I think it is more amazing that his wife (Jennifer Connelly) is already 50. Elizabeth Olsen is 18 years younger than him... not something you really see the other way around in Hollywood.
@@Hellknight27 to be fair to Marvel, Bettany was initially cast as Jarvis, a talking computer, years before they decided to turn him into Vision and a love interest for Wanda - it’s not the typically sexist Hollywood reason for such an age difference
@@johancorrales6537 Lots of people do. Mostly for his pose, how lovingly he speaks of his wife and those around him, and how he's open with his struggles and how hard he works. The man has dyslexia and works in an industry where a lot of reading is required... it gives hope to a lot of people.
Everyone’s here like, “I saw Paul first in Beautiful Mind,” or, “I saw Paul first in Knight’s Tale.” Well I first saw Paul on stage in London’s West End production of An Inspector Calls.
I don't think its about claiming credit of seeing an up-n-comer in his up-n-coming days, but rather just announcing the hits that made these people's careers that organizations like TDS might ignore, like they did promoting Divinci Code over Knights Tale which is complete horsecrap since he had 2x the screentime in Knights Tale.
1:45 I haven't seen Wandavision (and I'm not up on comic stuff in general), but I love how as Paul Bettany blushes he begins to resemble Vision in his redness.
Have you heard the story of how he and Connelly got married? He'd met her on the set of a movie and they were just sort of acquaintances, but after 9/11 happened and he started thinking about the people he loved, he couldn't stop thinking of her. 🥺 So he called her up and told her the whole deal, and asked to marry her and she said yes. Easily one of the most romantic relationships I've heard of in Hollywood.
Man Paul and Elizabeth were powerhouses throughout the whole show. They carried every single emotional beat and have made Vision and Wanda two of my favorite characters in the MCU.
I love him in Master and Commander, because in a movie already choke full of great interpretations, his is hands down one of the best. Absolutely tip top! One of my favorite films ever.
i rewatched it this year and it is even better than i remembered! i love that he plays chaucer and when they first find him he's walking naked like it was nbd.
The “first movie” reference was to THE DaVINCI CODE years ago when Paul Bettany made a movie with Tom Hanks. It’s an old-chestnut story about his punching Tom Hanks who then farted.
Was The Da Vinci Code his first film role?! God no! Who can forget him as Chaucer in A Knight’s Tale? I always think of him introducing “SIR UUUUUUULLLRICH VON LIECHTENSTEEEIN!”
How could an obvious fanboy like Stephen Colbert, think that the da Vinci code was Paul Bethany’s first movie? I fell in love with him in A Knights Tale
Saw Bettany for the first time in Master and Commander and fell instantly in love. That movie and the book series that was based on got me through the roughest time in highschool. I hope I get to tell him one day ;__; (he's part of the MCU now so maybe he'll get invited at comic cons for photo ops when the Plague times are over)
I'm the same way stephen! I watch all the breakdowns and I've been a marvel fan since I read the comics in the 80s and 90s. I love the superhero revolution that's happened in hollywood
Mr. Bettany! I am a fan of the WV production and hope you were paid large sums for enduring the costume. I hope to see you again in future productions.
Colbert should do a half joke apology for asking that. Could just show posters of all the movies he has been in. How do you forget about Master and Commander... -nominated for best picture, it was the first movie about warships from that era post 2000 and people expected a lot from it and it delivered. -it contains numerous easily recognizable classical music pieces. The lead is Russel Crowe who at the time is still very very well known for Gladiator. (has the most dialogue with Paul Bettany.) -And the cherry on top, one of bit players in his first role in a major film since LoTR is the actor Billy Boyd. How do you F that up Colbert?
"was this your first movie?" He says, to a man with 20 legendary acting credits that came out prior. Master and Commander. A beautiful mind. A knights tale. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Look Stephen I love you. But do a little guest research.
Is it bad that I thought Paul was significantly older than Robert Downey Jr., Paul Rudd and Mark Ruffalo? And then it turns out he's actually a few years younger? Dude's gotta be more confident with where his career is going (I also appreciate the confirmation that Stephen watches Graham Norton, HOW BEAUTIFUL)
Paul famously told a story about how a producer told him his career was over and he told the producer to eff off but went and sat on the curb contemplating if he really should quit, and then he got the call to be Vision
I can’t stand using this term because I feel it’s extremely over played. But Master and Commander was so “underrated” that it feels criminal. Would the other commenters in this feed sound out if you agree?
He is a brilliant UNDERUSED Actor, perhaps now he will rise as is his due!
Underused? 51 items on his filmography.
But what is grief, if not love persevering 🥺
Vision
what is poop, if not food persevering
@@asapvarg if a dookie can make it out the hood, so can I
@@MAWbrand1 Maybe Levi, maybe
@@asapvarg beautiful...
Aleays found him most attractive and likeable and I am happy he gets more recognition.
I love how Colbert is as obsessed as us 😂
Colbert is my spirit animal 😍. He watches breakdown shows, Graham Norton and and loves MCU. I love Paul Bettany. He deserves bigger and bigger roles.
Bettany can play almost any part. Great actor.
"so what's your job?"
"I digitally erase Paul bettany's ears"
😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Such a great interview. How could you not love Paul??
He’s almost 50? Incredible
I think it is more amazing that his wife (Jennifer Connelly) is already 50. Elizabeth Olsen is 18 years younger than him... not something you really see the other way around in Hollywood.
@@Hellknight27 to be fair to Marvel, Bettany was initially cast as Jarvis, a talking computer, years before they decided to turn him into Vision and a love interest for Wanda - it’s not the typically sexist Hollywood reason for such an age difference
U think he’s hot?
@@johancorrales6537 Lots of people do. Mostly for his pose, how lovingly he speaks of his wife and those around him, and how he's open with his struggles and how hard he works. The man has dyslexia and works in an industry where a lot of reading is required... it gives hope to a lot of people.
Um he looks 50 js
Everyone’s here like, “I saw Paul first in Beautiful Mind,” or, “I saw Paul first in Knight’s Tale.”
Well I first saw Paul on stage in London’s West End production of An Inspector Calls.
I don't think its about claiming credit of seeing an up-n-comer in his up-n-coming days, but rather just announcing the hits that made these people's careers that organizations like TDS might ignore, like they did promoting Divinci Code over Knights Tale which is complete horsecrap since he had 2x the screentime in Knights Tale.
Luuucky!
Seen him in many movies, including when he played the albino villain in The Da Vinci Code. ❤️ He's been in some rom coms too. 💛 He's HOT. 😁
Well aren’t you just the most specialist!!
I would have KILLED to see that. Who did he play?
1:45 I haven't seen Wandavision (and I'm not up on comic stuff in general), but I love how as Paul Bettany blushes he begins to resemble Vision in his redness.
Chaucer! That's the first role I saw him play, so I think that he'll forever have that association for me.
Same here.
Gangster No.1 was the first film I saw him in.
Yeah, same.
Late to the party, but he has said that he still gets recognized on the streets by fans coming up and saying "Naked man!"
Paul is just so good as The Vision. He's got game, he married Jennifer Connelly. Suave gent.
Have you heard the story of how he and Connelly got married? He'd met her on the set of a movie and they were just sort of acquaintances, but after 9/11 happened and he started thinking about the people he loved, he couldn't stop thinking of her. 🥺
So he called her up and told her the whole deal, and asked to marry her and she said yes. Easily one of the most romantic relationships I've heard of in Hollywood.
@@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep He also had a crush on her since he was a teen and saw Labyrinth. Lucky guy. Married his childhood dream girl.
Good for him! He seems such a humble and real and good hearted person!
@@BritneyLaZonga agreed! And so, so funny
"Are you good at keeping secrets?"
"Of course. I'm worthy of lifting Mjolnir, Stephen."
Man Paul and Elizabeth were powerhouses throughout the whole show. They carried every single emotional beat and have made Vision and Wanda two of my favorite characters in the MCU.
Stephen telling Bettany how much he loves and obsesses over Wandavision makes me feel seen. LOL
At 8:11, I shouted “Snitches ends up in ditches!!”
Omg, 50! He looks freaking amazing!!
He looks like he’s MAYBE 30, 32 at the oldest, I don’t believe he’s turning 50!
I forgot he was that old.
I'd peg him around 40, a 30 year old would have a bit more of a baby face
"HE TOLD YOU THE STORY ABOUT WHEN I MADE HIM FART?!?!?!"
😂💀
Damn Stephen!!! How could you not know of his brilliant portrayal of Chaucer in a Knight’s Tale?
A Knight's Tale. Absolutely stole the movie.
Bout to post this same comment. Kinda like how Chris Evans' best movie imo was Push and Rob Downey Jr.'s was US Marshals or Back to School :)
He absolutely made that movie!
I love him in Master and Commander, because in a movie already choke full of great interpretations, his is hands down one of the best. Absolutely tip top! One of my favorite films ever.
@@Seldomane RDJ was the secret ingredient in Back to School. It would have been good without him, but he just pushed it up to a notch or two.
i rewatched it this year and it is even better than i remembered! i love that he plays chaucer and when they first find him he's walking naked like it was nbd.
Paul Bettany almost starred in the "Bjorn Identity" lmao
Now I really want to see a spy movie where the spy has to manage a baby...
@@fionaclaphamhoward5876 Like "Shoot'em Up" but expanded... That would be a kickass movie!
was this your first movie? are you kidding me, Steven, have you not seen a beautiful mind or a knights tale??
The “first movie” reference was to THE DaVINCI CODE years ago when Paul Bettany made a movie with Tom Hanks. It’s an old-chestnut story about his punching Tom Hanks who then farted.
never mind those movies...watch him in Gangster No1 ...he was spellbinding !
@@peteandrews3172 thanks for the tip, will check it out!
@@alexaales7937 You're welcome....and I hope that you can find it. It was a low budget British film made in 2000, and more or less his breakout role.
Not to Mention Master and Commander
I love him so much🥺💕
Geeeez, Paul doesn't look 50. Wow, he ages gracefully.
And nice to be reminded Colbert is nerdy as us.
OMG. Stephen maybe is watching New Rockstar. Hahaha
I think he confirmed it lol
Or maybe the writers who prepared him for this do!! 😍
Exactly what I was thinking. Lol.
Or screen crush, or heavy spoiler
New Rockstars is a little above the nerd line for me. Screencrush is better!
P Bettany elevated the plot and Elisabeth is a mega star over night... Thank you Paul... I agree grief is love perceivering...
Even talking about farting, Paul Bettany is the most beautiful man in the world.
he was amazing in A Knights Tale! i loved that movie growing up.
OMG, Stephen, same about WandaVision. Been watching ALL of the meta-analysis videos. It's incredible.
He looks better now than in Wimbledon. This man is HOT
I can't believe Stephen does the same as me with Wandavision
Think it was great he trolled the fans, teasing a big cameo with someone he’s always wanted to work with. 🤣🤣
can’t believe he’s almost 50, he’s so handsome 😍😍
Was The Da Vinci Code his first film role?! God no! Who can forget him as Chaucer in A Knight’s Tale? I always think of him introducing “SIR UUUUUUULLLRICH VON LIECHTENSTEEEIN!”
protector of Italian virginity lol
*[Obligatory comment about how it was Agatha All Along]*
Spoilers!
everyone is gangsta until Sparky's murder is solved.
"Holy sh*t it's Ewan McGregor."
I'd call him Jude Law, but only cuz for the longest time I thought Jude was Jarvis
*IT IS EWAN MCGREGOR!* 🤣🤣
How could an obvious fanboy like Stephen Colbert, think that the da Vinci code was Paul Bethany’s first movie? I fell in love with him in A Knights Tale
It happened so long ago (15 years) that those early movies all tend to blur together as to in which order they occurred.
'Wandavision' is basically 'Lost' for nerds. I love it.
omg you are so right
Well I hope they stick the ending better.
'Lost' wasn't for nerds?
@@jemiebridges3197 That's a low bar.
This is perfect
The first time I noticed him was in A Beautiful Mind - great movie.
Margin Call performance one of my favorites
I agree, he played his character brilliantly ; very cynical but also with an understanding of the situation and a kind of wisdom and detachment
THERE IS NO WAY HE'S TURNING 50. omg. And I cried.
I'd have muttered "That's from Wilson, Hanks."
Omg literally I could see a hundred interviews of Paul!
I love his work. He is a great actor.
And from “A Knight’s Tale” !!! Great actor! So nice too!
Vision is now one of my favorite marvel characters of all time
The lilly amongst the thorns!
Omg it's be hard not to laugh at his ears sticking out during scenes 🤣
I love how they have the same Hawaiian dancer that Daisy had in Agents of Shield.
We share the same birthday day and we are both dislexic! I just need to find a way to punch Tom Hanks and we would be twins! 😂
My sister shares the birthday too!! I’m jealous
He's married to Jennifer Connolly? Lucky guy.
Lucky girl
Her comedic timing and delivery is killer
Saw Bettany for the first time in Master and Commander and fell instantly in love. That movie and the book series that was based on got me through the roughest time in highschool. I hope I get to tell him one day ;__; (he's part of the MCU now so maybe he'll get invited at comic cons for photo ops when the Plague times are over)
I love Paul's sense of humour
They missed the opportunity to use the joke "knocked the wind out of him" on the Tom Hanks part
How is he about to turn 50? He looks like he's 32.
That’s what 50 looks like when you look after yourself.
Master and Commander is an awesome movie
I adore the man, Cant believe he is turning 50- What!!
I'm the same way stephen! I watch all the breakdowns and I've been a marvel fan since I read the comics in the 80s and 90s. I love the superhero revolution that's happened in hollywood
He's a good Vision. Can't wait for the finale. How it ends and where it leads.
Mr. Bettany! I am a fan of the WV production and hope you were paid large sums for enduring the costume. I hope to see you again in future productions.
Paul turning 50 😳 i thought he was 30 years old he looks so young
he will always be Chaucer to me! The knight's tale is one of the best films ever.
Holy jumping Wanda! Just realised his voice didnt need to be autotuned for Vision!
💜 I've LOVED Paul Bettany for years 💜😁💕👏
Paul Bettany is the perfect actor for Vision
I love Paul Bettany! He was also GREAT in Manhunt Unabomber. Amazing actor! And yes, he's very handsome.
I love Paul "Snitches End Up in Ditches" Bettany hahhahaha
Woah, he’s almost 50??? Wowww
Paul Bettany may be one of the very few Brits who are fun to interview...
Man I wish Guy Ritchie would cast him in one of his movies
I love every movie I've ever seen Paul in.
Love the fact that I share a birthday with this cool cat! He is phenomenal!!
I adore Paul. I'm going to watch him in Mortecai after this.
I love the fact that Stephen is so invested in this TV Show xD
Stephen Colbert confirmed to watch New Rockstars?
Getting better with age. Love you, PB!
this man is like fine wine, honestly
Colbert should do a half joke apology for asking that. Could just show posters of all the movies he has been in.
How do you forget about Master and Commander...
-nominated for best picture, it was the first movie about warships from that era post 2000 and people expected a lot from it and it delivered.
-it contains numerous easily recognizable classical music pieces. The lead is Russel Crowe who at the time is still very very well known for Gladiator. (has the most dialogue with Paul Bettany.)
-And the cherry on top, one of bit players in his first role in a major film since LoTR is the actor Billy Boyd.
How do you F that up Colbert?
I’m also obsessed with WandaVision. 🤩
Paul actually already told this story in a 2015 interview while promoting Mortdecai.
"was this your first movie?"
He says, to a man with 20 legendary acting credits that came out prior. Master and Commander. A beautiful mind. A knights tale. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Look Stephen I love you. But do a little guest research.
Now you're exaggerating. Bettany didn't have "20 legendary acting credits" before The Da Vinci Code".
Maybe a deep cut, but the first role i saw him in was Dustfinger in Inkheart lol
Is it bad that I thought Paul was significantly older than Robert Downey Jr., Paul Rudd and Mark Ruffalo? And then it turns out he's actually a few years younger? Dude's gotta be more confident with where his career is going
(I also appreciate the confirmation that Stephen watches Graham Norton, HOW BEAUTIFUL)
Paul famously told a story about how a producer told him his career was over and he told the producer to eff off but went and sat on the curb contemplating if he really should quit, and then he got the call to be Vision
They had to put the shot of Vision with his legs crossed sitting in the interview chair 😂
Been crushing on him since Wimbledon
I can’t stand using this term because I feel it’s extremely over played. But Master and Commander was so “underrated” that it feels criminal. Would the other commenters in this feed sound out if you agree?
One of my favourite movies of all time. Watched it dozens of time. (Also read all the books). Have the sound track in my car's CD player right now.
@@normabaker4599 just the fact that you listen to it on cd makes me love ya that much more haha
One of the best Star Trek movies too.
2:59 Raise your hand if you’re sure. Nope. 🤣
So much lovability in one video :)
The Da Vinci Code is underrated,
I have the same birthday as Vision! Huzzah!
My husband and his indestructible head.
C'mon you know those people with culture love him from A Knight's Tale most.
My love! Hahaha
"I never reach those height again." I completely agree.
I love this man 😂
Can't wait to see corridor crew react to visions ears.
Now I have to watch The Da Vinci Code again just to saw that scene when Bettany punched Hanks so hard he farted.
Gangster No 1 is a great film
With Michael McDowel? Take my money
Malcolm McDowell, Clockwork Orange legend