How "New Girl" Changed Max Greenfield's Life And Career
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"New Girl" star Max Greenfield discusses how he nearly quit acting before he got his breakout role on FOXs "New Girl."
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I can’t imagine a world without Schmidt, hands down one of my favorite characters ever
@joshualarue1624
4 жыл бұрын
He's right up there with Barney Stinson & Abed Nadir.
@joshualarue1624
4 жыл бұрын
Well...almost up there lol not quite on their level...but def one of the best characters of the new millennia.
@Os_-tw4ot
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely- would guy
@sonyam5842
4 жыл бұрын
I love Schmidt
@victorvivas7096
4 жыл бұрын
He's so funny
His character makes the show.
@TOPiViAN
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed but for me Winston just got better and better as it went on
@Dark_Autumn
4 жыл бұрын
I think that as well. Schmidt's character is just brilliant and he plays it so well. He is hilarious! He said he got lucky to get the part of Schmidt...He did get lucky, but the show got lucky finding him for the part. I might have to watch New Girl all over again now I've finished watching it on Netflix.
@NotAlwaysBilly
4 жыл бұрын
I love how much Schmidt loves Nick Miller it's the best thing I've ever seen
@alessandram9367
4 жыл бұрын
I think everyone in the main cast is indispensable! They are all great!
@Dark_Autumn
4 жыл бұрын
@@NotAlwaysBilly One of my favourite scenes was the very last episode when Nick said "I love you" to Schmidt and everyone cheered. So cool...in a kinda friendly way, obviously lol, not a romantic way!
Schmidt made new girl complete, it would not be the same without him.
@Dark_Autumn
4 жыл бұрын
If I'm honest I don't think I would have watched all 7 seasons on Netflix if Schmidt wasn't in it. His character made me laugh the most.
@papamama3196
4 жыл бұрын
@@Dark_Autumn first show that made me love every main character. Esp. Jess, Schmidt and Winston.
@ClayCash4
3 жыл бұрын
Papa Mama try friends they did it for me too
i wonder how his back is doing after carrying the entire show
@RenierRivas
3 жыл бұрын
THank you for this. I came looking and found it
@moulehumide7342
3 жыл бұрын
Deschanel was heavy ASS FUUUUK
@DazedandInsane
3 жыл бұрын
@@moulehumide7342 God she was horrible
@frankelder1158
3 жыл бұрын
They were all brilliant on that show. Schmidt was the stand out character but as an ensemble they were perfect.
@AJLovesMC12
3 жыл бұрын
Frank Elder PREACH!🙌🏽
The crazy thing about New Girl is that all the characters worked. Obviously, Schmidt was amazing, but you can’t forget about Nick, Winston, Jess or Cici. You know. Everyone else. They had one of the best dynamics I’ve ever seen in a modern tv show.
@LadyEmaSkye
3 жыл бұрын
I wish I could forget about nick
@SuperNathan777
3 жыл бұрын
Lady Ema Skye why? He’s one of the best tbh
@Ambrrrrritscoldinhere
3 жыл бұрын
So true!
@MrFara0
3 жыл бұрын
Nick is my least favorite
@djwizzle42
3 жыл бұрын
I loved the coach appearances too. He was awesome!
What he says at the end just makes so much sense cause Schmidt is SO well done and SO well acted, that my suspicion while watching the show is that Max Greenfield isn't acting; he's just being himself.
@DanGetson
4 жыл бұрын
Seriously, I always had his idea in my head that half the reason the show was so great was Max was Schmidt and Jake was Nick and they were literally just being exaggerated versions of themselves.
@isabellelarche8584
3 жыл бұрын
@@DanGetson and Zooey was Jess!
New girl is the “Friends” of my generation. It’s utterly perfect in every way. Even a little bit older coworker that I thought would not be the demographic absolutely loves this show. It’s the characters and how good the writing is for those characters.
@holigatis7588
3 жыл бұрын
Lol, you do know that New Girl came out almost 10 years ago? Yeah, Im old lol
@rumianaw3432
3 жыл бұрын
What about how I met your mother?
@BellydancingAmazon
3 жыл бұрын
So much better than Friends!
@stephaniemarie5845
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I've been saying
@terese2810
3 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I thought
I just binged all 7 seasons and for the first time in a while I wasn't upset with a show about how it ended. It ended perfectly...... With Winston going too far on joke.
Ya'll forget about Winston?? Schmidt was the show. But Winston was just as funny. I mean hes so bad a puzzles!
@TheTyler701
3 жыл бұрын
Andrew Bonneau no no no. Winston was a born puzzler
@georgiarowe8051
3 жыл бұрын
Puzzzzlingggg
@reblewi30
3 жыл бұрын
Andrew Bonneau That whole episode with him working on the puzzle and not even realizing that half the pieces were flipped on the wrong side...😂😂😂😂
@dbPopRocks
3 жыл бұрын
@@reblewi30 Or how he put a cashew or almond in for one piece! lol
@kifrvmeproductions334
3 жыл бұрын
Remember that time he fell asleep in a bath tub 😂🤣
Idk if u guys remember this, and sorry if I spoil anything, but if any other character ever was cheating on 2 really well written female characters for multiple episodes, there is no way in hell that u would sympathize with him when it all comes crashing down. And yet. Somehow, the way this character is portrayed, you just can’t be mad. Like idk about u, but to me that’s so impressive.
@Jessica_Jones
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Especially watching it the second time through and reflecting on his personality and flaws leading up to that, and also all of the repair that developed after, I just can't see it working for anyone else! Agh, love it.
@baileycombs9274
4 жыл бұрын
That’s so true!
@matthewrandell5055
3 жыл бұрын
I can't love him as much as everyone else because of that. I'm glad he grew though and made Cece happy
@Jessica_Jones
3 жыл бұрын
@@matthewrandell5055 I was definitely bitter for a while with Schmidt (/Elizabeth Meriwether, lol), but as a comparison, I have always remained pretty pissed about Ross in Friends with his stupid behavior. The context around that situation was even worse and it felt more gross and convoluted and I just plain lost respect for Ross as a man, and never really found it again. In Schmidt's case, he was still an absolute inconsiderate coward about his situation, but the difference in my opinion is that he agreed it was an idiot move and acknowledged it was wrong, eventually accepted it was all his own fault, and grew over time. That's the other thing, too; if there hadn't been enough distance in time and in their own individual relational pursuits, I would have been disappointed with Cece's character for just settling. Their ultimate pathway to getting back together was by being actual good friends, and knowing themselves WAY better than before all the chaos. Yeah, ok, I'm done 🙃 #thankyouforreading #clearlyihavethoughtalotaboutthis #schmidt #out
@lomseunbane4535
3 жыл бұрын
jlynn8934 But they...were...on...a break!! Lol.
New Girl needed Schmidt! He's that wacky, over the top, douchey roommate we all wanted in college... Loved every one of his scenes. Hilarious guy.
I can’t find my driving moccasins. Jar!!
@reblewi30
3 жыл бұрын
Fiona B That one was my favorite of that entire montage😂
@_birdie
3 жыл бұрын
Have you seen my other timepiece ?
No one else could play Schmidt, no one!
i love that cardi he's wearing, so nectar
God I just finished this New Girl... I feel like I've fallen into a mini depression. I just lost a huge part of me. Thank you Max, Jake, Zooey, Hannah, Lamorne, Damon, and Nasim. Some I liked more than others, but my god you all went together perfectly...
Schmidt is such an enjoyable character
@Os_-tw4ot
4 жыл бұрын
He’s a Don
New girl literally gets better every time I rewatch every single episode! Never have I ever rewatched a tv show so much. So funny
Him and Winnie the Bish were my favourite characters on New Girl 😄
@sosunawoldeyesus9849
2 жыл бұрын
Winston
Honestly one of my favorite characters ever . He makes you cringe he makes you laugh and you just can’t for the life of you help but love him . Such a fun loving character with how neurotic he is and how detailed he is. Such a unique and special character.
The writing on this show was just amazing
Max was the perfect Schmidt! He ruled that character!! So good. Just excellent.
PARKOUR!
@pumpkinomom4446
4 жыл бұрын
The best running joke!!!
@tarronkannemeyer7391
4 жыл бұрын
Street yooth!
glad to see i’m not the only one who loved New Girl.
@bisolam6016
4 жыл бұрын
how would you be the only one🤦♀️
@chloelarimore5388
3 жыл бұрын
Obviously you’re not. It’s a very popular show why would you even say that
@typhoontyph
3 жыл бұрын
@@chloelarimore5388 why did I read that im Schmidt's voices
Schimdt is the BEST new girl character! Also anyone recognise Max from Ugly Betty?
I could watch this show AAAUUULL DAAAAY
He will always be Schmidt to me
He was so great but it was the chemistry of all of them that made it. Schmidt and Nick Miller just...just...argghhh everything!!
We build this Schmiddy on TOOTSIE ROOOOOOLLLLLSSSSSS🎶🎵
I watch new girl because of Schmidt!
@Os_-tw4ot
4 жыл бұрын
He’s the best character
Max made New Girl what it was. Guarantee it would have been cancelled if he didn't get the role.
Schmidt was sooo outlandish but real at the same time. He fully carried the show in the first season before they fully fleshed out eat character.
Cant imagine anyone else playing Schmidt. The whole cast should be on more movies/shows
New Girl is one of the only shows I enjoyed all seasons of, and can rewatch so so much.
Even if the writing was phenomenal, he made this character. He made Schmidt. By the second season he grew the part so amazing. He made Schmidt one of the most memorable characters from a sitcom I’ve ever seen.
He had the best character development on the show
i love how he says"its a version of myself that I dont want to admit is me." -you can totally see that character is soo much like him because he plays it so well its like barely second nature to him
I started following him after the first ep of the neighborhood. Dude is hilarious😂
He was brilliant in New Girl.
Literally just started watching new girl today on Netflix and I love it!!
Max Greenfield as Schmidt was the best thing that ever happened to New Girl, hands down. He's literally my favorite character ever on a T.V. show.
Hard to believe that I only recognize Max from Unfortunate Events (I don’t even watch the show I read the books) and ended up watching New Girl and loving him
We need more of him in movies he's hilarious
It changed my life too
My #1 Schmidt moment, is his response when Jess tells him she made out with his dad. I mean... effin nailed it.
Best actor by far. Made me laugh so much, made me realize how much people can care so much for others. Hes just amazing👍💜
He voiced Boo Boo in Bob’s Burgers 🍔
I'm currently watching New Girl on Netflix & i can say with hand on heart, i ONLY watch the show for this guy ! Nick & Winston are great, Jess is a ridiculous character but Schmidty is golden !
I first saw him in Greek. My favorite show!
I sincerely love Schmidt, how absurd yet all in loyal to his Friends this character is simply means a lot to me.
His character made the show for me 🙌🏼
HAPPY 39TH BIRTHDAY MAX GREENFIELD AKA SCHMIDT ON NEW GIRL & DAVID JOHNSON IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD !!!
Favourite character, favourite show. Really hilarious guy.
His work as Schmidt was amazing!!!
So good on new girl, played the role so good. Miss the show. Wish season 7 wasnt rushed and was longer. Just didnt seem like enough. Max is great on the neighborhood as well. Glad he found a new show to do.
hes the sweetest!
winston schimdt !
He smashed it. Schmidt was played perfect.
Loved this show
he like amplified the comedy from the show. his humor is what made this show extra funny. YOUTHS!
Max is such a talented and charming actor.
New Girl IS the show Friends always wanted to be.
No single, individual character was the show. Each character played off the other and it was an ensemble cast. If any one character carries the show, they would’ve easily attempted a spin-off.
Before I started binge-watching 7 seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Hulu, and 7 seasons of New Girl on Netflix right after, the only New Girl episode that I watched was Naked because my mom showed me on fox.com. And when I didn't have access to any New Girl episodes on Hulu, and I couldn't watch the second part of the October 11, 2016 crossover between both programs, I felt just like Max Greenfield's character in Naked. "I'm the only one who hasn't seen it!" 😆 January 1, 2021, 9:33pm
That was awesome.
I love new girlllll it's such a good show 🥺💖
Crazy story since he is consistently the best actor and character in the series!
I'm the only person in my family that enjoys this show. I'm so glad to come to this comment section and not feel alone. Haha I could do this ALL DAY! ALL DAY!
Once Schmidt, always Schmidt. :D I just watched What Men Want on netflix a few days ago and was like: heeyy Schmidt is in this movie xD
I mean, how can one not love Schmidt? He’s really something 🤣❤️
How lucky for Max Greenfield! New Girl saved him from quitting acting, and 4 years later, he got to be in a Young Storytellers play with Stephanie Beatriz and Jason Mantzoukas about evil crayons, nearly a year before New Girl's 2-part crossover with Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Good for him! :) 👍 January 1, 2021, 9:27pm
He did such an amazing job on new girl!
Winston carry the whole show, but Winston is also great and funny. Love both of them, love the whole cast
God damn it man, this really inspired me
He was in a serious of unfortunate events like 2 years later her played Ernest frank and Dewey damount
He's so likeable...
I'm SUPER SUPER late to this show. Schmidt has me WEAK AF!!! All of them do! Holy crap this show is hilarious!!
i love him sm
I was like oh it’s that guy from Veronica Mars! But I love Schmidt so much better.
like whoever was in charge of casting for this show did the thing! Nick and Winston too, I can't imagine anyone else other than Jake, Lamorne, or Max being our 4D boys
Love his character 😂
i love him so much
He sounds so different!!!
Schmidt and Winston funniest characters
@sosunawoldeyesus9849
2 жыл бұрын
I agree!!!
This is the Yield-Guy from The Big Short!
this man aging like fine wine not gon lie..
I love Schmidt and Nick ♥️
I could not resist without Schmidt in this world 🥺
Essentially every moment my house is in utter filth and I don’t have the time or patience to start a new series, or the ambience just is not where I need it to be to start Hunters, this show is on. So yeah, I sort of live in this weirdly large apartment for LA with these incredibly well written people, and hell yeah I’ve taken the character quiz and am a total Jess.BOOM! Wow, every word I write on this interview, I am finding more reasons I am ALONE. See you guys, going to..do stuff..not binge watching this show..AT ALL...just doing stuff..mind your business..bye.
Schmidt is my favorite character on New Girl
People forget he was the younger version of Sandy Coen in The OC in a flashback
" Wiston is in the vents, IN THE VENTS "
@Polinaparvanova
3 жыл бұрын
Just watched that episode last night, or should I say rewatched 😂🙊 hilarious
Funniest part of new girl , his rants and sayings are so funny
3:00 "Called out" is the term you're looking for sweetie.
I LOVED him on Veronica Mars 💔
Max Greenfield was a good actor as Schmidt in New Girl!!!
He is so hilarious as Schmidt 🤣🤣🤣
Schmidt is my spirit animal
Good old smidt. 😍
He'd be great as a hero in the MCEU