My family in Glasgow were there for that performance. In the scene where Cyrano detains DeGuice as the man who fell from the moon, he “disguised” his voice in a proper Glaswegian accent which the audience raucously approved of!

Really appreciate that Steven let's his guest talk and trusts in their storytelling ability. Him and Norton have that in common

Whatever accent (or lack thereof) Mr. McAvoy currently has, DO NOT CHANGE IT! It's so lovely, I could hear him speak for hours.

@HuSanNiang

2 жыл бұрын

If you understand him his is no speaking proper Glaswegian -- *ggg*

@CP1900PC

Жыл бұрын

I prefer his accent in xmen movies (not sure if that’s his or someone else did his line). This Scottish accent is sometimes difficult to understand.

I saw this in Glasgow and it is an incredible play. Truly phenomenal. At one point McAvoy almost fell backwards off the chair and he broke character very slightly with a little nervous giggle. The place erupted into laughter. It made that performance that little bit more memorable. Hometown boy done good!

1:29 for that briefest moment where he internally debates whether to catch Stephen on “I’ve seen you play either Americans or British people”

Still has that cheeky wee smile!

I could listen to him talk in his natural voice for days!!! 💜

He is an absolute force of artistic nature in this production. So powerful while still nuanced. Dead worth it.

I love James McAvoy and I still are continuing to love him, even after he put his shoes on the seat.

1:27 the way i know james wanted to point out that the correct word to use was ENGLISH (people) but he decided to zip it hahaha

I saw James McAvoy and I couldn't have clicked faster! He is f-ing hilarious in his interviews and icing on the cake, so damn hot!

Oooof. I think I just fell in love with James McAvoy watching him explain so eloquently and passionately his understanding of the world’s outsiders in his role of Cyrano de Bergerac. Colbert tonight. 💕

My family is from glasgow, we moved to england when I was 6. After a couple of years of school in england my relatives were all giving me shit for sounding English lol. "you're sounding affy english". Of course I still got shit in England for sounding Scottish. Then in my late 20s I moved to the USA where everyone just loves my weird hybrid english/scottish accent lol. Ive lived here 8 years now. Last time I went back to England, I was in a pub and someone started giving me shit for "putting on" an American accent.

@CajunA79

2 жыл бұрын

We Americans LOVE British accents! All of them!❤

@lemonlime623

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, man, you poor dude... you just can't win!!! I'm sure whatever you sound like is fantastic - think about it, very VERY few people have a Scots-English-Yank hybrid accent!

Just when i thought McAvoy couldn't get any sexier he starts this salt & pepper thing with his hair...swoon. XD

Seeing him perform in Glasgow was such a delight. He was amazing and the audience loved him. It was beautiful to see him live in Glasgow ❤️

I first saw him on Shameless and totally thought he was English for ages.

He's talking in a middle class educated Scottish/ West of Scotland particularly Glaswegian accent that can be heard in the "better parts" of the city.

@brettmeikle

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed ..and he could see thae folk fae 'the Drum' towards Bearsden.

@THEE_Kisywisy

2 жыл бұрын

Glasgow uni accent

@123JWJWJW

2 жыл бұрын

has he lost any of it, though? Just wondering. I would like to hear more of natural Scottish accents in productions.

@Christopher_175

2 жыл бұрын

@@123JWJWJW He's just had to soften it. If he spoke like he did as a teenager nobody would understand him

@amandaskywalker7331

2 жыл бұрын

@@Christopher_175 he wrote his SNL skit as a Scottish air traffic controller… still can’t stop laughing 😂

God I wish they would label these interview parts in the title so we know the order.

I met him a week ago at his performance of Cyrano in Glasgow. After the show everyone was waiting for him to come out but the bodyguards were like"so sorry...He's left already" so everyone left and it was just me and my friend left. We actually waited 1 hour and a half after the show ended and managed to see him briefly as he told us he couldn't take pics because of covid and he took his car and drove away. He also waved at us. I was freaking out❤❤

@marianaalvessimoes5353

Жыл бұрын

Hi!!! He's nice in person?

He’s always such a fun interview and I love his work… and he is such a beautiful person

He was in the first season of the original UK TV show "Shamless" and he was awesome!!!

I saw the play in London a few weeks ago… brilliant cast!! If you have the chance to watch their perfomance… go for it!!

Hearing McAvoy's accent reminds me of the airplane skit he did when he was on SNL one time. McAvoy and Kate were the pilots and Keenan was one of the passengers. Please watch if you can you guys can. It's tooooo funny!💙

@Ivy94F

2 жыл бұрын

That. Was. Epic. Lol. I’ve watched it at least 7 times. 😂😂

@SuperLadyDanger

2 жыл бұрын

I think part of what made the joke of that skit better (John & Kate were air traffic controllers & Keenan was on Kylie Jenner’s plane) was that his real accent is not like the one he’s known for!

@mariageorge5398

2 жыл бұрын

I love that skit. And yes, his accent in the interview totally reminded me of that skit too. I just loved the scene when Kenan immediately gave up as soon as he heard the accent. 😅😅😅

@SuperLadyDanger

2 жыл бұрын

@@mariageorge5398 Keenan’s reaction was the most zen resigned to death over stupidity & accents one could witness. His reaction was saying, “I’m about to die b/c I can’t understand these bozos. Might as well drink!”

@nicolebrown1927

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ivy94F Me too! It just gets funnier every time I watch it!😂

Am glasweigen and can confirm he's gone well English these days

@hoozle

2 жыл бұрын

Does that translate as "he's sold out"?

@AndyMcGehee

2 жыл бұрын

So, as someone who comes from a place with a distinct accent, I’m curious if the phrase “gone well English” is a criticism, a criticism but one that is all in good fun, or simply being descriptive without judgment. For context, I’m from Mississippi and one of aunts used to call me the family yankee because of how I speak. It wasn’t exactly a compliment, as I believe she thought that I was putting on airs.

@Tao_Tology

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, he husnae gone 'well english'. Ya rag.

@RuthMcL1979

2 жыл бұрын

I’m Greenock (about 25 miles down the coast from Glasgow) and he has definitely gone well English!! And it’s most definitely not a compliment!! Most Scottish still hold some dislike for some English, because they look down on us and believe the hearsay that we don’t contribute anything to the UK (which has been proven over and over again to be totally untrue!!). I find it very easy to calm my accent when I worked in parts over England, but it was always temporary. James accent is permanently changed because he doesn’t live in Scotland anymore. Sorry!! Long explanation!! xx

@Tao_Tology

2 жыл бұрын

@@RuthMcL1979 Sweetheart, shove your racist (and inaccurate) nationalist b.s.

Must be fun to play for your hometown with all that love 💕👍

I went to see Cyrano with my theatre group the night of the dude yelling "I LOVE YOU JAMES"

Saw this as NT Live recording and it was phenomenal. Will definitely see it again if they bring it back to cinema (no way I have chance of seeing it live as I live in Australia but on the big screen is the next best thing).

Saw it in Glasgow, the guy is a star

Awww James..

It's a gifted "Groundskeeper Willy".

was in glasgow at the time and saw a guy that looked EXACTLY like james but convinced myself it wasn’t him because i didn’t know he was in glasgow… got home and found out he was in glasgow and it was in fact him. never hated myself more.

James should be the next 007 James Bond

James McAvoy has a very soulful Scottish accent.

All along time, James must be proud of being part of X-Men's universe with his co-star Michael Fassbender. I still remember seeing they both dance with Hugh Jackman "Blurred lines" on the Graham Norton show, which was an unbelievable time.

also .. rockin the little grey bit in his hair

He's a really cool dude. 😎

@NellieKAdaba

2 жыл бұрын

All the way, all the time. My favourite actor and personality.

I love his ACTUAL accent here. ❤❤

He is absolutely brilliant in it.

He really sits like that, cute!

He's pretty mesmerizing as is. 👌🏼

To all of you, if you can, take yourself out and go see Cyrano. I’ve seen it 3 times (for two of those, I flew to London specifically for this show), it’s absolutely EPIC and McAvoy is a force not seen on stage for quite some time ❤️❤️❤️

@oscarinacan

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think most people have the time or the means to fly somewhere (state/provence/country) to see a play Edit: misspelled word

@courtney5796

2 жыл бұрын

@@oscarinacan I get what your are getting at, but op stated "if you can"

@Tao_Tology

2 жыл бұрын

Did you cough on him, after you flew over?

@DiscoSamurai

2 жыл бұрын

@@oscarinacan op did say "if you can". That implies op knows not everyone is able to do it.

@kyliec6723

2 жыл бұрын

@@oscarinacan Good point but for the geographically and financially challenged (myself included), the awesome NT Live version can still be found online.

'' I didn't know you had a Scottish accent, I've only seen you play American or BRITISH characters'' Stephen Colbert -2022

@TheBonny720

2 жыл бұрын

That is correct. The Scottish are Scottish, and they will correct you if say British, as they should.

@fredlewis6527

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBonny720 even if the Scottish leave the UK they’re still British… just like people from NI are still Irish. Britain is a geographical area not a country. That’s like someone from Nigeria claiming they’re not African

@BadgerUKvideo

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBonny720 King James was Scottish. The union of crowns was setup by a Scottish monarch. Scotland needed the English navy to protect it's trade and teaming up with France to fight the English wasn't a viable long term strategy. France were bigger than England but having the sea to act as a buffer meant that England could nearly always have enough space to occasionally send armies to Scotland. The backstabs just weren't that effective. Alliance was the smart option and without the Scottish the British empire would not have been anywhere near as significant. Not only in a military capacity but also civilian. Some of Britain's best minds were Scottish, raised in Scottish universities. To remove Britishness from the Scots is just as egregious as removing it from the English. Scotland isn't like Ireland. They didn't fight English rule like the Irish did. There was a war in the 12th century where England had managed to use a claim on the Scottish throne but other than that it's just been back and forth until we allied. To be fair, some of the most famous "English" vs "Scottish" battles were more like "borders" vs "highland". That is horrifically over simplifying it but the point stands. English vs Scottish will likely always be a healthy rivalry but the Scottish are British. They spilled as much blood as any Welsh long bowman or English pilot. When a Brit imagines a member of the SAS they're likely thinking of a Scot. And don't tell me that when you hear Scotland the Brave blasting out on the bagpipes you don't imagine red coats appearing through the gun smoke. Although, i'm 3/4 Scottish, 1/4 Welsh, Irish clan name, raised English, and living in Scotland. So union biased.

@sallyatticum

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBonny720 David Tennant refers to himself as British.

@baokachi9767

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBonny720 that makes no sense…they are British and Scottish

It’s the collar for me

"I did not realize you had such a pronounced Scottish accent, I had seen you play either Americans or *British* people".

@David34981

2 жыл бұрын

ikr :s

@maggiebeth5442

2 жыл бұрын

It was polite of James not to point out that mistake and just continue answering the question. However, for the sake of people that don't seem to be geographically, politically, or internationally aware, he probably should have reminded Stephen that Scottish people are British!

@123JWJWJW

2 жыл бұрын

@@maggiebeth5442 I think it's because many Americans use the word "English" to refer to a language and not a group of people. It wasn't meant as an offense just a common generalization for those who don't know the differences of people groups. Just like you wouldn't talk about football using the word "football" in the U.S. You would have to say "soccer". Otherwise, people would think you're talking about American football. (speaking according to who the audience is in general I guess)

@jessicaandersson4313

2 жыл бұрын

@@123JWJWJW More often than not I hear people from the US call everyone from the UK English, either not knowing or caring about Scotland, Wales, NI...

@ithrewmylifeaway

4 ай бұрын

I actually appreciate Scotland being seperated from "British"

I completely feel for him on the accent. When I go home to Canada, people make a literal face at me when I talk, and accuse me of doing a bad American accent. While here, they accuse me of 'sounding like such a hoser, eh?'... can't win.

@simonederobert1612

2 жыл бұрын

Totally I understand. I was born and raised in eastern Kentucky, where definitely there is a way of speaking heard nowhere else. Both parents being teachers, my sisters and I were taught correct pronunciation and grammar. Fast forward several decades, several moves, and a different way of speaking which fits neither where I am now nor eastern Kentucky where many of my relatives continue to reside. Family reunions can be very confusing all around.

@datgrrl5698

2 жыл бұрын

it is not the accent is it hoser??? you pay for subscribers and that is just the tip of that iceberg...the gormless gobshite awards will not be broadcast so keep an eye on the post @New_Message and you will be receiving your award via post...wait...do you get packages in your cave???

My mother was from Glasgow and I can tell a Glaswegian dialect when I hear it. The dialect from the NE of Scotland is really unique. Kind of a mix of the Swedish Chef!

@heatherfitzgibbon

10 ай бұрын

@@gerarddearie thanks, but I know that. I also have family in Sutherland and Caithness as well as Glasgow.

I watched a movie I rented from blockbuster back in the 90’s when I was a kid and I didn’t realize till I got older that James mcavoy was actually in that movie and it had to for sure be his first movie hahah

The most believable part of this is that staring at himself in the mirror is what gives McAvoy confidence. Checks out.

Someone needs to tell him, "don' pu yur wait on tha roof!"

Three and a half minute segments between commercials? No wonder I quite watching actual TV 15 years ago. But great interview. I loved him in Children of Dune! 😎

“I’m used to you playing American or British” he IS British, Stephen! You mean _English._ Scotland is part of Great Britain - the nation _and_ the island.

@RedDevil_Joe

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this was particularly bad here when the first half of this they are talking specifically about him being Scottish 😂

@iswhat1

2 жыл бұрын

Some Scots do not consider themselves British

@dylanmcgeeable

2 жыл бұрын

For the moment.....😉

@RedDevil_Joe

2 жыл бұрын

@@dylanmcgeeable would Scotland vote against their own independence again though? 😂

@91YEHNAH

2 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't call a Scot British 🤣🤣🤣

Sounds cool!

In the first video I was thinking how he has ALMOST the same dialect as Billy Boyd/Craig Ferguson, so I looked it up then. The big thing that sticks out is that he actually makes the "ih" sound rather then "eh"- Like Billy pronounces his name Belly Though the Y uses the "ih" sound more than an "ee" sound from what I've heard from Glaswegians like them (not James, though)

the way i’d die for james’ grey hair streak

Should've gotten an Oscar for Split.

If you get the chance to, go and see Cyrano. It's absolutely amazing!

I'm from Glasgow and his accent is normal polite Glasgow accent..he has not changed it.

Really really nice bloke ..

Did James say Roxanne? Is he calling me😍🇹🇹

They need bloody voice note comments on KZread. That'd be grand.

ALWAYS nervous B4 1st Line!

I saw it in NY and was disappointed in how little the audience laughed. It was quite funny in parts, but it felt like most of the audience wasn’t prepared for it.

Greetings from Scotland.

James💙🧡💛

Aloha! James !

James McAvoy is describing Scottish audiences as being more boisterous and responding more during different parts of the show. I'd like to add that university is free for Scots citizens, most of whom have a Masters Degree from a Scottish University.

@kthuesing

2 жыл бұрын

Used to be free to EU students, too, of which I was lucky enough to avail. Sadly no longer! 😓

@Tao_Tology

2 жыл бұрын

"....most of whom have a Masters Degree..." You know that that is bullshit, don't you?

@philipsreuben100

2 жыл бұрын

undergrad is free, but not masters

@CaitSithDubh

2 жыл бұрын

@@philipsreuben100 yeah, but we do call many of the undergraduate courses ‘Masters’. Doesn’t get confusing in the rest of the world at all!

@johnricercato740

2 жыл бұрын

Most of Scots citizens have Master’s degrees?! That’s just not true at all.

Do Scottish people tell James that he changed lol. Yeah of course they do. He is so talented, would love to see him in Cyrano.

The most charming Scotsman

"I didn't realise you had such a pronounced Scottish accent. I had only seen you play either Americans or British people." Got to be picky here. Scottish people ARE British. So are the Welsh, and the English. And those on a few islands scattered about the large island which is Great Britain. People on the island of Ireland are not British - even those in the North which is part of the UK. Hence the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. You had only seen him play, "American or English people." I'm neither. But it was great to see someone articulate the depths and themes and artistic changes of the play. Too often either some host will interrupt, or the actor (usually a movie actor) has absolutely no way of describing the project they're on the show to promote. McAvoy is excellent in this manner. And Colbert generally lets his guests talk, too.

@MartainnMacaBhaillidh

2 жыл бұрын

Very many Scots will be more offended at being called "British" than by being left out. The English are welcome to the label. Gu dearbha chan e "Breatannach" a th' annam.

@MartainnMacaBhaillidh

2 жыл бұрын

@Laurance ... just about ☘ hopefully not too much longer.

@QwentyJ

2 жыл бұрын

@@MartainnMacaBhaillidh couldn't tell ya voted Indy 😂

"HE DIDNT KEEP HIS WEESHT? HOW DARE HE"

Eh aye, you’ve lost a lot of your weegie accent, but it comes back when you’re home!!

Wow if he’s gone well English I’m afraid to hear his true native Glaswegian accent. 😂

‘I didn’t realise you had a Scottish accent… I’d only heard you play Americans or British people’ LOL! A Scottish accent is a British accent!

he's aging so well omg

He acts some1 british hahaha yanks

@1:27 Apparently Stephen does not realize that Scotland is part of Great Britain. He should have said "Americans or ENGLISH people." SMH.

why do most British actors seem like they are good , professional, good storytellers and make good films and well-educated at least in acting and theatre in comparison to other actors?

Russel Crowe vibes

His accent makes me pregnant.

Oh Stephen! Scottish IS British. Nice of James not to correct this clanger

@lizledbitter6711

2 жыл бұрын

As a geographical expression

@elainecousins2279

2 жыл бұрын

Technically, yes. However many, many Scottish people don't identify as British!

@hoozle

2 жыл бұрын

@@lizledbitter6711 also as a political reality, but maybe not for much longer

Mon the drumchapel

@lilhazey1128

11 ай бұрын

We all love him btw 😂 hes literally from nothing like most of us

This guy could play Zelensky in a movie that will one day soon be made!!

@deborahbarnes6741

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing.

@galecadywilliams4078

2 жыл бұрын

Let's lobby for it!!

@pegapage9603

2 жыл бұрын

Let's hope this film will be made soon, because it would mean the war is over

@melanybyrd7420

2 жыл бұрын

Literally same thought!

@gamlaman

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, they should just get actual Volodymir Zelensky to play President Zelensky. He's acted as a fictional President of Ukraine on TV before becoming actual President of Ukraine, it would complete the circle :P

Wait till someone from Glasgow tries telling you their address, and is one of those 0/1-2 jobbies. Why oh why would some one number buildings, then floors and restart the count back 0 (not 1) to the room on that floor/building

He’s Scottish ….period.

#McAvoyforBond

It's like Andy Murray with his English fans - when he wins, they say he's British. When he loses - he's Scottish.

@riyamanoj3709

2 жыл бұрын

You must be nicolo sturgeon unwantedly sprending hate!!!!

I've got to say as a Glaswegian I'm disappointed in James McAvoy's attitude to Glasgow. Him acting like his accent isn't typical of Glasgow is sad because it's simply untrue. It bothers me how so many people play up to this attitude that everyone from the city speaks with a thick accent that no one else understands. It goes hand in hand with the dehuminising attitude that all Glasgwegians are angry, drunk, junkies, who eat greasy food and get in fights. It gets really old.

No we call him a fanny.

didn't know Zelensky is scottish

Glaswegians are terrifying.

@emma-hg1zg

2 жыл бұрын

shut it

If you got metaphysical questions check out the channel " Everything Explained " by Ethan Kahn, it answered many of my existential questions

1:27 Stephen, I'm disappointed, the Scottish accent IS a British accent. Any accent from England, Wales, or Scotland is a British accent, seeing as the entire island is called, get this, Great Britain.

I like both James and Stephen. They are both great. But I do agree with Stephen about Scottish accent sounding like speech impediment. I don't understand why British people speak with accent. usually people have accent because their primary language is not English so when they speak English as second language you can detect accent. But British people only speak English...and with such thick accent that honestly I find it annoying and have to turn on subtitles if I watch their movies. And lot of Americans find British accent cute....I don't get it. what's cute about not able to hear someone speak clearly.

Scots are still British actually. They are not English is surely what you meant.

STEPHEN! I expect you to be one of the few Americans with international knowledge! You disappoint me, sir. You said: "I've seen you play either Americans or British people." Sigh. I think you meant either American or "English" people. Scottish people ARE British people. As well, Welsh, Northern Irish and English people are ALSO British people.

What’s tight? You don’t have anything of anything.

I'd only seen you play American or "British people"...British like the Scots, you mean?

When Stephen says "British people". Um....Scotland is part of Britain, mate

@johnking5174

4 ай бұрын

When Americans say British, they mean English. They literally lump all of the UK into as British. They also call it a "British accent", when they mean an English accent.

@tzuyuwu786

4 ай бұрын

Never call a Scottish person British….

Romans came to britain before 2000 years ago at that time there was no scottish or english!!! There all were known as british then then they devided themselves !!!!

Or British people, thanks for the cringing laugh.