Wes Bentley on Yellowstone Success, Turning Down Spider-Man & Being Cast in American Beauty

Wes talks about the amazing success of “Yellowstone,” getting yelled at by fans, his family watching the show, being cast in American Beauty, getting hit in the head with a plastic bag while hitting on a girl, and turning down the role of Spider-Man.

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[ashleybooth]

I once met him when he was filming the first season of Yellowstone. I was working at a cafe in park city and he would come in every morning and I couldn’t figure out why I knew him and then one day I said to him don’t take this the wrong way but you look like an older version of the guy in American beauty and he laughed and said that because it is me. We laughed and he brought his whole family in all the time. The nicest, most humble guy ever. And his wife and kids are awesome too!

[tatzybatzy]

Jamie is a phenomenally hard character to play, many layers. He does an amazing job!!!

[lisamccoy]

So lively and animated in real life such a contrast to his characters. Such a testimony to his acting. Just a down to Earth dad. Love it 💖💖

[belliott]

Wes Bentley delivered the greatest, most beautifully melancholy and bittersweet, monologue in film history in “American Beauty”.

[brakesforsnakes]

He would have made a killer Spider-Man.

[davsny]

He is so, so good and such a humble, yet amazing man. He has been so forthright about battling his demons and just a great man, actor, husband, father and human being. So many amazing performances.

[benknight]

He was great as Blackheart🖤 in Ghost Rider

[ChowDownDetroit]

This is the first time I've seen Jamie Dutton smile.

[carolmuir]

There must be more emotionally balanced roles for Wes Bentley. He deserves better than Jamie and better than Ghost Rider💙💙

[nxo]

One of the best antagonists in a tv show

[NormaLilia]

I don't want Jamie to end up at the train station 😭

[_lastdisney]

y’all know him as jamie dutton.. i know him as “thomas” 😂😂

[emb]

Wow, I didn't realize he was the other astronaut in "Interstellar", was in "American Beauty", as well as "Mission: Impossible - Fallout", and other movies I love! This whole time while watching "Yellowstone", I thought it was his first major role! LOL

[brinsonopinion]

I'm so happy he got himself back together - he's an amazing actor and still gorgeous af

[FEARisCOLD]

I remember him being up for Spiderman, I thought he was a great choice. He looked like a real life Peter Parker.

[bettysmith]

I remember him from the movie P2. Great actor ❤️

[thoukisth]

Forget his acting ... an Oscar please for these cheekbones ...

[ndnqpco]

Great to see Jimmy interviewing Yellowstone cast members ! When is Beth (Kelly Reilly)?

[landonfolken]

This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen...

[massagetech]

He's such a good actor, because it's hard to see him as a real person. These 2 together could be danger 🤪