Ian McShane Describes His Feelings Around the Abrupt Cancellation of Deadwood

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Ian McShane wasn't necessarily looking to act in an American television series when the call for Deadwood went out, but after taking the job he found it to be one of the most exciting experiences of his career.
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  • @martin-pz6ds
    @martin-pz6ds4 жыл бұрын

    There were real talents in Deadwood but Ian McShane absolutely MADE the show

  • @hardcorehunter9438

    @hardcorehunter9438

    3 жыл бұрын

    No doubt. I had no idea he was British either. He hid every trace of that accent too

  • @sensiblyhonest695

    @sensiblyhonest695

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Based on McShane's comments about American TV series' I guess we know why he was one of the few Deadwood cast members that DIDN'T make an appearance in JUSTIFIED. The list of main characters that didn't is a lot shorter than the list that did.

  • @batchagaloopytv5816

    @batchagaloopytv5816

    3 жыл бұрын

    him and timothy played off each other brillant

  • @MotorcityMadman1984

    @MotorcityMadman1984

    3 жыл бұрын

    SWEDGIN!!

  • @phildavenport4150

    @phildavenport4150

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hardcorehunter9438 The guy is what so many are not - an accomplished ACTOR. That you had no idea is testament to his manifold skills. Too many "actors" are doing not much more than playing themselves in various guises.

  • @MiSambra
    @MiSambra3 жыл бұрын

    Al Swarengen was one of the most interesting characters in any show ever. The way he often spoke in soliloquies was so unique and mesmerizing. His transformation into an anti-hero as the show went on was awesome too.

  • @AnnaLVajda

    @AnnaLVajda

    3 жыл бұрын

    Transformation? He was a drug dealing pimp. Anyway he was good in John Wick.

  • @theguyfromlilyhammer1392

    @theguyfromlilyhammer1392

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AnnaLVajda the drug dealing pimp we hated in season 1 and rooted for by the end of the series

  • @kennethfharkin

    @kennethfharkin

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AnnaLVajda Who cared for "the gimp" Jewel, because of sympathy for a family member he had. He also made a point of driving Trixie to make something more of herself as opposed to his opposite number, Tolliver, who had a prettier presentation but was nothing but a murderous sociopath narcissist. Even the whores at the Gem were cared for better than those across the street. He also honestly cared for the reverend whom he put out of his suffering at the end. Al was not a nice person, he did many horrible things, but at the same time he wasn't irredeemable and did a fair bit of things for the good of others which did not benefit him directly. His interactions with Bullock, who was as black and white a personality as you could find on the show were legendary.

  • @henrymaguire2876

    @henrymaguire2876

    10 ай бұрын

    and he was always getting sucked off when he dud them

  • @glenbearh9109

    @glenbearh9109

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes we did get to at least understand the why of his bad behavior and under the crust, he was for the underdog and had a bit of a heart. His ruthless nature was however hard to disregard. When he could have knifed his foe Seth, he had a change of heart as he did not want the child to see it happen.@@theguyfromlilyhammer1392

  • @AKABoondock19
    @AKABoondock195 жыл бұрын

    Al was truly one of the greatest written and portrayed characters of absolute all time

  • @johnchase4408

    @johnchase4408

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @ramsaybolton4012

    @ramsaybolton4012

    5 жыл бұрын

    A bit of an overstatement don't u think?

  • @marklulham3148

    @marklulham3148

    5 жыл бұрын

    Says a guy named after one of the biggest scenery chewers in literary and tv history. There is another one for you.

  • @AKABoondock19

    @AKABoondock19

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ramsaybolton4012 Not even a little bit.

  • @wayofthegun6224

    @wayofthegun6224

    5 жыл бұрын

    Love his interaction with woo

  • @torreyintahoe
    @torreyintahoe Жыл бұрын

    When Al Swearengen was sick with kidney stones and had the stroke in the second season, you absolutely believed that you were watching someone suffering through that situation.

  • @onothankyou

    @onothankyou

    Жыл бұрын

    Great note. I remember genuinely wondering if he was. Another very good show cut before it's time, Sports Night, wrote around one of the main actors actually suffering a stroke, so the character suffered a stroke.

  • @clintoncollier

    @clintoncollier

    Жыл бұрын

    And Jewell dragging that bloody foot!

  • @nunyabusiness3920

    @nunyabusiness3920

    Жыл бұрын

    Gleet

  • @Sdragnasty

    @Sdragnasty

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@nunyabusiness3920ALWAYS - inextricably linked in my mind!

  • @thetannaree

    @thetannaree

    11 ай бұрын

    So true! That show remains a classic…

  • @wildernessproductions4466
    @wildernessproductions44664 жыл бұрын

    When Deadwood ended, that was to this day, the hardest cancellation to accept. Truly a masterpiece.

  • @sharonmontano4924

    @sharonmontano4924

    3 жыл бұрын

    My thoughts exactly

  • @Angie-in8wc

    @Angie-in8wc

    3 жыл бұрын

    Deadwood and Firefly

  • @samanthab1923

    @samanthab1923

    3 жыл бұрын

    First ROME then Deadwood! It's amazing I stuck with HBO for GOT

  • @neurodermatitis

    @neurodermatitis

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@samanthab1923 and GoT is absolute shit past season 4

  • @matthiasthulman4058

    @matthiasthulman4058

    3 жыл бұрын

    The show it got cancelled for, anyone know offhand what it was? Exactly. Biggest mistake ever in terms of misplaced priorities

  • @wunnell
    @wunnell3 жыл бұрын

    To this day, I still occasionally use: "I'm suffering a digestive crisis and I'm concentrating on suppressing its expression".

  • @jeffreylebowski7459

    @jeffreylebowski7459

    3 жыл бұрын

    A great quote from Mayor EB Farnum!

  • @w.harrison7277

    @w.harrison7277

    3 ай бұрын

    EB Farnum's character and the actor who played him were genius! I was sure that at some point Farnum would be the one to take out Hearst after spitting in his face, that was just too low to go unresolved, yet it did because the show was cut short.

  • @caglmdpoof9119

    @caglmdpoof9119

    Ай бұрын

    😂❤😂

  • @kizunadragon9
    @kizunadragon94 жыл бұрын

    Ian McShane makes everything better. He is such a great actor.

  • @louisquatorze9280
    @louisquatorze92804 жыл бұрын

    The writing for this show was exquisite, and the casting was excellent.

  • @victoriabrewer5960

    @victoriabrewer5960

    3 жыл бұрын

    1000 times agree

  • @Ratchman_5000
    @Ratchman_50003 жыл бұрын

    I still watch the entire Deadwood series start to finish from time to time. Even though I've seen it probably 30 times, I'll pick up on a small detail or two that I previously missed. The extensive dialog written for each character was amazing, with each actor giving a 5 star performance. My favorite series of all time!

  • @kevintaka3842

    @kevintaka3842

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here. Every now and then, I too rewatch the entire series. Actually finished my 4th rewatch just about a week ago!

  • @johnv6806

    @johnv6806

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw it atleast 3 times before I realized mcall the guy who shot wild Bill was the same actor who killed all them whores. Walcott

  • @clintoncollier

    @clintoncollier

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too. Just rewatched it with a friend, probably my 15th time through...

  • @Wonderboy46Z

    @Wonderboy46Z

    Жыл бұрын

    Nailed it on the head man. There were minute details that I catch each time I watch the series (over and over a dozen times) that just bring the entire show to life even more. Crazy awesome writing, creation, directing, and amazing acting. Seemed to be just a wonderful dynamic with the cast.

  • @thetannaree

    @thetannaree

    11 ай бұрын

    I just finished rewatching 😂

  • @smb2265
    @smb22653 жыл бұрын

    His acting in this series was LEGENDARY. The language and grammar that was used must have been a bear to memorize, but they did it with ease. Unbelievable acting

  • @submergedpodcasttv-bycamil3468

    @submergedpodcasttv-bycamil3468

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @jb8280
    @jb828011 ай бұрын

    I still maintain that Ian McShane’s performance as Al Swearengen is the masterclass pinnacle of acting. Godlike. Thank you, Sir Ian.

  • @nancybryce92
    @nancybryce924 жыл бұрын

    Deadwood was extraordinary, so disappointing that it didnt carry on

  • @RickLeBeau

    @RickLeBeau

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have and will forever feel we were robbed of a fourth season, at a minimum.

  • @blueshattrick

    @blueshattrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Know what you're saying.. but often times it's best when you feel like a story left something unsaid! Either way, great show

  • @VolvoImpala
    @VolvoImpala3 жыл бұрын

    Al Swearengen is the best character ever portrayed on television, but he was bolstered by a uniformly excellent cast wherein even side characters were more developed than most of television's main characters.

  • @submergedpodcasttv-bycamil3468

    @submergedpodcasttv-bycamil3468

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @VolvoImpala

    @VolvoImpala

    Жыл бұрын

    @@submergedpodcasttv-bycamil3468 Thank you. I hope Camila enjoys the show when she catches it. Don't be too aggressive in enouraging her, Benji. Just float it and be done with it. Be subtle. She'll get around to it when she's good and ready. It's a show that requires patience and incredible attention as you know.

  • @d_ruggs
    @d_ruggs2 жыл бұрын

    Ian's portrayal of Al really made the show. One of the greatest TV shows I've ever watched with such great storytelling. It was so tight with all character motivations thought out and logical, and everything being believable. It was rarely predictable and stayed mostly clear of cliché. God I just want more of it, such a one of a kind show

  • @thebuttwind
    @thebuttwind10 ай бұрын

    I've once again reached the final episode and just don't want to finish this show, it's so immersive. Ian McShane gets a lot of praise at the centre of the series and rightly so but each and every character is so well crafted. I think one of the standout stars was actually William Sandersons portrayal of E B Farnum and Ray McKinnons heart wrenching arc as the Reverend Henry Weston Smith. HBO are a bunch of cock suckers for cancelling this.

  • @Dman3827

    @Dman3827

    3 ай бұрын

    HBO is stupid. They run crap like GOT instead. BWE also needed more seasons.

  • @SaltySouthTexan

    @SaltySouthTexan

    3 ай бұрын

    Cahcksuckas…..WU

  • @CimbomFanFiction

    @CimbomFanFiction

    Ай бұрын

    I just finished season3 and holy shit i couldnt believe if i had watched it live how pissrd i would have been st that ending. What a boring blue balls ending.. they kill their own whore to pacify Hearst.. AGAIN.. with 100 chinese and 20 gunmen in town on their side. And we never see anything and boom series canceled. Just stupid I could understand hbo seeing season3 and being like wtf even is this show anymore

  • @buddhastl7120
    @buddhastl71205 жыл бұрын

    Al Swearengen played by Ian McShane is the best character and acting in television history.

  • @yasserarabi2193

    @yasserarabi2193

    3 жыл бұрын

    And those who doubt that, can suck cock by choice.

  • @Chambers.Channel

    @Chambers.Channel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hold my Heisenberg

  • @CMBell1985

    @CMBell1985

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yasserarabi2193 Who? Wu?

  • @buddhastl7120

    @buddhastl7120

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Chambers.Channel Heisenberg wasn’t the best character on his own show

  • @Chambers.Channel

    @Chambers.Channel

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@buddhastl7120 that’s just so so so incorrect. It’s one of the finest character arcs of all time, and Al doesn’t change much at all. Granted, that’s why I love him and that’s what a stubborn prick like Al would do, but Walter White is an evolution of man, whereas Swearengen is Shakespearean Beer.

  • @marleneg7794
    @marleneg77945 жыл бұрын

    A picture of Al Swarngin still hangs behind my dive bar..and there it shall stay.

  • @LibertyMagnus

    @LibertyMagnus

    5 жыл бұрын

    This is why dive bars are the best! They’ve got character.

  • @jasadin

    @jasadin

    5 жыл бұрын

    post it!

  • @gerttjildsen5612

    @gerttjildsen5612

    4 жыл бұрын

    Drinking and diving? What`s a dive bar.... a canoe packed with ice and beer? Seriously i`ve never heard this before (i`m a Brit)

  • @antoniograncino3506

    @antoniograncino3506

    4 жыл бұрын

    Where is your bar ? Would like to go there and drink a toast to Al and the rest of the gang. Great acting also by Robin Weingart and Garrett Dillahunt. A kick to see Anna Gunn pre-Breaking Bad. And Larry, even minus Darryl and Darryl.

  • @pappy451

    @pappy451

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gerttjildsen5612 . . . it's your basic hole in the wall , dirty bar usually only frequented by hoople heads , and lower class people .

  • @Hearsticles
    @Hearsticles3 жыл бұрын

    The most brilliantly written show of all time, in my opinion. And of course it still only works if the actors deliver and they absolutely did, McShane most of all. Incredible cast, incredible sets, incredible costumes, brilliantly written, directed, and performed: Deadwood, gone too soon.

  • @submergedpodcasttv-bycamil3468

    @submergedpodcasttv-bycamil3468

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @TigerzLionzPistonzWingz
    @TigerzLionzPistonzWingz4 жыл бұрын

    Been a fan of this man since 1970s. Love everything he's done. Everything. Deadwood was the icing on the cake. The pinnacle. The best!

  • @ComicBookGuy420

    @ComicBookGuy420

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lovejoy

  • @H4CK61

    @H4CK61

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ComicBookGuy420 The film Villain alongside Richard Burton. Battle of Britain and Sexy Beast all the John Wick films. Just a class Actor.

  • @Angie-in8wc
    @Angie-in8wc3 жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest lines ever, I still quote it to this day “Every step, a fucking adventure”

  • @sabbracadabra8367
    @sabbracadabra83675 жыл бұрын

    SWENGEN! One of the best actors I've ever seen and one of the best characters too.

  • @jaysmizz4262
    @jaysmizz42625 жыл бұрын

    i'll say this... i am a fan of shows and even with only 3 seasons and very abrupt ending it is still in my top 5

  • @pat8593

    @pat8593

    5 жыл бұрын

    yes. excellent show.

  • @mmscuf

    @mmscuf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jay Smizz I’ve watched a lot of shows in my life and I am middle aged... I agree with you Jay. Not only in my top 5 - if not 3 - in terms of best shows but also in terms of most captivating. Sad that it stopped after Season 3.

  • @HeimirTomm

    @HeimirTomm

    3 жыл бұрын

    My choice of top three? (In no particular order) Deadwood Band Of Brothers Chernobyl Funny thing that two of those gave me closure, being only one season. But Deadwood.....

  • @alrivas1477
    @alrivas14772 жыл бұрын

    Still the greatest show to ever air on American television. Every second is a work of art.

  • @oneworldfamily
    @oneworldfamily5 жыл бұрын

    This is the first time that I have ever heard one of Sam's guests call him by name in conversation. And I've watched a lot of these clips. Good man Ian!

  • @mielivalta
    @mielivalta4 жыл бұрын

    I never forgive HBO for cancelling Deadwood. It was the best series ever made until it got cancelled. Ian McShane was just awesome. I loved every line he said, the way he said, his expressions. Just superb.

  • @steveokula847
    @steveokula8475 жыл бұрын

    I tuned into Deadwood only to watch Ian McShane. He's one of a very few actors that make it worth watching whatever he's in.

  • @msthang5366

    @msthang5366

    5 жыл бұрын

    Steve Okula He’s mesmerizing!!

  • @gabevachon326
    @gabevachon3263 жыл бұрын

    I was Ian's stand in on a " Lovejoy Mysteries" 2 parter shot in Wilmington, N.C. back in 1993. Great guy to be around. Smart as hell.

  • @danielmuliira5363
    @danielmuliira53633 жыл бұрын

    This guy is one of my favorite actors he's never turned in a bad performance ever

  • @stmalachy

    @stmalachy

    3 жыл бұрын

    I liked him as Teddy in "Sexy Beast," too.

  • @sartainja
    @sartainja3 жыл бұрын

    Ian is such a superb actor. His talent really shined on Deadwood. I wished that the show lasted longer than three seasons.

  • @111Mfreeman
    @111Mfreeman3 жыл бұрын

    The guy has a full head of hair and he's almost 80, incredible.

  • @willypupo89
    @willypupo895 жыл бұрын

    Deadwood was Shakespearean.

  • @iamalpharius9483

    @iamalpharius9483

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bullshit. . . . . . . Shakespeare never wrote that well. Cocksukka!!! SWEARENGEN!!!

  • @andy101971

    @andy101971

    4 жыл бұрын

    There was something poetic in his use of way he used language regardless of the curse words

  • @morgansmith6330

    @morgansmith6330

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cowboy Shakespeare

  • @Feandromar

    @Feandromar

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@iamalpharius9483 SWEGEN!!!

  • @mattrozdoba5660

    @mattrozdoba5660

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @TheBaylor22
    @TheBaylor2211 ай бұрын

    Phenomenal actor, phenomenal series. Easily one of best series in the history of television! So many unforgettable characters, but no one was more fascinating than “Al”. Ian was mesmerizing. The writing was truly amazing!! Couldn’t believe it when the show was canceled.

  • @ethanbradley2089
    @ethanbradley20893 жыл бұрын

    Ian McShane is such a transformative actor. It's hard to believe Teddy Bess and Al Swerengin were played by the same person. What a underrated talent.

  • @jacksontodd7248
    @jacksontodd72482 жыл бұрын

    ian mcshane was the heart and soul of this show

  • @colz5203
    @colz5203 Жыл бұрын

    My favourite show of all time. I didn’t discover it until about 5-6 years ago but I wish I had found it earlier.

  • @simonthomas5113
    @simonthomas51132 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic actor and character in Deadwood, and looking pretty cool for an 80 year old. I did so much background reading after watching this show because the whole cast really brough it alive.

  • @submergedpodcasttv-bycamil3468

    @submergedpodcasttv-bycamil3468

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @KittyKarenpoo
    @KittyKarenpoo3 жыл бұрын

    Possibly one of the best shows ever produced. As a writer, I constantly tell fellow writers about the range of characters in that. As well, I'm sure that the quality of it was way too much for some of the suits who could care less about something truly valuable.

  • @hotdog9262

    @hotdog9262

    10 ай бұрын

    boardwalk were better imo. enjoyed the hell out of it though.. and it was very unique with the dialogue and all

  • @charliesierra6919
    @charliesierra69195 жыл бұрын

    Mr. McShane was absolutely fantastic in Deadwood!

  • @bmac7885

    @bmac7885

    5 жыл бұрын

    He's fantastic in everything he's in :-)

  • @charliesierra6919

    @charliesierra6919

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good point.

  • @mikedenby6771
    @mikedenby67713 жыл бұрын

    That voice! More bass coming out of this interview than an Aphex Twin record!

  • @rickkinki4624
    @rickkinki46244 жыл бұрын

    Ian McShane played a great character. Al Swearengen was such a despicable character, yet you still liked him. And I sympathized with him when he had a kidney stone, as I've had many and know what it is like! I just started watching Deadwood on CDs borrowed from the library, and I'm loving it. Too bad the show only lasted three seasons, it could have gone on much longer.

  • @battywattywoo

    @battywattywoo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Al must be the oldest person I've ever fancied! (My parents kindly introduced me to Deadwood during lockdown.)

  • @frightenedsoul

    @frightenedsoul

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@battywattywoo cool parents! Haha the last show mine tried to get me to watch is a Christian show apparently about an atheist that gets emails from god and changes his mind. Because they are fundamentalist Christians and they know I’m and Atheist lol!

  • @phildavenport4150

    @phildavenport4150

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gleets, well known and feared in the day.

  • @stevesmith7843

    @stevesmith7843

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@frightenedsoul actually brother, YOU, have the cool parents, they care enough about you to try and lead you into eternal life instead of damnation, make no mistake, for those of us who've encountered him we KNOW that God exists, and he is who he says he is, and since he does not lie what he says will happen to those who aren't in Christ will happen, and much like your parents i pray that you've been drawn nigh unto him when your time comes, God bless you and keep you.

  • @frightenedsoul

    @frightenedsoul

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stevesmith7843 I agree actually. They should do what they can to try and convert me back because they believe in Hell, etc. I highly doubt they could persuade me to believe in something I don’t anymore, but that shouldn’t stop them from trying.

  • @NoneNone-kp1qc
    @NoneNone-kp1qc3 жыл бұрын

    Ian is an amazing accomplished actor.... LoveJoy, Deadwood, Gods, John Wick etc.... He's had some massive roles in a diverse range of characters, films, series and TV.... I would go as far to say he's in the top 5 most accomplished, successful and long lasting British actors of all time.... 👍

  • @MCOult
    @MCOult Жыл бұрын

    In every respect, "Deadwood" revolved around the Al Swearingen character. A lesser actor might not have pulled it off and made the character almost an addition to everyday speech, but McShane did exactly that. His Swearingen is unforgettable. I've admired McShane's work since the 1970s; he brings danger, power, and majesty to his every role. Great actor. One of a kind. For a treat, watch him in "Sexy Beast," with Ben Kingsley and Ray Winstone. Hugely underrated movie.

  • @jeanniedevereaux5857
    @jeanniedevereaux58575 жыл бұрын

    Love Ian McShane - probably one of the most brilliant actors in the world

  • @wilmat1200

    @wilmat1200

    5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely if he is one of the actors in something I watch it straight away 😊

  • @robertleo7394

    @robertleo7394

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lovejoy series and Jesus of Nazareth movie more of his great works!

  • @Blue-qr7qe
    @Blue-qr7qe3 жыл бұрын

    Well played, Ian McShane, and thanks - i could have enjoyed another 10 seasons of the show.

  • @eldergeektromeo9868
    @eldergeektromeo9868 Жыл бұрын

    Deadwood was the best Drama I have ever watched, with a wonderful cast and crew. David Milch is astounding! And Ian McShane....well! What can you add about the best!

  • @tcr8411
    @tcr84115 жыл бұрын

    I first saw Ian McShane in Pirates of the Caribbean and then I watched Lovejoy. He was amazing in both. But Deadwood.... he was just BRILLIANT!

  • @wilmat1200

    @wilmat1200

    5 жыл бұрын

    And he has done so many amazing things even before pirates. Look his filmography up and watch his movies you will be pleasantly surprised.

  • @garyweaver5398

    @garyweaver5398

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lovejoy was the best imho.

  • @markweaver8529

    @markweaver8529

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thilini Rankoth watch sexy beast,amazing film.ben Kingsley is amazing in it,as is Ian mcshane.

  • @tidefanyankee2428

    @tidefanyankee2428

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mr. McShane did a really good job in the John Wick franchise as well. Great actor.

  • @lindakachur4862

    @lindakachur4862

    4 жыл бұрын

    Watch Ian McShane in Ray Donovan's season 4. He will delight you, he has the ability to make every scene fresh!

  • @Eveholics
    @Eveholics5 жыл бұрын

    Phenomenal interview! Great job! Ian McShane is one of the best human beings on this planet!

  • @maggieg60
    @maggieg603 жыл бұрын

    Deadwood was one of the best series I’ve ever watched. I became so attached to the characters, when it was cancelled, it felt like a death. I started out hating Al Swearingen and wound up loving him and crying when he died. Mr McShane did a truly inspired job.

  • @joeray1054

    @joeray1054

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really? Was that necessary? pffft...

  • @StevenMatthewsTFI

    @StevenMatthewsTFI

    2 жыл бұрын

    3 Episodes left for me... and the movie. I REALLY wish I hadn't read that comment. Thems the breaks tho!

  • @Wetknees

    @Wetknees

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the spoiler

  • @da1uheardabt

    @da1uheardabt

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@Wetknees if you haven't seen it by now then that's on you.

  • @tonybleau6219

    @tonybleau6219

    Жыл бұрын

    Al doesn't die. He's near death in the movie but that's it.

  • @patrickmcveigh9301
    @patrickmcveigh93013 жыл бұрын

    Al Swearengen is one of my favorite TV characters of all time ... total respect for Mr. McShane.

  • @hypnotourist
    @hypnotourist2 жыл бұрын

    Unforgettable ! One of the best acting performance and dialogs i ever witnessed.

  • @rufusbass
    @rufusbass Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these great interviews. Thoughtful- and you really allow your interviewees to speak without interruption. A rare art!

  • @sonicheadfuck
    @sonicheadfuck4 жыл бұрын

    Absolute legend. One of the greatest actors of our time (and in the 1800's apparently.) And one of the best shows ever made. It's 2020 and I just binged all 3 seasons the other day for the first time. Deadwood was on my to do list for a while. Then I realised 18 years have passed and I still hadn't gotten round to it. I wathced the movie too but it felt really watered down and safe. All in all it left me wanting more. That's a good mark to leave. Hearst: To labor without pleasure makes us our destiny's slaves. Swearengen: To work for crumbs or to keep from the lash says maybe a slave's what you are.

  • @Kickstart500

    @Kickstart500

    11 ай бұрын

    Dan.. “Mornin!, best time a day to go fuck ya self”😂😂 best line in the whole series to me

  • @curiousworld7912
    @curiousworld79125 жыл бұрын

    'Deadwood' may well have been the best TV series, ever. And I loved the movie - made me cry my silly eyes out.

  • @mr.w.146

    @mr.w.146

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Ethelouise Smith Xena: Warrior Princess is the best TV show ever.

  • @msthang5366

    @msthang5366

    5 жыл бұрын

    s p I will check it out!!

  • @mikeyj990ify

    @mikeyj990ify

    5 жыл бұрын

    I found the movie to be an utter waste. The best character laid in bed and coughed. Thats it

  • @wayofthegun6224

    @wayofthegun6224

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mikeyj990ify Mike he was old and dieing bro ..

  • @SumDumGy

    @SumDumGy

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could have loved the movie. I couldn’t have been more disappointed.

  • @archneme4614
    @archneme46145 жыл бұрын

    Ian was in Deadwood. I believe it was like watching the longest film ever for me so I don't know , Deadwood or Seinfeld best TV series ever? I know people love The Sopranos and The Wire also. I remember binge watching Deadwood . I never had HBO and actually rented DVDs from Blockbuster when it came out. At the same time I have never gone back and re-watched it because I am afraid it won't live up to how I felt when I viewed it the first time. Although Ian is great in so many things, I think people who have not watched Deadwood have missed out on one of the greatest acting performances ever. Also that is not to slight the other actors in the series because that was what was so great about Deadwood (besides the writing, the directing, the producing) was the acting and the chemistry. EVERY character was developed and every actor for every character was top notch.

  • @jeannerogers7085
    @jeannerogers7085 Жыл бұрын

    The constantly evolving story that Ian describes, developed with many engaged, talented people contributing under excellent leadership, must be one reason Deadwood was so affecting a tale.

  • @robertnewell5057
    @robertnewell50572 жыл бұрын

    A great interview. So nice to have an interviewer let an articulate interviewee speak. McShane tells the story so well.

  • @patriciapaquette1998
    @patriciapaquette19983 жыл бұрын

    I was heartbroken and felt truly cheated when it abruptly ended. Terrible shame.

  • @bfkc111
    @bfkc1115 жыл бұрын

    Finally talk about some good show. A clean 10/10, or simply one that is always on top of its game and absolutely with an aura of "legendary" about it.

  • @shaker7804
    @shaker78042 жыл бұрын

    Great insight. Ian did make Deadwood so utterly brilliant and riveting. Nice interview, well done.

  • @yourfairyGodgod
    @yourfairyGodgod5 жыл бұрын

    Love this interview show. Watching deadwood for the first now and Holy shit is Ian amazing in it. Thanks for the interview.

  • @jerryhamer
    @jerryhamer5 жыл бұрын

    He is such an underated actor. One of the best I believe

  • @chicopeebles3706
    @chicopeebles37065 жыл бұрын

    Ian McShane's performance in "Deadwood" is fucking perfection. God bless him.

  • @robertreisner6119
    @robertreisner61193 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad that Ian has all of his fingers. The Deadwood Series and the movie is perhaps one of the greatest shows that had great actors, stage sets, writers and directors. It was truly a memorial story that will be replayed for years to come. My compliments to all that were involved.From Alaska.

  • @dianagette4796
    @dianagette47963 жыл бұрын

    For me what made the show, was the play between Al and E.B. Absolutely brilliant!! I could not get enough.

  • @Argyll9846
    @Argyll98464 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant series (my all time favourite) and Ian McShane was superb as Al Swearengen.

  • @onebadapple5053
    @onebadapple50534 жыл бұрын

    Ian McShane is a truly great actor. Even here, I was a little wary that he might suddenly turn into Al Swearengen......

  • @jamiehickman9468
    @jamiehickman94683 жыл бұрын

    Always been a great actor. Does a truly sinister portrayal of Teddy Bass in sexy beast, arguably overshadowing Ben Kingsley, despite being a smaller role. Top man.

  • @davidkost418
    @davidkost4182 жыл бұрын

    Al was one of the best characters ever put on television- loved Deadwood and loved Ian as Al - such a sad day when it ended.

  • @fabiolaandrea5381
    @fabiolaandrea53815 жыл бұрын

    Gosh I love his voice!!! Great actor and still so attractive!

  • @juggernaught79
    @juggernaught793 жыл бұрын

    Al: “Woo, say Cocksucker..” Woo: “Kok..suka?...” The only show that could have dialogue like this and still be brilliant.

  • @tattooed92

    @tattooed92

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure glad I taught you that fucking word

  • @r3v001
    @r3v0015 жыл бұрын

    I just realized why this show is so good. Sam Jones has the unique ability to be a huge fan of actors and their work, and though he is a true admirer he doesn't come across as the least bit star struck or overly flattering. His genuine interest in them is first as a human being and second as an artist. I truly believe that if Sam were at a bbq with non celebrities he would interact with them exactly as he is connecting with Ian McShane in this interview.

  • @hankberumen1399

    @hankberumen1399

    5 жыл бұрын

    I truly believe that Sam is the best interviewer ever; he asks questions and let's his guest talk without interrupting them. He LET'S them talk and they open up to him and us . Very underated in my opinion

  • @geneobrien8907

    @geneobrien8907

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@hankberumen1399 My thoughts exactly, Sam doesn't interrupt and I don't know of any other interviewer who gives his subjects that much freedom to express themselves.

  • @Wetknees
    @Wetknees Жыл бұрын

    Wow I’m absolutely blown away hearing the intro! What a fantastic actor!

  • @OldStreetDoc
    @OldStreetDoc3 жыл бұрын

    McShane is the most widely ranging talent to ever fill a relatively narrow casting window that I know of. No matter who or what he portrays, I find myself feeling that ‘that’ is who he really is. It’s the damnedest thing really. He’s a masterful talent! (edit:) ‘Deadwood’ never really ‘ended’. Even with the movie, not returning for a fourth (or more) season, left WAY too many unanswered questions. There was such enthusiasm about the movie after a 13 year hunger for more, that there were too many things needing to come to an end.

  • @GhostOfBillCooper
    @GhostOfBillCooper4 жыл бұрын

    "you get spoiled" So did the audience.

  • @karynsuepohlmeier2109
    @karynsuepohlmeier21093 жыл бұрын

    Love Ian Mcshane!! I've watched this series at least 10 times and I'm watching it again.

  • @gerd9126
    @gerd9126Ай бұрын

    I feel extremely privileged to have witnessed this prescious gem of a production, made the mistake of watching it whilst convalescing from abdominal surgery, It was a scene between Al and EB, I honestly thought my time had arrived whilst I attempted to hit the mute button as I was rendered helpless from laughter on the floor bursting stitches and almost rupturing myself in the process. sweet memories.

  • @iBgamin
    @iBgamin5 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel! So many really in depth interviews with so many brilliant people. I've learned so much about writing and filming from this channel!

  • @joeblankenship377
    @joeblankenship3775 жыл бұрын

    Swedgin!

  • @smile4dflash779

    @smile4dflash779

    5 жыл бұрын

    IKR Hahahaha. The Wu telling 'Swedgin' the heroin was stolen is a classic.

  • @ComicBookGuy420

    @ComicBookGuy420

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wu and his fucking pigs

  • @kalkella8822

    @kalkella8822

    4 жыл бұрын

    "The cocksucka stole your dope, that was intended for me? I find cocksucka!"

  • @1justinswift

    @1justinswift

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Heng Dai"!

  • @iagoporto5522

    @iagoporto5522

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@1justinswift Heng Dai, fucking Wu! Heng Dai.

  • @johnjohnson458
    @johnjohnson458 Жыл бұрын

    To me, Deadwood is still THE drama series to suggest to people. To say that it's well done and the acting was great would be a severe understatement.

  • @Bhodisatvas
    @Bhodisatvas2 жыл бұрын

    HBO have a track record of dropping shows out of nowhere, they did the same thing with The Wire probably one of the greatest TV shows of all time.

  • @1369vmsmith

    @1369vmsmith

    2 жыл бұрын

    Rome.

  • @artinhjollder4779
    @artinhjollder47792 жыл бұрын

    An unmatched absolute legend in the craft.

  • @judgeporceddu8057
    @judgeporceddu80575 жыл бұрын

    was even great in Lovejoy. yes, i said it!

  • @AlleyCat1976

    @AlleyCat1976

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love Lovejoy.

  • @charleswalker1185

    @charleswalker1185

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lovejoy began my love of Antiques!

  • @shadowyuiop

    @shadowyuiop

    5 жыл бұрын

    Judge Porceddu I love that show

  • @lauraarcher1730

    @lauraarcher1730

    4 жыл бұрын

    Judge Porceddu LOVEJOY!!! Still love it so much!

  • @thekitowl

    @thekitowl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just bought the box set.

  • @matthewronson5218
    @matthewronson521811 ай бұрын

    Once again, a masterpiece in a genre is cut short, Carnival was another. Then there are those inane cancellations when a show is truly starting to find its footing, on the cusp of being exceptional in its genre, like "Enterprise".

  • @brandonwestbrook6003
    @brandonwestbrook60035 жыл бұрын

    Man... I have been a film fan for my entire life and I have pretty much seen anything worth looking at and I will say that Ian Mcshane’s Al Swearengen character from the tv series Deadwood, is the most well written and FINEST acted character I have ever seen

  • @lindakachur4862

    @lindakachur4862

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ian McShane's character in Deadwood was said to have made an interesting statement that he was related to every King that ever reigned in England. Was that a shout-out? You have to be of the Purple to get plumb acting parts. Only peerage get huge recording contracts. Think Lennon & MacCartney were poor? Read Updates: Miles Mathis. He does extraordinary work on geneology.

  • @ryanhobbs3362
    @ryanhobbs33623 жыл бұрын

    One of the best out there. I still recall episodes of Lovejoy. Such a talent.

  • @240Sil
    @240Sil4 жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest television rolls of all time. HBO had so many heavy hitters!

  • @wfk3rd
    @wfk3rd2 күн бұрын

    "Hearst must take me for an optimist." So simple yet perfectly crafted and delivered, I still crack up every time I hear it.

  • @barvida
    @barvida10 ай бұрын

    I was so lucky to bump into Ian McShane years ago(90's)when I was at JFK heading back to the UK. He took time to stop and chat, such a nice bloke.

  • @gailnelson3217
    @gailnelson3217 Жыл бұрын

    I never saw this series until I ordered the set on DVD. I worked night so this was the best way. This is the finest show I have ever seen. Once I got used to the language, I was riveted until the end...wishing of course it would go on and on. Canceling it was a huge mistake

  • @gdg1963
    @gdg19635 жыл бұрын

    I remember Mr. McShane as Judas Iscariot in the 1977 television Movie "Jesus Of Nazareth". Fine actor, there.

  • @mr.invisable6919

    @mr.invisable6919

    5 жыл бұрын

    Pillars of Earth too!

  • @ComicBookGuy420

    @ComicBookGuy420

    4 жыл бұрын

    First time I saw him was Lovejoy So dodgy🤣

  • @carolking6355
    @carolking6355 Жыл бұрын

    I adored this series when I was young. It got my interest in in antiques. I am 80 now and searching for these films again. You were brilliant thank you Ian.

  • @itcfan
    @itcfan2 жыл бұрын

    I was late coming to this show, although I was aware of it and had wanted to see it for several years. I've just finished both the box set and the film and I'm going cold turkey! Loved it so much and all the characters, Seth Bullock, Charley Utter, Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, Cy, Joanie, Mrs Ellesworth, E.B. etc but Ian McShane was simply marvellous as Al. So much so that I wish GEM was my local pub!!! Now I want to see anything related to this show on youtube. Great to see Ian in this interview.

  • @guyfroml
    @guyfroml5 жыл бұрын

    How quickly we have forgotten (but I haven't and I sure as hell haven't forgiven) it was the Screenwriters Guild and their strike that killed Deadwood - and a few other series. I recall reading numerous articles specifically how the producers of Deadwood and HBO publicly talked about how the strike was preventing the show from going into production for its fourth season, and how by the time the strike was over, most of the cast had moved on to other projects. I'm sure there were other factors but none were really talked about except for the strike. And I can't specifically recall who is was at HBO, but they had harsh words for the Screenwriters Guild and it sounded like he was implying he would never forgive them for killing the series.

  • @Tcrror

    @Tcrror

    5 жыл бұрын

    Was that the reason Jericho died, or was that from just poor reception?

  • @guyfroml

    @guyfroml

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Tcrror I didn't follow Jericho. All I know is HBO said Deadwood's reception was solid.

  • @brainiac31K
    @brainiac31K3 жыл бұрын

    HBO execs: we’re cancelling Deadwood and Carnival. Customers: Dumbfounding decisions

  • @zerpblerd5966

    @zerpblerd5966

    3 жыл бұрын

    Carnivale is bad so much potential

  • @michaellalli7693

    @michaellalli7693

    2 жыл бұрын

    John from Cincinnati was very weird

  • @brainiac31K

    @brainiac31K

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@michaellalli7693 yes, but I did want to see where it was going.

  • @jffg2503
    @jffg25033 жыл бұрын

    One of the best shows I've ever seen, and I've seen all the top ones. Al Swearengen... What an incredible character!

  • @clifffor1179
    @clifffor11795 жыл бұрын

    One of McShanes finest roles. Always enjoy watching and listening to him.

  • @DavidJohnson-rd5wy
    @DavidJohnson-rd5wy4 жыл бұрын

    SWEGGIN!....!!!.. HANGDAI....! I LOVED THE SERIES, THE GREAT ACTORS AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE MOVIE!

  • @steveoshow4832
    @steveoshow48323 жыл бұрын

    Every actor if lucky enough comes to a part that crystallises their talent and craft and so it was with Ian McShane and Deadwood. I’ve been following his career since Battle Of Britain in 1970 and his light Brit drama 1990s Lovejoy was such a delight. An incredible turn in Sexy Beast and then Deadwood which was probably the best series of the old West and imo the best villain ever with a human side👌

  • @Gavrev
    @Gavrev2 жыл бұрын

    I love Ian McShane's candour.. He's always been a fun and enjoyable actor in any roles he's taken (which on a regular viewer basis for me goes back to Lovejoy), and that character comes through in his interviews.

  • @harleyblue999
    @harleyblue9993 жыл бұрын

    More than a series a masterpiece,became more than the sum of,watching it again now,how i have watched these actors become wonderful natural born to play these parts,Ian a marvel at playing Al ,warms my hart,thousand thumbs up.

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