Jason Bateman Breaks Down His Career, From "Arrested Development" to "Ozark" | Vanity Fair

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  • @FahimAhmed-xj9lq
    @FahimAhmed-xj9lq 4 роки тому +6129

    Given what I saw in Arrested Development and Ozark, it's really hard for me to think of him as anything other than the most responsible man in the family.

    • @ranauldogreer2711
      @ranauldogreer2711 3 роки тому +101

      Ozark was a great series and he made it.

    • @geneparmesan8748
      @geneparmesan8748 3 роки тому +58

      I discovered him in Arrested Development, and between that, Horrible Bosses, Game Night, Office Christmas Party, Paul, Hancock and Ozark I think he's at his best in that typecasted role. I remember specifically not being wild about Bad Words because it felt like he was trying too hard to play against type, and it was jarring to me. Maybe I'd like it more now.

    • @ranauldogreer2711
      @ranauldogreer2711 3 роки тому +39

      @@geneparmesan8748 don't forget him in dodgeball as pepper brooks 🤣

    • @spiton
      @spiton 3 роки тому +4

      What about couples retreat?

    • @devlinanorris
      @devlinanorris 3 роки тому +20

      Well, responsible MIGHT not be the best word when referring to Ozark but other than that yeah

  • @a1ntcry1noveru
    @a1ntcry1noveru 6 років тому +11727

    Been acting forever and not dead or drugged out somewhere. A success story

    • @kisslena
      @kisslena 6 років тому +205

      a1ntcry1noveru Hallelujah! He’s got to write a book to tell us what is the secret of his success. He succeeded the child to adult acting transition.
      😘

    • @tiawilliams5690
      @tiawilliams5690 5 років тому +273

      Most child actors are just fine. They just don't get press coverage for being sane and successful.

    • @NEpatriots88
      @NEpatriots88 5 років тому +106

      I think I remember an old interview when he said he gave up drinking at 32.

    • @LNSMITH-iq6ye
      @LNSMITH-iq6ye 4 роки тому +225

      Nah he struggled for years with substance abuse and alcohol

    • @wanderingwillowblossom8106
      @wanderingwillowblossom8106 4 роки тому +30

      His sister grew up normal also. They must have great parents that kept them humble.

  • @farwakhan4423
    @farwakhan4423 2 роки тому +634

    Arrested Development was the most revolutionary show on TV, it went on to inspire so many shows based on its single-camera shoots and the pseudo-documentary style. So massively underrated.

    • @petedavis7970
      @petedavis7970 Рік тому +7

      An 8.7 on IMDb and an average audience score of 85% on rotten tomatoes suggests it wasn't so "massively" underrated.

    • @albeitly2804
      @albeitly2804 Рік тому +17

      @@petedavis7970 i mean those lower scores are really only because of the last two seasons, the first three all have an average audience score of at least 95% rotten tomatoes

    • @robmausser
      @robmausser Рік тому

      @@petedavis7970 unfortunately reviews dont matter, what matters is viewership, and people weren't watching it when it was on tv. It was too new and ahead of its time for many people.

    • @rumwhiskeyteq8227
      @rumwhiskeyteq8227 10 місяців тому

      It was heavily underrated when the show was running. It was a cult classic that got it status much after the show ended. @@petedavis7970

    • @rr.studios
      @rr.studios 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@@albeitly2804I guess that means it wasn't underrated?

  • @ojkilledmacdre
    @ojkilledmacdre 4 роки тому +4801

    Crazy it feels like he’s still Marty n he left the casino to come shoot this as a side gig to launder money for the Navarro cartel

  • @gaiav.4265
    @gaiav.4265 5 років тому +1421

    Oh my god Jason Bateman literally has had the same mannerisms his whole life. The crossing arms over chest and bouncing on his tippy toes, lacing his hands. He truly is a hilarious and amazing actor.

    • @elizabethbox4464
      @elizabethbox4464 4 роки тому

      Omgosh ur right

    • @elizabethbox4464
      @elizabethbox4464 4 роки тому +6

      Gaia V. One of the best delivery of lines of all time

    • @organicallyhannah
      @organicallyhannah 4 роки тому +1

      And his mouth expressions

    • @vb8428
      @vb8428 3 роки тому +1

      @@organicallyhannah Yeah, even the pauses and gaze

  • @melindaboomer6471
    @melindaboomer6471 2 роки тому +530

    He’s so talented. I’ve always loved Jason Bateman. But, I had no idea how unbelievably talented he was until I saw him in Ozark.

  • @Fcukurselfthx
    @Fcukurselfthx 4 роки тому +2524

    I like how this guy is so calm ALL THE TIME. He never loses his cool or makes too much emotion. And if you're listening to him he's funny. It may be dry but he is funny. As a man, this is dope because he is always completely in control of the situation by not reacting, or overreacting. Sometimes he says nothing and just gives a look and the LOOK is saying a lot.

    • @webgpu
      @webgpu 4 роки тому +7

      care with that oozing estrogen, Eugena !

    • @hridyeshsaxena2009
      @hridyeshsaxena2009 4 роки тому +74

      Sounds like Marty Byrde to me.

    • @RealestDave
      @RealestDave 4 роки тому +23

      Thats probably why he got the role in ozark, he is such a perfect fit

    • @Erliortmejurur
      @Erliortmejurur 4 роки тому +51

      @@RealestDave he created the role in ozark

    • @princhipessa1969
      @princhipessa1969 4 роки тому +24

      That lovely Capricorn dry sense of humor.

  • @jasonwang1906
    @jasonwang1906 4 роки тому +4695

    Dude started his career by the main motivation of skipping school. GOAT

  • @allenhuebner6251
    @allenhuebner6251 2 роки тому +758

    Down to earth guy, I had lunch with him a few years back and didn't even know he was an actor until my friend told me later. Anyway he probably appreciated it that we treated him like just another good guy.

    • @Snoozziing
      @Snoozziing 2 роки тому +26

      If you don't mind me asking, how did you end up having lunch with him?

    • @lovelost28
      @lovelost28 2 роки тому +31

      @@Snoozziing They meet up to discuss about a "partnership" between them and Jason's enterprise

    • @allenhuebner6251
      @allenhuebner6251 2 роки тому +72

      @@Snoozziing
      A friend asked my brother and I if we could help him move a big hot tub for his friend, so we did and Jason was there to help also. I'm not sure if it was his friend or relation, anyway when we were finished we were all invited to dinner for helping. It was here at Lake of the Ozarks.

    • @superduperboyx
      @superduperboyx 2 роки тому +4

      @@allenhuebner6251 That's a pretty cool story, and random too! Helping move a hot tub for him (his friend).

    • @Project_AAA
      @Project_AAA 2 роки тому +7

      @@allenhuebner6251 that’s crazy man and awesome! I wonder what he was doing out in the lake of the ozarks Missouri, being that the movie was filmed in lake Allatoona Georgia. Wish I could of met him 😭

  • @chrismuzyka8952
    @chrismuzyka8952 4 роки тому +1825

    He's so good at dead-pan that I was almost sold on that atrocity Teen Wolf Too being a 3-time Acedmy Award winner.

    • @alexandrerighi
      @alexandrerighi 4 роки тому +185

      He got me fooled

    • @welbo3573
      @welbo3573 4 роки тому +201

      I actually looked it up and I was so confused

    • @alexpaulk2819
      @alexpaulk2819 4 роки тому +23

      Yeah and "Arthur and the Invisibles" was such a success he didn't even mention it!!

    • @sabhinavsinha
      @sabhinavsinha 4 роки тому +8

      I had to look it up as well!

    • @theeleanorshellstrop
      @theeleanorshellstrop 4 роки тому +2

      same. the little head tilts l o l

  • @mfamlikemike2494
    @mfamlikemike2494 4 роки тому +3479

    No mention of Horrible Bosses?! One of the most underrated movies, ever!

    • @InvalidUsername480
      @InvalidUsername480 4 роки тому +281

      Also no mention of the one with Ryan Reynolds where they switch places. That one was funny.

    • @moab2312
      @moab2312 4 роки тому +57

      It was hilarious, i think Jennifer aniston was the mvp

    • @paozialcita933
      @paozialcita933 4 роки тому +42

      Yessir! I think that's one of the most underrated movies as well!!! One of the funniest movies of all time lmfao!!!

    • @cuac5869
      @cuac5869 4 роки тому +6

      InvalidUsername480 nah not as good as horrible bosses

    • @RNGomez
      @RNGomez 4 роки тому +83

      I'm guessing they didn't mention Horrible Bosses because of Kevin Spacey.

  • @aninjaguardian
    @aninjaguardian 2 роки тому +148

    Its insane how Jason Bateman was stuck in the sitcom circuit for decades. Just imagine how many talented actors and actresses never got big breaks because they couldn't break out of small roles on sitcoms.

  • @schzimmydeenie
    @schzimmydeenie 6 років тому +5408

    There’s always money in the banana stand!!!!!!!!

  • @erin65655
    @erin65655 4 роки тому +1332

    I find him soooo attractive, not just physically but he really has this air about him.

  • @cormacmcrandom6164
    @cormacmcrandom6164 2 роки тому +118

    Starting as young as he did and getting as big as he did so early and has yet to destroy his life and not sell out is rare. Love this guy

  • @sitlalyc8652
    @sitlalyc8652 4 роки тому +750

    Talented and attractive, he stole my heart as Michael Bluth.

  • @chrissiem3958
    @chrissiem3958 3 роки тому +773

    I love how his first sitcom characters were basically young Gob.

  • @EdKaine
    @EdKaine 2 роки тому +188

    I love Jason’s humility and humanness. He’s surprisingly grounded.
    Oh… Hancock was a great role for him too that even highlights that.

    • @deniserossiter1059
      @deniserossiter1059 2 роки тому +2

      Yes!!! Dodge Ball cracked me up (small part but funny). I also loved his HBO The Outsider series.

  • @raulcitraro
    @raulcitraro 4 роки тому +227

    Man, Jason Bateman is one of those actors that deserves every good role that comes his way. Not only is he an experienced actor, but he is a down to earth guy.

    • @jonhorne4481
      @jonhorne4481 3 роки тому +5

      Exactly. Great guy and a legend. Humble real and just a nice guy. Not pompous. He deserves more credit actually

  • @jacobdegeuss
    @jacobdegeuss 6 років тому +999

    My dad watched Ozark without me and now I use the word "Ozark-ed" for when someone watches a show without you that you started together

    • @monkeyman2407
      @monkeyman2407 6 років тому +8

      I love that (as that is EXACTLY what happened with my SO & I) you don't mind if I borrow the term, as I have a sneaking suspicion that it's going to happen again - on my end this time - with the HBO series, The Deuce? :)

    • @leighhewitt1797
      @leighhewitt1797 6 років тому +8

      My SO and I watched the first 4 episodes and then we went to bed. I couldn't fall asleep so I got out of bed and binged watched the rest.

    • @savannah8243
      @savannah8243 5 років тому

      @@monkeyman2407 what is Ozark about?

    • @HonestBroker247
      @HonestBroker247 5 років тому +2

      Yeah... I was Game of Throned.

    • @lolibz09
      @lolibz09 5 років тому

      Nah

  • @K-aR-Oh
    @K-aR-Oh 2 роки тому +176

    So many great movies, I like how chill he's when it comes to acting, doesn't seem forced or exaggerated, naturally flows always in character 10/10

  • @ShireenPlays
    @ShireenPlays 6 років тому +856

    Jason Bateman's sarcasm is too much... his deadpan is the best in the business! Jason Bateman was under rated for a very long time but he is finally getting the recognition he deserves!
    Arrested Development is one of the funniest tv shows I've ever watched, season 4 was genius and season 5 is absolutely amazing (so far)!

    • @SexyButCurious
      @SexyButCurious 6 років тому +18

      Yeah is sarcasm about Teen Wolf Too was too funny! He knows he hated that film lol.

    • @ShireenPlays
      @ShireenPlays 6 років тому +2

      @@SexyButCurious I think he liked making it but everyone else hated the movie 😂

    • @louem2491
      @louem2491 6 років тому +1

      ShireenPlays - Gaming, Tutorials & more! 🙌🏻FINALLY!!!!!! Someone else who saw the genius of S4! The recut wasn’t as good imo, but had to be done to appease the whingers who didn’t get or want to get the original concept. Can’t wait for S5 II

    • @APAL880
      @APAL880 4 роки тому +1

      no only the original seasons.

    • @Drterd12
      @Drterd12 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah i agree the recut put me off it was so odd would like to watch the original s4 now!!

  • @delrey874
    @delrey874 4 роки тому +748

    Ozark is a masterpiece. The performances of Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and Julia Garner are also great.

    • @JesusReyes-vg8ws
      @JesusReyes-vg8ws 4 роки тому +24

      Agree they are amazing , kinda wish they picked a different guy to play Navarro though he just doesnt seem right

    • @orangekiller5624
      @orangekiller5624 4 роки тому +19

      Jesus Reyes he honestly looks too friendly to be a cartel leader. Looks like a casual family man. He does manage to sound menacing on the Wendy phone calls though

    • @arx754
      @arx754 4 роки тому +27

      @@JesusReyes-vg8ws : I think the actor playing Navarro is PERFECT. Interesting that you feel differently.

    • @danishraza-fu8gr
      @danishraza-fu8gr 4 роки тому +5

      @@JesusReyes-vg8ws imagine giancarlo espacito as the cartel leader 🔥

    • @pyropapi2470
      @pyropapi2470 4 роки тому +6

      OrangeKiller 562 mexican cartel bosses are family oriented.

  • @cesarjom
    @cesarjom 2 роки тому +44

    I followed Jason Bateman's career since his youth, and it was always evident that he had talent but also a unique quality that was never really utilized in his early TV and movie roles. I was so happy to see his career shift after Arrested Development into projects and material where he finally could showcase his distinct comedic and dramatic talents.

  • @dannynba1814
    @dannynba1814 6 років тому +1012

    I love Arrested Development. One of my favourite shows.

    • @shammaaldhaheri1416
      @shammaaldhaheri1416 6 років тому +6

      You should watch the office!!

    • @savannah8243
      @savannah8243 5 років тому +6

      @@shammaaldhaheri1416 I've not seen a lot of the office but it seems like that show and arrested development kind of have a similar feel to them. Is it the same director or same writers or something? Is Jason bateman in it at all?

    • @santiagobravo9685
      @santiagobravo9685 5 років тому +3

      Savannah no

    • @NeverSaySandwich1
      @NeverSaySandwich1 5 років тому +3

      @@shammaaldhaheri1416 no you shouldn't, be original

    • @thekatt...
      @thekatt... 5 років тому +5

      If u haven't , check out 30 Rock. It's my 2nd fav.

  • @mayorrodgers7446
    @mayorrodgers7446 4 роки тому +230

    He seriously trolled me with the academy award winning Teen Wolf Too. I was thinking to myself “that can’t be“ and I switched over to Google to see if it was true.

    • @alfredweaver1945
      @alfredweaver1945 4 роки тому +9

      Me too, I said No Way but fell for it just in case it was in a weird category!

  • @WhereTheVideoEnds
    @WhereTheVideoEnds 2 роки тому +25

    Jason's dry wit is second to none, and I'm super happy to see all the success he continues to have. For anyone not aware, his podcast Smartless is hilarious. Just some great banter between Jason, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes.

  • @rooey101donovan9
    @rooey101donovan9 4 роки тому +2447

    Imagine Jason Bateman and Bryan Cranston doing a TV show together...

    • @NomNomBlankey
      @NomNomBlankey 4 роки тому +55

      Oh man..

    • @adamz0037
      @adamz0037 4 роки тому +115

      They legit could play brothers

    • @gratifiedwizard2043
      @gratifiedwizard2043 4 роки тому +13

      Rooey101 Donovan breaking bad isnt directed by Bryan Cranston. its directed by vince gilligan

    • @nguyenngocinh3296
      @nguyenngocinh3296 4 роки тому +9

      Gratified Wizard are you sure bro ? Cause last time i check , Bryan did direct Breaking Bad =)))

    • @g.coleman
      @g.coleman 4 роки тому +1

      Rooey101 Donovan only watching if Pinkman is pre sent lol

  • @YouFightLikeACow
    @YouFightLikeACow 6 років тому +2580

    Nothing on Horrible Bosses or Zootopia?

    • @baron7755
      @baron7755 6 років тому +27

      Victor Chang right!

    • @Chumfleet
      @Chumfleet 6 років тому +142

      Or Hancock

    • @TimmySquibs
      @TimmySquibs 6 років тому +101

      A lot of the ones that they try and touch upon are key roles that were extremely impactful to the career or really popular

    • @greentaigo2552
      @greentaigo2552 6 років тому +29

      P A U L

    • @Chumfleet
      @Chumfleet 6 років тому +16

      Average Gamer TG OMG I forgot about PAUL!!! That was another awesome movie!!!

  • @TheDalinkwent
    @TheDalinkwent 2 роки тому +33

    Nobody does "taken against their will" scenes like Bateman.
    He makes the panic and chaos seem so real.
    I noticed it when he did the Movie The Kingdom.

  • @anshumanbhattacharyya828
    @anshumanbhattacharyya828 6 років тому +786

    Yes I know that he's accused of playing the same character in every movie, but I still can't get enough of him! He's amazing. Ozark, Bad words, and The Gift shows his versatility fyi.

    • @daffy8995
      @daffy8995 6 років тому +18

      Ozark is actually the first show I really liked him in. I might check out some of the other stuff I skipped.

    • @Fleefer
      @Fleefer 6 років тому +11

      5:44 I did another one where I played my sister's brother...and "what do I have to do to get some attention around here...go blind?" bahaha! I agree he's funny, cute and just comforting to watch, maybe cuz it's familiar, I never get tired of him:)

    • @anshumanbhattacharyya828
      @anshumanbhattacharyya828 6 років тому +1

      @@Fleefer Exactly! Comforting to watch, soothing voice.

    • @nullablebool
      @nullablebool 6 років тому +2

      One of my favourite actors and, yes, very three dimensional; his character in Dodgeball showcases this and, in my opinion, is the best character of the movie.

    • @maggiekarabel123
      @maggiekarabel123 6 років тому +3

      Daffy Check out Bad Words. Well worth your time, he’s great at playing scumbags.

  • @_pearl23_
    @_pearl23_ 6 років тому +2220

    I am so attracted to him and idk why

    • @craigresnianky6909
      @craigresnianky6909 6 років тому +147

      Because your name is Pearl, and you like pearl necklaces and he would gladly give you a pearl necklace.

    • @ttgreat54
      @ttgreat54 6 років тому +124

      Because he's Beautiful, it's his unassuming nature. Sooooo attractive 😍😍😍😍😍

    • @adia_ashido706
      @adia_ashido706 6 років тому +11

      SAME

    • @NameInsertedHere
      @NameInsertedHere 5 років тому +7

      Me too 😅

    • @gigid9606
      @gigid9606 5 років тому +7

      @@craigresnianky6909 omg thats disgusting

  • @pamb440
    @pamb440 2 роки тому +79

    Been seeing this man's career play out right before my eyes since it started. I think we're around the same age and I remember seeing his commercials when I was a kid. He just seems like an all around good guy. A family man that's extremely talented. He's witty, love his sense of humor, very satirical, my kind of humor, down to earth, but also fantastic in the dramatic role he played as Marty Byrde. Like so many others, I'm such a huge fan of AD and his role as Michael Bluth, but he really blew me away with Ozark. Can't wait to see what the future holds for Mr. Bateman , I'm sure it'll be stellar. Oh, and it doesn't hurt that he so easy on the eyes. As long as this handsome, talented man keeps going, I'm following. :)

    • @kingster99me
      @kingster99me 2 роки тому +2

      I was going to say that but you said it. I was going to marry him for about 30 years.

    • @urmamasmamasmama
      @urmamasmamasmama 2 роки тому +1

      Me too 💜

  • @bobtooley
    @bobtooley 4 роки тому +1593

    Jason Bateman plays himself in Ozark

    • @nicolasendara1166
      @nicolasendara1166 4 роки тому +72

      A messed up version of himself

    • @melapelanZX
      @melapelanZX 4 роки тому +95

      *Jason plays himself always* 😂

    • @walkingwhisperer
      @walkingwhisperer 4 роки тому +1

      Basically.

    • @TheRoberth9
      @TheRoberth9 4 роки тому +7

      @@melapelanZX and he always plays it perfectly. incredible

    • @melapelanZX
      @melapelanZX 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheRoberth9 *absolutely* 👍

  • @theeagleassasin2083
    @theeagleassasin2083 4 роки тому +829

    He's obviously doing this Interview for the cartel so he can launder that money
    Nice move vanity fair

  • @AddictionToAwareness
    @AddictionToAwareness 2 роки тому +42

    I have grown up right alongside him. Watching him on almost every single thing he's done. I absolutely adore him

    • @binaldoshi495
      @binaldoshi495 2 роки тому +4

      Me too. I remember having a crush on him when I saw him in Valerie. 😅

    • @Kinobambino
      @Kinobambino 9 місяців тому +1

      i wanted him to talk about game night

  • @CantonGirl1981
    @CantonGirl1981 3 роки тому +625

    Arrested Development is one of the most brilliant shows of all time.

    • @jonhorne4481
      @jonhorne4481 3 роки тому +26

      It really is. Truly. So underrated and sad it only had 5 seasons. Deserved 15.

    • @applethree6128
      @applethree6128 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah I’m a big fan

    • @laneythelame
      @laneythelame 2 роки тому +14

      Those netflix seasons did not do it for me

    • @TimboUnderskroll
      @TimboUnderskroll 2 роки тому

      Literally.my favourite show of all time

    • @Franky.Busta_Music
      @Franky.Busta_Music 2 роки тому +18

      @@laneythelame yeah, I agree. The first 3 were awesome tho

  • @vediwop
    @vediwop 4 роки тому +657

    this man LOVES to have his sleeves rolled up.

    • @aptonymic3014
      @aptonymic3014 4 роки тому +50

      and walk with his hands in his pockets

    • @chayra7517
      @chayra7517 4 роки тому +42

      And we ladies love it

  • @travisclark8431
    @travisclark8431 3 роки тому +8

    One of the most diverse actors of his generation...yet no mention of 2015 film "The Gift" a dark thrilling drama that really displayed the breadth and range of his chops. If haven't seen it watch it...you'll be blown away.

  • @PB-qe6ce
    @PB-qe6ce 5 років тому +346

    "I played my sister's brother" wow, role of a lifetime

    • @issiacmejia3385
      @issiacmejia3385 4 роки тому +41

      He do be his sisters brother tho

    • @yulimejia2931
      @yulimejia2931 4 роки тому +6

      Issiac Mejia , im dead we do be having the same last name tho

    • @issiacmejia3385
      @issiacmejia3385 4 роки тому +2

      @@yulimejia2931 aye! We do be having the same last names tho! Follow me on ig though! I don't meet mejias ever in the wild lmao audeline_
      My pfp is my art tho lmao

    • @Zer0-0
      @Zer0-0 4 роки тому +3

      @@issiacmejia3385
      You're a Mendoza now? Congrats on the wedding!

  • @jeaniebird999
    @jeaniebird999 6 років тому +211

    I really started noticing, and loving, him after Arrested Development and I knew he wasn't new to the industry, but I didn't realize I've been watching him my entire life!

    • @tkc3114
      @tkc3114 6 років тому +3

      jeaniebird exactly man...his face is so familiar

    • @andraste6746
      @andraste6746 6 років тому +3

      jeaniebird I hadn’t realised he was in Little House and I’m old enough to have watched that when it was on air.

    • @jeaniebird999
      @jeaniebird999 6 років тому

      @@andraste6746
      Same, here!

    • @pizzafacesuperleipoman8634
      @pizzafacesuperleipoman8634 5 років тому

      Same! Suddenly you realise he's in some movies you've already seen lol

    • @tiawilliams5690
      @tiawilliams5690 5 років тому +2

      I used to watch Valerie/Valerie's Family/Hogan Family. Jason was the funniest part of the show. Between that and Arrested Development, I thought he'd stopped acting.

  • @terrilreece8045
    @terrilreece8045 2 роки тому +35

    I adore Jason. He’s an amazing actor. He seems very well grounded and is passionate about what he does.

  • @theax40
    @theax40 4 роки тому +2792

    Jason Bateman doesn't really "act."
    He just plays himself in different situations.

    • @LegoLoos2006
      @LegoLoos2006 3 роки тому +121

      And that's what the best actors do

    • @theax40
      @theax40 3 роки тому +50

      @@LegoLoos2006 The only time he acted was in Dodgeball.

    • @patrickweyland-smith1023
      @patrickweyland-smith1023 3 роки тому +59

      Katharine Hepburn apparently told him to "stop acting...just say the words" during one of her last roles (This Must Be Love 1994) and that was a great piece of advice.

    • @elizabethledet1346
      @elizabethledet1346 3 роки тому +3

      You're not wrong

    • @taneeshathomas2090
      @taneeshathomas2090 3 роки тому +11

      I've been saying this for years lol...he's just being himself

  • @2ndround415
    @2ndround415 6 років тому +143

    Jason Bateman is an actual living icon.

  • @CRITTERBUSTERS
    @CRITTERBUSTERS 2 роки тому +41

    I think Bateman just plays a version of himself in everything he’s done, which isn’t a bad thing. He comes off as serious, very professional and very intelligent yet has a very rye sense of humour. I First saw him in Teen Wolf Too as a kid, then saw him in Horrible Bosses, The Gift and Ozark. I have tremendous respect for him as an actor and director.

  • @caitlynschlaudecker4813
    @caitlynschlaudecker4813 4 роки тому +190

    He's so humble, yet he's a film/tv genius and doesn't even realize it

  • @TheGreatAlan75
    @TheGreatAlan75 4 роки тому +2886

    Let's be honest, "Ozark" is the greatest show since Breaking Bad..

  • @RS-jb1lf
    @RS-jb1lf Рік тому +21

    How could he possibly skip The Change-Up?! It was excellent!

  • @peanut170
    @peanut170 4 роки тому +131

    Wow Michael Bluth does a really good job of playing this Jason Bateman guy

  • @carolreeves9666
    @carolreeves9666 4 роки тому +150

    I think he's the most underrated Hollywood actor. And let's not forget gorgeous ;)

  • @roadrunner5260
    @roadrunner5260 2 роки тому +7

    He is exactly the same guy as all of his roles. That is so crazy. Because his personality is not larger than life, but it works so good in the series that he has played in.

  • @feverpa
    @feverpa 4 роки тому +595

    No love for Hancock? Highly underrated movie in my opinion.

    • @PatrickKeating
      @PatrickKeating 4 роки тому +16

      In a way, he really sold that one. Kind of amazing how believable he was

    • @itswherethecomedycomesin8864
      @itswherethecomedycomesin8864 4 роки тому +4

      For sure...just a good movie in general, definitely underrated

    • @louem2491
      @louem2491 4 роки тому +7

      I don’t get how it was rated a flop, it was sooo good!

    • @lvee_
      @lvee_ 4 роки тому +5

      Was looking for someone to mention it. It was a good movie and he was great in it.

    • @Scallion_D
      @Scallion_D 4 роки тому +1

      It was terrible.

  • @piffpete420
    @piffpete420 6 років тому +236

    He better be nominated this year for his performance on Ozark

  • @verziiro
    @verziiro Рік тому +28

    jason is such an amazing actor, let alone an amazing person. he’s very talented and loving towards everyone and everything he does.

  • @UdoADHD
    @UdoADHD 5 років тому +281

    He is so hot. Man. He was such my celeb crush for the longest time.

    • @IloveGorgeousGeorge
      @IloveGorgeousGeorge 4 роки тому +31

      I'm a straight man, and I have a crush on him too. That dry sarcasm and put-together look where he looks like your dad, is somehow weirdly comforting and attractive

    • @kcoffman3210
      @kcoffman3210 4 роки тому

      Udo Ka Still is

    • @UdoADHD
      @UdoADHD 4 роки тому +4

      Brad Knapp omg yes

    • @jillianelise5
      @jillianelise5 4 роки тому +3

      @@IloveGorgeousGeorge YES

    • @commentconnoisseur1001
      @commentconnoisseur1001 4 роки тому +9

      what part of the world do you people live in where it's normal to be attracted to your _dad?_

  • @Om3194
    @Om3194 4 роки тому +183

    I feel like he’s one of those underrated actors who people may forget can do comedy and drama SO well

    • @demifolk8940
      @demifolk8940 4 роки тому +8

      bryon cranston before breaking bad immediately comes to mind

    • @vickyburdick
      @vickyburdick 3 роки тому +1

      Horrible Bosses - I laughed so hard I both cried and peed my pants!

    • @celesteonthetube
      @celesteonthetube 2 роки тому

      The more I watch him the more I realize how talented he is!

    • @therealbaglady
      @therealbaglady 2 роки тому

      Nah, I never forget Jason Bateman.

  • @lindaweinmunson6397
    @lindaweinmunson6397 2 роки тому +15

    They didn't mention "Game Night" which I thought was a great movie. A really good original story. It was funny and suspenseful. One of the best movies I've seen in a long time.

    • @ckmoore101
      @ckmoore101 2 роки тому +1

      Look at the date....

  • @TheGreatAlan75
    @TheGreatAlan75 4 роки тому +54

    His comedic timing in JUNO was spot on...
    I don't think anyone else in the world could've pulled that off..

  • @hunterotails2015
    @hunterotails2015 4 роки тому +451

    So many missed movies. This could've been 20 minutes. No Horrible Bosses or Office Christmas Party?

    • @ChesterChi3
      @ChesterChi3 4 роки тому +48

      also, no mention of Dodgeball (2004)? It's a bold strategy, Cotton, let's see if it pays off for him

    • @Cabbagepatches1978
      @Cabbagepatches1978 4 роки тому +2

      No Paul either- I loved him in that!

    • @hunterotails2015
      @hunterotails2015 4 роки тому +1

      @@Cabbagepatches1978 Yeah really! Lorenzo Zoil. So many more movies.

    • @getnot6285
      @getnot6285 4 роки тому +12

      didn't mention horrible bosses probably to avoid kevin spacey

    • @GuyMcArthur
      @GuyMcArthur 4 роки тому +17

      They skipped Hancock too.

  • @Rubylove48
    @Rubylove48 3 роки тому +6

    I loved him in the film ‘this is where I leave you’ as well as ‘Valerie’ when I was a kid. He’s so humble, I think the alcohol addiction knocked him around...he’s soft spoken and gracious.

  • @maggiemcgee8487
    @maggiemcgee8487 5 років тому +15

    I love that he said he wanted to be “a husband, a father, and a director”. That really shows what a great and down-to-earth kind of guy he is.

  • @VincentTornude
    @VincentTornude 5 років тому +342

    This guy really loved skipping school 😂

  • @Girtquake
    @Girtquake 2 роки тому +12

    jason bateman is legitimately one of the best actors and seems like the most level headed guy. Cant wait to see what else he pulls out of the hat.

  • @Cthulthu
    @Cthulthu 6 років тому +146

    I like these kind of videos that delve into an actor's past roles but what I'd really like to know on top of what they've done, is what they've not done - the movies and/or TV Shows they rejected or missed out on. It seems like this guy could have easily missed out on Arrested Development. The story of how he got that job was the most interesting part of this interview.

    • @charlesericjs
      @charlesericjs 6 років тому +8

      There is a podcast called Armchair Expert hosted by Dax Shepard. Each episode features a different actor. One of the most recent one features Jason Bateman and they talk for like an hour an a half and Bateman talks about pretty much his whole carrer, unfiltered. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Pocketcast; pretty much everywhere.

  • @GonzoGolf
    @GonzoGolf 6 років тому +43

    Bad words is a ridiculously underrated movie and also has great rewatch ability

  • @JoeR203
    @JoeR203 3 роки тому +51

    His character on Silver Spoons was getting more popular than Ricky Schroder's (because his acting was also better) so he was written off the show. His acting in It's Your Move was superb. He has great comedic timing.

  • @siumahin9049
    @siumahin9049 5 років тому +122

    He skipped two of the most successful box office hit of his carrer: Horrible Bosses, Identity Thief

    • @nicdoe7436
      @nicdoe7436 4 роки тому +1

      And Hancock WTF

    • @siumahin9049
      @siumahin9049 4 роки тому +1

      @@nicdoe7436 that's more like Will Smith's movie

    • @HeathStarkey
      @HeathStarkey 4 роки тому +1

      And Hancock, dodgeball.

  • @daveschenck7901
    @daveschenck7901 4 роки тому +199

    If anyone here has not seen the movie "Game Night" I am practically begging you to watch it. One of the funniest I've seen in a long time.

    • @manualboyca
      @manualboyca 4 роки тому +6

      agreed! The two main characters have such great comedic chemistry - it's hilarious!

    • @dnaward2004
      @dnaward2004 4 роки тому +5

      I disagree.

    • @GregLohr
      @GregLohr 4 роки тому +4

      That dog scene ... and Creepy Matt Damon!

    • @myotherusername9224
      @myotherusername9224 4 роки тому +1

      I have it on DVD ! It's moving up the pile tomorrow !

    • @Acujeremy
      @Acujeremy 4 роки тому

      I thought Game Night was not as good as it should have been.

  • @filmstaratease
    @filmstaratease 3 роки тому +7

    An amazing, charismatic and underrated actor and director. In my opinion, Arrested Development is the best comedy series of all time, and much of this is due to Jason's brilliant performance as Michael Bluth. Love this guy.

  • @theeleanorshellstrop
    @theeleanorshellstrop 6 років тому +73

    Ozark really rangbwelll with me. The first episode was amazingly shot, acted, and directed. Wish we could’ve seen more of Jason’s other movies, like This is Where I Leave You, and Zootopia.

    • @kalenzypie
      @kalenzypie 6 років тому +1

      eleanor shellstrop yes i loved This Is Where I Leave You

  • @jamescassara1341
    @jamescassara1341 6 років тому +50

    He comes across as a very down to earth and grateful for his good fortune guy.

  • @sagiv3106
    @sagiv3106 3 роки тому +8

    I consider him one of my favourite actors of all time, every comedy movie/series that he was in was pure gold, especially his scenes, he steals every scene with the way he deliver the comedy, he is amazing, considering I'm rewatching Arrested Development (after more than a decade) he is so amazing there.

  • @alicerowley3528
    @alicerowley3528 4 роки тому +68

    Jason’s voice is so soothing bro

  • @Silvergurl80
    @Silvergurl80 4 роки тому +23

    First childhood crush... did not disappoint. He aged well. Ozark is amazing.

  • @aungkyawzin1240
    @aungkyawzin1240 2 роки тому +5

    This guy is such an underrated actor. Some of his works are downright hilarious and thrilling.

  • @DaQuinias808
    @DaQuinias808 3 роки тому +59

    I find it super interesting how he can do both dramas and comedy so well

  • @detailsmove
    @detailsmove 4 роки тому +152

    I had no idea Bateman's been acting his entire life

    • @MayaBishopStan
      @MayaBishopStan 4 роки тому +4

      Same here

    • @Acujeremy
      @Acujeremy 4 роки тому

      If you can find it, watch It's Your Move. Brilliant TV series.

    • @detailsmove
      @detailsmove 4 роки тому

      @@MayaBishopStan all that time to hone his skills paid off

    • @sergioflorez9244
      @sergioflorez9244 4 роки тому

      HE'S VENGEANCE.

  • @dregep
    @dregep 2 роки тому +6

    Bad Words is one of my favorite films, period. Love everything about it. It's a crazy little masterpiece and I just don't understand why it didn't do better at the box office. Great job with the soundtrack too.

  • @marcosgprep2016
    @marcosgprep2016 4 роки тому +138

    Am i the only one that can’t picture him laugh

    • @myotherusername9224
      @myotherusername9224 4 роки тому +4

      Pepper Brooks in _Dodgeball_. He MUST do more roles like that, he was a monster in that role.

  • @avidnongetit8710
    @avidnongetit8710 4 роки тому +12

    Jason's career is a perfect example of the kindness of others coupled with his abilities. Watch his older stuff and his current jobs. He has grown into a incredible Actor. Thank you so much for living your dreams Jason. Gives me a laugh, a smile and hope for Humanity.

  • @Oliviux78
    @Oliviux78 2 роки тому +4

    I wonder how many shows/movies he has been involved in. Jason has been in so much. He has such an active and continuous career! He’s a genius.

  • @aaronpeters6209
    @aaronpeters6209 4 роки тому +169

    One gets the impression that Jason wasn't a big fan of school, I can't exactly place why that is though.

    • @i_love_rescue_animals
      @i_love_rescue_animals 4 роки тому +7

      Yeah, I was thinking the same - especially since he directs now too - and that requires so much prep and study (much like school).

    • @daniglover3871
      @daniglover3871 3 роки тому +3

      thats cuz schools are usless duh ☺

    • @daniglover3871
      @daniglover3871 3 роки тому +2

      @Tyler u dont know anything about money

    • @jonhorne4481
      @jonhorne4481 3 роки тому +1

      @Tyler lmfao false. You know how may highschool dropouts are millionaires?

  • @whywelovefilm7079
    @whywelovefilm7079 6 років тому +87

    Overall, I love when you guys make these "(Actor's Name) Breaks Down His Career," videos. I enjoy all of them, but when I saw there was a new one for Jason Bateman, I have never been more excited to watch one. Him and Paul Rudd are two people who I think it's impossible to not love. Forget about War and all the other problems America has. Just have Paul Rudd and Jason Bateman go and visit Countries. We can achieve World Peace before lunch time.

    • @craigresnianky6909
      @craigresnianky6909 6 років тому +4

      I completely agree and I'd add Steve Carell to that list too. Everyone that has worked with him thinks he's just about the nicest guy in show business.

    • @Tornado1994
      @Tornado1994 6 років тому

      Mr. Nick Wilde doesn't want to mention his pivotal voice role in Zootopia.
      Batemann, did you forgot how commercial successful Zootopia was?

  • @1mlannen
    @1mlannen 2 роки тому +6

    Have always enjoyed the parts he has chosen to play in movies and TV. I will always watch whatever project he choses to be in. Hate to see Ozark come to a end. Am 79 and spend most of my time on the computer watching TV shows and movies, pretty much house confined so that is my life. MKL&ML

  • @andraste6746
    @andraste6746 6 років тому +79

    I had the biggest crush on Jason Bateman in Valerie at 16 and that crush endures 32 years (dear god) later.

  • @NicoleP182
    @NicoleP182 6 років тому +45

    I can't believe how great of an actor he was as a kid.

    • @gateauxq4604
      @gateauxq4604 6 років тому

      They skipped Family Ties for some reason but he was fantastic in that.

    • @craigresnianky6909
      @craigresnianky6909 6 років тому

      Woah . . . I watched every season of Family Ties and have zero recollection of him in any episode.

    • @davidjeffery9493
      @davidjeffery9493 6 років тому +1

      @@craigresnianky6909 because he wasn't

  • @79dmcjr
    @79dmcjr Рік тому +1

    His sarcasm is my spirit animal

  • @rhs010
    @rhs010 4 роки тому +69

    I can’t believe he didn’t mention horrible bosses. Definitely one of my favorite Jason Bateman movies.

    • @myotherusername9224
      @myotherusername9224 4 роки тому +1

      I stuck it in the DVD player expecting nothing and was so invested in them getting away with it.

    • @Chris_Stanley007
      @Chris_Stanley007 2 роки тому

      Good point.

  • @svpantheon7339
    @svpantheon7339 4 роки тому +257

    Could’ve replaced chandler in friends

    • @ihssanehajmoussa3366
      @ihssanehajmoussa3366 4 роки тому +5

      OMG I thought the same

    • @canuck21
      @canuck21 4 роки тому +9

      While watching this timeline, I suddenly thought of Matthew Perry.

    • @robertdominguez6204
      @robertdominguez6204 4 роки тому +2

      I might of actually watched friends or who ever david swimmer was

    • @afonsosousa2684
      @afonsosousa2684 4 роки тому +8

      He went on to do a great sitcom instead.

    • @hin991misceqduc4
      @hin991misceqduc4 4 роки тому

      Jason Bateman plays himself in Ozark

  • @02291992mm
    @02291992mm 2 роки тому +8

    How did they not include The Switch? That movie was hilarious & his character really fit him. The little kid that played his son was also great.

  • @kittkat215
    @kittkat215 4 роки тому +15

    I absolutely LOVED him in Couples Retreat. And Horrible Bosses. And EVERYTHING I've seen him in. He is one-of-a-kind.

  • @Daniel-lv2vv
    @Daniel-lv2vv 6 років тому +51

    I love this guys sarcasm. I hope he's that sarcastic in real life.
    Your awesome

    • @ClarenceFisher
      @ClarenceFisher 4 роки тому +7

      He has a good voice for sarcasm - always cracked me up on Arrested Development.

  • @CornellBillingsWorth
    @CornellBillingsWorth 2 роки тому +28

    He’s been able to stay in the lifestyle for nearly 40 years…insane to me

  • @rubenhinojosa3142
    @rubenhinojosa3142 4 роки тому +29

    He’s honestly one of the best actors of our time, super cool guy

    • @justineves3588
      @justineves3588 3 роки тому

      that is very true he is one of the very best actors ever

  • @ellenjo86324
    @ellenjo86324 4 роки тому +9

    "It's Your Move" was a favorite! My brother and I loved it! Fan of Jason Bateman since the '80s. I'll watch anything he's in. His success is so well deserved. What a gracious fellow.

  • @alexsummers1
    @alexsummers1 2 роки тому +10

    I don’t care what anyone says Teen Wolf Too is a masterpiece. I truly love ❤️ that movie. Such a great actor! I am surprised he didn’t mention “Zootopia”

  • @reinhardtpresents3778
    @reinhardtpresents3778 6 років тому +535

    No Game Night? The greatest movie of 2018?

    • @yoBANNANA
      @yoBANNANA 6 років тому +12

      Reinhardt Presents well they did say up to ozark and Game night came out after that. However, they did miss a lot more of his movies. This video could have probably went on for like 10 more minutes.

    • @FAYMprod
      @FAYMprod 6 років тому +6

      it's pictured there at the end of the timeline but yeah they didn't include any remarks - great comedy

    • @georgevarughese4886
      @georgevarughese4886 6 років тому

      @@yoBANNANA true

    • @scottsmith8162
      @scottsmith8162 6 років тому +3

      Yeah that movie was surprisingly good.

    • @mukesh_bombay
      @mukesh_bombay 6 років тому

      hahaha

  • @bl5752
    @bl5752 4 роки тому +415

    I didn't realise he was a child actor.

    • @i_love_rescue_animals
      @i_love_rescue_animals 4 роки тому +17

      Yeah, I think they even pushed him as one of those teen heart throbs - I think it was still during the time of "Tiger Beat" and those rags - might've been before your time.

    • @canuck21
      @canuck21 4 роки тому +5

      @@i_love_rescue_animals I unfortunately am old enough to have first saw him in Silver Spoons and also have owned a couple Tiger Beat mags.

    • @itswherethecomedycomesin8864
      @itswherethecomedycomesin8864 4 роки тому +13

      A lot of people don't know that, I think because he's had so much success as an adult as well without being problematic, so his older works have just sort of faded into the background

    • @Acujeremy
      @Acujeremy 4 роки тому +1

      @@canuck21 Hey don't forget It's Your Move! That was my favorite show as a kid.

    • @CatsInTheHouse48
      @CatsInTheHouse48 3 роки тому +1

      He also played a little boy named James on Little House on the Prairie for a few seasons. He was about 10 or so at the time.

  • @MrShabamon
    @MrShabamon 2 роки тому +6

    it's a shame you guys skipped the movie "This is where I leave you" was a great movie and would of loved to know more about how it came together

  • @samroth9029
    @samroth9029 4 роки тому +34

    it’s crazy how jason started out as a child actor and managed to stay an actor throughout all his life

    • @jonhorne4481
      @jonhorne4481 3 роки тому +1

      Only the best can make that transition.

    • @apseudonym
      @apseudonym 2 роки тому

      he's a rare one