Shogun Stars Anna Sawai & Cosmo Jarvis Talk On-Screen Relationship & Favorite Moments (Interview)
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Cosmo Jarvis and Anna Sawai, stars of the upcoming FX series Shogun, sat down with The Direct's Russ Milheim where they talked about the unique experience filming the show, their favorite aspects of their characters John Blackthorne & Mariko, and more.
A breakdown of the interview can be seen below:
0:00 - Building Their Dynamic
01:33 - Most Unique Experience
02:36 - Favorite Aspects of Their Characters
03:52 - How Did They Grow as Performers?
05:49 - Anna Gives a Brief Update on Monarch Season 2
06:10 - Shogun Season 2?
#shogun #fx #television #tv #japan
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Cosmo Jarvis is a fantastic actor because my mind cannot accept that this is the same person as Blackthorne.
@Richard-hv5hh
2 ай бұрын
He totally channels Richard Burton's voice! I have no idea if that was intentional or not but it is undeniable.
@acerimmer7557
Ай бұрын
Agreed, I had seen him in the film Calm With Horses, didn't realise it was the same man till I looked up his IMDB.
@notimportant10
Ай бұрын
Exactly..
@1789crazy
Ай бұрын
For real tho, being himself hes sooo different than the character he plays, thats admirable
@GwaiZai
Ай бұрын
@@Richard-hv5hh yes. Burton. Thank you for being the only person (other than me of course!) to say that.
If this is how he really is, then he is an amazing actor.
@ryansmith302
2 ай бұрын
Agreed, his reserved nature and thoughtfulness here is such a far cry from Blackthorn haha
@luciaceba4640
27 күн бұрын
yeah, seems a bit nervous, somewhat reserved or uneasy, and then on screen he goes all out, totally different person.. so that's a good thing
Cosmo came to the interview like he partied last night but didn’t study for the exam 😂.
Cosmo be thinking about the multiverse mid sentence lol
@WaldoBagelTopper
Ай бұрын
LMAO Yea!!!!!!!!!!
@cooldaddy232
Ай бұрын
Be thinking?,, Are you educated?
@rafamadrigal12
Ай бұрын
@@cooldaddy232 ask yo mom
@sh4rdz.
Ай бұрын
😂😂He seems so chill, wish the show had 20 episodes instead of 10. Will def miss that duo.
@darkdrake13
Ай бұрын
That was the most accurate description. Its like bro is hit with Gojo's infinity every time he tries to speak.
Oh bless you, Cosmo. 😂. A very talented actor and a real nerd off cam. I'm a fan!!
@hazbutler
2 ай бұрын
He's from Totnes. If you knew Totnes, it would make complete sense.
@user-kr6rw4hm7l
2 ай бұрын
@@hazbutler Can you explain? I'm curious.
@hazbutler
2 ай бұрын
@@user-kr6rw4hm7l Its just a quirky place. Unique and full or artisans
@leenunn6446
Ай бұрын
Totnes is a market town in Devon
@marziaguerrucci2789
15 күн бұрын
😂😂Just adorable ,totally agree with you ❤
God she’s just stunning
@JCMcGee
Ай бұрын
isn't she........stunning. I think there's a sense in this interview that he has/had a real thing for her.
@tink6225
Ай бұрын
@@JCMcGeeseems he's just a nervous guy
@maxv1455
23 күн бұрын
Я не смотрел других интервью, но вот что я могу сказать по этому... Космо в сериале выглядел не плохо, но далеко не так "фантастически" как многие тут пишут. По сути у него роль идиота и да с этой ролью он справился! Как и в этом интервью когда пытался составить сложноподчиненное предложение о своем опыте, я к тому что если вникнуть в то что он сказал, то это глупость! А вот Анна действительно и в сериале и в жизни два разных персонажа по темпераменту, но оба очень глубоких и умных человека! И вот тут моё почтение... Ей действительно было тяжело когда ты в жизни очень яркая, активная и жизнерадостный человек а играть приходится очень сложного психологически персонажа со сломленным характером и невероятной выдержкой... этакий антипод твоего собственного "я"! Вот в этом и есть талант актера - умение перевоплощаться и умение без слов а лишь мимикой передать глубину её внутреннего трагизма! Анна браво! 👏 Респект из России!
2:17 is hilarious. That forced smile followed by the immediate embarrassed face. Man, I love Cosmo. Such an incredible actor and he comes across as such a normal bloke
His voice so different when he speak as Blackthorne.. thats show how good he is. I wish him the best for his future
@discojoe3
Ай бұрын
His voice sounds so different when he speaks as Blackthorne. That shows how good he is. I wish him the best for his future. Fixed your grammar.
@jeremiahwoschniak1342
Ай бұрын
@@discojoe3 thankyou very much! Working on it
@user-ck7gz5hy6z
21 күн бұрын
He kinda sounds like Tom hardy in the show
@akombalasau4022
20 күн бұрын
The next Wolverine.
@GraceAloneThroughFaithAlone
19 күн бұрын
@@discojoe3 His voice sounds so different when he speaks as Blackthorne. That shows how good he is. I wish him the best for his future.
Wow, Cosmo and Blackthorn now feel like totally two different person. That's great acting
I like when actors are awkward in interviews. Some talented people are like that
@mayumiohmae3649
2 ай бұрын
bn😊😊😊😅、🎉😅😅
@mlbp2567
Ай бұрын
A lot of actors are actually very shy which is probably why they come off as awkward
he has a brilliant awkwardness and eccentricity, he would be an absolutely amazing Bond
@user-dg6bl2ry2y
Ай бұрын
yes! i was just thinking this. He should be the next bond
@akombalasau4022
20 күн бұрын
Or Wolverine
@ektrfirefox2571
19 күн бұрын
Hell no
@TheLunarnotes
19 күн бұрын
@@ektrfirefox2571 yes he would he’d bring charisma back to Bond, Craig was utterly boring
@ektrfirefox2571
19 күн бұрын
@@TheLunarnotes great actor but not for bond
Cosmo always looks like a lots of things are happening at once in his head
Oh my gosh he seems like a really shy gentle Person....and in Shogun it's the oposite...hereally is a lovley actor
"It was a useful experience and im sure it will be useful in the future" Cosmo is great 😂
Interesting, I thought his stiffness in moving was an acting technique but it seems that’s just him. I hope to see much more of him. Very refreshing talent.
@thejason347
2 ай бұрын
But the fact that he acts the same as his real personality, doesn't necessarily proves his refreshing talent.
@kms08711
2 ай бұрын
@@thejason347says a guy who has no talent at all 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@thejason347
2 ай бұрын
@@kms08711 You should see me juggle.
@theultimatewarlord69420
Ай бұрын
@@thejason347Damn, your integrity just got demolished!
@thejason347
Ай бұрын
@@theultimatewarlord69420 I think it's bold to assume somebody with no talent also has no integrity. Just like lots of talented people have zero integrity.
The wholesomeness of Cosmo Jarvis and Anna Sawai is kind of impossible to comprehend.
She is wildly charismatic. He is too, but he seems nervous and like he'd MUCH rather be doing something else lol I have only seen the first two episodes but it has my complete attention thus far.
@maaz322
2 ай бұрын
More like he's just a reserved person and didn't rehearse good talking points. Looks like he's gasping for air after he delivers an answer, some people dread talking about themselves.
@MrDW72
2 ай бұрын
They did some horizontal activities :]
@wattlebough
2 ай бұрын
I think he’s struggling mentally with the fame that’s been thrust upon him. To be honest I think he might need some professional help moving forward in this period of life.
@tommysoliz3064
2 ай бұрын
He seems cool as hell
@AndorranStairway
2 ай бұрын
We don’t know how many interviews they’ve done to get to this point. I see 3 other videos by different interviewers interviewing them with the same backdrop. It can get very tiring being asked the same question over and over again.
Wow dude couldn't be more different than his character. Love this show
Cosmo thinking about physics while answering the questions
Shes an unbelievable actress as Mariko, and an absolute goddess 🥲
I'll be honest, cosmo was in an Irish film a few years ago. And his accent was so good I thought he was Irish. Great actor.
@jakedodd1301
Ай бұрын
Calm with Horses. As an Irishman, I couldn’t believe how good the accent was! Was even better than Barry Keoghan’s in the movie.
@DDavy2014
15 күн бұрын
Couldn’t agree more. He has absolutely nailed the Irish accent I was shocked when I found out he was English.
JEALOUS that this man got to see all 10 episodes already! ... ...
@ambrosia3033
2 ай бұрын
OMG ME TOO!!!
@RFabs89
Ай бұрын
Yeah, me too.! How did he get to do that?
@DeeDiamond2981
29 күн бұрын
@@RFabs89he got screeners from the network
The appetite of audiences for historical Japanese programs is huge, I hope we see another show that displays and explains the unique Japanese culture.
Cosmo Jarvis accent on the show is a dead ringer for the late great Richard Burton.
@trooper64428
Ай бұрын
@@johnmckiernan2176 I'm saying his voice sounds like Richard Burton.
@slaneydog9182
Ай бұрын
@trooper64428 just watched the first episode and thought his accent was very off putting
@obscurelines
Ай бұрын
I think Oliver Reed is a better likeness. Burtons welshness comes through. But yes. It's a great portrayal.
Anna Sawai is simply gorgeous, I love her personality, so sweet ❤
The cast was top notch. If this show doesn't win some sort of awards I'll be mad.
Everyone is talking about how nervous or awkward Cosmo is, but all I see is most likely a highly intelligent man whose mind is working too fast for his mouth to catch the words with which to speak.
@calzone3843
Ай бұрын
I've been a fan of Cosmo and his music since 2010 and tbh he's always been like this. He's a very private person
@danilopodrascanin162
Ай бұрын
Interesting observation. I think you’re onto something. I get that vibe from him.
@flowy3422
Ай бұрын
nah he's just awkward, you don't need to assign deep characteristics to dress it up, its fine just awkward.
@shalondabryan3326
Ай бұрын
Yes... even when he is listening and not speaking you can see the mind reeling.
@zohoro96
Ай бұрын
nah he just nervous its not that deep buddy why are you making shit up?how pathetic 😂
they both gave amazing performances
two episodes in I have a very strong feeling this series will be Legendary and the casting is just flawless! These two are fab!
@MrDW72
2 ай бұрын
They def smashes off camera…;)
Had no idea that wasn't his normal voice in the show. How do you not fall in love with Mariko in the series ❤
he seems like a really shy person. His mannerisms are very different from his character, shows that this guy is what you call an actual actor!!
he’s my favorite actor i watched all of his film and he is a good actor love you cosmo jarvis ☺️
Jarvis is SO HUMBLE
It’s sad that cosmo is not very known like some useless actors cosmo is a very good actor that can play emotions very good I watched all his movies and one thing about this guy is that he plays his character 100%
She seems so intelligent
These 2 have been killing it !The rest of the cast as well ,so many great characters and the acting has been top notch .I can't wait to see the last 4 episodes.
They're both doing great work in this series. Cosmo (or rather Blackthorne) came across as some kind of Guy Ritchie thug in Elizabethan garb at first, but I then realised that the screenwriters were not necessarily making a totally likeable protagonist, and its nice to see that the real life Cosmo is so much more humble and relatable. Anna is adorably demure in the series, and her very controlled performance gives her a sense of subtle, intellectual power. Top acting chops. Well done, folks.
Love Cosmo he his acting is real class ❤
Cosmo. Wow. I love this guy. And of course Anna is a literal dream
Every interview I've seen with Jarvis. he comes across as incredibly introverted. For an actor who is used to performing in front of others. Its curious
@shortdrink873
Ай бұрын
Performing as a character for an audience/camera and performing as yourself are VERY different experiences.
I am a fan , Cosmo! I liked him in Persuasion❤
He looks nervous aw , I love how supportive Anna is, I love this duo sm
Loving the series. Masterpiece. Cosmo's voice in the series is up there with the late great Richard Burton ❤
I’m a fan of Cosmo and Anna
cosmo's his own man but for some reason he also reminds me of heath ledger. clearly a real artist
Cosmo the new 007
Great cast and great show
Cosmo Jarvis is awkward and looks homeless no matter what’s he’s wearing. He’s just like me.
@abc92800
2 ай бұрын
lol what
@Singinbluebird
2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 also he got a fro. What a man !!! 💯🙏💯🙏🙏
@atanasvanchev177
Ай бұрын
@@Singinbluebirdhe is half Armenian .
@DeeDiamond2981
29 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Cosmo Jarvis has such a first year gaijin energy in this interview. Am I doing it right? What if I say the wrong thing?
The first 2 eps were very good. I’m hooked.
Amazing show - very refreshing - everything was perfect - Anna looks stunning in this interview 😍
Please do more stuff like this Cosmo you’re amazing.
Both are incredible sympatric people - on and off camera!
Cosmo is a great and welcome surprise. Anna is ridiculously beautiful and a great actress. She was the most intense character. I think she is the one that gave the show the deepest emotional print of “mystical ancient japan”. But bravo to everyone, really
I like how Cosmo is absolutely nothing like Blackthorn. Shows his range as an actor.
Cosmo did great job
“The way I viewed you is the same way I believe Mariko viewed Blackthorne”. Was that a not so subtle come on, like she’s hinting that she wants him to ask her to dinner or something?
@chance1774
2 ай бұрын
he’s married is he not? 😭
@Big_Tee22
2 ай бұрын
@@chance1774 They're both single 😁
@kortex3756
Ай бұрын
@@Big_Tee22 cosmo actually has a wife soooo
@Big_Tee22
Ай бұрын
@@kortex3756 Good to know
@qefewfwdcwdc
Ай бұрын
@@kortex3756 thats sad they would be grea together.
If I was Cosmo I would just be walking around all day as Blackthorn.😅
Great cast!
Damn Cosmo seems so shy and nervous. Brilliant actor and fabulous in Shogon! Cannot believe this is actually him!
They are laughing so much regarding how the experience can be useful in the future, probably they are already in the making of next season! 😄
@katd7716
Ай бұрын
It's based on the book, I don't think there is a next season. But making other Clavell's books into series would be great.
Seems like Cosmo has a bit of social anxiety, which is not a bad thing it just shows how good of an actor he is
I actually cannot believe this is the same guy
She is sooo beautiful and has a fun personality. In the Shogun series, an amazing actress
You know they are both great actors, because when watching Shogun you dont think wow thats great acting. You're drawn right into the story and believe that they are the characters, living those lives. Same for the whole show.
My favorite show currently
Ok, so like everyone else, I'm taken aback at how faltering Cosmo is - I don't say that as a negative at all. I'd much prefer to speak to someone who seriously considers what it is they want to say. But I have to say, Russ Milheim - EXCELLENT questions!!! Really interesting, looking to gain more knowledge of their experience and their process. I'm so impressed with the depth of the questioning, might have to subscribe now!!!
Watch him in 'Calm with horses'
Mariko is one of the most beautiful women ive seen in my life, seems to be very sweet and have a great energy/vibe. I'm in love!!
I love this 😅❤
he was in peaky blinders one of the characters i was sad died so quick
Be the next Wolverine plz! Grizzly deep voice screams Logan
Cosmo's brain appears to be malfunctioning in her presence, and who can blame him? She's GORGEOUS. I'm looking forward to finally watching this series!
"The way I viewed you was the way Mariko viewed Blackthorne".. The look on Cosmo's face as she says that 🤣 "So.. you always just saw me as a filthy barbarian? 😐
I thought Anna was so good in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. So glad to see her in this.
That was a little surprising. She is so well spoken, but he is nothing like his character, for sure. It was difficult listening to him trying to get his thoughts out, I kept saying "spit it out" in my head, ha ha!
I love when actors say they have terrible memorys.
Give me the codes for seen all eps...the wait is killing me
@johnmckiernan2176
2 ай бұрын
Yep. I'd totally splurge watch this. I do not have the patience, however.
Anna Sakai owned that series.
hope we get a Taipan book adaptation
@bigollameo
2 ай бұрын
Dirk Straun is absolutely coming to FX.
@haroldgreen2251
2 ай бұрын
Movie adaptation was terrible need the extended version of a series
@abc92800
2 ай бұрын
HELL NO
@abc92800
2 ай бұрын
it should be a japanese series
@bigollameo
2 ай бұрын
@@abc92800 But Tai-Pan takes place in pre-British Hong Kong. How is it going to be a Japanese series?
Good Lord, she is stunning 😍
I dont wana sound like a creep but she is absolutely stunning
@MaybeSo00
Ай бұрын
How is that creepy? You’ve simply complimented her.
I'm only 2 1/2 minutes into the video but I've been reading the comments for 10mins. Gold! Pure & genuine comedy gold.
Cosmo high asl 😂
Marikosama ❤
I believe Cosmo looks like he may be having some late nights. Hope he’s having fun!🤘🏻
I just hope that the studios learn from this that people just want and enjoy good entertainment and keep the proselytizing out of it.
Is Cosmo doing Richard Burton (voicewise) in SHOGUN?
I get that the book is used up and going their own way rarely ends well when it comes to studios making historical dramas, but it does feel like such a waste not to dig deeper in this universe. I don't know how the book ends, or the show, so I would appreciate no one spoil anything. But I do know that the story is based on the story of William Adams, the real life Anjin, as well Ieatsu Tokugawa, and their story is fairly interesting all the till the end of their lives. So that could be used as reference material if they chose to make more.
He was good in Peaky Blinders too
@cas9007
Ай бұрын
Holy sht. He is the military vet with severe PTSD.
@debashritabarman4033
Ай бұрын
Barney
They way she says "Mariko" 😂😅
SEASON2! I hope so too. I think it's okay to play up to the point where Toranaga dies. That's because SEASON 1 started with Taiko's death. It would be nice to end with the narration, ``After that, the Edo period continued for 260 years.''
They would be mad to let this go with only one season. Two more would do. Personally, I usually get fed up one way or another after about 4 seasons, Breaking Bad perhaps the exception because cause the story needed more seasons. 3 seasons is probably the perfect length to keep the story tight and not let it slide into a sit-com feel..
Cosmo Jarvis appears nervous and reserved, yes. But he may also be tired and unfocused as a result due to lack of sleep or the fact that these actors must do dozens of interviews all in one day when they promote a TV series or movie they star in. They get asked the same kinds of questions over and over. I'm not saying we should feel sorry for them, because they make a hell of alot more money than most people will ever see in their own lifetimes.
Everything was different as no two days were same-cosmo jarvis
She is so beautifull
0:30 That facial expression :)
Wow Cosmo seems like a introvert/akward? he was outstanding in Shõgun, both were.
Now we see the real reason behind blackthorne having a translator: stage fright
How did he watch all 10 episodes already? I can only watch one each Monday..
@davidstone7731
2 ай бұрын
I think media gets to watch the whole show so they can put out reviews and do interviews
@fivefivesix-sevensixtwo4114
2 ай бұрын
@@davidstone7731 Lucky bastards. I wish I could just watch the whole thing. I hate waiting every week.