A bit i really love from Andrew Scott's performance is 3:50, "I couldn't tell you" "I was scared" "that you'd leave me" because rather than stating it and being bold, he plays it with such vulnerability. There's something in the way he acts it, shrugged shoulders and avoiding eye contact until the very end really changes him into a scared child, and really resonates with what he's saying. Awesome acting!
The point of comparison is 10:07 for Garfield's take. I prefer Scott's too - there's so much more expectation and trepidation there, so much more he says without saying. It's like he's waited to say "that you'd leave me" for so long, that he'd rehearsed it a million times and is now waiting for a response that never actually comes. Heart wrenching.
YES! Totally agree. The direct eye contact was perfect. I really appreciate someone who can dissect a scene forensically and see the psychology of the character performed by a good actor.
Scott's delivery of an almost childlike "that you'd leave me" betrays a still fresh denial of his prognosis. He's toying with it, afraid to approach it with all the gravitas of its true meaning. It's brilliant.
@@kobaltblue2 yeah I love how theres that long dead space after it where he is just dying for dominic to reassure him and he just DOESNT. heart wrenching
As much as I absolutely ADORE Andrew Scott, I saw Andrew Garfield on Broadway in the production and dear god that man can act. He was absolutely brilliant.
I believed Scott more but Garfield worked the crowd more and had better chemistry. They both had different characters tho. Scott portrayed one of manipulation and pain, while Garfield portrayed true sadness and subtle spite.
Honestly I enjoyed both. In all honesty, the pace and timing and overall mood in Scott's performance did feel somewhat superior, but i found it quite interesting how i felt like i was watching two completely different characters, although they spoke the exact same lines...
@@jasso.183 I agree. Refreshing, both of them. I saw Andrew Garfield in London, both parts in a day, full day of Angels in America, very intense, and I thought it was fantastic, and they were all fab, including super talented James McArdle.
It's like Scott says in many of his interviews "you can't play gay". Feels like Garfield attempted to do just that, while Scott simply played the character.
@@KnusperKnaus Well, then gay actors couldn't play straight guys... It's called acting. Andrew Garfield was amazing and won a Tony for that. I like Andrew Scott a lot, but I prefer Garfield's interpretation. And he did it for months.
After the reveal, Scott feels like he's trying to rile up his partner with the "I'm a legionnaire" stuff while Garfield seems like he's trying to make him laugh, see the humour.
Andrew Scott’s is my favourite! That “I’m scared you’ll leave me” is perfect. Showcases his range from comedic to despairing in seconds. But then again I could be biased since I adore his Moriarty!
The dynamics are crazy! 1. Scott's "I was scared" "that you'd leave me" was so powerful. It shook me to my core. 2. Their versions of the character were different and both of them did justice to their character styles. Also to me, their chemistry seemed different with their respective partners. 3. "And then you'll come back home?" "and then I'll come back home" in both scenes depicted contrasting hidden message. Cooper's version seemed like he wouldn't while McArdle's version seemed like he would.
I would not be able to choose who did it "better" because they interpreted the part differently and both were brilliant. I'm a huge fan of both actors, though I'll admit that Scott's portrayal of Moriarty is one of my all-time favorites.
I don't understand all the people that say Scott's was better. I cried during Garfield's performance. I genuinely saw the care between the two men, and the Louis' reaction felt so much more genuine that the Louis from Scott's performance. The way Garfield and his Louis played off each other reminded me of a married couple: comfortable and able to play off each other in a natural way. I loved it
Perfect example of how there is no one way to perform a scene. (Though I think I am more drawn to the simplicity of Scott's performance, remember watching this that because Scott's is more subtle it translates better to film than Garfield's, however both would be INCREDIBLE live)
Agree completely @EnlightenedRae. I was fortunate to see Garfield in this and he was incredible. Yet I feel something very organic in Scott's portrayal here that I connect with a bit more.
I laughed and cried with Scott’s the first time I saw it on the NTLive special. Garfield’s was fine, but it doesn’t have as much range in the scene. I’m more impressed by it in comparison to his other work than the ability in the play.
Sorry but I felt like Dominic Cooper ruined Andrew Scott's dramatic and realistic performance. Both Andrew's portrayed different characters effectively but felt like Garfield's partnering was great. There was chemistry, great comedic timing and didn't feel rushed. This can be credited to Garfield portraying his character on Broadway for 5 months, which provided him many opportunities to hone his craft and decide how his character was portrayed and performed. Scott didn't have this chance as he was only performing the scene for an event that was celebrating theatre and wasn't expected to perform this scene ever again. The underlying message is that Garfield's partnering felt more natural and that Scott and Cooper did not have the 5 months that Garfield and partner had to hone his craft.
I honestly don't think Dominic Cooper is a great actor. I like preacher because of that story and I know that the acting isn't particularly great either. It's not bad, just not great. Andrew Scott is a great actor.
i think it's interesting that you say that scott's version felt rushed, because the pacing in garfield's version felt off to me. like the actors were taking their time a little too much at certain points? but the venue was likely different, i'd put money on scott's performance being in a much smaller theatre than garfield. that does make a difference.
The Garfield version feels much more guarded and controlled. I think the Scott and Dominic performance captures the rawness of it better in every beat of the scene except for the incredible moment in 9:06.
I love how James breaks character for a couple of seconds to have a little chuckle at Andrew at 6:08 😂 Andrew G is exquisite as Prior Walter here. I wish I’d have seen the whole play.
That's the thing I love is that they both put these characters into their own perspective and act it out based on that...I'm truly in love with both 🤧💗
Same. I loved the pairing between Scott and Cooper, and the quick way they rapped out the lines. Also Louis' reaction in the first scene got to me way more
@@ChrisChanningChannel crying means you put forth enough emotion in your portrayal that it touched you enough to weep for a stranger on stage. I didn't bat a lash for Scott. I cried for Garfield. That means something. That's talent.
Appreciate both, but adore Andrew Scott's portrayal; the subtleties of playing it guarded, Little to no eye contact, distant & turned away body language before telling his secret - fear of AND expectation of rejection, ready to act strong if the rejection scenario comes true. You then see him soften into Louis' embrace and enjoy the empathy & being comforted, but again following this, the guarded & defiant (..in denial??) front returns and lastly, we get that complete shift of pure and utter vulnerability, "scared.. that you'll leave me" & "then you'll come home?". SO wonderful. Even the perfectly placed pauses throughout the dialogue, deeply impactful. I find myself coming back to this clip regularly & being blown away. (I gotta say the Garfield version felt more "long term relationship, deeply in love & more accepting of the diagnosis (less defiant)" and reallyyyy pulled at my heart strings too. Where Scott scene pulled out more of the humour, the Garfield version went for deep emotion. Really great take on it too. ) 👏 Wonderful all round 👏
Andrew Scott's performance made me both laugh and cry. Literally. So sharp and quick, and then so vulnerable when he says he was scared Louis will leave him. I bust out in tears, so well performed by both of them.
It's fascinating to see differences. Andrew and Dominic were good but it still felt like a performance to me, whereas Andrew and James felt all too real and really left me emotional. With that said, I really like how the first is so different and changes tones so quickly and I think the different reading of the end of the scene is more interesting.
It is fascinating to see how different actors approach a certain character. Garfield's performance made me much more emotional. It was very raw & intimate. Enjoyed both.
@@WeeGrahamsaccount Wow. No. Andrew Scott, born and raised in Dublin, is as British as someone born and raised in Mexico. There's a reason "the British Isles" has been replaced with "Britain and Ireland" and this is very recent history. Read a book.
Garfield’s might be unrealistic looking but this kind of dramatic, exaggerated acting is necessary for the stage. Completely different when you’re watching it live than on a tiny close up screen
Andrew Scott portrays it beautifully, but I love the spite and bite of Andrew Garfield's performance, the distance he tries to place between his partner... It feels genuine to me.
both are so emotional, first more intense and fast paced and second more slowed down and seemingly more thought out as the actors say their lines, as if they were really thinking hard about what to say next. But both equally as amazingly delivered
I just noticed how they say "It's KS, baby"; Scott says it like "Look, here it is" and Garfield has a pause that turns baby into a pet name, I don't really know how else to describe it.
Loved both performances. Felt the first one (Scott) was more how I would imagine the character to be. But Garfield was much more campy as a lot of my friends were in that period. Thanks for sharing
Exactly. The second had pathos. And it was nice to revisit Garfield/McArdle performances again (and their pairing made me cry again, like I did when I saw them on Broadway)
@@Xgirl808x Angels in America. The first clip with Andrew Scott was excerpt from an award show I think. The clip with Andrew Garfield was from the Broadway revival a few years ago.
I have to say I prefer Scott's portrayal of the character. It just feels more human, Garfield is very stiff with very little emotion while Andrew manages to let despair and fear slip through the stiffness. It made the scene much more emotional for me since it was clearer how horrible the whole situation felt to him. Garfield however was sassier in my opinion, the conversation about his partner's family seemed more realistic. :)
Hard to compare. I love both of them. There are bits that I found very effective in the first preference such as the last bit. But the second preference really got me tearing up. And I liked the gestures in the second preference because it was a bit more natural.
With most of these comparisons, I think the main difference is whether or not the actors are listening to each other. In the first one they were. In the second one, each are sort of in their own world.
Total agreement, the second one just didn't land for me whereas the first really did (which surprised me because while I love Andrew Scott anyway I don't normally rate Dominic Cooper all that highly - I've been forced to reconsider)
they both are excellent for different reasons. while i'm grateful for the post I think the acting competition you set up ultimately did a disservice to all the actors.
You get more of a sense of tension and awkwardness and fear from Scott, along with feeling that the comedy is almost more of a coping mechanism. With Garfield you do get more of a sense of relationship and a sense of trying to make it easier for Louis, knowing it wont help.
Andrew Scott's performance was more satisfactory to me. He portrays the character not only verbally but also physically. And by the way, what attracts my attention to Andrew Garfield's version was his costume and nail polish. Compared to Scott's simplicity, I think Garfield's costume was not a necessity. Yes, I'm aware of the character's sexuality but Andrew Scott showed it only by acting while Garfield was supported by the costume. In the end, both of them are really good actors on their own but I'd prefer to watch Andrew Scott's performance.
I love both the performances to be honest. And it's amazing how you can have the exact same lines yet the delivery can portray such different dynamics! I kind of feel people who prefer either of the two performances have very different expectations and experiences from relationships and like the one they connect with more.
That fucking *PAUSE* after Cooper's "oh..." is the _longest, dreadfull_ thing I've ever heard. It's almost as if he didn't even consider it until Scott brought it up, but _now he is???_ but he's probably just still processing everything or something. It's just so dreadful, it's enthralling. and his "NO!" kiss me too. Scott and Cooper did SO WELL, damn.
i much preferred the KS reveal in scott’s performance. it really seemed shrouded in doubt and lack of self-assurance and disguised in sass and sarcasm as the character should be. it makes his decline feel more realistic and galling. garfield’s (even though i thought his performance was great in a refined sort of way) felt more attention-seeking and passive-aggressive, whereas scott just felt really really vulnerable and scared. his deliverance of ‘i was scared’ breaks my heart every time
I absolutely love the way that Garfield’s is played- I love that it’s a character so far from him that you wouldn’t first think “oh that’s Andrew Garfield” if that makes any sense, And he does it so well. However, Scott is a such a strong all around actor. He always hits the punchlines right (and while Garfield did a good job there was a few that I think got a little lost), he is always so vulnerable and makes the audience feel so powerfully. Obviously there’s a huge dichotomy between the two scenes with the direction that directors and actors wanted to go. Personally wasn’t a fan of either Louis (I liked them but just didn’t Love ya know?) felt more chemistry in the scene with Garfield tho. But overall 2 of my favorite actors hands down.
This is the only time I've seen this scene but it breaks my heart seeing them bicker because they're not in some fling, they were together for 4 years. They got a cat! And Lewis can just drop it... It's horrible
I am all sort of biased, because I am a long-time fan of Scott, but holy crap! He's so good at this. Prior is supposed to be on a "pissy mood" and Garfield, is having the time of his life playing this campy gay I feel he sometimes forgets he must have other emotions. The only time I really felt him was at 9:24 and that's mainly because, as many of you have pointed out, the chemistry with his partner is less forced, more natural, as you'd assume it would happen while they do the whole show (around 4 hours long) every other night for months, while Dominic and Andrew did only that little fragment for that night specifically. I have seen other actors doing this scene as well: Justin Kirk, of course, being what I consider the definitive version. Stephen Spinella, whom I feel really torn about... And Chistian Borle. If you can, try and find Borle's take on the scene (against Zachary Quinto), the clip I remember is not whole scene (starts from the "cat's still missing" line and ends earlier) but it's the perfect balance between Garfield's and Scott's interpretation and definitely worth a watch.
I feel like it's apples and oranges. I feel like I'm watching a young Nathan Lane when I watch Garfield's performance and I don't see anything wrong with that. He's pissy, got hints of arrogance, and he's trying to hold in that he's dying. The crying is very impactful. Doesn't feel like Scotts at all and yet both are done well.
Garfield's version comes off as more comedic and light-hearted maybe it was the dramatic hand movements that threw me off (or the paisley) Watching Scott's verison though, it makes you hurt. It was funny yet heartbreaking at the same time. There was silence in all the right places to bring out the heaviness, fear, and underlying tension in the character.
I feel like Scott was much more into this character, the way he tried to cope with jokes and humour but inevitably couldn’t lighten the mood, only made it macabre. Garfield had much better luck with his scene partner, the dread and grief felt much more real. Though his timing wasn’t that good, especially for the part with “I couldn’t tell you. I was scared. That you’d leave me”, which didn’t feel sincere at all, more like a sulking child looking for reassurance.
Interesting casting and VERY different direction in the two scenes. I've never seen a Prior Walter in his 20's... he's written older and you can feel that in the language I think. Which made it hard for Garfield. I didn't quite believe Garfield; or rather, I believed he was a sad guy who was going to die but... the language felt wrong on him. It felt like he was Doing a Play. Scott just really owned the role; I bought his performance a lot more, despite the fact that Scott was handicapped by Cooper, sadly miscast as Louis, a fey, kinda whiny intellectual. He felt like a "guys' guy" instead. But I also liked the pacing of the scene -- and the direction in general -- more in #1.
They're both stellar performances, but mismatched. Dominic Cooper and Andrew Garfield played their parts with the kind of "stereotypical" over the top vibe. Andrew Scott and James McArdle (especially the tears), on the other hand, had very realistic performances. I don't think either works 100%. If I had to choose, I would say James McArdle from the second clip and Andrew Scott from the first would have been really incredible.
oh wow, that’s so true. Their interpretations are different, sure. But when you watch Andrew you forget they are acting, whereas in the second one it’s very present.
Garfield is a stunner, my God! Prior is over the top and flamboyant, Scott missed that a bit I think, but I liked how he looked at Lou in the end. Garfield is hurting and laughing and hoping all at the same time. Brilliant actor. Both are amazing in their own interpretation though.
As a Theatre Director both scenes emanate understated pain and coping in the face of impending tragedy. The Scott/Cooper scene felt a little rushed, even raw not milking the subtle undertow of the brilliant writing of playwright Tony Kushner. Andrew Garfield drove his words forward yet gave his inner ache time to surface through the analogy of the missing cat. James McArdle played off that using his own grief to drive into his shock as reality has a strange way to slap us in the face. Just dynamic acting and captivating. I would want Andrew and Dominic to slow it down and work the through line in a deeper tone. Still both are both just excellent examples to use for drama students to study - timing, emotion, tone, pause, breath work, movement and how to listen to your fellow actor.
I love Andrew so much
RusticMs Sweet I see what you did there.😂
Dominic is my man. Such a talented actor.
Which one????😂😂😂
Xaimary R. Andrew
I second that emotion.
A bit i really love from Andrew Scott's performance is 3:50, "I couldn't tell you" "I was scared" "that you'd leave me" because rather than stating it and being bold, he plays it with such vulnerability. There's something in the way he acts it, shrugged shoulders and avoiding eye contact until the very end really changes him into a scared child, and really resonates with what he's saying. Awesome acting!
The point of comparison is 10:07 for Garfield's take. I prefer Scott's too - there's so much more expectation and trepidation there, so much more he says without saying. It's like he's waited to say "that you'd leave me" for so long, that he'd rehearsed it a million times and is now waiting for a response that never actually comes. Heart wrenching.
YES! Totally agree. The direct eye contact was perfect. I really appreciate someone who can dissect a scene forensically and see the psychology of the character performed by a good actor.
Nobody does vulnerable better than Andrew Scott
Scott's delivery of an almost childlike "that you'd leave me" betrays a still fresh denial of his prognosis. He's toying with it, afraid to approach it with all the gravitas of its true meaning. It's brilliant.
@@kobaltblue2 yeah I love how theres that long dead space after it where he is just dying for dominic to reassure him and he just DOESNT. heart wrenching
As much as I absolutely ADORE Andrew Scott, I saw Andrew Garfield on Broadway in the production and dear god that man can act. He was absolutely brilliant.
It's apples and oranges. You also have to remember that Scott only performed this for one night while Garfield performed this for several months!
I believed Scott more but Garfield worked the crowd more and had better chemistry. They both had different characters tho. Scott portrayed one of manipulation and pain, while Garfield portrayed true sadness and subtle spite.
"true sadness and subtle spite" is a lot more appropriate in those circumstances.
Andrew Scott is phenomenal on stage. I saw him as hamlet and he was amazing
Like in real life???
How lucky are you, i have admired this brilliant actor for years....bet he was fantastic:)
he is my favorite Hamlet
Garfield felt like a caricature while Scott felt like a person using humor and sass as a coping mechanism...
Alexander Wood well that’s just good acting
Honestly I enjoyed both. In all honesty, the pace and timing and overall mood in Scott's performance did feel somewhat superior, but i found it quite interesting how i felt like i was watching two completely different characters, although they spoke the exact same lines...
@@jasso.183 I agree. Refreshing, both of them. I saw Andrew Garfield in London, both parts in a day, full day of Angels in America, very intense, and I thought it was fantastic, and they were all fab, including super talented James McArdle.
It's like Scott says in many of his interviews "you can't play gay". Feels like Garfield attempted to do just that, while Scott simply played the character.
@@KnusperKnaus Well, then gay actors couldn't play straight guys... It's called acting. Andrew Garfield was amazing and won a Tony for that. I like Andrew Scott a lot, but I prefer Garfield's interpretation. And he did it for months.
After the reveal, Scott feels like he's trying to rile up his partner with the "I'm a legionnaire" stuff while Garfield seems like he's trying to make him laugh, see the humour.
Andrew Scott’s is my favourite! That “I’m scared you’ll leave me” is perfect. Showcases his range from comedic to despairing in seconds. But then again I could be biased since I adore his Moriarty!
He's a terrific actor!! Both drama and that crazyness Moriarty portrays ughh
I think the difference between the two is Scott's feel like he's pushing Louis away whereas Garfield feels like he's trying to prepare Lous.
The dynamics are crazy!
1. Scott's "I was scared" "that you'd leave me" was so powerful. It shook me to my core.
2. Their versions of the character were different and both of them did justice to their character styles. Also to me, their chemistry seemed different with their respective partners.
3. "And then you'll come back home?" "and then I'll come back home" in both scenes depicted contrasting hidden message. Cooper's version seemed like he wouldn't while McArdle's version seemed like he would.
I agree
Ty for this
Wow, the first act was very deep and emotional. Love Andrew Garfield but I have to give it to Scott on this one.
I would not be able to choose who did it "better" because they interpreted the part differently and both were brilliant. I'm a huge fan of both actors, though I'll admit that Scott's portrayal of Moriarty is one of my all-time favorites.
I don't understand all the people that say Scott's was better. I cried during Garfield's performance. I genuinely saw the care between the two men, and the Louis' reaction felt so much more genuine that the Louis from Scott's performance. The way Garfield and his Louis played off each other reminded me of a married couple: comfortable and able to play off each other in a natural way. I loved it
When Andrew Scott says, " I was scared...that you'll leave me." 💔 Totally broke my heart.
The first one, I don't believe he'll come home, the second one I do.
Did they?
Not for long... :(
Totally agree.
Perfect example of how there is no one way to perform a scene.
(Though I think I am more drawn to the simplicity of Scott's performance, remember watching this that because Scott's is more subtle it translates better to film than Garfield's, however both would be INCREDIBLE live)
the scott version is more realistic than the garfield but the garfield was more entertaining
I disagree Garfield’s is better overall
@Ninad Kulkarni agreed
Garfield's was playing much more to a stereotype but no less realistic from my experience in the LGBTQ community the past 30 years.
Agree completely @EnlightenedRae. I was fortunate to see Garfield in this and he was incredible. Yet I feel something very organic in Scott's portrayal here that I connect with a bit more.
I laughed and cried with Scott’s the first time I saw it on the NTLive special. Garfield’s was fine, but it doesn’t have as much range in the scene. I’m more impressed by it in comparison to his other work than the ability in the play.
They both bring such different energy. Same words, but it's almost two different characters
Sorry but I felt like Dominic Cooper ruined Andrew Scott's dramatic and realistic performance. Both Andrew's portrayed different characters effectively but felt like Garfield's partnering was great. There was chemistry, great comedic timing and didn't feel rushed.
This can be credited to Garfield portraying his character on Broadway for 5 months, which provided him many opportunities to hone his craft and decide how his character was portrayed and performed. Scott didn't have this chance as he was only performing the scene for an event that was celebrating theatre and wasn't expected to perform this scene ever again.
The underlying message is that Garfield's partnering felt more natural and that Scott and Cooper did not have the 5 months that Garfield and partner had to hone his craft.
Aisea Mafi I agree! I prefer Scott by far but in terms of the partner I prefer Garfield’s over Dominic Cooper
Maybe if Scott had been paired with Garfield, that would've been great.
I honestly don't think Dominic Cooper is a great actor. I like preacher because of that story and I know that the acting isn't particularly great either. It's not bad, just not great. Andrew Scott is a great actor.
i think it's interesting that you say that scott's version felt rushed, because the pacing in garfield's version felt off to me. like the actors were taking their time a little too much at certain points? but the venue was likely different, i'd put money on scott's performance being in a much smaller theatre than garfield. that does make a difference.
@@jomac841 The actor playing Louis in the Garfield version is James McArdle. He's amazing and I wish he was better known!
The Garfield version feels much more guarded and controlled. I think the Scott and Dominic performance captures the rawness of it better in every beat of the scene except for the incredible moment in 9:06.
I love how James breaks character for a couple of seconds to have a little chuckle at Andrew at 6:08 😂 Andrew G is exquisite as Prior Walter here. I wish I’d have seen the whole play.
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Wow! Both versions are amazing
I think Andrew Scott did better in his role but as for the second character, Louis I think, the second actor did better
Stingy Steals same
Without any explanation or description, when Andrew flexed his arm and I saw the black mark I audibly gasped.
same sis.
Like which Andrew though?
@@asmitachatterjee5146 both
Andrew Scott. How he handles the seamless shift from bravado to vulnerability, allowing the body to take him into the dialogue.
Why is there a need to compare? theatre performances change every night - thats the beauty and joy of it...
They are such different performances and dynamics that you really can’t compare.
That's the thing I love is that they both put these characters into their own perspective and act it out based on that...I'm truly in love with both 🤧💗
I am a huge fun of Andrew Garfield but i think that in this scene Andrew Scott is somehow better
Same. I loved the pairing between Scott and Cooper, and the quick way they rapped out the lines. Also Louis' reaction in the first scene got to me way more
Funny enough, huge Scott fan here, but while his was more technically perfect, it was Garfield who made me cry.
Crying is only a measure of quality if you're a judge on Britain's got Talent :_)
@@ChrisChanningChannel crying means you put forth enough emotion in your portrayal that it touched you enough to weep for a stranger on stage. I didn't bat a lash for Scott. I cried for Garfield. That means something. That's talent.
I completely agree. Andrew pulled out some serious emotion from his performance. They both did but Garfield's was really raw.
Yeah Andrew has that effect on me aswell. Breathe and never let me go made me ball lmao
Moriarty and Peter Parker..? Yes please
And Howard Stark :)
@@thatordinarymagikarp7550 that bitch is not welcoming here
I totally agree
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Show some respect, that's the hot priest
Appreciate both, but adore Andrew Scott's portrayal; the subtleties of playing it guarded, Little to no eye contact, distant & turned away body language before telling his secret - fear of AND expectation of rejection, ready to act strong if the rejection scenario comes true.
You then see him soften into Louis' embrace and enjoy the empathy & being comforted, but again following this, the guarded & defiant (..in denial??) front returns and lastly, we get that complete shift of pure and utter vulnerability, "scared.. that you'll leave me" & "then you'll come home?". SO wonderful. Even the perfectly placed pauses throughout the dialogue, deeply impactful.
I find myself coming back to this clip regularly & being blown away.
(I gotta say the Garfield version felt more "long term relationship, deeply in love & more accepting of the diagnosis (less defiant)" and reallyyyy pulled at my heart strings too. Where Scott scene pulled out more of the humour, the Garfield version went for deep emotion. Really great take on it too. )
👏 Wonderful all round 👏
Andrew Scott's performance made me both laugh and cry. Literally. So sharp and quick, and then so vulnerable when he says he was scared Louis will leave him. I bust out in tears, so well performed by both of them.
It's fascinating to see differences. Andrew and Dominic were good but it still felt like a performance to me, whereas Andrew and James felt all too real and really left me emotional. With that said, I really like how the first is so different and changes tones so quickly and I think the different reading of the end of the scene is more interesting.
It is fascinating to see how different actors approach a certain character. Garfield's performance made me much more emotional. It was very raw & intimate. Enjoyed both.
Both versions were beautifully acted. Its amazing to think these 4 actors are British.
3. Andrew Scott is from the Republic of Ireland
@@crmmb That still makes him British as the Republic of Ireland is part of the British Isles.
@@WeeGrahamsaccount Wow. No. Andrew Scott, born and raised in Dublin, is as British as someone born and raised in Mexico. There's a reason "the British Isles" has been replaced with "Britain and Ireland" and this is very recent history. Read a book.
I like Garfield's intonation and boldness a lot more, but there are a lot of beautiful subtleties in Scott's performance.
Garfield’s might be unrealistic looking but this kind of dramatic, exaggerated acting is necessary for the stage. Completely different when you’re watching it live than on a tiny close up screen
Andrew Scott from 3:48 to 4:25 and Andrew Garfield from 9:00 to 9:15 are both fucking perfection
Amen
Andrew Scott portrays it beautifully, but I love the spite and bite of Andrew Garfield's performance, the distance he tries to place between his partner... It feels genuine to me.
If anyone's like me and didn't know where this is from it's from a play called "The angels of america"
PsychoPunk thanks!!
andrew'S ACTING AT FROM 9:25-9: 30 (THAT LITTLE SOB) IS LITERALLY AMAZING WTFFFF
both are so emotional, first more intense and fast paced and second more slowed down and seemingly more thought out as the actors say their lines, as if they were really thinking hard about what to say next. But both equally as amazingly delivered
i loved both andrews but the second had better chemistry. i wasnt a fan of dominic coopers performance
UGH DOMINIC COOPER I couldn't place him it was driving me crazy thank you
Well one was doing this role for 5ish months and the other just did it that night
I just noticed how they say "It's KS, baby"; Scott says it like "Look, here it is" and Garfield has a pause that turns baby into a pet name, I don't really know how else to describe it.
I prefer Garfield's version because Andrew Scott was brilliant but his partner was kinda weak.
Loved both performances. Felt the first one (Scott) was more how I would imagine the character to be. But Garfield was much more campy as a lot of my friends were in that period. Thanks for sharing
Andrew Scott is a beast, hard to beat. He hit those emotional points much harder and on point, but Garfield is still good.
Andrew was born to act as Moriarty
I enjoyed the first performance but I actually cried at the second one
SAME!!! I feel sad at the first act but in the second act i literally in tears :(
Exactly. The second had pathos. And it was nice to revisit Garfield/McArdle performances again (and their pairing made me cry again, like I did when I saw them on Broadway)
where did you watch it
I love both to bits. They're totally different interpretations but they both work so well. I prefer James over Dominic though, to be honest
Scott and Cooper were good, but Garfield and McArdle had better chemistry I think.
Would love to have seen Cooper and Garfield.
What play is this?
@@Xgirl808x Angels in America. The first clip with Andrew Scott was excerpt from an award show I think. The clip with Andrew Garfield was from the Broadway revival a few years ago.
@@MJKT95 thank you!
I have to say I prefer Scott's portrayal of the character. It just feels more human, Garfield is very stiff with very little emotion while Andrew manages to let despair and fear slip through the stiffness. It made the scene much more emotional for me since it was clearer how horrible the whole situation felt to him. Garfield however was sassier in my opinion, the conversation about his partner's family seemed more realistic. :)
Hard to compare. I love both of them. There are bits that I found very effective in the first preference such as the last bit. But the second preference really got me tearing up. And I liked the gestures in the second preference because it was a bit more natural.
With most of these comparisons, I think the main difference is whether or not the actors are listening to each other. In the first one they were. In the second one, each are sort of in their own world.
Interesting... I found the second pairing much more dynamic & enjoyable
empty sky As did I, going so far as to cry with them.
Total agreement, the second one just didn't land for me whereas the first really did (which surprised me because while I love Andrew Scott anyway I don't normally rate Dominic Cooper all that highly - I've been forced to reconsider)
Andrew Scott is just adorable ❤️
they both are excellent for different reasons. while i'm grateful for the post I think the acting competition you set up ultimately did a disservice to all the actors.
Agreed
it’s like the second pair are afraid of silence
You get more of a sense of tension and awkwardness and fear from Scott, along with feeling that the comedy is almost more of a coping mechanism. With Garfield you do get more of a sense of relationship and a sense of trying to make it easier for Louis, knowing it wont help.
Andrew Scott's performance was more satisfactory to me. He portrays the character not only verbally but also physically. And by the way, what attracts my attention to Andrew Garfield's version was his costume and nail polish. Compared to Scott's simplicity, I think Garfield's costume was not a necessity. Yes, I'm aware of the character's sexuality but Andrew Scott showed it only by acting while Garfield was supported by the costume. In the end, both of them are really good actors on their own but I'd prefer to watch Andrew Scott's performance.
Hazel S The nail polish is for the later drag scene I think
booksandbigideas oh that’s a good point.
such amazing actors omg
OMFG! Andrew Scott as Prior?! I love it!
Andrew and Dominic nailed it! Perfect timing! Andrew Scott is this generation best actor ❤️
Both my Andrews did so good.
I'm proud of them both.
I would have loved to see Dominic and Andrew Garfield
Andrew Scott is an incredible actor and person♥️♥️
Scott and McArdle would be the perfect pairing imho
I love both the performances to be honest. And it's amazing how you can have the exact same lines yet the delivery can portray such different dynamics! I kind of feel people who prefer either of the two performances have very different expectations and experiences from relationships and like the one they connect with more.
NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCES. Andrew is so raw and full of genuine emotion. Omg my heart and soul.
2:26 "His arms! His arms! Hisarmshisarmshisarms His beautiful neck! His beautiful neck!"
(Fleabag hot priest, people!)
Saw the theater streams of Garfield's production, and I've probably said "Feh!" eighteen times a day, since then. XD
That fucking *PAUSE* after Cooper's "oh..." is the _longest, dreadfull_ thing I've ever heard. It's almost as if he didn't even consider it until Scott brought it up, but _now he is???_ but he's probably just still processing everything or something. It's just so dreadful, it's enthralling. and his "NO!" kiss me too. Scott and Cooper did SO WELL, damn.
i much preferred the KS reveal in scott’s performance. it really seemed shrouded in doubt and lack of self-assurance and disguised in sass and sarcasm as the character should be. it makes his decline feel more realistic and galling. garfield’s (even though i thought his performance was great in a refined sort of way) felt more attention-seeking and passive-aggressive, whereas scott just felt really really vulnerable and scared. his deliverance of ‘i was scared’ breaks my heart every time
I absolutely love the way that Garfield’s is played- I love that it’s a character so far from him that you wouldn’t first think “oh that’s Andrew Garfield” if that makes any sense, And he does it so well. However, Scott is a such a strong all around actor. He always hits the punchlines right (and while Garfield did a good job there was a few that I think got a little lost), he is always so vulnerable and makes the audience feel so powerfully. Obviously there’s a huge dichotomy between the two scenes with the direction that directors and actors wanted to go. Personally wasn’t a fan of either Louis (I liked them but just didn’t Love ya know?) felt more chemistry in the scene with Garfield tho. But overall 2 of my favorite actors hands down.
I think that Scott was not only more believable, but also Cooper, and their connection seemed more realistic and authentic
glad to see some love for James McArdle in the comments, he is such a talent!!!!!
Man...that spider bite really did a number on Peter.
This is the only time I've seen this scene but it breaks my heart seeing them bicker because they're not in some fling, they were together for 4 years. They got a cat! And Lewis can just drop it... It's horrible
They’re both brilliant but Scott has always been a favorite of mine since I saw him in Hamlet
Just love Andrew Scott and anything he does!
Idk why this was recommended to me but im happy it was
I am all sort of biased, because I am a long-time fan of Scott, but holy crap! He's so good at this. Prior is supposed to be on a "pissy mood" and Garfield, is having the time of his life playing this campy gay I feel he sometimes forgets he must have other emotions. The only time I really felt him was at 9:24 and that's mainly because, as many of you have pointed out, the chemistry with his partner is less forced, more natural, as you'd assume it would happen while they do the whole show (around 4 hours long) every other night for months, while Dominic and Andrew did only that little fragment for that night specifically.
I have seen other actors doing this scene as well: Justin Kirk, of course, being what I consider the definitive version. Stephen Spinella, whom I feel really torn about... And Chistian Borle. If you can, try and find Borle's take on the scene (against Zachary Quinto), the clip I remember is not whole scene (starts from the "cat's still missing" line and ends earlier) but it's the perfect balance between Garfield's and Scott's interpretation and definitely worth a watch.
What is the play's name? Wanna watch full performance. Thank u!
@@anyalazor7978 Angels In America, darling. HBO actually did a series.
I feel like it's apples and oranges. I feel like I'm watching a young Nathan Lane when I watch Garfield's performance and I don't see anything wrong with that. He's pissy, got hints of arrogance, and he's trying to hold in that he's dying. The crying is very impactful. Doesn't feel like Scotts at all and yet both are done well.
Garfield's version comes off as more comedic and light-hearted
maybe it was the dramatic hand movements that threw me off (or the paisley)
Watching Scott's verison though, it makes you hurt. It was funny yet heartbreaking at the same time.
There was silence in all the right places to bring out the heaviness, fear, and underlying tension in the character.
I feel like Scott was much more into this character, the way he tried to cope with jokes and humour but inevitably couldn’t lighten the mood, only made it macabre. Garfield had much better luck with his scene partner, the dread and grief felt much more real. Though his timing wasn’t that good, especially for the part with “I couldn’t tell you. I was scared. That you’d leave me”, which didn’t feel sincere at all, more like a sulking child looking for reassurance.
Andrew Scott just knocks the ball out fo the park every time!
Garfield is so statuesque. His performance was so convincing.
Andrew Scott just mesmorises me ❤️
Interesting casting and VERY different direction in the two scenes. I've never seen a Prior Walter in his 20's... he's written older and you can feel that in the language I think. Which made it hard for Garfield. I didn't quite believe Garfield; or rather, I believed he was a sad guy who was going to die but... the language felt wrong on him. It felt like he was Doing a Play. Scott just really owned the role; I bought his performance a lot more, despite the fact that Scott was handicapped by Cooper, sadly miscast as Louis, a fey, kinda whiny intellectual. He felt like a "guys' guy" instead. But I also liked the pacing of the scene -- and the direction in general -- more in #1.
James McArdle was perfect in this. He was excellent.
Dominic and Andrew came out on top here. Top performances.
They're both stellar performances, but mismatched. Dominic Cooper and Andrew Garfield played their parts with the kind of "stereotypical" over the top vibe. Andrew Scott and James McArdle (especially the tears), on the other hand, had very realistic performances. I don't think either works 100%. If I had to choose, I would say James McArdle from the second clip and Andrew Scott from the first would have been really incredible.
Andrew (Scott) and Dominic were amazing
oh wow, that’s so true. Their interpretations are different, sure. But when you watch Andrew you forget they are acting, whereas in the second one it’s very present.
Garfield is a stunner, my God! Prior is over the top and flamboyant, Scott missed that a bit I think, but I liked how he looked at Lou in the end. Garfield is hurting and laughing and hoping all at the same time. Brilliant actor. Both are amazing in their own interpretation though.
As a Theatre Director both scenes emanate understated pain and coping in the face of impending tragedy. The Scott/Cooper scene felt a little rushed, even raw not milking the subtle undertow of the brilliant writing of playwright Tony Kushner. Andrew Garfield drove his words forward yet gave his inner ache time to surface through the analogy of the missing cat. James McArdle played off that using his own grief to drive into his shock as reality has a strange way to slap us in the face. Just dynamic acting and captivating. I would want Andrew and Dominic to slow it down and work the through line in a deeper tone. Still both are both just excellent examples to use for drama students to study - timing, emotion, tone, pause, breath work, movement and how to listen to your fellow actor.
I love Andrew Scott's is better cause they have better energy and I feel he is more vulnerable and the couple is more entertaining.
I love them both but Andrew Scott really leapt off the stage with his performance. It felt real.
Where can I find the full 2017 play?
What's the name of the play?
Jhäne Onyx Angels in America!
0:36-0:49 and 0:53-1:01 makes me instantly think of Moriarty
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