Samuel L. Jackson & Viola Davis | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

In their Actors on Actors conversation Viola Davis ('The First Lady') and Samuel L. Jackson ('The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey') recount their experiences coming up in the New York acting world as well as advice for actors on their first projects, and of course what it was like to play Michelle Obama.

Variety Actors on Actors presented by AppleTV+.

[Chuuzus]

I CLICKED ON THIS SO FAST! viola davis and samuel l jackson are some of the greatest actors of all time

[queenb]

NO WAY! This duo is beyond what I imagined. Seriously whoever is pairing these actors needs a raise!

[xamalion]

Viola is so right: you never really know anyone. You only know what they want you to know. Every person is a whole universe. So even trying to know one person is actually impossible.

[rajabcroswell]

This pairing was excellent. They just seem like old friends having a conversation.

[DinoRubble]

Not that I ever want to see Ms. Davis stop acting, but can you imagine this woman being your acting teacher? The passion and intelligence and the joy she has in just speaking about her craft is infectious.

[enriquedomingo]

Here we see the woman who formed the Suicide Squad and the man who assembled the Avengers.

[mariah]

viola davis has this indescribable energy about her. she just makes you want to listen to her talk about anything. hands down one of the best actresses that have ever lived

[jwanie]

Whoever is deciding the Actors on Actors pairings definitely needs a raise lol

[RoguePanda]

I could’ve literally gone another full hour listening to their conversation! They were not planning on stopping any time soon either. Variety can we get a part 2? Pleaseee!

[gracegreen]

Can we please get Angela and Denzel. I would pay to see them both talk to each other. I love them together my top two actors of all time. And I know they are still friends so it would be an organic conversation.

[dynastyb.]

Two Black Living Legends. I'm glad to be alive to see and hear this conversation.

[nicolesantiago]

Viola is such a gem. My god, what a woman.

[senseibullish]

When you watch Viola Davis and Samuel Jackson speak about the work they do, you can tell they love it. This isn’t just about promoting the project they’re on. This is moment into how deeply they care about the craft and the characters they create. Amazing to see actors like this.

[kyrucker]

Now this is what you call not only iconic but black excellence.

[vedanthmisri]

Why is the engagement on this video so low? Anyways both of these actors are such legends.

[hussanmalik]

Nick fury and Amanda whaler having a conversation is amazing

[cocovann]

If you haven’t read her book “Finding Me, ” don’t walk, RUN and get it. It is AMAZING. I read it twice (so far). The way this woman has pulled herself up is nothing short of miraculous. I thought I liked her before. I LOVE HER now. If you haven’t seen “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, ” again, RUN (don’t walk!) and watch that masterpiece. This video is what true EXCELLENCE looks like. Thank me later.

[loripaige]

Their segment should’ve been longer. This was so comfortable and insightful to watch

[kamariatoure]

They have awoken my dream of being an actor at 33..it's discouraging, but I am ready now. Thanks for the inspiration

[ayoayo]

I love the ways Viola chooses her words, her lexicon. 🔥