Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - ExpressVPN: expressvpn.com/lexpod to get 3 months free - Eight Sleep: eightsleep.com/lex to get $350 off - BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off - Shopify: shopify.com/lex to get $1 per month trial - AG1: drinkag1.com/lex to get 1 month supply of fish oil 2:44 - Seven 6:24 - David Fincher 14:16 - Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman 19:46 - Acting 28:10 - Improve 36:54 - Al Pacino 40:38 - Jack Lemmon 49:55 - American Beauty 1:10:04 - Mortality 1:12:52 - Allegations 1:30:50 - House of Cards 1:49:25 - Jack Nicholson 1:52:27 - Mike Nichols 1:58:01 - Christopher Walken 2:05:08 - Father 2:14:00 - Future
I loves his acting. He has had disturbing behavior years ago. I know of an instance where alcohol and young men were involved. They don't want attention so they didnt report it. Creepy stuff.
Apart from the fact he was in the trailer? My god why do.people like you have to play dumb like this? Because you think everyone else is dumber? Is it a superiority thing? You need jesus, hsve faith snd get your life back on track.
@@gepardiari8710mid 40s. I saw it in high school when I was working at a 6-plex theater in my hometown. It was not well received because it was not marketed very well. It spent min time in our town.
Really? I saw it when it came out and instantly knew it was Spacey. In fact, one of my few complaints with the movie is they didn't voice alter him on the phone.
After many times taking heroic doses of mushrooms, I have hallucinated and seen wonderous things beyond any effect and descriptions for words, but still know the universe is just that, a universe. I still have no need to defer/attribute great unknowns to any single being - no matter the magnitude. I simply don't need to and accept it for what it is. We're special because we can ask the question 'why'; there's no copping out on that, we're obligated to it.
Dear God, Lex, I can NOT thank you enough for not inserting advertisements of your sponsors into your pod. Other than the mentioned that “they’re in the description below”.
I agree that some people insert ad reads that interrupt an extremely important moment in a disrespectful manner, but I would not have a problem with Lex doing ad reads in general. Who really cares?
Kevin Spacey *was* House of Cards, and really made Netflix a destination at the time. They should have left it hanging, but when they tried to force us to replace Kevin with anyone else, you can see how they didn't realize the un-label-able magic he brought to it and that chemistry is more complicated than we think.
Lex your dark side emerged when you show no sympathy to Kevin. He was vulnerable talking about a sad passage of his infancy. He recalled seeing a couple of babies who tried to get the attention of their parents that scene moved him to tears. He was not acting. It did surprised me your cold heart at that moment. I suggest, if you want to be impartial, not only bring Kevin, you should interview A. Huberman about his dark side because he is a public person, trying to ignore, or dismiss what happened with him means you protect your friends, and it could caused a moral misinterpretation of your values that you mostly profess.
Kevin Spacey is one of those few actors whose real name you totally forget when you watch him on screen. Gary Oldman is another one like that, to me that's just the single greatest achievement for an actor.
Spacey has got to be one of the best impressionists of all time. For real. The voice, the words he chooses, the cadence...he studies people and paints a portrait a photo couldn't capture.
And an amazing distraction. Notice how he does an impression with a silly story rather than answer a question quite often. Sorry Kevin. Awesome actor. Awesome liar. Shame you can't be your true self.
Linandemma ⬆️ You are the one in 1000 here who gets it and had to scroll down this far just to find somebody who sees what's going on here and that would be you… Congratulations or in the acting world 'bravo' either way you are correct Reading nothing but suck ups and fans on here after this "interview" had been auto-rolling on my phone for about an hour on its own. I had finally noticed it. Listen to this all too gay clown trying to explain his way out of his circumstance…… The bit I saw here convinced me nothing of his innocence. I just saw another actor who still doesn't get an awful lot about life..... Doing an acting job Running in a circular manner around the forgiveness he desires. So then, as I usually do before I check out of this thing since I can only take about 15 minutes of it..... I took a look at the comments. They're all too juvenile mostly saying they're gonna go and watch his crap that they've already watched and then they want something new with him From the Obama suckup pedophile purveyors..... Netflix ‼️ Then I came across your comment and it is dead on perfect. It's exactly what I wanted to say the whole time I was watching just the portion of the interview in the middle (the part I happened to see) when I noticed my phone had been playing it.
OMG 3 people already made this same exact comment...God UA-cam is lame... How many other videos have you typed that same comment?🙄... It would be a completely useless comment even if it was original
I happened to meet Kevin in my favourite Hotel in London a few months ago. I enjoyed writing there and we started talking about literature. He was always extremely polite and very excited about talking books, literature, novels and storytelling. I ended up signing a copy of my book for him and he even introduced me to his friend and offered me to sit with him for a bit. Nothing but respect to his legacy and his character the way I got to know him. Thanks for bringing him on Lex!
This is the problem. They get dragged through the mud, cancelled and sullied for years and then when the case dies its too late and the damage is already done
Wait, wait wait ....Kevin Spacey has long been known to be a predator. It's not like one or two cases, it's like dozens and dozens of people. I remember hearing jokes about it even when I was a kid in NYC.
@@drichards4426 not to mentioned that multiple witnesses against him "conveniently" died before they could testify. Spacey has heavy connections with the clintons, epstein, ect. He's acting in this interview. He's a psychopathic monster
@@grildcheez1504 Exactly. I had no idea he was acquitted. Last I heard, he was cancelled, and he has since been occupying the area of mind that holds "famous-dude-who-did-a-really-bad-me-too-thing."
@@drichards4426 He said it himself. He was'nt self aware enough about how hard he was going. Not all people know how to rizz or when to stop at the right time. It was also a different time back then. And obviously a gay man taking his chances hitting on a straight man who he think might be gay but isn't would probably go down as way more offensive.
What impresses me is how much Kevin knows about cinema, when he talked about the speed of the actors of the 40's I made a: ahhh! It's true! I had forgotten what a good conversationalist and great impressionist Mr. Spacy is
Besides being his job for his entire life, I'm pretty sure he's done thousands of hours of q&a, interviews, and long-form discussions on the topic. And even taught "master" classes (or just classes) on film and acting.
Hi Lex, I am deeply impressed with your performance and want to thank you for the tremendous work you do. Your guests, who are the most talented artists, geniuses, pioneers, and role models in their fields, not only open their world to us but also introduce us to other similar talents through their experiences. In a way, their experiences are like a door to Narnia, allowing us to explore countless worlds through the doors they open during their interviews. I was particularly moved by how Mr. Spacey spoke of directors and peers in the most humble manner during his interview. This makes you the gatekeeper to multiple Narnias. I also admire your conduct and the manner in which you conduct your interviews. Your emotionless, calm, and, dare I say, robotic voice creates a space where your guests can express their feelings, enthusiasms, joys, and sorrows. Your calm and indifferent way of expressing yourself gives them the freedom to share their innermost thoughts. Thank you once again for your exceptional work.
Watch when the word children gets brought up at 1:15. He shakes his head no and deep breath. Then again a few minutes later. Could not act out of that one.
I remember watching Seven in a near empty theatre when I was a junior in high school not knowing anything about the movie. It was captivating and a great movie.
Since everyone is avoiding to talk about Spacey directly I going to say it, I love Kevin Spacey and I love his work it is our loss that we dont see more of him on the big screen anymore.
@@mikescorpio13 care to explain what he did that you think he is a horrible person? have you known him in person? are you sure that his accusations were actually valid?
@@ThinkAlienly being a friend with Epstein doesnt help his cause,should i go on about the multitude of mens and teenages boy he had forced/payed to have sex with.... and the real men who were supposed to appear on court to testifie against him coincidantly dies aborting the procedure making him non-guilty by lack of evidences.... do the math. And he got that evil aura smirk that screams RED FLAG.
Kevin Spacey is one of the best raw talent actors around. He can single handedly take control of an entire film's trajectory. He did it with Se7en, The Usual Suspects and House of Cards. He belongs on the big screen.
Hi, I'm from Mexico. Kevin Spacey has always been one of my favorite actors. I'm glad the interview happened because now I know more about him. Thanks to Lex for bringing him on the podcast, saludos!
10 minutes in, I gotta watch Seven again. Been such a long time since I’ve seen it. Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey in the same scene is a must watch, all 10/10 actors imo.
Omg, same. All these Kevin Spacey interviews are making wanna go back and watch all his films. Seven, American Beauty, K-Pax and Usual Suspects. In that order too. Lol. Just gotta get my popcorn and I'm ready for a Kevin Spacey binge watch session, baby! Yah! Also I've always wanted to watch House of Cards so I might as well add that to the list. I am excite! 🎉
It honestly has one of my 2 favorite dialog scenes in any movies in it. The one in the bar between mills (pitt) and summerset(freemen), when Summerset lays out his whole life philosophy but mills calls him out on it a bit, for it being a cope to excuse giving up. And then obviously the scene with all 3 in the car on the way to the desert. It's just amazing.
1:23:33 "I think betrayal is a really interesting word, but i think if you're going to be betrayed it has to be by those who truly know you, and i can tell you that i have not been betrayed." - Kevin Spacey Two Lex on the table, Kevin is transforming into Lex Luther on this quote...
@@Nick-u4e7v You have a weird illusion on that you could actually know a person. You know what they tell and how they act, and you cant see all they say and all they do.
Funny how Spacey being acquitted of EVERYTHING was not in the media hardly at all. Hope to see him in many more films. Thank you Lex for having a pair.
Bryan Singer's sex parties and procurring under age boys in Sydney when he was shooting Superman didn't really make the media either . . . what's your point? Both he and Spacey were well known in the gay community for their actions.
here's the thing, lone p*phile == mainstream coverage + public outrage, vast conspiracy of child abuse involving a large number of the rich and powerful == crazy nutcase theory, probably worship mustache man etc. when someone does something bad that isn't part of the rich hat club they are persecuted, but if they are in the club the whole world moves like cogs in a machine to appear to appease their actions, ignoring those crushed in the gears
It’s been so many years since he’s been active in new major roles I almost forgot how masterful Spaceys performances frequently were. Its hard to not see him as one of the best actors ever and incredible to look back at how many iconic characters that will likely stand the test of time and be remembered resulting from the performance he gave which truly made the characters. Sure there was good writing and a compelling story that needs to exist for a chance of a role becoming iconic but I doubt anyone would argue that another person portraying those roles, despite the other strong aspects remaining in place, would have gotten anywhere close to level they attained with Spaceys performance. The way that some of his iconic roles and the way they led to the film being remembered in such high regard weren’t cast as one of the top billing leading roles of the film but were so impactful to the film that they became what is remembered is incredible. And I think the true impact on the end product and how it is received by the audience was shown as clearly as possible with House of Cards. Despite being so highly praised and how highly regarded Robin Wright and her performance was the impact Spacey portraying Frank had on the show, and people may not remember was being under appreciated prior to Netflix cutting the role out of the show as a growing number of the audience lobbied that Robin have her role elevated over Kevin, but once he was gone the reception of the show and the final season fell off a cliff. And I was one of the many who hated him getting cut out of the show and feeling that what had been my favorite show ever and then not enjoying the final season. All that being said it would be great to see him begin to get strong roles again after winning the cases brought against him. It would be a genuine shame for a career like his ending the way it has since the initial accusations being made.
The last scene in Seven is at another level. 3 actors at their absolute best, a brilliant scrip, an awesome director. In that moment they are not acting, it is real. Morgan’s expression and desperation, Pitt’s abrupt range of several emotions and desires and Spacey controlling it all with a grace and fortitude of a hero that has won his battle. It is amazing to watch and to realize it wasn’t real.
The last scene is where I really saw that Brad Pitt is a very good actor. I stopped looking at him as Brad. He looked so lost and devastated. Still guts me. Such a good scene!
A really underrated role Kevin had was Sam in Margin Call. Really captured the experience but well meaning middle manager of an investment firm. Haven’t watched the full interview yet, but you can’t deny, Kevin Spacey is one of the greatest actors of all time.
I have not watched all your interviews but of the many that I have watched this one is head and shoulders above the others. Kevin Spacey on screen and in this interview draws you in and captures your heart.
Me too. I was reading down into comment section on another video and happened to see this one off on the right side of the screen in the descending video recommends. I put my mouse on it to see the full title and let out a quiet "ohhhhh" to myself. Totally dig Kevin Spacey for his skill set and body of work as an actor. Agree with others in comments here, House of Cards was seriously engaging. I still go back and watch episodes at random when UA-cam is frickin' played out with political Trump BS. 🤪 Only other series I do that with is Trailer Park Boys, when I need a superficial belly laugh. LOL.
This interview is the moment i finally concluded that legacy media is dead. Where else in the legacy media could someone with Lex's incredible and humble interview style spend over 2 hours openly and honestly interviewing someone of Kevins stature.
Who else in legacy media dares talk about a bunch of stupid movie-related trivia for a while, then very softly go "oh and what about the groping you did? You didn't do that right?" Podcast fans are brain dead lmao
@@waggingtonexcept we don’t watch his movies to know him personally. The entire point of what he is doing is not to represent us like a politician, but to represent characters. Whether he groped or didn’t, everyone has made mistakes. If your life were recorded, you’d be cancelled by even your friends, because at some point you’ve done something you’re not proud of. To have someone of his stature as an actor in an interview and not speak to him about his acting would be foolish and a shame. The entire point since the case is to exonerate and rehabilitate him. To drag that stuff back into it is to accuse him once more without evidence is to retry him in the court of public opinion . The case is over.
The opening discussion about Seven is pure magic. So good to see Lex acknowledging how masterful those scenes are, the acting, the nuances, and you can tell that helped Spacey really open up about the process. Wonderful stuff!
Lex the skill in which you can get a comfortable connection with your guests and your audience is top tier in the field of journalism, I feel like you’re a character in my world, a good friend who’s there with me exploring the landscape we live in, keep up the great work brother
Thank you for interviewing Mr. Spacey. Ive always respected and thoroughly enjoyed his work. It is a crime to punish a man who is innocent of those accusations. He clearly loves everything about his work, the process of acting amd the wonderful memories. worked for The American Film Institute/The Kennedy Center Honors; I was awesteuck at being in the same elevator as Douglas Fairbanks, Jr & Jimmy Stewart; with all their film characters swirling around in my head. Watching a film with Kevin Spacey is like curling up with a great a book. He's a consumate storyteller whether as actor or narrating his own tragic story. A similar thing is going on in Great Britain where actors and everyday people are being silenced and imprisoned for standing up for their freedom of speach. I think a touring company of actors who've been ostracized would be a great success. The recent US election has proven that every day people are sick to death of Cancel Culture. Thank you, again, for giving us some time with this beautiful man . Hope to see him treading the boards or on the screen, very soon.
At the 48 minute mark, when he speaks on his relationship with his father figure and mentor Jack Lemmon, it got me emotional thinking about the men who have had an impact on me in my basketball coaching career. When you hear someone whos done everything you want to do and more say you're great it's an otherworldly feeling.
“Nothing human is alien to me”Terence. Thanks for the bravery in tackling sensitive topics! Endorsing empathy and forgiveness sadly needs courage in our times! Thanks for being true to your message and doing it in spite of the possible negative consequences!
Kevin is truly one of my all time favourite actors. I myself am an actor and he’s someone I was just constantly in awe of as I’d study his work. I hope he makes a comeback.
Lex. This was the best ever. I've always believed Kevin was screwed over, and that we all were robbed of seven years of his great work. He was open, forthright, fascinating and endearing. Hollywood betrayed him, and yet he is willing to continue in that world.
I’ve got an incredible amount of respect for Lex for the amount of balls and altruism that it must have taken for him to not only bring Kevin onto his podcast, but to give him the space and the respect that he did here. Especially given the fact that so many people who know little about Lex tend to align him with the alt-right. The severity of the accusations against Spacey are severe, but the fact is that he was acquitted, and I have to applaud Lex for bravely standing by his morals and giving Kevin a large platform during a time in which he is still looked so steeply down upon, all while genuinely treating him with interest, a lack of judgement, and most importantly, as a human who deserves respect and a voice. As well as asking the best questions (as he always does). You’re a real gift to journalism, Lex. I appreciate you.
@@ericgraham8150 some people lump him in with the alt-right simply because he has friends who are strongly associated with the alt-right, such as Joe Rogan. pretty dumb huh?
Speaking of getting better at your craft, taking Kevin's explanation regarding getting better at the play as it goes on, you Lex have gotten soooo much better at your podcast craft. Rogen should be proud. I'm sure he is.
Каково было мое удивление, когда услышала русскую озвучку в видео Лекса. Спасибо огромное за возможность усваивать новую информацию без необходимости переводить текст в голове самостоятельно. И отдельная благодарность за выбор приглашённых гостей.
Fun fact from the Balkans: When K. Spacey got canceled, and couldn't get roles on film in Hollywood, a certain Croatian director (Jakov Sedlar) offered him work. Spacey played late Croatian president Tuđman in a docu-drama (Once upon a time in Croatia ,2022). The result? I can't even begin to describe it :))))))
When I was in the Army a first sergeant who was hard on everyone was accused of a small crime, then all of a sudden, everyone came out accusing him of crazy stuff. That's when I learned that people are vindictive, not honest, and want to be victims when nothing happened. It's amazing that things like this happen.
All his action’s aside , the father part brought tears to my eyes. This guy is desperate for true love. Nothing replaces parents love and admiration towards the kids. Their negligence fed his dark side. Good to have him back.
I found it so fake, it felt like he's acting, it was all so precise. He vocalized it so well, drop a single tear, and be super coherent. It wasn't real emotional
In an era of different quality in what's on the screen, for the love of God we need a podcast from Kevin Spacey discussing the greatest films and plays. His statement that he can change his mind makes me want to hear him explain his attachment to the product of his art for hours.
or maybe he could talk about his wild adventures with young gay mens payed or forced by him.... wouldnt be more interesting to hear what this PoS have to say about his deviancy....
The dude’s dedication in movies like Seven, The Usual Suspects, and House of Cards is real. Listening to him talk about his struggles since 2017, he sounds genuinely sorry and focused on getting his shit together. Good to know some people still back him, which is the style of Lex is kinda hopeful. His emphasis on being real and empathetic in acting is super inspiring. I’m pulling for his comeback and hoping he nails another Oscar-worthy role as he always lights up films.
Kevin sparked my love for cinema, in particular with American Beauty back in the day. I’m so happy that Lex got him in his podcast, such a good conversation. Hope to see him being approved by the whole world again.
Then Sam Mendes actually sparked your love of cinema, not Kevin Spacey. Mendes is an amazing director and if you loved American Beauty, I would recommend watching some of his other films as well. "Away We Go" was one of the only rom-coms I've ever liked and "revolutionary road" is an underrated masterpiece
Phew. If people only watch five minutes of this interview, it should be that ‘father’ segment. Damn. You’re hearing the pain from someone who has obviously done a lot of therapy. Good on him. Our parents shape our adult selves.
It was a bit weird though how quickly Lex switched the topic back to house of cards after spacey went down deep into his innermost feelings of his childhood.
One of the most sincere men of our times interviewing a man who is sincerely insincere. Like many people commenting on here, I appreciate Kevin Spacey's acting, but I can't believe a word he says in regards to his personal life.
Thank you for giving Kevin a voice. He is a Brilliant actor and good human being. I know people that worked with him on the set, he has always been friendly, kind and respectful. Wishing him all the BEST. I cannot wait to see him in his new work.
His impression of Jack Lemon is spot on. Fantastic interview, hate him or love him, Spacey is truly a fascinating individual, hearing him go through all these stories shows his tremendous love for cinema and delight for his craft.
I rewatched Margin Call the other night. Kevin’s performance in that is so underrated, easy given his body of work. The un-cancelling Kevin is where the world needs to be right now.
You guys need to do your research. He was not just being too aggressive with flirting and saying so is humiliating to the straight and gay men who’ve been left without any support or acknowledgment just because a man is a good actor! He allegedly did things that made U.S. Marines shudder and almost break down because it was so degrading. Watch a documentary or read the investigative journalism of when men began coming forward. Not an interview that’s just so-so and biased.
I believe this is one of the greatest conversations Lex has ever had! It was absolutely phenomenal! Kevin Spacey is such a great performer and person! I still feel chills in my back remembering him on Sev7n! The whole atmosphere and the last sequence. It blew my mind! The other thing, the impersonations! Jack Lemon’s is just so perfect! Then Al, and Jack! Man, what a thread this was! Nowadays it’s easy to forget that we, human beings are imperfect, utterly and perfectly imperfect! It’s easy to judge and give criticism to someone under the premise of some allegation! Most of the time with no base at all! Listening to Kevin recollection of events is priceless! Also, how Lex interacted with him is nothing but humble, none judgmental simply allowing the conversation to flow! Absolutely perfect! Thank you Lex, this was a real treat!
Я поймала себя на мысли о том,что нам всем ,тем кто посмотрел или еще посмотрит этот разговор,очень повезло. Лекс дал нам возможность действительно вслушаться в ту историю ,которую рассказывает сам собеседник. Не вмешиваясь и не навязывая своё мнение,но и не прогибаясь под давлением социума...Спасибо Вам.
@@IshbikesHis name was cleared in the court of law, and what the original commenter is referring to is Lex putting that out there. The problem with accusations is that everyone hears about the accusations themselves but the person being acquitted barely even makes the news
You cannot help but miss his work listening to him talking about acting. His range of roles is incredible. Watch the Usual Suspects and K- PAX. Two completely different characters. He is one of the greatest actors of all time. Even his haters cannot deny that.
True. It is a shame to not let him act again. He has more to give. Just saw his interview with Pierce. Now with Lex. He is punished enough. Did think, with these interviews: he is still acting. Playing the role of Kevin Spacey. The man who learned from his mistakes. Humble now. Sad how he is acquitted both civil and criminal and then a documentary with people telling about encounters, washing away, that he was acquitted.... Exstraordinary uniqueness he has. Hope he will be given a chance again...
That is one of the reasons why people say Fridman is a Mossad agent. Wouldn't be surprised if he goes down the Epstein Island guest list one by one, trying to get his "assets" back into good grace.
Mr Spacey, I am quite certain that you never gonna read this comment, but this does not matter. Thank you for the great times of excitement and joy you gave me watching you act. I never stopped believing in you. I am happy that everything turned out well in the end for you (so I dearly hope). Thank you Lex, for sharing this great interview. Thumbs up!
Lex is so much more than another podcaster. He's one of the best and only honest journalists currently posting. Lex consistently pulls nuanced, insightful, & honest answers out of some of the most interesting, influential, and powerful people of our era.
The world needs to see this man in another movie and then also see that same man walking up the stage and collecting his 3rd Oscar for Best Actor. He is a one in a million talent and it's time to let him show us how to truly put yourself in someone else's shoes and how to have empathy and forgive.
I don't know the show was getting weird even when Kevin was part of it, plus they killed him off in that train crash of a last season. what they should do is give him a new show.
"A little less" and "just say the line and mean it". This is why Kevin Spacey is one of the best actors EVER!! I have never seen him do a bad role! He is so under appreciated. Recently, because he was targeted by some nefarious force which has stolen so many years from the audience and from him too, younger audiences have been deprived of his great talent. I see the pain that all of the horrid ugliness has caused and I'm angry! I feel so much compassion and empathy for him! I also know that he will use it to create more extraordinary work. He gets it. Acting is being! He becomes the character! We believe him in every role and never think, "Isn't that (name some other character)? because every performance is authentic and brilliant! I wish he taught acting classes because he has so much knowledge that actors, young and old, can benefit from. There is nothing like good acting! It's the everything! It's what the audience lives to see and what most actors wish they could achieve! Kevin is good acting!!
Lex's interviewing skills just keep maturing before our eyes. The preparation that he must have done that allowed this interview to flow so smoothly. He always knew what Kevin Spacey was referring to but almost also had his own take on how he was affected by a specific movie or performance. It is a privilege to watch these. Thank you Lex Fridman.
Lex is an amazing interviewer but this 2:14:01 was like, imo, horrible. I think if he elaborated on why he did this I would understand (time, not wanting to be a physiologist) but I think not saying anything was insane
Usual Suspects has to be one of the greatest movies I've ever watched. Absolutely love it. A side note, my wife has attempted watching it 3 times and has fallen asleep before the ending reveal each time and can't understand why I like it so much.
Genius way to even begin the interview too Lex. I’m blown away by your maturity that surpasses even the Commander in Chief of the Free World. You are amazing
Damn, this episode was almost on the level of "My Dinner With Andre" I met Kevin Spacey when I was studying cinema in Paris. I was with my girlfriend who had been in her first film, a French crime/film noir and in a jazz film directed by Tavernier. And it was at this bar where rock stars and models hung out. Kevin was quite cordial and modest and we spoke about "Long Day's Journey into Night" and he lauded Jack Lemon as an actor, a person, a mentor. And I recall he was with a group of people who were somehow acting in or connected to a big-time production of 'The Three Penny Opera", about to play at the Paris Opera. What I recall most was his passion for acting, the theater and the actors who had helped and inspired him. Glad to see his travails over the last 7 years are being resolved through due process, and let's hope we can see Mr. Spacey on the screen and on stage soon. Bravo:)
Kevin is one of the greats. Tina and I saw him in several live performances at the Old Vic. He has been unjustly crucified by liars as has Donald Trump. I predict both of them will be resurrected.
@@JackSarfatti I was just going to comment for no good reason that if Donald Trump can be the leader of a political party despite his relationship issues, then shit, Jesus Christ, Kevin Spacey ought to be allowed to act again. It must have been meant to be that I read your comment.
This guy is amazing story teller hypnotising listeners and watchers. I'm barely interested in all this film industry, but i've just watched this episode fully, and I don't acually know why. Ladies and gentelmen - this is Kevin Spacey's magic. Thanks for the interview.
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2:44 - Seven
6:24 - David Fincher
14:16 - Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman
19:46 - Acting
28:10 - Improve
36:54 - Al Pacino
40:38 - Jack Lemmon
49:55 - American Beauty
1:10:04 - Mortality
1:12:52 - Allegations
1:30:50 - House of Cards
1:49:25 - Jack Nicholson
1:52:27 - Mike Nichols
1:58:01 - Christopher Walken
2:05:08 - Father
2:14:00 - Future
Good on you, Lex.
Love you brother! Thank you!
HES SO FULL OF SH*T💯
didnt ask about maxwell?
I just want to say that i will always appreciate and advocate for your willingness to speak with anyone, no matter who they are. Bravo.
Lex, it's time for JK Rowling.
too woke, no.
Yesssss
Yes
lol what @@beachtroll4023
Woooo
House of Cards was perfect before they got rid of him.
Yes
Yes, and why did they do that again....
I like to think the show ended after the 2nd season, it has a perfect ending with him becoming President.
@@toddnoecker6370 because he touches dolls and places they're not supposed to be touched
@@toddnoecker6370because of false allegations?
Spacey is such a master at his craft that we will never know if the person in this interview is him or a character.
I loves his acting. He has had disturbing behavior years ago. I know of an instance where alcohol and young men were involved. They don't want attention so they didnt report it. Creepy stuff.
Well given the fact victims of his assaults and sexual harassment have followed him his entire career, I’d say it’s a f*ckin act.
Do you mean the "behaviour" he was acquited for?
@@jonathanmacdonald people like to leave that part out.
@@mcooper7743 Noticeably absent also is the fact that multiple of his accusers died suddenly during the trials.
Spacey not taking billing for Seven was brilliant. I remember watching the movie in the theater and had no clue who the villain was
Apart from the fact he was in the trailer? My god why do.people like you have to play dumb like this? Because you think everyone else is dumber? Is it a superiority thing?
You need jesus, hsve faith snd get your life back on track.
What’s in the box!!!
You must be same age as Bryan Callen
@@gepardiari8710mid 40s. I saw it in high school when I was working at a 6-plex theater in my hometown. It was not well received because it was not marketed very well. It spent min time in our town.
Really? I saw it when it came out and instantly knew it was Spacey. In fact, one of my few complaints with the movie is they didn't voice alter him on the phone.
grew a beard, did Ayahuasca, met god, "Yep.. it's time to get Spacey on the pod"
Nah he’s transcended into pure AI
After many times taking heroic doses of mushrooms, I have hallucinated and seen wonderous things beyond any effect and descriptions for words, but still know the universe is just that, a universe.
I still have no need to defer/attribute great unknowns to any single being - no matter the magnitude. I simply don't need to and accept it for what it is. We're special because we can ask the question 'why'; there's no copping out on that, we're obligated to it.
When one meets God, their next appointment is with the devil....
@@Charles-Darwin oh thank you dude i was wondering about your random ass take about your specific experience
@@Charles-Darwin no one cares
Dear God, Lex, I can NOT thank you enough for not inserting advertisements of your sponsors into your pod. Other than the mentioned that “they’re in the description below”.
Great observing
How hard is it to skip 30 seconds of a pod?
I agree that some people insert ad reads that interrupt an extremely important moment in a disrespectful manner, but I would not have a problem with Lex doing ad reads in general. Who really cares?
So we can't mention He (the mozilla-ad on) that cannot be mentioned?
Agree, I’ve stopped watching some of my previous favorite podcasts, they have 6 commercial interruptions in a 45-60 minute show.
Kevin Spacey *was* House of Cards, and really made Netflix a destination at the time. They should have left it hanging, but when they tried to force us to replace Kevin with anyone else, you can see how they didn't realize the un-label-able magic he brought to it and that chemistry is more complicated than we think.
NO LEX; PLEASE .
Lex your dark side emerged when you show no sympathy to Kevin. He was vulnerable talking about a sad passage of his infancy. He recalled seeing a couple of babies who tried to get the attention of their parents that scene moved him to tears. He was not acting.
It did surprised me your cold heart at that moment.
I suggest, if you want to be impartial, not only bring Kevin, you should interview A. Huberman about his dark side because he is a public person, trying to ignore, or dismiss what happened with him means you protect your friends, and it could caused a moral misinterpretation of your values that you mostly profess.
You know that last scene when he hit the desk and made that epic sound??? Netflix knew that shit was soooo fire that they put it in their promos.
They need to have spin off where he comes out gay instead. Imajine a in the closet gay president.
@@miryamcaceres He was acting.
You should get David Fincher on the podcast
Yes, yes, yes!!!
No A-Listers on this podcast.
YES!
@@Nicolas.Vincent A. Fincher is not an A-lister. B. And Spacey isnt?
@@JacobMcCaslin A. Yeah. He is! B. Not anymore. Now he's doing fan conventions.
Wow, didnt expect that..
Those were the last words of some others who knew Kevin too
You mean you didn't see that coming?
Exactly my first thought :)
I didn't expect that a Hollywood actor was a sexual pervert. ;)
Same, dude literally sleeps with little boys 😂
Kevin Spacey is one of those few actors whose real name you totally forget when you watch him on screen.
Gary Oldman is another one like that, to me that's just the single greatest achievement for an actor.
Great point!
Yes I absolutely agree!
Agreed. I'd add Christian Bale and Tom Hardy to that list too.
Except gary didnt rape anyone (that we know of)
Gary oldman as Dracula is stellar
Out of all guests I would have in a million years never guessed Kevin Spacey would appear.
media is testing waters before they try to bring him back into roles. lex is a media rat through and through
Why?
Yeah he’s not one of the usual suspects…
@@LordBruuh Because he's gross.
@imaginyary-unit you are gross
This is probably one of the most entertaining interviews.
On a random note, can we all appreciate how Lex went into the rainforest and came out looking like a shredded Dagestani MMA fighter.
Dude... my first thought when I saw him is that he is looking more and more like a Dagestani fighter 😂😂
lol, I thought I was the only one thinking he looks like one of my compatriots
Ayahuasca is a hell of a drug.
He’s been a black belt in bjj for some time now….
I dunno bout that but he got an eastcoast haircut and he seems healthy or maybe clearer skin
Spacey has got to be one of the best impressionists of all time. For real. The voice, the words he chooses, the cadence...he studies people and paints a portrait a photo couldn't capture.
Amazing Jack Lemmon impersonation
And an amazing distraction. Notice how he does an impression with a silly story rather than answer a question quite often. Sorry Kevin. Awesome actor. Awesome liar. Shame you can't be your true self.
Linandemma ⬆️ You are the one in 1000 here who gets it and had to scroll down this far just to find somebody who sees what's going on here and that would be you… Congratulations or in the acting world 'bravo' either way you are correct Reading nothing but suck ups and fans on here after this "interview" had been auto-rolling on my phone for about an hour on its own. I had finally noticed it.
Listen to this all too gay clown trying to explain his way out of his circumstance…… The bit I saw here convinced me nothing of his innocence. I just saw another actor who still doesn't get an awful lot about life..... Doing an acting job Running in a circular manner around the forgiveness he desires.
So then, as I usually do before I check out of this thing since I can only take about 15 minutes of it..... I took a look at the comments. They're all too juvenile mostly saying they're gonna go and watch his crap that they've already watched and then they want something new with him From the Obama suckup pedophile purveyors..... Netflix ‼️
Then I came across your comment and it is dead on perfect. It's exactly what I wanted to say the whole time I was watching just the portion of the interview in the middle (the part I happened to see) when I noticed my phone had been playing it.
@@Linandemmaso much word salad, so little answer. My oh my.
Great to know that you have no problem complimenting pedophiles!!!!
Well this wasn't on my 2024 bingo card.
OMG 3 people already made this same exact comment...God UA-cam is lame... How many other videos have you typed that same comment?🙄... It would be a completely useless comment even if it was original
@@mathualuisy1604 Not as useless as yours.
@@mathualuisy1604did Kevin touch you too? 🥺
@@mathualuisy1604cry more 🫵🏻🤡
@@willardaustriapls be kind
I happened to meet Kevin in my favourite Hotel in London a few months ago. I enjoyed writing there and we started talking about literature. He was always extremely polite and very excited about talking books, literature, novels and storytelling. I ended up signing a copy of my book for him and he even introduced me to his friend and offered me to sit with him for a bit. Nothing but respect to his legacy and his character the way I got to know him. Thanks for bringing him on Lex!
where did he touch you
@@weltschmerz333 get a life kid.
@@realjoans ewwwwwwwwww go away creep
so you're an underage male?
Imagine wanting something signed by Kevin Spacey. You must have some shitty morals
house of cards is the best thing netflix ever did. until the last season
So true.
It was like written by diffferent people
1:30:50
Last seasons always suck. That’s why they’re the last season.
It was disgusting watching his character defects come out in his show 🤮🤢
I'm a little mad at myself for not knowing Kevin Spacey was acquitted/not guilty. I forgot how good of an actor he is.
This is the problem. They get dragged through the mud, cancelled and sullied for years and then when the case dies its too late and the damage is already done
Wait, wait wait ....Kevin Spacey has long been known to be a predator. It's not like one or two cases, it's like dozens and dozens of people. I remember hearing jokes about it even when I was a kid in NYC.
@@drichards4426 not to mentioned that multiple witnesses against him "conveniently" died before they could testify. Spacey has heavy connections with the clintons, epstein, ect. He's acting in this interview. He's a psychopathic monster
@@grildcheez1504 Exactly. I had no idea he was acquitted. Last I heard, he was cancelled, and he has since been occupying the area of mind that holds "famous-dude-who-did-a-really-bad-me-too-thing."
@@drichards4426 He said it himself. He was'nt self aware enough about how hard he was going. Not all people know how to rizz or when to stop at the right time. It was also a different time back then. And obviously a gay man taking his chances hitting on a straight man who he think might be gay but isn't would probably go down as way more offensive.
What impresses me is how much Kevin knows about cinema, when he talked about the speed of the actors of the 40's I made a: ahhh! It's true! I had forgotten what a good conversationalist and great impressionist Mr. Spacy is
It's his job!
Besides being his job for his entire life, I'm pretty sure he's done thousands of hours of q&a, interviews, and long-form discussions on the topic. And even taught "master" classes (or just classes) on film and acting.
He is a teacher and a master of his craft
Hi Lex,
I am deeply impressed with your performance and want to thank you for the tremendous work you do. Your guests, who are the most talented artists, geniuses, pioneers, and role models in their fields, not only open their world to us but also introduce us to other similar talents through their experiences. In a way, their experiences are like a door to Narnia, allowing us to explore countless worlds through the doors they open during their interviews.
I was particularly moved by how Mr. Spacey spoke of directors and peers in the most humble manner during his interview. This makes you the gatekeeper to multiple Narnias.
I also admire your conduct and the manner in which you conduct your interviews. Your emotionless, calm, and, dare I say, robotic voice creates a space where your guests can express their feelings, enthusiasms, joys, and sorrows. Your calm and indifferent way of expressing yourself gives them the freedom to share their innermost thoughts.
Thank you once again for your exceptional work.
He warmed up at the second half.
So wonderfully put Mr Zaman! I couldn't agree more!❤❤ May you to 100,feeling like you're 20!
Hard to decipher if an actor of his caliber is actually being sincere. Impossible actually.
indeed
Watch when the word children gets brought up at 1:15. He shakes his head no and deep breath. Then again a few minutes later. Could not act out of that one.
@@latentseayou’re saying he looks like he’s lying ?
I’m saying he is lying. Full of sh;t. Full on creeep. Most likely on the liste... same with thom hanx
Allegedly 🤣
We got lex fridman and Kevin spacey podcast before GTA 6
NPC comment
@@unknownventures478amazing🎉😂
For reals lol
@@unknownventures478Hilarious and Original!
yeah...so?
Se7en really is a masterpiece
I remember watching Seven in a near empty theatre when I was a junior in high school not knowing anything about the movie. It was captivating and a great movie.
No cap. Especially the ending.
Let’s not forget K-PAX!
@@DebCorcoran-pr3sc let's not forget usual suspects
@@DebCorcoran-pr3sc let's not forget Fred claus
Since everyone is avoiding to talk about Spacey directly I going to say it, I love Kevin Spacey and I love his work it is our loss that we dont see more of him on the big screen anymore.
Hundred percent. 7 is my favorite thriller and it’s not even close.
never liked the guy since i first saw him in See No Evil,Hear No Evil and my guts were right.Horrible human being and still got some interviews...
@@mikescorpio13 care to explain what he did that you think he is a horrible person? have you known him in person? are you sure that his accusations were actually valid?
@@ThinkAlienly being a friend with Epstein doesnt help his cause,should i go on about the multitude of mens and teenages boy he had forced/payed to have sex with.... and the real men who were supposed to appear on court to testifie against him coincidantly dies aborting the procedure making him non-guilty by lack of evidences.... do the math. And he got that evil aura smirk that screams RED FLAG.
He admitted to inappropriately groping people without their consent.
Kevin Spacey is one of the best raw talent actors around. He can single handedly take control of an entire film's trajectory. He did it with Se7en, The Usual Suspects and House of Cards. He belongs on the big screen.
He belongs behind bars...
@@scottymacdewder5229 Yeah how did those charges work out again?
@@GSP-76 all of his accusers died randomly?
@@scottymacdewder5229one died from cancer, one died from getting hit while crossing the street, and the other killed himself. Cmon man
@@cameronthomas7522 like I said... "randomly"...
I let out a "Holy F#£k!" when the thumbnail showed up in my feed. I was heading to bed. Now I cannot.
Legit same
Literally same
2 AM for me same reaction
Same
Neither can the accusers who all showed up no longer with us.
Lex, the way you prepare for these conversations, and being able to talk with your guests with insight, is truely commendable!
Hi, I'm from Mexico. Kevin Spacey has always been one of my favorite actors. I'm glad the interview happened because now I know more about him. Thanks to Lex for bringing him on the podcast, saludos!
10 minutes in, I gotta watch Seven again. Been such a long time since I’ve seen it. Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey in the same scene is a must watch, all 10/10 actors imo.
I think Gwyneth Paltrow was in that scene as well. Some of her best acting was in that scene.
@@redgrimgrumbult3823lol. For real.
Omg, same. All these Kevin Spacey interviews are making wanna go back and watch all his films. Seven, American Beauty, K-Pax and Usual Suspects. In that order too. Lol. Just gotta get my popcorn and I'm ready for a Kevin Spacey binge watch session, baby! Yah!
Also I've always wanted to watch House of Cards so I might as well add that to the list. I am excite! 🎉
It honestly has one of my 2 favorite dialog scenes in any movies in it. The one in the bar between mills (pitt) and summerset(freemen), when Summerset lays out his whole life philosophy but mills calls him out on it a bit, for it being a cope to excuse giving up. And then obviously the scene with all 3 in the car on the way to the desert. It's just amazing.
Brad Pitt is AWFUL in Seven lol. Amazing movie but he is notoriously bad in that movie.
Kevin Spacey's impression of Jack Lemmon was incredible. Had his cadence down perfectly. Sounded just like him.
Yes he does
I thought it must have been Johnny Carson did all those things and Kevin just confused the two.
@@chrispember172 Then why did he start doing a Johnny Carson impression?
the millennials in these comments can't possibly comprehend this
I was listening to this in the shower and when he started that impression I literally thought another person joined in the conversation
1:23:33 "I think betrayal is a really interesting word, but i think if you're going to be betrayed it has to be by those who truly know you, and i can tell you that i have not been betrayed."
- Kevin Spacey
Two Lex on the table, Kevin is transforming into Lex Luther on this quote...
I think that people who hide who they truly are do it for a reason, because if they did theyd see he's a monster. Great actor tho lol.
That is...stoooone cold 🥶
@@Nick-u4e7v You have a weird illusion on that you could actually know a person. You know what they tell and how they act, and you cant see all they say and all they do.
American beauty is still to this day one of my favorite movies ever. Crazy to see Spacey after all that happened. Thank you for this interview, Lex :)
Same. He made that movie magnificent
The most unexpected interview of the year.
Not really
In that nothing was asked about his connections to Epstein? I mean, Spacey was photographed on the royal throne with G Maxewell. Google it.
@@JonasThente-ji5xx Bigtime really.. take a poll
Didn't expect Lex to interview a child rapist? Me either
@@TurdMissiles ну да, ну да, насильника детей. А ты, значит, стоял со свечкой, да?
Funny how Spacey being acquitted of EVERYTHING was not in the media hardly at all. Hope to see him in many more films. Thank you Lex for having a pair.
yeah bc when they cover things up they don't display it
2 of his accusers “committed suicide”
Stop consuming mainstream media, it's shit.
Bryan Singer's sex parties and procurring under age boys in Sydney when he was shooting Superman didn't really make the media either . . . what's your point? Both he and Spacey were well known in the gay community for their actions.
here's the thing, lone p*phile == mainstream coverage + public outrage,
vast conspiracy of child abuse involving a large number of the rich and powerful == crazy nutcase theory, probably worship mustache man etc.
when someone does something bad that isn't part of the rich hat club they are persecuted, but if they are in the club the whole world moves like cogs in a machine to appear to appease their actions, ignoring those crushed in the gears
It’s been so many years since he’s been active in new major roles I almost forgot how masterful Spaceys performances frequently were. Its hard to not see him as one of the best actors ever and incredible to look back at how many iconic characters that will likely stand the test of time and be remembered resulting from the performance he gave which truly made the characters. Sure there was good writing and a compelling story that needs to exist for a chance of a role becoming iconic but I doubt anyone would argue that another person portraying those roles, despite the other strong aspects remaining in place, would have gotten anywhere close to level they attained with Spaceys performance. The way that some of his iconic roles and the way they led to the film being remembered in such high regard weren’t cast as one of the top billing leading roles of the film but were so impactful to the film that they became what is remembered is incredible.
And I think the true impact on the end product and how it is received by the audience was shown as clearly as possible with House of Cards. Despite being so highly praised and how highly regarded Robin Wright and her performance was the impact Spacey portraying Frank had on the show, and people may not remember was being under appreciated prior to Netflix cutting the role out of the show as a growing number of the audience lobbied that Robin have her role elevated over Kevin, but once he was gone the reception of the show and the final season fell off a cliff. And I was one of the many who hated him getting cut out of the show and feeling that what had been my favorite show ever and then not enjoying the final season. All that being said it would be great to see him begin to get strong roles again after winning the cases brought against him. It would be a genuine shame for a career like his ending the way it has since the initial accusations being made.
His interview with Piers left me with some doubt still unfortunately.
But he is an amazing actor and that wasn’t on trial.
Yeah shame so many Hollywood careers had to end because of Pedo Island.
I thought they killed Epstein so they could keep making more movies wtf.
Thank you for giving a less contrived "actors studio." Pleasure to hear Kevin go into depth re these films. It's what we needed. Thank you. ❤
Seven was fantastic, Fincher is one of the best directors of our time. John Doe is one of the best villains ever. Lex 👏
Keyzer Sozé was badass
@@DavidGrush 100%, that movie was also sick!
The Usual Suspects skyrocketed Spacey and Se7en put him in the stratosphere.
@@GSP-76then came LA confidential and American beauty
agreed
The last scene in Seven is at another level. 3 actors at their absolute best, a brilliant scrip, an awesome director. In that moment they are not acting, it is real. Morgan’s expression and desperation, Pitt’s abrupt range of several emotions and desires and Spacey controlling it all with a grace and fortitude of a hero that has won his battle. It is amazing to watch and to realize it wasn’t real.
Pity he's an absolutely spoiled egg.
Paltrow...how she. Um, how her head...was so squishy in that box.
what's in the box?
The last scene is where I really saw that Brad Pitt is a very good actor. I stopped looking at him as Brad. He looked so lost and devastated. Still guts me. Such a good scene!
Kevin is a FANTASTIC story teller. You just cant help but be enthralled, its amazing.
thats how he got his victims
@@scottf5791What victims? Spacey's never been convicted.
oooo burn lol
It's almost like you can just ignore the multiple people who died after making allegations against him.
@@shakersonyou think he had them killed?
A really underrated role Kevin had was Sam in Margin Call. Really captured the experience but well meaning middle manager of an investment firm.
Haven’t watched the full interview yet, but you can’t deny, Kevin Spacey is one of the greatest actors of all time.
I have not watched all your interviews but of the many that I have watched this one is head and shoulders above the others. Kevin Spacey on screen and in this interview draws you in and captures your heart.
Especially when you have no brain
Never in my life have i clicked on a thumbnail this fast. I had to see it to believe it
Same. Kevin Spacey was a victim of the #metoomovement and did not get a chance to defend himself at that time
Me too. I was reading down into comment section on another video and happened to see this one off on the right side of the screen in the descending video recommends. I put my mouse on it to see the full title and let out a quiet "ohhhhh" to myself. Totally dig Kevin Spacey for his skill set and body of work as an actor. Agree with others in comments here, House of Cards was seriously engaging. I still go back and watch episodes at random when UA-cam is frickin' played out with political Trump BS. 🤪 Only other series I do that with is Trailer Park Boys, when I need a superficial belly laugh. LOL.
Same! I stopped cold whatever i was doing.
Modern interpretation of Richard lll is compelling, didnt reach the original 2hrs 25min mark, but thats progress for you!?🤷
Same.
The ability to be quiet and let his guest speak is why Lex is one of the best interviewers in the world.
lex is a comically bad interviewer
Thank you for a Russian professional translation of your podcast! This sounds so good!
This interview is the moment i finally concluded that legacy media is dead. Where else in the legacy media could someone with Lex's incredible and humble interview style spend over 2 hours openly and honestly interviewing someone of Kevins stature.
This was a trash softball interview
He just did a similar fluff interview ON TV on Cuomo just the weeks ago. What
It might be dead but that machine is still running the world and the world is a zombie
Who else in legacy media dares talk about a bunch of stupid movie-related trivia for a while, then very softly go "oh and what about the groping you did? You didn't do that right?" Podcast fans are brain dead lmao
@@waggingtonexcept we don’t watch his movies to know him personally. The entire point of what he is doing is not to represent us like a politician, but to represent characters. Whether he groped or didn’t, everyone has made mistakes. If your life were recorded, you’d be cancelled by even your friends, because at some point you’ve done something you’re not proud of. To have someone of his stature as an actor in an interview and not speak to him about his acting would be foolish and a shame. The entire point since the case is to exonerate and rehabilitate him. To drag that stuff back into it is to accuse him once more without evidence is to retry him in the court of public opinion . The case is over.
The opening discussion about Seven is pure magic. So good to see Lex acknowledging how masterful those scenes are, the acting, the nuances, and you can tell that helped Spacey really open up about the process. Wonderful stuff!
Lex the skill in which you can get a comfortable connection with your guests and your audience is top tier in the field of journalism, I feel like you’re a character in my world, a good friend who’s there with me exploring the landscape we live in, keep up the great work brother
Absolutely!
he is the most boring podcast interviewer ever
@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384 why are you here?
@@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384who are some good ones in your opinion? Would love to check them out
Kevin is the one who has more on the line here. He has all the incentive to come across as gregarious and unproblematic. He's manipulating.
Thank you for interviewing Mr. Spacey. Ive always respected and thoroughly enjoyed his work. It is a crime to punish a man who is innocent of those accusations. He clearly loves everything about his work, the process of acting amd the wonderful memories. worked for The American Film Institute/The Kennedy Center Honors; I was awesteuck at being in the same elevator as Douglas Fairbanks, Jr & Jimmy Stewart; with all their film characters swirling around in my head. Watching a film with Kevin Spacey is like curling up with a great a book. He's a consumate storyteller whether as actor or narrating his own tragic story.
A similar thing is going on in Great Britain where actors and everyday people are being silenced and imprisoned for standing up for their freedom of speach.
I think a touring company of actors who've been ostracized would be a great success. The recent US election has proven that every day people are sick to death of Cancel Culture.
Thank you, again, for giving us some time with this beautiful man .
Hope to see him treading the boards or on the screen, very soon.
That Jack Lemon impersonation was pretty damn good!
Yes for sure
I scrolled down and read this just as he started the impression
He does rapid fire impressions on Actors Studio ua-cam.com/video/kLrtfEWJz3s/v-deo.html
There's a clip on here somewhere where does a good few impersonations. All of them spot on.
Spacey can do some good impressions
I can't believe that you didn't mention that Kevin was also in COD. I am offended.
😂😂😂
F
@@dawggdoc respects paid!
Boring game that are all the same as the next... why would he mention that, it's a footnote
what is COD?
At the 48 minute mark, when he speaks on his relationship with his father figure and mentor Jack Lemmon, it got me emotional thinking about the men who have had an impact on me in my basketball coaching career. When you hear someone whos done everything you want to do and more say you're great it's an otherworldly feeling.
That's called a hook. Usually for a con.
Occasionally an actor will rehearse a piece of fiction so much that it evokes a predetermined response.
This was a good interview. I have missed Kevin Spacey so much since House of cards 😢
“Nothing human is alien to me”Terence. Thanks for the bravery in tackling sensitive topics! Endorsing empathy and forgiveness sadly needs courage in our times! Thanks for being true to your message and doing it in spite of the possible negative consequences!
Wow you said it perfect!
Kevin is truly one of my all time favourite actors. I myself am an actor and he’s someone I was just constantly in awe of as I’d study his work. I hope he makes a comeback.
He doesn't deserve it
@@jondavis809 Everyone deserves a second change, even you.
@@Moriadini just want you to stop ok? You need jesus. Howcwould you like it if he was abused
He's a weirdo watch the HBO doc
The intimacy Lex creates is on point! It’s like you’re third wheeling it.
Exactly. Plus bro’s intros sounding more like Rod Serling all the time
Lex. This was the best ever. I've always believed Kevin was screwed over, and that we all were robbed of seven years of his great work. He was open, forthright, fascinating and endearing. Hollywood betrayed him, and yet he is willing to continue in that world.
ABSOLUTELY
Might be a blessing of disguise. He skipped the superhero movie absolute garbage wave.
I’ve got an incredible amount of respect for Lex for the amount of balls and altruism that it must have taken for him to not only bring Kevin onto his podcast, but to give him the space and the respect that he did here. Especially given the fact that so many people who know little about Lex tend to align him with the alt-right.
The severity of the accusations against Spacey are severe, but the fact is that he was acquitted, and I have to applaud Lex for bravely standing by his morals and giving Kevin a large platform during a time in which he is still looked so steeply down upon, all while genuinely treating him with interest, a lack of judgement, and most importantly, as a human who deserves respect and a voice. As well as asking the best questions (as he always does). You’re a real gift to journalism, Lex. I appreciate you.
Altruism?
This is the first time that I'm hearing about people associating Lex to the alt-right.
How out of touch can leftists get? 😂
Yeah… no disrespect intended, but I’m not sure how anyone would see lex as alt right unless I’m really out of touch with what that actually means
@@ericgraham8150 some people lump him in with the alt-right simply because he has friends who are strongly associated with the alt-right, such as Joe Rogan. pretty dumb huh?
Are you a bot? "The severity of the accusations are severe" ??? I know 3rd graders that write better than that.
Wow, I don't know what is more unusual - Lex's guest or beard
@@NexxtTimeDontMiss cool you have a show?
О, привет Артем!))
Hard on.
Даже не даа зайти на твой канал русскость свою палишь))
@@RellyDraw да что ты, черт побери, такое несешь?
Speaking of getting better at your craft, taking Kevin's explanation regarding getting better at the play as it goes on, you Lex have gotten soooo much better at your podcast craft. Rogen should be proud. I'm sure he is.
Каково было мое удивление, когда услышала русскую озвучку в видео Лекса. Спасибо огромное за возможность усваивать новую информацию без необходимости переводить текст в голове самостоятельно. И отдельная благодарность за выбор приглашённых гостей.
Fun fact from the Balkans: When K. Spacey got canceled, and couldn't get roles on film in Hollywood, a certain Croatian director (Jakov Sedlar) offered him work. Spacey played late Croatian president Tuđman in a docu-drama (Once upon a time in Croatia ,2022).
The result?
I can't even begin to describe it :))))))
In a good or bad way?
Is it available in the states to watch?
To Buff a Balkan Leader's Image, its all a play
also there is a movie called "once upon a time in hollywierd" from the same year
Croatia is considered part of Balkan?
Kevin Spacey is one of my favorite actors of all time. It's great to hear from him, thanks Lex
He a ped and is on Epstein flight logs
cringe
He has also raped minors, look it up. He has double digit sexual assult charges, he has terrorized people, he should be in jail
Absolutely.
Whenever he starred or co-starred in ANYthing you jus KNEW it was gonna be total badASSery...!
Same here. I think so many are hatefully jealous of him.
When I was in the Army a first sergeant who was hard on everyone was accused of a small crime, then all of a sudden, everyone came out accusing him of crazy stuff. That's when I learned that people are vindictive, not honest, and want to be victims when nothing happened. It's amazing that things like this happen.
Bot...
Well said, people never assume the good of humanity
weak mfs
I think touching kids a lil different bro
@@Pavstl just a little...
Lex, огромное спасибо за это интервью с замечательным, выдающимся актером! Великолепно. Еще раз СПАСИБО! ♥
I like the way you approached this interview, Lex. I found Kevin to be thoughtful and sincere.
I stopped this mid-way through to go and rewatch American Beauty and Seven. So glad I did. Both brilliant in every way.
Already put it on my movie list to watch again.
I also used to love "Pax", a very underrated film if you don't mind watching sexual predators
That’s awesome. I’m going to watch house of cards after I finish this!
All his action’s aside , the father part brought tears to my eyes. This guy is desperate for true love. Nothing replaces parents love and admiration towards the kids. Their negligence fed his dark side.
Good to have him back.
I found it so fake, it felt like he's acting, it was all so precise. He vocalized it so well, drop a single tear, and be super coherent. It wasn't real emotional
Do we know for sure it's not part of the act. I'm suspicious.
Oscar for the performance! But not good enough as he himself stated, He is still acting. I’ll bet in rehearsal he nailed it.
Bro he is as evil as it gets lol
@@kootenpvI dunno man if he was acting he might have been more convincing lol
In an era of different quality in what's on the screen, for the love of God we need a podcast from Kevin Spacey discussing the greatest films and plays. His statement that he can change his mind makes me want to hear him explain his attachment to the product of his art for hours.
or maybe he could talk about his wild adventures with young gay mens payed or forced by him.... wouldnt be more interesting to hear what this PoS have to say about his deviancy....
The dude’s dedication in movies like Seven, The Usual Suspects, and House of Cards is real. Listening to him talk about his struggles since 2017, he sounds genuinely sorry and focused on getting his shit together. Good to know some people still back him, which is the style of Lex is kinda hopeful. His emphasis on being real and empathetic in acting is super inspiring. I’m pulling for his comeback and hoping he nails another Oscar-worthy role as he always lights up films.
Yeah, or he might just be acting.
He’s no messiah. He’s a movie of the week. A fucking T-shirt.
okay pedo
Academy Awards? The same academy that butt-fucked him?
Same!
Kevin sparked my love for cinema, in particular with American Beauty back in the day. I’m so happy that Lex got him in his podcast, such a good conversation. Hope to see him being approved by the whole world again.
American beauty is a masterpiece in my opinion
I started watching the podcast yesterday afternoon and had to watch American Beauty again in the evening. What a great piece of art.
@@vladrileynavilys I haven’t seen it in a long time. It’s a perfect comédie noire as they say. Spacey is amazing
Then Sam Mendes actually sparked your love of cinema, not Kevin Spacey. Mendes is an amazing director and if you loved American Beauty, I would recommend watching some of his other films as well. "Away We Go" was one of the only rom-coms I've ever liked and "revolutionary road" is an underrated masterpiece
Duuude. The father part is some of the most powerful stuff I’ve ever heard in my life. Lex is creating history. Love your guest selection.
Phew. If people only watch five minutes of this interview, it should be that ‘father’ segment. Damn. You’re hearing the pain from someone who has obviously done a lot of therapy. Good on him. Our parents shape our adult selves.
It was a bit weird though how quickly Lex switched the topic back to house of cards after spacey went down deep into his innermost feelings of his childhood.
@@quietzone1313 "therapy" isn't necessary at all for some---
@@georgelandis1444 It's probably the way it was edited but yes - my thoughts exactly
even i dont get it all cause my english education from germany is not that good, i litterly cried when he told this story.
One of the most sincere men of our times interviewing a man who is sincerely insincere. Like many people commenting on here, I appreciate Kevin Spacey's acting, but I can't believe a word he says in regards to his personal life.
Well, it's his personal life. I've done some things in mine that I'm not proud of; haven't you?
So ashamed that you belong in prison? @@jamesgornall5731
@@jamesgornall5731totally agree.
@@jamesgornall5731this logic only works if the “something I’m not proud of” isn’t sexual assault
@@jamesgornall5731 I've never sexually assaulted anyone, never will; if that's your point. Derp!
Thank you for giving Kevin a voice. He is a Brilliant actor and good human being. I know people that worked with him on the set, he has always been friendly, kind and respectful. Wishing him all the BEST. I cannot wait to see him in his new work.
Thank you for bringing folks like him on. We need open dialogue in our society vs social media outrage and cancel culture.
Right wingers are so desperate to go against cancel culture that they will literaly defend known pedophiles like Kevin Spacey and Jeffrey Epstein
Ok now Lex is pushing the boundaries, opening the dialogue, bravo.
Ew.
This is the right comment.
@@scottymacdewder5229 "ew" what ???
@alr2157 if you dont already know, I'm not gonna be the one that pops your balloon...
@VREmirate yeah maybe it is. Give the people a chance to judge these people at face value
His impression of Jack Lemon is spot on. Fantastic interview, hate him or love him, Spacey is truly a fascinating individual, hearing him go through all these stories shows his tremendous love for cinema and delight for his craft.
I rewatched Margin Call the other night. Kevin’s performance in that is so underrated, easy given his body of work.
The un-cancelling Kevin is where the world needs to be right now.
You guys need to do your research. He was not just being too aggressive with flirting and saying so is humiliating to the straight and gay men who’ve been left without any support or acknowledgment just because a man is a good actor! He allegedly did things that made U.S. Marines shudder and almost break down because it was so degrading. Watch a documentary or read the investigative journalism of when men began coming forward. Not an interview that’s just so-so and biased.
Man it's bed time where I am, I won't be able to sleep till i seen this
Same here 😊
Where are you guys located? It’s 5:48 pm for me in Montreal, Canada.
*I’ve
Me too, but worth the effort.
I believe this is one of the greatest conversations Lex has ever had! It was absolutely phenomenal! Kevin Spacey is such a great performer and person! I still feel chills in my back remembering him on Sev7n! The whole atmosphere and the last sequence. It blew my mind! The other thing, the impersonations! Jack Lemon’s is just so perfect! Then Al, and Jack! Man, what a thread this was! Nowadays it’s easy to forget that we, human beings are imperfect, utterly and perfectly imperfect! It’s easy to judge and give criticism to someone under the premise of some allegation! Most of the time with no base at all! Listening to Kevin recollection of events is priceless! Also, how Lex interacted with him is nothing but humble, none judgmental simply allowing the conversation to flow! Absolutely perfect! Thank you Lex, this was a real treat!
The Jack Lemmon impersonation is just magic.
Я поймала себя на мысли о том,что нам всем ,тем кто посмотрел или еще посмотрит этот разговор,очень повезло. Лекс дал нам возможность действительно вслушаться в ту историю ,которую рассказывает сам собеседник. Не вмешиваясь и не навязывая своё мнение,но и не прогибаясь под давлением социума...Спасибо Вам.
Great to see Kevin Spacey get a fair shot at clearing his name. Thank you Lex. Best interviewer period.
Clearing his name? What a joke
@@IshbikesHis name was cleared in the court of law, and what the original commenter is referring to is Lex putting that out there. The problem with accusations is that everyone hears about the accusations themselves but the person being acquitted barely even makes the news
@@styletokyo9888 OJ Simpson was cleared as well. You think Lex would’ve had him on? *checkmate*
@@Ishbikeswhat crime has he committed?
Many bad things involving his young male lovers. @theshed3641
You cannot help but miss his work listening to him talking about acting. His range of roles is incredible. Watch the Usual Suspects and K- PAX. Two completely different characters. He is one of the greatest actors of all time. Even his haters cannot deny that.
True. It is a shame to not let him act again. He has more to give.
Just saw his interview with Pierce. Now with Lex. He is punished enough.
Did think, with these interviews: he is still acting. Playing the role of Kevin Spacey. The man who learned from his mistakes. Humble now.
Sad how he is acquitted both civil and criminal and then a documentary with people telling about encounters, washing away, that he was acquitted....
Exstraordinary uniqueness he has. Hope he will be given a chance again...
Haven't thought of K-Pax in YEARS. That was such a good movie. Omg. Nice one.
please make another podcast with Kevin Spacey. So many Stories, can listen to it all day.
Nooooooo wayyy 😂 This is why i love Lex podcast. He talks to anybody. Thank you !
Oh so we need to check your internet history?
That is one of the reasons why people say Fridman is a Mossad agent. Wouldn't be surprised if he goes down the Epstein Island guest list one by one, trying to get his "assets" back into good grace.
Yes. This is why I love Lex too. But this kinda shocked me.
@@NexxtTimeDontMiss just because you like your CP in anime form does not make you any less creepy
@@azula3906 cuz the guy likes children
Mr Spacey, I am quite certain that you never gonna read this comment, but this does not matter. Thank you for the great times of excitement and joy you gave me watching you act. I never stopped believing in you. I am happy that everything turned out well in the end for you (so I dearly hope). Thank you Lex, for sharing this great interview. Thumbs up!
I read somewhere that Evan Lowestein his manager reads to him only the good comments. So be sure your comment was recieved.
Lex is so much more than another podcaster. He's one of the best and only honest journalists currently posting. Lex consistently pulls nuanced, insightful, & honest answers out of some of the most interesting, influential, and powerful people of our era.
Bro you’re such a normie
Спасибо! Прекрасное интервью!❤
I'm hardcore closing my eyes and opening them again. I cannot believe this is an actual video I'm watching at this moment.
The world needs to see this man in another movie and then also see that same man walking up the stage and collecting his 3rd Oscar for Best Actor. He is a one in a million talent and it's time to let him show us how to truly put yourself in someone else's shoes and how to have empathy and forgive.
@@doorshotelFully
@@doorshotelno, the world needs to see him behind bars
@@nstitches @nstitches For what crime, you snowflake? He was proven innocent by a 12-person jury
@@doorshotel Who gives a shit if he's a one in a million talent? We have 8 billion people on Earth, we don't need to empower serial gropers.
If Netflix had an ounce of balls they'd bring back HOC
The CEO has balls he might do it
@yorkwestenhaver8680 It's been confirmed. He has no balls.
I don't know the show was getting weird even when Kevin was part of it, plus they killed him off in that train crash of a last season. what they should do is give him a new show.
We have it in Ireland lol. Maybe try a vpn?
@@yorkwestenhaver8680 He does. He stood by Dave Chappelle.
"A little less" and "just say the line and mean it". This is why Kevin Spacey is one of the best actors EVER!! I have never seen him do a bad role!
He is so under appreciated. Recently, because he was targeted by some nefarious force which has stolen so many years from the audience and from him too, younger audiences have been deprived of his great talent.
I see the pain that all of the horrid ugliness has caused and I'm angry! I feel so much compassion and empathy for him! I also know that he will use it to create more extraordinary work.
He gets it. Acting is being! He becomes the character! We believe him in every role and never think, "Isn't that (name some other character)? because every performance is authentic and brilliant!
I wish he taught acting classes because he has so much knowledge that actors, young and old, can benefit from.
There is nothing like good acting! It's the everything! It's what the audience lives to see and what most actors wish they could achieve! Kevin is good acting!!
one of the best conversations I just listened to. Thanks Lex and Kevin.
Lex's interviewing skills just keep maturing before our eyes. The preparation that he must have done that allowed this interview to flow so smoothly. He always knew what Kevin Spacey was referring to but almost also had his own take on how he was affected by a specific movie or performance. It is a privilege to watch these. Thank you Lex Fridman.
Lex is an amazing interviewer but this 2:14:01 was like, imo, horrible. I think if he elaborated on why he did this I would understand (time, not wanting to be a physiologist) but I think not saying anything was insane
Lex doesn't ask hard questions
Right? He’s always prepared with a related question despite not knowing
the answer. Impressive.
Right? He’s always prepared with a related question despite not knowing
the answer. Impressive.
WELL DONE Lex - you covered a lot of ground and brought out a level of sincerity in Mr. Spacey I have never seen from anyone in Hollywood!!!
Usual Suspects has to be one of the greatest movies I've ever watched. Absolutely love it. A side note, my wife has attempted watching it 3 times and has fallen asleep before the ending reveal each time and can't understand why I like it so much.
That's like, an old favourite of mine i always forget about. I need to re-watch that and American Beauty immediately
😂xo
One of my favorites movies for sure
Still a Keyser Söze fan, "And like that, poof" 😉
Leave that woman immediately !
Genius way to even begin the interview too Lex. I’m blown away by your maturity that surpasses even the Commander in Chief of the Free World. You are amazing
Damn, this episode was almost on the level of "My Dinner With Andre"
I met Kevin Spacey when I was studying cinema in Paris. I was with my girlfriend who had been in her first film, a French crime/film noir and in a jazz film directed by Tavernier. And it was at this bar where rock stars and models hung out.
Kevin was quite cordial and modest and we spoke about "Long Day's Journey into Night" and he lauded Jack Lemon as an actor, a person, a mentor.
And I recall he was with a group of people who were somehow acting in or connected to a big-time production of 'The Three Penny Opera", about to play at the Paris Opera.
What I recall most was his passion for acting, the theater and the actors who had helped and inspired him.
Glad to see his travails over the last 7 years are being resolved through due process, and let's hope we can see Mr. Spacey on the screen and on stage soon.
Bravo:)
Kevin is one of the greats. Tina and I saw him in several live performances at the Old Vic. He has been unjustly crucified by liars as has Donald Trump. I predict both of them will be resurrected.
@@JackSarfatti I was just going to comment for no good reason that if Donald Trump can be the leader of a political party despite his relationship issues, then shit, Jesus Christ, Kevin Spacey ought to be allowed to act again. It must have been meant to be that I read your comment.
Would love to see more artists on your podcast Lex
This guy is amazing story teller hypnotising listeners and watchers. I'm barely interested in all this film industry, but i've just watched this episode fully, and I don't acually know why. Ladies and gentelmen - this is Kevin Spacey's magic. Thanks for the interview.
Because where there’s smoke there’s fire and he was a serial groper lol wtf