Penn Badgley Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

Penn Badgley takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. What does Penn Badgley think of "You"? What part of Baltimore is Penn from? Why is Joe Goldberg from "You" so likable? How many people has Joe killed? Penn answers all these questions and much more!

Part 1 of You Season 4 releases February 9 on Netflix; Part 2 of You Season 4 releases March 9 on Netflix

Director: Katherine Wzorek
Director of Photography: Charlie Jordan
Editor: Jordan Calig
Talent: Penn Badgley

Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez
Production Manager: Eric Martinez
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Talent Booker: Mica Medoff

Camera Operator: Rahil Ashruff
Audio: Rebecca O'Neill
Gaffer: Gautam Kadian
Production Assistant: Lea Donenberg

Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Ben Harowitz


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[ma_kenz]

“I didn’t drop out of middle school, I dropped out of… childhood.” That was both funny & sad

[SaCa]

"that's a secret i'll never tell" that quote really brought me back to the good ol' days man

[vanesap]

I love how he always reminds people that Joe is a murderer and that they shouldn't like him

[mockingjay]

I feel like he is so smart and understands everything so fastly

[sanskritivasundhara]

his lil 'bye' at the end of every segment literally has my heart

[gabrielbaracat]

this man is easily one of the most talented actors in the world, absolutely brilliant acting as Joe since season one!

[pronouncedzara]

Met Penn after a Mothxr show in 2016 and he was exceptionally kind despite being hungry and visibly irritated. 3 of my friends and I loved their music but the few that were there as Gossip Girl fans were being persistent with photos. He took about 7+, asked if I wanted one, and when I declined he said 'Ok, I'm gonna get something to eat then.' About 20 minutes later, after I joked with him that Subway was probably the only thing open on a random weeknight, we walked past him eating tacos or something with the food on the hood of the car. He took the time to discuss politics with me mid-meal as my unhinged 19 year old self at the time told him I was going to/did vote for Jill Stein and the Green Party after the DNC fought against Bernie Sanders in the primary. He said he appreciated that I liked his political tweets but ultimately felt like he shouldn't be getting too much credit for what he says as a 'privileged white guy' and that he is trying his best to keep learning, share what he can etc. Also, he was much more funny and light-hearted post-meal lol.

Still remember that experience vividly because it felt like talking to a chill friend. Very sincere & overall great guy.

[yng]

He is so charismatic, i really like Penn

[graciefreya]

‘I dropped out of childhood’ took me tf out😭 he’s so funny I love him

[arianapuzzo]

He's so funny and just seems like a down-to-earth pleasant guy

[jopo]

This homeless cat is really articulate.

[Jesszicar]

Hearing him say "that's a secret I'll never tell" 5:59 made my Gossip Girl fan heart sooo happy

[juuuu]

Penn Badgley shouting out Dylan Obrian feels like an awesome crossover episode😭

[merykhan]

That "Hello, you" gave me chills lol. It says alot about his talent ❤

[anzioc]

he looks so good with the beard and the long hair

[scaruki]

“thats a good question….keep googling” 💀💀😭

[haleycarson]

He's usually more serious, I love this side of Penn!

[evanssonandromanogersfan]

The Way He Said Hello YOU At The Intro😂

[roderick]

Why is Joe Goldberg likable ?
Penn: because I play him
well someone had to say it and he's not wrong he's very right 😂😂😂

[buttsandbeer]

Hes one of the sweetest people ever. He used to come in all the time at a cafe i worked at in brooklyn and would sit and hang out multiple times a week. I for weeks had no idea who he was just a customer id have friendly banter with, funny, charming, all of that. Finally a couple weeks later a co worker walks in and sees me shaking his hand cause we had finally exchanged names ( still not recognizing him) and she later asks how do you know penn? and i was like how do you know him???? and then i realized he was on gossip girl.... I still never said anything about any of his shows or movies just continued being friendly. He then left to go start filming the first season of You.