрын

@@tucko11 Kim meets Jesse right before Jesse and Walt abduct Jimmy.

@quan1562

9 ай бұрын

​@@hoosier3060u can tell Jesse voice wasn't the same

I swear, he steals the show every time he is in a scene. Giancarlo Esposito is literally a phenominal actor.

@TWOCRUNK4U

10 ай бұрын

eh not on the Mandalorian. your palet for acting is a bit bland if you don't see the flaw in using a Gus in space for Mandalorian

@mrvk39

10 ай бұрын

@@TWOCRUNK4U I agree on the Mandalorian - he was blah

@officialmonarchmusic

2 ай бұрын

@@TWOCRUNK4U Not his fault though. It's the terrible directing/writing

@sdalt001

Ай бұрын

He commands your attention every scene.

@mano4053

Ай бұрын

In Breaking Bad, he was perfect because he played a perfectly developed character.

I don’t know how this man has never won an Emmy. Incredible actor.

@jmanfunkslice

Жыл бұрын

Never had a role where he had volume, sure he’s great but he didn’t have much screen time

@iGaveLiaHIV

Жыл бұрын

@@jmanfunkslice mf best supporting actor in a drama he should’ve been a lock in BCS

@jmanfunkslice

Жыл бұрын

@@iGaveLiaHIV no, he didn’t have enough screen time, read

@JakeFLM

Жыл бұрын

@@jmanfunkslice he was a main character in better call saul tho

@jmanfunkslice

Жыл бұрын

@@JakeFLM usually doesn’t have anything to do with screen time

I just love these older, articulate, quite soft-spoken actors that ooze such charisma on screen without being overbearing, like him, Gary Oldman and Christoph Waltz.

@matthewminelli

Жыл бұрын

James Spader.

@nathanielandre2568

Жыл бұрын

For a split second I thought Christoph Waltz was the weirdest shortening of "Christopher Walken" I had ever read lmao

@avadakedavra6587

Жыл бұрын

Bryan Cranston

@deanisplemoni

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanielandre2568 he no longer walken, it's a waltz.

@MartensAD

Жыл бұрын

Gary Oldman is a ripe old ham.

I absolutely adore this man. I used to be scared of him because of how good his performance was in Breaking Bad, I figured he would be really intimidating in real life. But every interview and fan interaction I've ever seen with Giancarlo he is so warm and kind. He is one of those actors who can draw me to a project I'm not otherwise interested in because I just HAVE to see him act more. Please Hollywood, someone find more parts for this man.

@cloudynguyen6527

Жыл бұрын

You can say the same for the guy playing Tuco haha

@minsu7919

Жыл бұрын

glazer

@MrLuffy9131

4 ай бұрын

It's ironically he's probably the most animated panel I seen but plays the most deadpan serious character

You can tell he really loves talking about acting, I enjoyed that.

Every soon-to-be-villain actor in a TV show or movie needs to sit down with Giancarlo and have a long chat about what makes a character so interesting. This man has nailed down the art of stoic antagonism: no loud shouting, physical intimidation, or murdering, but just speaking. Incredible.

@chrisslaughter8448

Жыл бұрын

*stares at box cutter in the corner*

@oxycomic71

Жыл бұрын

"No murdering" hmm...

@carolusrex3973

Жыл бұрын

I mean, Tuco was a pretty successful villain aswell, but Gus will always be the best

@boomiepinagpala6290

Жыл бұрын

I was about to comment on how good Giancarlo is, but I struggled to put up the right words to justify his excellence. If anyone asks me how good of an actor he is, I will say this statement.

@Star_Joker

Жыл бұрын

Victor: Am I a joke to you?

If he gets into script writing- he's going to put together an absolutely amazing product with extremely well written characters. I NEED him to get into that lol.

@PillowMane

Жыл бұрын

If he gets behind the camera he will be unstoppable

@rorylynch7775

Жыл бұрын

Up to Los Pollos Standards

@Quzga

Жыл бұрын

@@rorylynch7775 Acceptable

@zucchinigreen

Жыл бұрын

​@@PillowMane He's directed episodes on BCS

@Greendawn-di3dl

Жыл бұрын

How do you have any idea his chops for acting somehow transfer. They don't.

Giancarlo is a legend. Full of energy, joy and charisma. Couldn't be more unlike most of the characters he plays...

What I love about Gus is that his emotions are all in his face. Anger, disappointment, setbacks, final vengeance. All of it.

He deserves all the success of the world. He is really an Oscar-level actor

@marig9236

Жыл бұрын

agreed

@AamuAurora

Жыл бұрын

Oscars mean nothing. He's happy in the theater and amazing shows that are artistically valuable. Oscars or other American awards are absolute or objective. I don't think many artists care for it.

@minsu7919

Жыл бұрын

nomnomnomnom :p

@VegetaLaunchedFinalFlash

Жыл бұрын

Indeed

@quangtran-fe3kb

Жыл бұрын

Agree

Giancarlo is very obviously the best kind of person to play a villain. But the villains he plays all have an interesting perspective and he conveys it in a formidable way. Beautiful.

What an actor, truly. I know it's not exactly a TV show or Movie but Far Cry 6 was so unbelievably good, and he brought the character to life with MoCap and his insane talent.

@adamjones4951

Жыл бұрын

Finally, someone mentions Far cry 6, by far the best Villan since FC3. He portrayed the realisation of power loss so well

@tmtmtg

Жыл бұрын

@@adamjones4951 I think the seed family were the best "villains" but that's just me

@kane_howe138

10 ай бұрын

@@adamjones4951you didn’t like pagan min? Honestly I’d put pagan min over vass

@robertwendt8672

6 ай бұрын

Don't forget about his role in Payday 2

He plays the unflinching, genius, boss perfectly. Love that he continues to accept those roles as his portrayals of these key roles brings everything together and maintains suspense heightening everyone else's performances.

I’ve been a fan of Giancarlo Esposito since the late 80s. Phenomenal actor, but very unsung. His versatility is simply marvelous

@JamalJay93

Жыл бұрын

Do the right thing

@KKelly-ng1ni

Жыл бұрын

The Usual Suspects.

@sexyfatbastid

Жыл бұрын

Ditto. Ever since School Daze.

@458med

Жыл бұрын

bobroberts?

@drewamasterpiece5268

Жыл бұрын

Trading Places with Eddie Murphy. Jail scene.

I love how he acts. Words are not always required. It is like he loves the role, he is so good it is scary.

@Boobalopbop

Жыл бұрын

He has a great face for acting. He can do it all.

@jake9854

2 ай бұрын

but girls hated men like this tho

@jennifertalwar6099

2 ай бұрын

@@jake9854 lol. His face is expressive enough to tell us what he thinks.

@jake9854

2 ай бұрын

@@jennifertalwar6099 wait so u like expressive boys or u like someone whos passionate about something?

@jennifertalwar6099

2 ай бұрын

@@jake9854 For me, it isn’t always about words, as long as he expresses himself one way or another. Many things don’t need words. 🙂👍

Met him at Megacon last year. Such a genuine real actor. Extremely friendly, loves chewing gum, and goes out of his way to everyone that came to his table to make interaction special. Brilliant man, need more people like him in Hollywood.

Giancarlo and Chrisoph Waltz in my opinion are very similar especially when playing villains. I think he needs to be in a Tarantino movie at some point.

@thumpa1205

7 ай бұрын

Would love to see those two collaborate

@ThatsThing1

3 ай бұрын

As much as I love Giancarlo, Christoph Waltz has better range as an actor in comparison.

@supporturlocalguillotine3002

3 ай бұрын

It would be amazing to see them do even just a scene together, both insanely talented at anything they touch.

@jumpvelocity3953

3 ай бұрын

@@ThatsThing1yes, Giancarlo is very much a specialist. His characters are rather similar, and if they met, they may be amicable friends.

@curryis828

2 ай бұрын

​@@ThatsThing1but I would say he plays better villains than waltz

He plays three of the greatest modern villiains/antagonists in the span of ten years, some simultaneously, the man is a powerhouse and one of the greatest actors alive.

@joseenriqueof

Жыл бұрын

I really want to see him in Matt Reeve's Batman universe, either as Mr. Freeze or Hugo Strange.

@robdilauro4344

Жыл бұрын

@@joseenriqueof He's the voice of Lex Luthor in the Harley Quinn animated series.

Amazing actor. Can fit into any role I've seen him in and play it flawlessly. Currently watching him in Godfather of Harlem and he steals almost any scene he is in.

Love Giancarlo in all his Spike Lee roles, including Mo Better Blues. Love this interview. You can see how much fun he has playing these roles.

@lovejones1897

3 ай бұрын

He def deserves his flowers

I love how he’s a genuinely nice guy but can absolutely nail these villainous characters

It gives me such joy to see Mr. Buggin' Out himself getting his just due. His characters in "Do the Right Thing" and "Fresh" and "Nothing to Lose" will forever be etched in my memory.

@krazykool18

Жыл бұрын

No one talks about Fresh enough!!!

@djuanbenjamin9149

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, I posted about that being the first time seeing him on screen.

@gloriempaka9474

Жыл бұрын

@khads_ I absolutely agree that movie is a masterpiece and it's a shame that it's not mentioned enough

@ermelinda2223

7 ай бұрын

What about the mazerunner???

Dude also killed it as Lex Luthor in Harley Quinn. Perfect level of sass and yet corporate tight fisting.

@irvinmorales1409

Жыл бұрын

I have no idea what the F splosions are Bane!

@cujohjosefumi1252

Жыл бұрын

He also play Faraday in Cyberpunk Edgerunners

@sendxnoodles

Жыл бұрын

@@cujohjosefumi1252 what really? eng dub?

@cujohjosefumi1252

Жыл бұрын

@@sendxnoodles yup

This man does not get talked about ENOUGH, he is Denzel level and it’s not for debate. He could play any type of character to perfection

I’m glad he talked about BB Gus and BCS Gus. It would be easy to just try and save time by grouping them together but they really are different characters that both deserve attention. Any actor that can play the same part in 2 different ways is genius. Giancarlo is a phenomenal performer.

Bro his attention to detail and his way to articulate it is wow! Love this dude as a actor seriously.

One of the most versatile actors working today.

@jamesgantzer3786

Жыл бұрын

Love him as an actor but I want more out of him than just mysterious villain role

@enclavesoldier1778

Жыл бұрын

Nah. He plays the same character every time

@PauloR2T

Жыл бұрын

Do you even know what versatile means?

@headtopprotector7521

Жыл бұрын

@@enclavesoldier1778 you haven’t seen him in a lot then.

@chriscomics9415

Жыл бұрын

@@enclavesoldier1778 exactly just like Denzel Washington

This guy and Christoph waltz are just so perfect at playing "bad guys" that memorize you with their performances.

@charlesburns7391

3 ай бұрын

Mesmerize

It’s a breath of fresh air seeing Giancarlo out of character. Incredible actor. Very intriguing human being.

Such a cerebral actor, whom I hadn't known to be such a calculating individual, exploring his own range, and also, how best to allow his fellow actors, to have such terrific opportunities to react to thoughtful performances, not considered. Love his enthusiasm. Bravo.

@kslo6179

Жыл бұрын

Really glad we have actors like this that continuously try to improve and bring the most entertaining performance. We have to many actors that just show up for a check and basically play the same character. Like will Ferrell and Adam Sandler type stuff. Giancarlo kind of reminds me of like a better Robert Downey Jr

@jaredbarber5823

Жыл бұрын

@@kslo6179 With the proliferation of so many productions on the go in the past 15 yrs or so, it's indeed an amazing feat of acting, to stand out. We're drowning in growing levels of content, and Giancario, is a welcome life preserver. This really helps in deciding what to watch, as we just gravitate to the shows that attract these professionals, who themselves, gravitate toward great stories and characters.

Pretty sad that most people only know him for Breaking Bad and Mandalorian great shows but he's done so much he's been around since the 80s.

@elliotjames5172

Жыл бұрын

yeah! He was in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man!!!!!!

@SmartVandelay

Жыл бұрын

Pity nobody knows "Night on Earth".

@JCVDfan4life

Жыл бұрын

@@elliotjames5172 first thing I ever saw him in was King of New York played Christopher Walkens lawyer who was also one of his thugs

@gehrigstanley8249

Жыл бұрын

Revolution is an underrated one for him

@TactileTherapy

Жыл бұрын

I got yall all beat. Watch Trading Places. See if you can find him

I really like his strong voice and how he can control it.

4:49 I love this scene, perfectly displays the “stage direction” concept he was talking about, Walter makes a request which Gus is happy to fulfill, so he takes the cup, but before the “transaction” is completed, Walter adds in a caveat, one which Mr. Fring did not have to accept, so he hesitates, then, as if granting Walter his five minute request, completes the transaction without denying the caveat

This guy really played key roles in some of the best tv shows ever. So underrated.

Now he is a true actor. He can be anyone. Since School Daze he was it for me!

The way that he can just drop voice nad change to this cold calculated way of talk gives me chills. I love his characters a whole lot

He's an actor's actor. You can tell he loves the craft of acting

I remember seeing an "alignment grid", as you find in many TTRPGs, where they mapped one of Giancarlo's characters he's played in each of the nine boxes. Such a fantastic range of acting skills. Even a really strong, memorable role like Gus Fring hasn't pigeonholed him. Such a talented, but also very humble and down-to-earth person.

@myfaceismyshield5963

Жыл бұрын

Not that many ttrpgs have them... it's mostly just a dnd thing.

Is it bad that my favorite Giancarlo performance is as The Dentist in the Payday 2 skit? That skit is perfection.

@jellytonixgaming6043

Жыл бұрын

Skit?

@jellytonixgaming6043

Жыл бұрын

U mean live action show?

@Krakacain123

Жыл бұрын

@@jellytonixgaming6043 one of the game's cinematic trailers

Amazing actor. Had hoped they would have talked about "Fresh," very underrated movie and Giancarlo as Esteban is one of the most intense characters ever.

@gregholmes6083

Жыл бұрын

This! I wondered how far I would have to scroll before someone said it. That was my introduction to the man and I've been a fan ever since.

@jaimealvarez8896

Жыл бұрын

Giancarlo Esposito not Esteban!!!

@302youknow

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@nicholasmangialardi1618

7 ай бұрын

First time I saw him was in a Wesley Snipes movie called Sugar Hill back when it came out

@AoKodo

3 ай бұрын

He’ll always be Julian to me.

I love the way how Walter’s persistence in having Gus confess the truth to him in the one scene leads to him finally shifting his tone and admitting what Walt wants to hear

one of the most intimidating and scary villains to ever grace the screen, yet one of the nicest and down to earth people youd every want to meet.

Man Giancarlo a legend one of my favorite actors ever 😊

He plays his characters so grounded in reality. With any other actor these villans would be more over the top, but Giancarlo makes them seem so realistic.

That scene in the elevator where he taps his fingers is so subtly genius. His character is of unshakeable fortitude, yet that smallest of tics gives the viewer a glimpse into a very rare moment of Gus' uncertainty. Brilliant

I was literally watching his performances and was wondering if he ever talked about his role in Do the Right Thing and I tried to search for it just to find this gem pop up in the midst of my curiousity. Thanks GQ.

Even his role as Neville in Revolution was great stuff. he’s a gift and a talent, and i can’t wait to see what he contributes next

@Blackjacksbest

Жыл бұрын

Such a throwback. That was an amazing show and my first exposure to him

@maartenvandijk3629

Жыл бұрын

I loved Revolution season 1. It had so much potential but I didn't like the direction of season 2. Besides that his role as Neville was good

@aarbee_

Жыл бұрын

TRUE i loved him in that show!

@DaiShuryoTechnus

Жыл бұрын

​@@Blackjacksbest Same!

@DaiShuryoTechnus

Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised Revolution wasn't mentioned

He’s a true genius, the way he articulates his acting is insane. Amazing actor.

Seeing him laughing, talking fast and with a smile on his face is so uncanny when you're used to his characters.

Nice. Very intelligent in his process and how he approaches a part. Also love how excited he gets when he talks about a project. Repect. 🙌

I adore this man's acting, I wish he'd appear in more. I will always follow him career.

It’s so refreshing seein how passionate he is!! You can also tell how much thought he puts into his characters and how he’s going to deliver the best possible performance ever

i love this guy he literally makes everything hes in 10x better

I would love to see him as a high table occupant in the John Wick universe

Esposito really understands his characters’ mindsets and now that would inform every nuance of their speech and even their random facial ‘tics’ . . .

Part of his style is very straightforward: he is equally willing to be kind and stab you in the eye, and him making us wait to know which will happen is the hot fudge he drizzles on each antagonistic character he plays.

Give this man his flowers 💐 he is mad underrated 🤷🏾‍♂️💯💯

Love how he really understood and enjoyed his roles! That’s how a great actor act.

Giancarlo is perhaps one of thee most underrated actors of our time!! Pure genius in all his roles and so well spoken! He deserves all his flowers!

To be honest I had no idea he is such a cool and funny guy. He always plays evil characters 🙂

@herbosmoker848

Жыл бұрын

You know nothing of Kung fu

@jens2049

Жыл бұрын

He's an actor

@broadwaygodess630

Жыл бұрын

Normally the people that play the villains are the best in real life

One of the greatest actors of all time no doubt

His characters looks mundane on the surface but upon close inspection they are dangerous. He is so good of an actor and sometimes I root for his character even if he is the villain. I love to see him act more, in a series preferably.

The amount of passion that he has for the craft is infectious, you could also brand this video as a motivational video and most people would be happy

He may play alot of villains but he's so charming

How can't you love how excited Giancarlo gets about his characters and his lines

Love seeing this man in any capacity. Wonderful interview.

So happy to see this, especially after seeing Kaleidoscope recently! He's just such a versatile & awesome actor, love him! 🤘🏼 (Also, the scenes with "where's your courage" - not spoiling-... Is honestly the first heart touching moment I hadn't felt in a long time. It's subtle but fantastically done.)

Breaking bad is a 10/10 legendary show. His performance was excellent in it. As good as it gets.

One of his most underrated performances was as Jack Baer in The Usual Suspects. Although remembering him as Buggin in Do The Right Thing, it was his role in Bryan Singer’s neo-noir thriller that really caught my attention - and he wasn’t even one of the main characters. That’s how good he was, and still is, as an actor.

@woozertoo

Жыл бұрын

Just the fax... just the fax.

I think I've seen that Mandalorian episode only twice, but his delivery of the line "You have something I want" has stuck in my mind, and I find myself muttering it to myself with the same cadence. It's so cool to hear him say it's one of his favourites as well, haha.

He deserves all the flowers in the world ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹

Mr. Esposito is a genius. I love hearing him break down his art.

Brilliant interview. Nailed it.

really appreciated his honesty in sharing his anecdote about his father’s reaction

a living legend like most Breaking Bad actors and actresses

That was awesome when he cracked up when he was talking about scaring people as Gus. Knows exactly what he's doing to everyone and is having a great time doing it. He's definitely one of my favorite actors.

This man is the most incredible Villain actor ever, they really needed to cover more. Just absolutely phenomenal job in all his roles really

It’s crazy how he looked so completely different and sounded completely different in The Usual Suspects. Rewatched it the other day and saw his name in the intro credits and I had to keep doing a double take when he was on screen and second guessed myself on whether or not it was him the first time he showed up.

@sassyreggae

9 ай бұрын

Now I want to go re watch that movie, just to see him!

wow, the way he broke down his roles was very technical, it feels almost as if hearing a professional athlete or professional chess player break down their move. Major respect to this man

That scene in Better Call Saul where he said "You.....are....Mine" was such a good scene. Gave me chills

One of the best GQ videos. I could listen and watch him talk for hours.

Giancarlo's characters have a cold, terrifying air about them all while being extremely eloquent. Truly, One of the Best Actors he is!

Such smart ways to break down scripts and characters. Love how he approaches his characters.

wow I'm amazed at how much goes into his thoughtprocess when acting these characters, it's amazing and I mean the results speak for themselves...

Best GQ break down I have ever seen. Well done

I'm still 100% in on him playing Professor X & Denzel Washington playing Magneto

@timoaksproductions

Жыл бұрын

How sway?

he's such a fan of the material he portrays and it's exciting seeing his excitement for reminiscing and highlighting some of his favourite moments

His characters are great because they all carry themselves in a dignified way while also being some of the most the most ruthless people ever. Something about it is just so satisfying

One of my favorite actors. I love and Respect this mans art so much.

First time I seen him is in a 1994 movie called Fresh. It's a great movie.

I love how enthusiastic Giancarlo is about the characters he plays. It’s so endearing

One of the greats

Excellent voice and delivery

all time one of my favorite actors he is so versatile in the roles he has played!!

I could listen to his voice for hours

A legend! so glad GQ decided to put him on this.

He's an incredible actor, and a solid person as well