Mahershala Ali Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

Mahershala Ali breaks down his most iconic characters, including his roles in 'Moonlight,' 'Green Book,' 'True Detective,' 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' and 'Swan Song.'

“Swan Song,” starring and produced by two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali, is out now in theaters and available globally on Apple TV+


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[tangerinesarebetterthanora-vk]

It's a shame how low the view count is on this video compared to most of the other breakdown videos. He's one of the best actors around.

[hunterhawk]

His role in moonlight moved me in so many ways probably one of my favorite movies ever made

[yuniorreyes.]

I don’t think the producers knew how good Mahershala was gonna be on Luke Cage season 1. But I’m happy he’s blade now.

[mypal]

The most down to earth actor to ever grace the screen. He's such a humble guy.

[gatsuuga]

I LOVE his voice. Can’t wait to see him as Blade. He’s going to kill it. Fantastic casting.

[stefjames]

This is my first time hearing his natural voice. After watching green book and his persona and voice in that role, I’m so shocked! Phenomenal performance as Dr Shirley!

[cusescholar]

His performance as Juan was a masterclass in subtlety.

[bobbyomari]

Love Mahershala... such a talented and kind human being. One of the best actors of our generation right now. He was excellent in Rami and Moonlight was one of my favorite films I've seen. Such an impactful actor.

[jazminsapienza]

In order to pay him the attention that he deserves I first had to get over the outfit. The stylist CRUSHED it. Mahershala breathing life onto pink. Having said that.. what a wonderful person.

[MalibongweNombande]

His perfomance on Luke Cage was amazing. Great actor!

[Trashious]

There is a grace to his roles that I do not think can be replicated by anyone else.

[gabriel.visita]

He's a tremendous actor. Will be reminded for being one of the greatest in the Future.

[missVmilne]

Such a joy to have his processes and insights, challenges, goals and triumphs explained so frankly is wonderful. Thank you for sharing such a compelling talent.

[BobbyKeim]

Mahershala Ali is so completely under-rated. This man's ability is taken for granted, BECAUSE he absolutely disappears into his character to such a degree, it's completely overlooked. And to top it off, he's just such a cool laid-back dude. Someone you'd really like to sit down and knock back a few with, and uniquely would be down-to-Earth enough to appreciate the interaction.

[lickmyloafbruh]

And now he’s to play Blade. I’m super hyped.

[keithwoodcrest]

Man, I did not realize how many productions this man was a part of that I was a fan of. The 4400? Benjamin Button? I really need to go back and watch these again.

[candyapu]

He should’ve gotten the Emmy for True Detective

[GQCarter]

U can tell he loves what he does for a living

[muireannmc]

He seems so humble and thoughtful what a wonderful actor and man

[mariahgunn]

Such a brilliant, talented and beautiful actor. Love watching him on tv and hearing him speak