Josh Widdicombe Auditioned For Martin Freeman's Role In The Hobbit | The Graham Norton Show

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  • @marioVersal05
    @marioVersal05 2 роки тому +196

    Martin Freeman UNLEASHED 🤣

  • @vb8428
    @vb8428 2 роки тому +205

    Just before I watched the video I was thinking the Mark Ruffallo thing must've followed him everywhere all these years. Didn't think he'd confirm it in the clip.

    • @invusth
      @invusth 2 роки тому

      What video?

    • @cyprel
      @cyprel 2 роки тому +8

      They talked about it on "hypothetical" as well. And every guest on that show seemed to know the whole story. So it is, apparently, the stuff of legends.

    • @vb8428
      @vb8428 2 роки тому

      @@cyprel link?

    • @lCoolPartner
      @lCoolPartner 2 роки тому +1

      Put both names on yt and u got it

  • @sonasp1961
    @sonasp1961 2 роки тому +202

    There’s only one person who could have played that role in the Hobbit and they gave it to him… 🙌🏻

    • @NellieKAdaba
      @NellieKAdaba 2 роки тому +1

      Yes

    • @c0mputer
      @c0mputer 2 роки тому

      If only they were good films

    • @FuntClaps101
      @FuntClaps101 2 роки тому

      @@c0mputer they are good, not great, like the LOTR trilogy, but “good” for sure.

    • @NiceButBites
      @NiceButBites 2 роки тому

      I think Martin Freeman was kind of mediocre in The Hobbit tbh. I didn't see Anything extraordinary from him in those roles, he could've been swapped out for someone else, or an unknown new actor and it wouldn't have made any difference,

  • @Zahra.Basiri
    @Zahra.Basiri 2 роки тому +255

    Damn Martin Freeman is SAVAGE

    • @jareid82
      @jareid82 2 роки тому +7

      I have to say I remember thinking Ruffalo even surprised himself when that jab spurted out of him it was so unexpectedly savage.
      He really set himself up even more this time going so in depth about his love for kids shows and then that comment about fantasy. Freeman absolutely nailed his retort and then again on his follow through.
      I do find it funny in a slightly mean way how widdicombe is actually good at this kind of ribbing on the last leg or with his peers in the british comedy circuit but just got savagely roasted twice on Graham Norton. I honestly I feel a little guilty about how I enjoyed it because that's a pretty savage accusation even as a joke, but damn dude, you can't just tee it up like that.
      Nothing against his particular enjoyment of kids shows, but surely he could be a bit more careful about how he talks about it to make it less suggestive.
      Especially as a professional comedian, it's a touch more tragic, but also more likely. Like an electrician get zapped by an open circuit or a carpenter stepping on a nail. Hazards of the trade, practice good safety habits to reduce the risk of injury, lol.

    • @Richard_Nickerson
      @Richard_Nickerson Рік тому

      @@jareid82
      OP says Martin Freeman, you go on a diatribe about Mark Ruffalo...

    • @Richard_Nickerson
      @Richard_Nickerson Рік тому

      @@jareid82
      OP says Martin Freeman, you go on a diatribe about Mark Ruffalo...

  • @nightrider_
    @nightrider_ 2 роки тому +291

    1:28 lol, that "yes" was savage. I've never seen a man killed by a 3 letter word before. xD Poor Josh this is the second time he got burned on Graham's show and Mark's remark is a legend in Graham fandom.

    • @carlopb22
      @carlopb22 2 роки тому +12

      3rd actually. He also got burned by Matthew McConaughey lol

    • @baakaaria
      @baakaaria 2 роки тому +7

      @@carlopb22 "did you get laid?" Legendary 😂👌🏼

  • @BHuang92
    @BHuang92 2 роки тому +876

    It would've been interesting to see Josh being Bilbo but whatever you may or may not like the Hobbit trilogies, you can't deny that Martin Freeman was meant to play that role!

    • @johnnycotton3217
      @johnnycotton3217 2 роки тому +29

      Love the hobbit trilogy

    • @ErgoDog
      @ErgoDog 2 роки тому +15

      The movies are so bad and far from what the novel was. Martin Freeman was forgotten by the end of the trilogy. Too bad.

    • @jackstrick0592
      @jackstrick0592 2 роки тому +18

      @@ErgoDog I wasn’t really bothered, I prefer it when films venture from the novels because then I’m not sure what’s going to happen and it’s like reading the book for the first time.

    • @mikasa_ackerman7008
      @mikasa_ackerman7008 2 роки тому +5

      Josh would've ruined it

    • @lucyhurst2534
      @lucyhurst2534 2 роки тому +5

      “Martin freeman was meant to play him” so Was Bilbo also a completely forgettable, but some how arrogant, bit of beige wallpaper?

  • @villanessa
    @villanessa 2 роки тому +51

    I love when Martin goes dark. He's so darn cute i can't help myself 😍

  • @ascendancy425
    @ascendancy425 2 роки тому +39

    Josh is just being modest about not being able to do accents/impressions.
    His Zippy is impeccable.

  • @marsipannable
    @marsipannable 2 роки тому +82

    Josh and martin look like a pair of mates..honestly though that mark ruffalo comment has been following josh everywhere..its like almost every video of josh i see theres a comment about mark ruffalo😂

    • @vb8428
      @vb8428 2 роки тому +2

      That's unfortunate, I even thought that's what Freeman was referencing

    • @kevinskipp2762
      @kevinskipp2762 2 роки тому +3

      Normally they say not to mess with professional comedians but Josh is a pretty easy target. Although in fairness, I think even someone like Jimmy Carr would've struggled to respond to it

    • @Aaron-un4jo
      @Aaron-un4jo 2 роки тому

      I mean it’s a great conversation starter

  • @jaytender4949
    @jaytender4949 2 роки тому +36

    Bilbo Baggins was the very first time I saw Martin Freeman and I thank God every day for that because now he’s one of my favourite actor starring in one of my favourite trilogy of movies of all time ♥️

    • @gabrielp9646
      @gabrielp9646 2 роки тому +8

      You need to watch more movies, mate...

    • @Richard_Nickerson
      @Richard_Nickerson Рік тому

      No effing way that was your first exposure to him

  • @idil7729
    @idil7729 2 роки тому +35

    Y’all its 2022 and Martin Freeman is still out there getting hotter

    • @mariannerognerud
      @mariannerognerud 2 роки тому +5

      Sooo, maybe it's time for series five? 🕵🏻‍♂️💗👨🏼‍⚕️

    • @idil7729
      @idil7729 2 роки тому +2

      @@mariannerognerud it has been for five years now 🥲

    • @mariannerognerud
      @mariannerognerud 2 роки тому +2

      @@idil7729 MOFTISS! We're looking at you.....💪💋

    • @levigerrardhades
      @levigerrardhades Рік тому +1

      Couldn't agree more

  • @sebeckley
    @sebeckley 2 роки тому +71

    Martin Freeman's cackle was hilarious, like you're joking dude.

  • @TheYeetusLord
    @TheYeetusLord 2 роки тому +19

    "Two unconnected actors"? Martin, I do believe you are in the same cinematic universe as one Mark Ruffalo

  • @AlexAppleby
    @AlexAppleby 2 роки тому +14

    Josh Widdicombe is the Neville Longbottom of the Graham Norton Show

  • @sway4everything
    @sway4everything 2 роки тому +22

    I watched this clip because of ruffallo roasting him last time, then he gets hit again! 🤣😂

  • @drjwww
    @drjwww 2 роки тому +207

    Josh desperately needs to stay off Graham's show when Marvel actors are on.

    • @beingraven
      @beingraven 2 роки тому +5

      Marvel Actors. Yeah.

  • @nnmrtin8426
    @nnmrtin8426 10 місяців тому

    Two comedic geniuses combined in one clip and graham is just there enjoying the show😂

  • @JackMellor498
    @JackMellor498 2 роки тому +82

    Josh I think would’ve made for a great Sam in alternate universe had Sean Astin not existed.
    Or just like a good funny Hobbit regardless of role.

  • @ichneumon2776
    @ichneumon2776 2 роки тому +13

    Death, Taxes and Josh getting roasted on The Graham Norton Show.

  • @Bibooschka
    @Bibooschka 2 роки тому +7

    The sassiest hedgehog strikes again ✨🦔

  • @keren.icehand
    @keren.icehand 2 роки тому +5

    Martin is so cute💜👍😄

  • @paulenicola
    @paulenicola 2 роки тому +41

    Josh forgot that McConaughey also burned him once haha.
    Josh: "Our upbringings are so similar."
    Matthew: "Are you getting laid?"
    Edit: Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/Gxo8WO26QBQ/v-deo.html

    • @s1x6x1s
      @s1x6x1s 2 роки тому +1

      actually, it was Ed Sheeran because Widdicombe was telling the story about how he was mistaken for him and Sheeran quipped, "did you get laid?"
      ua-cam.com/video/WQ4ti6Cv_yA/v-deo.html

    • @diegom-a7970
      @diegom-a7970 2 роки тому

      DAMN

    • @paulenicola
      @paulenicola 2 роки тому +1

      @@s1x6x1s That, too. I missed that. Then later on (at the 11:50 mark of the video you linked), McConaughey burned Josh again with the same question.

  • @alister101
    @alister101 2 роки тому +34

    I know we all want Graham Norton to host the Oscars, but have you ever asked yourself if he should? I personally don't think a man like him would want to.

    • @ThatCoalSoul
      @ThatCoalSoul 2 роки тому +2

      Whilst he can be mitchy
      ...he's just too nice.

    • @comedicsociopathy
      @comedicsociopathy 2 роки тому +4

      Ew, Graham deserves better than some mundane Hollywood ego shitshow like the Oscars. I hope he knows that.

    • @Elthenar
      @Elthenar 2 роки тому +2

      Graham is primarily a UK thing and the Oscars are primarily an American thing. Most Americans wouldn't know who he is. I mean, it's there loss but it's still a fact.
      Personally, I'd like to see Ricky Gervais host and just start roasting everyone and everything again like he did at the Golden Globes. That's about the only way I'd watch the Oscars.

  • @bellaem6409
    @bellaem6409 2 роки тому +5

    Martin Freeman, best HOBBIT ever!

  • @mainhoondon21
    @mainhoondon21 2 роки тому +10

    You can use me as a replay button: 1:53

  • @cabaroigcostablanca
    @cabaroigcostablanca 2 роки тому +8

    Yes 💪 1:51... neither am I in what you mean...no doubt I'll be "offered services" of every kind 💃🔥

  • @TurbanatorUK
    @TurbanatorUK 2 роки тому +66

    I know it's a joke, but it's sad that a comment from a celebrity could follow you this way and affect your life to an extent where people comment about it constantly.

    • @annette7881
      @annette7881 2 роки тому +4

      Yeah, do not really find it funny... only people with cold hearts and weak souls would continue the insulting trend, even if it is a joke...

  • @Rebecca-B95
    @Rebecca-B95 2 роки тому +2

    Josh does the same thing with his hands I do 😂 I’ve never met anyone else that does it

  • @diegom-a7970
    @diegom-a7970 2 роки тому +35

    He's just afraid of hobbits over 12

  • @nathanchong7731
    @nathanchong7731 2 роки тому +3

    2:19. Martin is savage

  • @cindyc4470
    @cindyc4470 2 роки тому +8

    Josh does have a Hobbit look about him.

  • @tunguyentuankhang7128
    @tunguyentuankhang7128 2 роки тому +1

    When Martin laughs, he reminds me a little bit of Tom Hanks

  • @everybodyliesm.d7348
    @everybodyliesm.d7348 2 роки тому +2

    Martins "Yes"!!! Savage!! 100%kill 😂😂😂 and yes f.ck It was just fun...

  • @nathanchong7731
    @nathanchong7731 2 роки тому +1

    0:59: I like how Grahan ask who got it?

  • @budle89
    @budle89 2 роки тому +12

    Watched lots of British shows. Basically, these are just common interraction between British people who are warm to each other. In this particular case (the Graham Norton Show), the people are celebrities.
    It makes you cringe when you try to watch American shows after.

    • @victorialloyd1341
      @victorialloyd1341 2 роки тому

      I am British and this is how knobhead men with tiny egos are "warm" to each other. A decent British person doesn't punch down like martin freeman did here. The guy's a creep ever since he left the mother of his kids.

    • @budle89
      @budle89 2 роки тому

      @@victorialloyd1341 Riiight. Whatever he does won't be good to you because he left his family. That's your problem.
      What I don't understand is how are you British, consuming British media, yet don't get the banters? It's the lubricant of British humour and it's everywhere in their entertainment. Especially when they're riddled with comedians.

    • @cyprusgirl19
      @cyprusgirl19 7 місяців тому

      @@budle89 Who left his family? The comment you replied to was removed so I don't know the context.

  • @benprint7615
    @benprint7615 Рік тому +1

    Words cannot express how glad I am Josh didn’t get the role.

  • @Verminreaper999
    @Verminreaper999 2 роки тому +2

    Admin of this channel, could you please work your magic and put the two clips together for us? Thank you!

  • @nathanchong7731
    @nathanchong7731 2 роки тому

    0:45 The rivalry

  • @nathanchong7731
    @nathanchong7731 2 роки тому

    2:06
    Bad memories

  • @Richard_Nickerson
    @Richard_Nickerson Рік тому +1

    No, the producers and casting were doing what was required of them.
    Martin Freeman was always going to be Bilbo.

  • @MadKingOfMadaya
    @MadKingOfMadaya 2 роки тому +1

    *_it would be nice if they said in the description what guests are on and what date it was filmed_*

  • @nathanchong7731
    @nathanchong7731 2 роки тому

    1:53. HAHA

  • @CaptainCamelToe
    @CaptainCamelToe Рік тому

    Josh looks like the lovechild of Elton John and Ron Pearlman

  • @alixspooks
    @alixspooks 2 роки тому +7

    All I think of is Michael Sheen as Bilbo 😭

  • @elblopex
    @elblopex 2 роки тому

    how wrong is it that I know this guy from "startup" and I just realise he was freaking Bilbo. Don't kill me, please

  • @MichaelHolmgaard
    @MichaelHolmgaard 2 роки тому

    Graham Norton almost played Samwise in Lord of the Rings

  • @joshuagarbett
    @joshuagarbett 2 роки тому

    G’Day Mate

  • @rigsby1454
    @rigsby1454 2 роки тому

    I weirdly have the same thing with the hands

  • @MrDilkington15
    @MrDilkington15 2 роки тому

    the patter of the english really haswent downhill i mean come on what the hell was that lmao

  • @shirleynitka5030
    @shirleynitka5030 2 роки тому +1

    how could he be up for the same part? He looks 20+ years younger.

    • @kevinskipp2762
      @kevinskipp2762 2 роки тому

      Rather amusingly there's 12 years between them...

  • @Jack-qq4wr
    @Jack-qq4wr 6 місяців тому

    I can’t tell if Martin got angry or whether that was jokes

  • @jackbingle9307
    @jackbingle9307 2 роки тому +1

    You think Martin Freeman is related to Morgan Freeman? Hahaha

  • @soul_asmr
    @soul_asmr 2 роки тому +14

    ..just me or why was Martin so mean to Josh? What did he mean about the kids books? Have I missed something or..? Josh always struck me as nice and harmless ?

    • @denial_buddyman
      @denial_buddyman 2 роки тому +4

      On Graham Norton a few years ago Josh was on the couch with Mark Ruffalo and that's where this joke originated. I'm sure you can find it on youtube easily! Still I think it was not necessary for Martin to bring this up again. I mean he interrupted Josh quite rudely there I think.

    • @XhoowieX
      @XhoowieX 2 роки тому +10

      It's also referencing a part from earlier in this episode, where they were talking about a kids' show and Josh immediately knew which one

    • @eliali1194
      @eliali1194 2 роки тому +3

      @@denial_buddyman Josh mentioned it himself ... It's all a superficial and funny intervention 🤷

    • @Galemor1
      @Galemor1 2 роки тому +9

      I haven't seen the whole show, but Josh worked on children books, like Dora the explorer and such.
      So when he say that he isn't into fantasy, Martin goes off, because what is more fantasy than trying to think like a child, when you are a grown man...

    • @s1x6x1s
      @s1x6x1s 2 роки тому +5

      that's the problem with watching clips, you don't get the full context of the conversation or topic. a sarcastic joke might seem outright rude. try to find the full episode. (and find one with Mark Ruffallo, that would complete the entire gag.)

  • @ThatCoalSoul
    @ThatCoalSoul 2 роки тому

    Oh yeah
    ...that's quite alright.
    _
    _
    _
    _
    69th post at 4:20 in the morning.

  • @thecrimsonbubbles
    @thecrimsonbubbles 2 роки тому

    phew, dodged that bullet

  • @CasablancaPUBG
    @CasablancaPUBG 2 роки тому +13

    Girls over 12 🤣

  • @thevideo7470
    @thevideo7470 Рік тому +1

    What the hell is josh even famous for?? He does my head in.

  • @thesimpsons17
    @thesimpsons17 2 роки тому +7

    Just keep Josh away from Hobbits over 12.

  • @doposud
    @doposud 2 роки тому

    You had so many celebrities on your show but why you never had Jean Reno ?
    is there some hate between UK and France or what ?

    • @patriarch7237
      @patriarch7237 2 роки тому

      Depends if he is promoting something coming out shortly in the UK - which is the case for pretty much all guests on Graham's show.

    • @doposud
      @doposud 2 роки тому +1

      @@patriarch7237 well idk what was the last movie Jean Reno was in but i would love to see him there , there is none other show even similar where celebrities can feel comfortable like here

  • @tomaf
    @tomaf 2 роки тому

    Was Josh in it at all, as an extra?

  • @davd1986
    @davd1986 2 роки тому

    Josh sounds like a woman from Essex, saying 'like' 5 times every other sentence

  • @MichuDaPichu
    @MichuDaPichu 2 роки тому +2

    I didn't know martin swears.....WTF

    • @mahnush3068
      @mahnush3068 2 роки тому +3

      Actually he does it a lot :))))

  • @wyrdstone85
    @wyrdstone85 2 роки тому

    STOP SAYING “LIKE”!

  • @jeffreychongsathien
    @jeffreychongsathien 2 роки тому +3

    He probably can't sing - accents are music.

  • @meetaverma8372
    @meetaverma8372 2 роки тому +1

    What happened to Josh's hair? I personally don't like that cut

  • @monkeydust100
    @monkeydust100 2 роки тому

    I constantly wonder how josh has made a career in comedy.

  • @paultyson814
    @paultyson814 2 роки тому

    He should of auditioned for the worst ever comedian ever award

  • @S1L3NTG4M3R
    @S1L3NTG4M3R 2 роки тому +12

    Who else is stuck in the never ending loop of The Graham Norton show 👀

    • @delpierochilipeppers
      @delpierochilipeppers 2 роки тому +6

      Are you not tired to post the exact same comment on every Graham Norton's Video for months/years?? trying desperatly to gather some thumbs up... is that all there is in your life? Your existence must be so empty and meaningless.

    • @S1L3NTG4M3R
      @S1L3NTG4M3R 2 роки тому

      @@delpierochilipeppers HAHAHA - like I care about likes... making people like you reply is why I do it now... LMAO!

    • @S1L3NTG4M3R
      @S1L3NTG4M3R 2 роки тому +1

      @@delpierochilipeppers Who else is stuck in the never ending loop of The Graham Norton show 👀

    • @vedranastanivukovic398
      @vedranastanivukovic398 2 роки тому +4

      The overuse of that question is actually quite sad, mate.

    • @S1L3NTG4M3R
      @S1L3NTG4M3R 2 роки тому +1

      @@vedranastanivukovic398 haha.. dont care
      -- Who else is stuck in the never ending loop of The Graham Norton show 👀

  • @no1nestandsalone387
    @no1nestandsalone387 2 роки тому

    He has a phobia of doing auditions cuz he likes 12 year old girls.. sorry I can’t get over the Ruffalo joke 😂😂😂😭

  • @ErgoDog
    @ErgoDog 2 роки тому +5

    At least he didn't have to be in three horrendous movies.

    • @ngrp27
      @ngrp27 2 роки тому +3

      You didn't like them. We get it.

    • @ErgoDog
      @ErgoDog 2 роки тому

      @@ngrp27 Many people didn't like them. They look disgusting compared to the LOTR movies.

    • @ErgoDog
      @ErgoDog 2 роки тому

      @@ngrp27 and who are "we"? You comment on YT as a group?

  • @flipmode1237
    @flipmode1237 2 роки тому +2

    Why are they all sitting so far apart?

    • @muaddibby
      @muaddibby 2 роки тому +6

      no reason at all, just to use more of the studio space

    • @muaddibby
      @muaddibby 2 роки тому +3

      there is no specific reason at all

    • @scottmotcheson7455
      @scottmotcheson7455 2 роки тому +5

      COVID reasons

    • @Adam-nb6im
      @Adam-nb6im 2 роки тому +18

      Have you been asleep for 2 years?

    • @muaddibby
      @muaddibby 2 роки тому +2

      @@Adam-nb6im i'm sure his comment was a reference to a show Josh hosts along with James Acaster called Hypothetical. Suddenly they had a big desk and the guests were sitting further apart, but the producers told them not to mention it because they didn't want the show to be time specific. So there was a running joke during this episode where they said they were sitting apart for no reason at all.

  • @777tercera
    @777tercera 2 роки тому

    I do like Martin Freeman. Although except for a few occasions (Fargo TV series, maybe?), he is always himself! down to mannerisms and all. A more capable/daring actor would have may be attempted to at least simulate the great Iam Holm-Bilbo's mannerisms to have more of a connection to that one character instead of, just being himself with prosthetic pointy ears/feet. Yet, I don't think the he ruined the movies neither. The trilogy is both entertaining, fun and full of action. Despite having some of the cast and same director, they're not by far the serious movies that LOTR were. They're a lot more cartoonish. I still liked them plenty on a different category though.

  • @dannydorko7075
    @dannydorko7075 2 роки тому +7

    Josh Widdicombe has never been funny.

  • @Elthenar
    @Elthenar 2 роки тому +1

    Widdicombe dodged a bullet by missing out on those awful Hobbit movies.