Melanie Lynskey Reacts To Her Most Iconic Roles

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  • Опубліковано 13 кві 2023
  • From 'But I'm A Cheerleader' to 'The Last Of Us', Melanie Lynskey has a lot of big credits to her name, so we sat down with her to get some behind the scenes secrets from some of her best roles! 🎬
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  • @adaenechi6723
    @adaenechi6723 Рік тому +452

    It was an absolute dream and a pleasure to speak Melanie, but I’m very nervous for what’s about to happen in Yellowjackets 😳

    • @bowi1332
      @bowi1332 Рік тому

      Same

    • @user-yg8kl7re6u
      @user-yg8kl7re6u Рік тому +24

      You were so warm and genuine in this interview and I believe you can really see that in Melanie's reactions :) Lovely interview!

    • @wendyful
      @wendyful Рік тому +18

      You did amazing. She seemed so comfortable with you.

    • @majesticgh0st
      @majesticgh0st Рік тому +11

      You did a great job, it was such a calm and composed interview. She seemed at ease to chat to you :)

    • @dianeticsorstucco
      @dianeticsorstucco Рік тому +1

      loooved this interview, you did a great job!!!

  • @AlexMR
    @AlexMR Рік тому +627

    Melanie learning about "mother" was so freaking cute

    • @okiegirlsrock5103
      @okiegirlsrock5103 Рік тому +14

      I loved it when she said I have other questions....😂😂😂. I swear I did not realize she was in Heavenly Creatures and also but I'm only a cheerleader that just absolutely floors me I have to rewatch those now cuz I absolutely love Melanie she is one of the most underrated actresses in today's TV and film industry. Love Love her in yellow jackets and The Last of Us she is absolutely phenomenal. ❤❤❤.

    • @byraymondarturo
      @byraymondarturo Рік тому +2

      Agreed.

  • @AnalogueDad
    @AnalogueDad Рік тому +303

    I'm glad to see her getting the acclaim she's deserved for so long.

  • @maetaylor5677
    @maetaylor5677 Рік тому +258

    Melanie Lynskey is a incredible actress I am so glad shes getting the recognition she deserves.. I also feel the same for long time actor pedro pascal. Veteran longtime actors becoming famous. Its especially gratifying and refreshing as a movie lover

    • @NextToToddliness
      @NextToToddliness Рік тому +5

      Couldn't agree more.

    • @christinemichellle
      @christinemichellle Рік тому +5

      Absolutely! Both actors are incredible and I love that they both are stars in popular series

  • @colleenk3263
    @colleenk3263 Рік тому +121

    Melanie Lynskey is a class act. Excellent actor and lovely human being by all accounts.

  • @tobythomas3413
    @tobythomas3413 Рік тому +79

    It’s a tragedy that you didn’t do Ever After! I LOVED her in that movie! She’s amazing ❤

    • @YelenaSkunky
      @YelenaSkunky Рік тому +11

      That was a huge disappointment. That movie is amazing.
      Jacqueline gets no respect even outside the movie 😭

  • @Annnnnnnnn_
    @Annnnnnnnn_ Рік тому +175

    Ahhhhh I loved this interview!!! So different from the things they usually ask her. I really enjoyed this

  • @EvanFowler
    @EvanFowler Рік тому +112

    Jesus, what is about to happen on Yellowjackets?! This was lovely. She's the best.

    • @jurassicstaff8639
      @jurassicstaff8639 Рік тому +3

      Thank you for mentioning this heavy ass statement lol I have no idea tho and with yellowjackets we all know we will be in the same situation living our everyday lives thinking about said horrible thing lol the worst thing I can think of. Is maybe Shauna kills cally ? I'm not sure thats pretty much the only thing in Shaunas adult time line atm but at least Melanie gave us a chance to prepare for it , if Jeff dies we riot lol also my names Evan aswell lol and my best friend in high schools last name was fowler weird lol

    • @doublefeature
      @doublefeature Рік тому +3

      we know it's pretty likely that Shauna gives birth in ep 6. they've talked about ep2, ep6 and ep9 being absolutely insane. we know why the said it about ep2. i am dying to know what happens at the end of the season but i'm along for the ride.

    • @Chloe_prices_spliff
      @Chloe_prices_spliff Рік тому +3

      I think Callie might get killed or Jeff will give himself up to the police to save shauna

    • @kbaylor123
      @kbaylor123 Рік тому +3

      Seriously! the disturbing part is yet to come?!

    • @neonoires
      @neonoires Рік тому +1

      @@doublefeature They said episode 8 too. I'm fucking scared lmao

  • @NextToToddliness
    @NextToToddliness Рік тому +38

    I remember liking her a lot in Heavenly Creatures and Ever After, back when I was like 8-12yo, I'm so happy she's had this longevity and diversity in work. I always smile when I see her in a film or show, my housemate didn't understand why I loved seeing her in the Last of Us (which had a lot of really cool cameos, like Graham Greene & Elaine Miles from Northern Exposure). Anyway, I think Lynskey is a fantastic actress and I'm happy she has an amazing fandom / resume.

  • @ScarlettShade
    @ScarlettShade Рік тому +49

    I would’ve loved to see a clip from Ever After … love her so much!!!

  • @sitori663
    @sitori663 Рік тому +21

    See her in "I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore." it is a great, unique dark comedy. She's brilliant in it.

  • @ukuduku
    @ukuduku Рік тому +75

    Her voice is so nice. She should do ASMR

  • @spookyspice596
    @spookyspice596 Рік тому +24

    I’m glad she’s getting the credit she deserves. I’ve loved her since Ever After!

  • @marcobiage8377
    @marcobiage8377 Рік тому +15

    I wish they've talked about The Perks of Being a Wallflower! She made such an impact even having short screen time.

    • @adaenechi6723
      @adaenechi6723 Рік тому +4

      Its kind of hard to ask a actor about a film where they play an abuser

    • @marcobiage8377
      @marcobiage8377 Рік тому +3

      I understand. It's a challenge and I honestly don't think I could've done it either. Just came across my mind after reading about Stanley Tucci's experience while filming Lovely Bones. Anyway, this is an incredible interview and it turned me into a fan of yours. By the way, I'm from Brazil. Let me know if you're ever around. Keep going 👏🏼🇧🇷

  • @LiirThropp2687
    @LiirThropp2687 Рік тому +11

    Been a fan of Melanie's since I first saw her in Heavenly Creatures years ago. Always found her very underrated. I'm glad to see her getting more recognition and praise. She deserves it.

  • @pixie7435
    @pixie7435 Рік тому +29

    Heavenly creatures will always be her and Kate Winslet's best performance . Such hard roles for young women seeing as it was 100% based on real people and a real murder in NZ

  • @trippyboi91
    @trippyboi91 Рік тому +10

    That short “The Birthday Party” she did for XX really lives in my head rent free. I feel that most people didn’t get it, and that’s EXACTLY why she liked it.
    She really chooses interesting roles! Much like Parker Posey!

  • @theopinson3851
    @theopinson3851 Рік тому +5

    She’s such an underrated actress.

  • @benjamintriplett3
    @benjamintriplett3 Рік тому +6

    I've been a Melanie Stan since Heavenly Creatures. She's just a lovely person inside and out!

  • @mother-crafts
    @mother-crafts Рік тому +15

    Melanie ❤ It’s nice to see her with such a lovely, natural interviewer! Thank you.

  • @jackieOAT
    @jackieOAT 4 місяці тому +2

    If you like Melanie I can recommend - 'I don't feel at home in this world anymore.' Very quirky and her and Elija Wood were brilliant 😊

  • @Dark0W7
    @Dark0W7 Рік тому +11

    i'm so obsessed with her on yellowjackets and can't believe i haven't seen her in anything else... or, well, i had but she didn't stick with me! i just watched Don't Look Up! she's so adorable. i've added several of her movies and shows to my list.

    • @hoover728
      @hoover728 Рік тому

      A favourite of mine they didn't mention is I Don't Feel At Home in this World Anymore with Elijah Wood. It has a simiiar black humour vibe to Yellowjackets.

  • @kylereese5841
    @kylereese5841 Рік тому +11

    She's so fantastic in everything.

  • @doublefeature
    @doublefeature Рік тому +29

    i had to go look up the film with her and Jason because i was like WHAT was it originally called?? ohhhh Teddy Bears. she's right about her accent making it sound like something else. i really thought she said Titty Beers.

    • @anissamarie1872
      @anissamarie1872 Рік тому +1

      Me too!! 😂😂😂

    • @JC-yy8iv
      @JC-yy8iv Рік тому +4

      If you ever want a good laugh, try to engage a Kiwi on the topic of decks 😂

    • @doublefeature
      @doublefeature Рік тому +4

      ​@@JC-yy8iv lol i've seen the commercial!!
      i used to be too embarrassed to let people over to see my deck.. now? my decks the talk of the town!

    • @okiegirlsrock5103
      @okiegirlsrock5103 Рік тому +1

      When I found out she was married to Jason Ritter 😮😮 I said GET OUT!!! 😊😊 I WAS SERIOUSLY BLOWN AWAY!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @looney1023
    @looney1023 Рік тому +15

    I love her so much. Outside of the roles shown here, I'd encourage people to check out The Intervention with her, her husband, Natasha, and Clea, as well as I Don't Feel At Home in this World Anymore which is such a badass movie and I think partly why she's having a Renaissance now

    • @420alo
      @420alo Рік тому +3

      I feel the exact same way about those two films. I mean, she's brilliant in everything she's in but those two movies should be seen by more people.

    • @looney1023
      @looney1023 Рік тому

      @@420alo Agreed! In particular I see a lot of her I Don't Feel... character in Yellowjackets. The juxtaposition of stifled suburban loser with murderous frustration building up.

    • @booberfraggle3839
      @booberfraggle3839 Рік тому +2

      I agree. I've only just watched The Intervention and can't believe I didn't know about it before. Clea did an amazing job! Plus it was so great to have Clea, Melanie and Natasha back together.

    • @looney1023
      @looney1023 11 місяців тому

      @@booberfraggle3839 Melanie isn't in this (yet at least...) but Natasha's new show on Peacock, Poker Face, is incredible and has Clea DuVall guest starring in one episode in a very memorable way

    • @booberfraggle3839
      @booberfraggle3839 11 місяців тому

      @@looney1023 Yeah, Poker Face is awesome! It only aired in the UK a couple of weeks ago, which drove me nuts as I'd been hearing such great things about it for months. I loved Clea's character and hope that they can work her into the second series somehow, hopefully with Melanie as well.

  • @sunshine_pond7951
    @sunshine_pond7951 Рік тому +4

    Melanie Lynskey, Pedro Pascal, Jennifer Coolidge, Catherine Hahn and Ke Huy Quan! 2022/2023 is the year of the of amazing character actors getting there just desserts. Now if we can get Judy Geer on this train too that would be perfect 😊

  • @user-hc2tu7ul7j
    @user-hc2tu7ul7j Рік тому +17

    Anyone remember her on It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia lol ? Her character and husband consider using Dee as a surrogate

  • @josephreusch
    @josephreusch Рік тому +2

    I would have never guessed that she was from New Zealand. Her American accent is flawless!

  • @BLFulle
    @BLFulle Рік тому +6

    I loved her character "Rose" in 2 1/2 men. I recently saw her on Jimmy Fallon and I said that's Rose! But I wasn't sure because she looks so young still. I thought she'd look much older by now but she's just as beautiful now as she was then. I'm so happy to know she'd done all these movies. I'll have to catch some of them.

  • @meio_feio
    @meio_feio Рік тому +38

    Heavenly Creatures will always be my all time favourite movie. Melanie and Kate were so tremendous- especially considering it was their first film. However, I will also always be a little bitter that Melanie didn't get the career that Kate did. They are both equally talented and in a just world, Melanie would have several blockbusters and Oscar nominations to her name. Unfortunately, she wasn't the definition of the Euro beauty standard that Kate was/is so alas. I'm glad she's finally getting recognition

    • @MrMcsia
      @MrMcsia 10 місяців тому

      I agree. "Heavenly Creatures" is a masterpiece, one of those movies that always stick with you, even after years. And Melanie and Kate had such chemistry together!

  • @GadgetsGearCoffee
    @GadgetsGearCoffee Рік тому +3

    These interviews are so wholesome! Please more!

  • @karenchristensen9226
    @karenchristensen9226 Рік тому +11

    Great interview! I really enjoyed her work in Yellowjackets and The Last of Us. My introduction to Lynskey's work came with Ever After: A Cinderella Story; really surprised it wasn't included here.

  • @virginiakelly1678
    @virginiakelly1678 Рік тому +2

    This was so adorable on both interviewer and interviewee!

  • @selispeks
    @selispeks Рік тому +2

    I LOVE that she is finally getting the recognition she deserves!! I've loved her since the 90s!

  • @danihellen.
    @danihellen. Рік тому +14

    Heavenly creatures ❤

  • @gustavodelgado5716
    @gustavodelgado5716 Рік тому +5

    Melanie, you're so spectacular! I cannot wait to watch Yellowjackets this week and all the weeks to come, you shine in it!

  • @NathanielPx
    @NathanielPx Рік тому +2

    i wish she would have spoken about her role in Ever After!!! such a great role!

  • @doublefeature
    @doublefeature Рік тому +15

    AWWW JEEF. she said it.

    • @anissamarie1872
      @anissamarie1872 Рік тому +2

      I was imagining Jiff...lolll 😅

    • @doublefeature
      @doublefeature Рік тому +1

      @@anissamarie1872 jiff or gif lol. the yellowjackets cast mates make fun of her for saying jeff as jiff. cracks my shit up.

  • @cliffystiffy7728
    @cliffystiffy7728 Рік тому

    shes the sweetest person ever

  • @CandiceLikes
    @CandiceLikes Рік тому +1

    Such a big fan of hers. I remember seeing heavenly creatures on vhs when it came to the US. Watched everything she was in since then. Such a talented and humble actor.

  • @LucDevine
    @LucDevine Рік тому +1

    So unaffected it's very comforting.

  • @havakelly6244
    @havakelly6244 Рік тому +2

    Omg all this time I never knew she had a accent >.< I love her even more now.

  • @priscilaferreira288
    @priscilaferreira288 5 місяців тому

    Such a delightful interview, Melanie is so sweet and "old" like me 😂... love her

  • @melplayz90
    @melplayz90 Рік тому +15

    a film people should check her in is Rose Red, a made for tv film based on a Stephen King story, Melanie was amazing in it.

    • @Nannie4334
      @Nannie4334 Рік тому

      She was also in Ever After: A Cinderella Story.

    • @okiegirlsrock5103
      @okiegirlsrock5103 Рік тому +1

      I just saw her in Rose Red and she was so good and soo young. I remember when that came out and I wanted that movie so bad. They wouldn't release the movie and I finally got to purchase it this year, and I watched it last week it is absolutely phenomenal. When I saw the beginning credits I could not believe it 😮....OMG one if my fav actresses is in this....WHOA!!!! LOVE MELANIE!!!!

    • @Ravuun
      @Ravuun Рік тому

      Yes, she was quite good in Rose Red!

  • @paigeanne1325
    @paigeanne1325 11 місяців тому

    I have known her since Ever After😂😂shame that role was mentioned! Love her she’s a great actress!

  • @lexa5630
    @lexa5630 Рік тому

    she's so lovely

  • @frizzzyfish
    @frizzzyfish Рік тому

    She’s so precious my goodness

  • @anodyneghost
    @anodyneghost Рік тому +2

    I love that the cast of But I'm A Cheerleader have remained actual friends for all this time

  • @MoriAnimations
    @MoriAnimations Рік тому +3

    She's so great

  • @alanrios849
    @alanrios849 Рік тому +4

    Great interview 🔥

  • @rygy82
    @rygy82 Рік тому +1

    I love Melanie so much!!! I wish they would've talked about Ever After! 🤩

  • @ThePinkladies18
    @ThePinkladies18 7 місяців тому

    I love her in ever after

  • @misterpantybuns
    @misterpantybuns Рік тому

    Fab interview w/ great clips!
    I'm loving the clip of Melanie with Kate Winslet from Heavenly Creatures!
    It's mind boggling that that I haven't seen it yet... I absolutely must (and am resolved to) 🤩🤩💗!!!

  • @MarcosIsABaritone
    @MarcosIsABaritone Рік тому +1

    This was so earnest and endearing for both ladies. Lovely.

  • @cyrr1213
    @cyrr1213 Рік тому +1

    I first saw her in Psych as Emily Bloom, and I've been a fan ever since!

  • @deviantash
    @deviantash Рік тому +8

    She's so wonderful! But I'm a Cheerleader is so underrated.

    • @russella90
      @russella90 Рік тому

      What do u mean it’s one of the biggest queer cult classics lol

    • @deviantash
      @deviantash Рік тому

      @RussellA It's so often overlooked

  • @babywah3290
    @babywah3290 Рік тому

    Mel is awesome! So glad she’s doing so much now👍👍

  • @dasha9048
    @dasha9048 Рік тому +4

    I had to look at the subtitles because I definitely heard "titty beers" when she said "teddy bears" 😂

  • @Emily-qd5gz
    @Emily-qd5gz 10 місяців тому

    She was incredible as Beatrice in Over The Garden Wall!

  • @alexhenriquez5189
    @alexhenriquez5189 Рік тому

    She truly is so mother!

  • @Koolumi
    @Koolumi Рік тому

    I love her voice 😍

  • @jepecanhadefreitas
    @jepecanhadefreitas Рік тому

    She's so cute omg

  • @wintergoat6612
    @wintergoat6612 Рік тому

    Love this actress. Her movies are great.

  • @harpazoseason
    @harpazoseason Рік тому

    Absolutely love her ❤

  • @PotentialLegend
    @PotentialLegend 2 місяці тому +1

    Lol it's funny how every interview I've seen for an actor in The Last of Us, they all said none of them really knew the games but they ALL had a relative who said it was their favorite game.

  • @m.k.v.g.7203
    @m.k.v.g.7203 9 місяців тому

    Lovely interview

  • @difuvalentine
    @difuvalentine Рік тому +10

    Mommy🥺

  • @65g4
    @65g4 Рік тому

    We are proud of Mel back here in New Zealand

  • @MxCosmicError
    @MxCosmicError Рік тому +3

    oh my god she was on PSYCH I KNEW I RECOGNIZED HER!!!!!!! BABY GREW UP

  • @damianstarks3338
    @damianstarks3338 Рік тому

    Love this actress.

  • @keishie23
    @keishie23 Рік тому

    Love this interview ❤❤❤😂😂🎉🎉

  • @nullasalus3
    @nullasalus3 11 місяців тому

    I fell in love with her from Ever After. She's AMAZING in Away We Go as well.

  • @ghaz3847
    @ghaz3847 Рік тому +3

    Melanie is alwaysssss cute!!!!!!❤

  • @bnope7963
    @bnope7963 Рік тому +1

    The first thing I ever saw her in was Ever After, but she will always be Sissy (Rose Red) to me❤❤❤

  • @Jay2010P
    @Jay2010P Рік тому +12

    How could you leave out her most famous roles/movies Ever After, Sweet Home Alabama, Coyote Ugly, etc.?

    • @adaenechi6723
      @adaenechi6723 Рік тому +10

      We had extremely limited time, if it was up to me we would’ve spoken about literally every role

  • @vikkibrown2023
    @vikkibrown2023 Рік тому

    I just adored you on Two and a Half Men~~So happy she's on Yellowjackets~~She's funny and serious~~Great actress~~

  • @katieturner6685
    @katieturner6685 Рік тому

    Wonderful actress xx

  • @foccha
    @foccha Рік тому +2

    I love her mixed accent.

  • @MrHootiedean
    @MrHootiedean Рік тому

    Love Melanie! I first saw her in Coyote Ugly and have been a fan ever since.

  • @ericakertis7331
    @ericakertis7331 Рік тому +3

    I want her to read my books at night to help me fall asleep.

  • @angelabeckman9203
    @angelabeckman9203 3 місяці тому

    I love The Last of Us the game and what so excited when I saw her in the show.

  • @ChristopherGiroir
    @ChristopherGiroir Рік тому

    Besides Cheerleader my other favorite Melanie was in Away We Go... def one of the best parts of that movie too!

  • @edie8931
    @edie8931 Рік тому

    the intervention is the film she met her husband on and i love it sm😭😭the best but i’m a cheerleader reunion

    • @michellewinegardner973
      @michellewinegardner973 Рік тому

      No, they were already together then. The movie she was first with Jason on was The Big Ask.

  • @lunaelestelle1152
    @lunaelestelle1152 Рік тому

    Oh u just love her! She's a kiwi icon

  • @jillianconstantine840
    @jillianconstantine840 Рік тому

    I'm surprised there's no mention of Hello I Must Be Going. She's the lead and she's amazing in it!

  • @nerdsengage
    @nerdsengage Рік тому +1

    For me the introduction was Detroit Rock City🤘🤘 she's amazing

  • @rydbthatsme
    @rydbthatsme Рік тому +7

    Leaving out Ever After feels so wrong😭

  • @Horrormoviefan9
    @Horrormoviefan9 Рік тому

    My favorite movie of hers is Stephen Kings Rose Red. 🧡 My brothers favorite is Heavenly Creatures. 🧡

  • @rmusic08
    @rmusic08 Рік тому +1

    Ah i was really hoping they were gonna mention her role in Rose Red, thats the first movie i saw her in

  • @krystal7710
    @krystal7710 Рік тому

    I hope they show Detroit Rock City! I think that’s the first thing I saw her in, and I’ve always loved her❤❤

  • @kiwiemiwie
    @kiwiemiwie 7 місяців тому +1

    “JiFf🥰”

  • @randoquaid9409
    @randoquaid9409 Рік тому +1

    Great Interview! The interviewer's voice is giving Florence Pugh

  • @PaulSmith-qs1es
    @PaulSmith-qs1es 10 місяців тому

    No mention of I Don't Feel at Home in this World Anymore. That's how I became a fan of hers.

  • @andyyymp3
    @andyyymp3 Рік тому

    OMG the beginning LMAOOOOO MOTHER IS MOTHERING

  • @aroidpapa
    @aroidpapa Рік тому

    Can't believe they didn't touch on Ever After. It was my first ever introduction to Melanie Lynskey

  • @HawthornMusic
    @HawthornMusic Рік тому +1

    Clea DuVall has been the sexual awakening for so many people!

  • @iiihelixiii8212
    @iiihelixiii8212 Рік тому

    I’ve watched so many things that she’s been in and I HAD NO IDEA she has an accent?!?

  • @MAXKIDDO8888
    @MAXKIDDO8888 Рік тому +1

    I’m gutted that she didn’t get to talk about one of my favorite films Ever After.

  • @HeidiGoodsell-wp5pg
    @HeidiGoodsell-wp5pg Рік тому

    Now that YJ season 2 is complete, there are two moments she could be talking about and I’m wondering which one!

  • @littleandy1209
    @littleandy1209 5 місяців тому

    Rose! ❤