Paul Rudd Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ
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Paul Rudd breaks down his most iconic characters, including his roles in 'Anchorman,' 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin,' 'I Love You, Man,' 'Clueless,' 'Knocked Up,' 'This Is 40,' 'Wet Hot American Summer,' 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and 'Ant-Man.'
Director - Robert Miller
Director of Photography - Bradley Wickham
Editor - Robby Massey
Senior Producer - Lizzy Halberstadt
Associate Producer - Camille Ramos
Production Manager - James Pipitone
Production Coordinator - Jamal Colvin
Camera Operator - Jake Robbins
Audio Tech - Sean Paulsen
Production Assistant - Lea Donenberg
Editor - Robby Massey
Associate Director of Post - Jarrod Bruner
Post Production Supervisor - Rachael Knight
Post Production Coordinator - Rob Lombardi
Post Production Coordinator - Ian Bryant
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
00:00 "The biggest and best Avenger, is that right?"
00:23 Anchorman
04:54 The 40-Year-Old Virgin
08:16 I Love You, Man
11:09 Clueless
13:42 Knocked Up
17:18 This Is 40
19:38 Wet Hot American Summer
22:06 Forgetting Sarah Marshall
23:48 Ant-Man
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This episode should be 4 hrs long. Paul’s had such a prolific career
@Kinobambino
Жыл бұрын
When he said "it's been almost 9 years playing antman" I thought it was a joke cause it said it came out 2015. I started counting and wtf its almost 10 years ago
@TheJordanK
Жыл бұрын
@@KinobambinoFUCK
@ericaltanochir9948
Жыл бұрын
@@Kinobambino and shooting probably started a year or two earlier
@Kinobambino
Жыл бұрын
@@ericaltanochir9948 ahh right yea
@islandsicedtea
Жыл бұрын
@@Kinobambino stop
His "Perks of Being a Wallflower" performance is severely underrated in this regard. Possibly because he only has a couple of scenes in it, but he plays the mentor character incredibly well.
@BingusBongus12
Жыл бұрын
Bruhh he was the English teacher right ? Or sum, I completely forgot about that movie 🐐🐐
@amycarroll7698
Жыл бұрын
He played a great key part to the film. But it definitely is not top of the list of his performances. In saying that though, it’s a great movie and a great role.
@whodatninja439
Жыл бұрын
ive never seen him in a dramatic role
@lolalola2592
Жыл бұрын
Terrible movie
@lancewalker2595
10 ай бұрын
Great movie.
This could have been a two hour feature documentary with just Paul Rudd talking about his roles and I would watch it in a heart beat.
@flutter2386
Жыл бұрын
Something like that would get more views on Netflix than Making a Murderer lol😂
@TheAngelac123
Жыл бұрын
I would watch a miniseries with him just talking about his experiences
@auntsteppie45
Ай бұрын
Same
@harrietmuchu5434
Ай бұрын
Same
@siobhancrgde
22 күн бұрын
TRUW
I know he wasn't in there that long but I loved his character in FRIENDS. He was so funny in that role
@mystikbuttcrack4335
Ай бұрын
When he pantomimes playing piano with so much energy 😂
How do you not talk about Role Models? That’s one of the most underrated comedies of the 21st century. Paul is so good in that
@willtrill5263
Жыл бұрын
if you’re white, then you’re Ben Affleck!
@emacu_lit
Жыл бұрын
tru
@Cornwallis7
Жыл бұрын
Scrolled down looking for this!
@jmartinsimmons
Жыл бұрын
Checked the comments for this specific one. I knew someone else must’ve had this thought.
@andromedanightshade522
Жыл бұрын
It surprised me too that it wasn't here. It's so good and also has such a good message behind it.
Paul Rudd has been the man ever since clueless. Just realised he's been part of almost all the funny and wholesome movies since the 00s. Legendary guy.
@subgirl3739
9 ай бұрын
Like every funny movie
Paul Rudd had me with Clueless. I never looked back. He is a gem and absolutely must see. I love this guy
@iluvjohnny08
Ай бұрын
“I love Josh!” Everyone loved Josh❣️He’s a Baldwin😂 Love Paul, same never looked back!
The amount of times Paul has played a “Pete” or “Peter” is intense lmfaoooo 😂😂
He’s such a relatable guy. I think his performance in “I Love You, Man” was so unique with all his mannerisms. He’s able to be funny and vulnerable at the same time while not trying. And he basically invented “Totes Magotes”. He’s a legend.
@Shaunks86
Жыл бұрын
People keep saying that, but the truth is, teenagers were saying that long before the movie. At least at my high school between the years 2001 to 2005. My guess is there was a millennial involved in making that movie.
@GaryPhelpsII
Жыл бұрын
That movie has basically been indicative of most of my adult life; can’t believe it took me that long to see it.
@Puppy_Puppington
Жыл бұрын
I love him and Jason segel together. Excellent duo. Tom soyyyyoooiii
@terrellgrant1570
Жыл бұрын
Yes and Jon fav was too funny
@thegumbonetwork1421
Жыл бұрын
I def say Totes Magotes or Totes on the reg. Lol
For me, Paul became a legend as he consistently and repeatedly trolled Conan with the same 'Mac and Me' clip.
@erakfishfishfish
Жыл бұрын
Even on Conan’s podcast, which made it even funnier.
@AtticusFink
Жыл бұрын
I was hoping they would pull it on him here, and ask him to talk about Mac and Me
@citylily
Жыл бұрын
LOL YES!! I just posted about that! Slays me every time.
@jawncl
Жыл бұрын
I met Jade around when he was in it.
@Ktcsr17
Жыл бұрын
He never promotes himself on talk shows and I love it
He really does seem just like a genuine amazing and funny guy. So cool to hear literally most the scenes he’s been in have been improv, shows how hilarious he really is. Protect this gem, Paul Rudd is fantastic. ❤
I love how this is less a breakdown of how he gets into character and why he's an actor, and it's really just 26 minutes of him telling us how awesome his life is.
Role models, friends, parks and Recreation, Halloween:the curse of Michael Myers, dinner for schmucks, ghostbusters after life. Just some of the roles not mentioned.maybe a part 2? Seriously, he is the best, most likable guy in Hollywood. What a career, what a human!
@cornbredx
Жыл бұрын
"...most likable guy in Hollywood." Him and Tom Hanks may have to have a fight over that.
@snake6706
Жыл бұрын
@@cornbredx after the tom hanks pedo allegations... there's no fight. paul hands down
@israelrocha2878
Жыл бұрын
@@cornbredx yea maybe dont read what tom hanks is accused of
@bendovermen9425
Жыл бұрын
@@cornbredx Tom Hanks is pedo...
@aidanlowrance1528
Жыл бұрын
@@israelrocha2878 wdym
Never thought I’d see a comedic actor like Paul Rudd in the MCU. He has absolutely nailed it as the iconic Ant Man since then. Loved his performances in “Anchorman” and “Knocked up” also.
@DC3328
Жыл бұрын
Why did only knocked up get quotes
@Professor_Gamble
Жыл бұрын
Do you not have eyes? Did you miss Chris Evans and Chris Pratt? And I'm sure I can find other "comedic actors" turned super heroes.
@Chit569
9 ай бұрын
@@Professor_Gamble And Robert Downey Jr. was a comedy actor and he was the first super hero in the MCU.
I feel like Paul Rudd is the nicest dude ever. He's one of those guys that would be so easy to just hang out with.
Perks of being a Wallflower should be in this simply for his line "We accept the love we think we deserve"
Paul Rudd never ceases to be wholesome and hilarious.
just now realizing how calming his voice is, he should read audiobooks
@KW-ro5ow
Жыл бұрын
He's already done an audio book.
@chrisbaker5860
Жыл бұрын
@@KW-ro5ow i went and looked after i posted my comment and saw that. Tishomingo Blues by Elmore Leonard is in my cart now.
@KW-ro5ow
Жыл бұрын
That's the one I have. I'm in the UK and had to import it. Enjoy.
@Kwincy5
Жыл бұрын
He also narrated that planet earth-like nature show on AppleTV+. Great voice.
@r4ndy_
Жыл бұрын
he sounds like a AI i cant tell if this is actaully him or not because hes so monotone
His mirror scene in Wanderlust is one of the best things to ever grace cinema. Not to mention the joke where the hippies are out of touch with technology and there's a nod to the Nintendo Power Glove, which was actually Paul's first commercial appearance
@captainmorgan3925
Жыл бұрын
One of the funniest scenes I’ve ever watched.
@kimsherrermcalister4184
10 ай бұрын
That scene is hilarious and I watch it when I’m having a bad day. Never fails to make me laugh!
@MomoSimone22
8 ай бұрын
Omg! Yes! I forgot about that scene, and it was gold!
@kittykat8110
7 күн бұрын
Hands down one of the best comedy movies, ever! So underrated.
"Oh the weather outside is weather" is maybe my favorite lines in anything ever.
I use the "60% the time, it works every time," quote at least once a week to this day!! LMAO
Paul is just brilliant. He's smart and funny, and just as gorgeous now as he was in Clueless.
As many great roles as Rudd has had, I still think there's a lead that's waiting for him that shows the best of what he can do that hasn't happened yet.
@monfernova
Жыл бұрын
I would argue Living With Yourself is his magnum opus. Sad he didn’t mention it here
Your manager was wrong. Thousands of teen girls and and young women around the world fell for Paul Rudd over Clueless and that scene.
Clueless was my FAVORITE and where I first discovered Paul Rudd 💚😍 he's an amazing actor!
@seevanhawkins4591
Жыл бұрын
Me too!
@Oecanside
Жыл бұрын
Same it was on yesterday I think I know most of the movie word for word
@katgullette7205
Жыл бұрын
Romeo and Juliet and Clueless…😍
@adrienneclarke3953
2 ай бұрын
The Object of my Affection
My favourite of his performances is in “Our Idiot Brother” and hardly anyone has ever seen it! So underrated
@zakeden1353
Жыл бұрын
I love that movie, so underrated and such an amazing performance by Rudd!!!
@sahej6939
Жыл бұрын
It stinks
@Timmygobang
Жыл бұрын
I'm gutted he didn't talk about that film. The opening scene in that movie is brilliant :D
@suckfuldodger
Жыл бұрын
i was disappointed that movie didn't make the list
@Dwightpower88
4 ай бұрын
@@sahej6939the hole in your mom that you crawled out of stinks
Your right, I was jealous of the scenes with Alicia.
I Love You, Man is one of the most underrated comedies this century. I rewatch it at least once a year
The first 25 seconds of this video just confirms for me why I love Paul Rudd's sense of humor.
This is the best break down I've seen an actor do! Love that he shares those favorite scenes and gives his perspective on them.
Paul Rudd is so chill ❤ he has such such a calm, soothing voice
It's a deeper cut I suppose, but Wanderlust is one of my favorite comedies of all-time, easily. His monologue in the bathroom mirror could have me laughing on my deathbed.
@jessicagentry5338
Жыл бұрын
Omg yes!!!!!!!!!!
@Peavey311
Жыл бұрын
@@jessicagentry5338 But that whole movie is just gold I think. Anything by David Wain is just 😂🤣
@EdgarLeon-tq3uj
Жыл бұрын
@Peavey311 I'm gonna pop off a piece of my diiyukk!
What a genuine, down to Earth guy. No wonder he's so easily likeable in his roles
His hair and skin are flawless
Such a great actor. His role in "Wet Hot" is one of the most amazing comedic performances ever put on film.
Wish you’d spoken about some other kinds of movies he’s been in other than the judd apatow-esque ones… perks of being a wallflower and the fundamentals of caring are some of my favourite performances by him, would’ve loved to hear him talk about those ❤️
@citylily
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed Fundamentals of Caring. Good movie.
@HouseMDaddict
Жыл бұрын
I stumbled across Fundamentals of Caring years ago (had never heard of it prior to just randomly seeing it while scrolling through Netflix) and I legit LOVED it. I've recommended it to a lot of people
@emq6892
Жыл бұрын
@kaylab.992
Жыл бұрын
Bro fundamentals of caring is a great movie wish he talked about that one
@DeterminedDIYer
Жыл бұрын
romeo and juliet. it was a bit part but still.
I am so happy to hear him say he loves every single part of Wet Hot American Summer, bc i've shown a lot of people that movie and they just don't get some of it, and I think it's perfect
@Superdude881
10 ай бұрын
Story of my life
He’s got great range. Consistently awesome in everything he’s in, even his performance in Perks of Being a Wallflower is impressive.
@emq6892
Жыл бұрын
yes! forgot about that
Tane better be in this. Absolutely iconic and multi-faceted performance which, I can definitely get into.
Wet Hot American Summer is one of my all time favorites. And his role of Andy - omg so good. I love that cast so much for coming back together not once, but twice after to create a prequel series and the 10 yrs later series. Phenomenal crowd. ❤❤❤❤❤
@Glasskey10
Жыл бұрын
That whole interview could have been Paul Rudd just talking about Wet Hot American Summer and I would have gladly watched every second.
@monkeytennis8861
Жыл бұрын
Puke
I Love You Man is legit one of my favourite movies just because of how good it makes me feel. All the actors seem like they're having fun and the lines are so memorable.
I Love You Man and Forgetting Sarah Marshall are two of my favourite comedy’s ever. They’re so re watchable and hilarious.
the fact that role models was not one of the films mentioned is an absolute upset
I never really think of Paul as the guy I go to see... but he's in most of my favorite movies, including every one here which are all great. I now realize I am, in fact, going to see Paul.
@Jman7phxaz
Жыл бұрын
Exactly how I see him
Would’ve love to hear him talk about The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Fundamentals of Caring.
I loved Anchorman 1(2004). Such a good movie
@GregMuniz7
Жыл бұрын
First movie I watched after smoking weed for the first time
@chasehedges6775
Жыл бұрын
@@GregMuniz7 😂😂😂😂
@SztywnyPatyk
Жыл бұрын
@@GregMuniz7 really good choice
@johnd3124
Жыл бұрын
the movies kind of a big deal
@georgegraham9822
Жыл бұрын
I remember it came out the same summer as Dodgeball. What a time to be alive.
Leslie and Paul are one of my favorite comedy movie couples
The Stan Lee being happy about ant man being cast as a film to truly display the magnitude and differences in size that comics couldn't hit me in the feels.
he's very detailed in his analysis, you can tell he's not phoning in this interview. i love PR.
Bobby Newport is still one of my favorite characters ever. “Ah fff- it’s not padded!” 😂
@sheilarainey2136
Ай бұрын
BOBBY Newport. BAHHBBY NEWPORT.
@emmarodden7178
Ай бұрын
@@sheilarainey2136 “alright, now we’re just wasting time, Jerry.” 😂
Paul is awesome. Would definitely buy him a beer next time he’s in Western Australia👊🏻😁🇦🇺🍻🍻🍻
@THL_Jontae
Жыл бұрын
I live in Western Australia buy me a beer instead 😂
@Quakerman14
Жыл бұрын
Yeah Nah Yeah
@Sweet00thtkc
9 ай бұрын
What's living in Western Australia like?
@levimortimer-griffith567
2 ай бұрын
I live in Australia 🇦🇺
Rudd is part of the holy trinity of kindest men alive, alongside Keanu Reeves and Tom Hanks.
His performance in "knocked up" is highly underrated, he was so good in that!!
@clayish2615
Жыл бұрын
So underrated that it got him his own spinoff….lol
@Jvelazquez790
Жыл бұрын
@@clayish2615 llokhi yihiy❤❤ooh 😊
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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@timlyons10
Жыл бұрын
Got matsui
Paul is immortal I swear dude hasn’t aged in 20 years.
I really like Paul Rudd, he seems like a great guy. I hadn't seen it in so long, I never realized that he was the guy in Clueless. I wish he would have talked about being Mike in Friends. The first so many movies he speaks about are ones that my wife and I watched many times together and they are special to me. She passed suddenly at the end of 2020 ( You don't need to say you're sorry or anything, it's cool). I'm surprisingly upbeat for someone who lost their soul-mate and will be alone until they die. Watching the films we used to like together makes me happy, and so does this video, Laura would have liked it I know.
The most heartwarming GQ video of all time! Now I have to go back and re-watch all of these hilarious movies again.
Never realized how ASMR'y Paul Rudd's voice really is...
Me and Paul Rudd movies is my happy place, he’s basically been in all of my favourite movies.
He is so funny and charming and interesting and seems so kind and genuine that you almost forget how handsome he is - but lord, he really is. I'm in my late 40's and I've basically had a crush on him for like 3 decades.
i love him. this is 40 is such a good comfort movie
Paul Rudd is totally a crush for me. He is such an amazing comedian and so fearless about it! Love ya Paul
One of my fave '.... breaks down His/Her Most Iconic Characters'........so many cool stories and really truthful and down to earth.
How is it that this guy NEVER ages??? Love him!!
@christiankurtbertumen9203
Жыл бұрын
He's like Andrew Garfield because both actors we're just pretending to be younger while playing Spider-Man & Ant-Man.
@lynnie6633
Жыл бұрын
@@christiankurtbertumen9203 Agreed, but I was commenting on his physical appearance.
I love this, could watch it a million times. So chill, and enjoyable how he retells the story prior to & then following the clips.
Loved this man since friends, he is one of my fav! I will watch anything with him in it. Underated treasure fundamental of caring and I would have loved to hear him talk about it Would love to see a part 2!!
Overnight Delivery is one of my favorite Paul Rudd movies. That film is SO slept on! Paul is a lovable gem, as always! 💛
I know this ain't a movie but his role as Mike Hannigan Phoebe Buffay's boyfriend/husband in Friends is iconic.
I don’t know why “slapping the bass” endures 😂 but it is really one of those fun things to say, and definitely the first thing I would wanna call out to Paul Rudd if I were ever to stumble upon him.
I love Paul Rudd, man. I just wish this had been another 3 or 4 hours longer.
His career is so interesting, I’d wish he’d be given to do some more drama. He’s just an amazing person and celebrity. Great personality.
That waxing scene was one of the most hilarious things I’ve ever watched. Kelly Clarkson!
One of my favorites of his roles is when he played Crap Bag in friends
GQ, whover your audio engineer is, give them a raise! i felt like Paul was inside my ear.
I absolutely love Paul Rudd he's such a great actor love him in every movie he's in can't believe how good this man still looks for he's age
How do you not mention Friends? Literally one of the most iconic sit coms and he gave crapbag!
I love Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann, I feel like comedic actors should get more recognition as good comedy is so hard to do.
One movie with him that I LOVE and wasn't on that list is Role Models. I laugh so much watching it.
@patrynize
Жыл бұрын
Yo Role Models needs MICH more love that movie slaps
I wish this was longer to include more of his amazing roles!
He's just so kind and down to earth! Love him!
Like many women my age I fell in love with Paul in Clueless and he's still one of my fave actors to this day.
How did you leave out Mac and Me? Oscar worthy performance
He's so the same in everything but gets away with it because he's great at what he does, and he's so charismatic.
I'm shocked he didn't mention Our Idiot Brother, my favorite of his. Rudd turns naive goodwill into a superpower. Clever and sweet.
Highlight of my week. I think I smiled for 25 minutes straight
I already loved Paul Rudd and I didn't think it was possible to love him more....but this video did it. 😍
My favorite line by Paul Rudd is "the weather outside is weather." Say it all the time.
Fundamentals of Caring is an incredibly underrated movie as well
Honestly one of my favorite performances of his has to be The Perks of Being A Wallflower. I hold that film so dear to my heart and his portrayal has always really spoken to me, despite not being a major part in the film (though I’d say his character was definitely very impactful, especially that “we accept the love we think we deserve” scene)
Paul Rudd is my favorite actor that I haven’t seen in basically anything
The audio on his interview is so satisfyingly good
Paul has so many great movies, I've seen every single one of these and I could mention like 20 more.
*You forgot 'The Shape of Things' with Paul Rudd and Rachel Weisz!* I still can't get over how that movie ended!😮
This whole interview should have just been the Mac and Me clip.
The sound was unbelievable on this...Paul's voice seemed close mic'd, kudos to the boom guy I guess!
"means chuck" always get's me hahahaha
Idk why Paul rudd always cracks me up with things that don’t make sense Like in knocked up “Can you babysit?” “Yeah we can watch taxi cab confessions” Or in Sarah Marshall “You remember me ?” “Yeah you’re that guy who works at Kaiser Permenente “
He seems like such a nice guy, this was a great breakdown.
I just love Paul Rudd!
There needs to be a part 2 of this.
My favorite movie with him is Love you dude. One of the best comedy movies.