Jason Bateman Breaks Down His Career, From "Arrested Development" to "Ozark" | Vanity Fair
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2018
- Jason Bateman discusses his career, including Little House on the Prairie, SIlver Spoons, Knight Rider, It's Your Move, The Hogan Family, Teen Wolf Too, Moving Target, Can You Feel Me Dancing?, Simon, Chicago Sons, George and Leo, Some of My Best Friends, Arrested Development, Juno, Extract, Mumford and Sons "Hopeless Wanderer," Bad Words, and Ozark. Ozark Season 2 will be available only on Netflix August 31st.
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Given what I saw in Arrested Development and Ozark, it's really hard for me to think of him as anything other than the most responsible man in the family.
Ozark was a great series and he made it.
I discovered him in Arrested Development, and between that, Horrible Bosses, Game Night, Office Christmas Party, Paul, Hancock and Ozark I think he's at his best in that typecasted role. I remember specifically not being wild about Bad Words because it felt like he was trying too hard to play against type, and it was jarring to me. Maybe I'd like it more now.
@@geneparmesan8748 don't forget him in dodgeball as pepper brooks 🤣
What about couples retreat?
Well, responsible MIGHT not be the best word when referring to Ozark but other than that yeah
Dude started his career by the main motivation of skipping school. GOAT
Legend
I swear
Iconic
Clothes and food magically appear in the house. Goals.
Goat?
Arrested Development was the most revolutionary show on TV, it went on to inspire so many shows based on its single-camera shoots and the pseudo-documentary style. So massively underrated.
An 8.7 on IMDb and an average audience score of 85% on rotten tomatoes suggests it wasn't so "massively" underrated.
@@petedavis7970 i mean those lower scores are really only because of the last two seasons, the first three all have an average audience score of at least 95% rotten tomatoes
@@petedavis7970 unfortunately reviews dont matter, what matters is viewership, and people weren't watching it when it was on tv. It was too new and ahead of its time for many people.
It was heavily underrated when the show was running. It was a cult classic that got it status much after the show ended. @@petedavis7970
Down to earth guy, I had lunch with him a few years back and didn't even know he was an actor until my friend told me later. Anyway he probably appreciated it that we treated him like just another good guy.
If you don't mind me asking, how did you end up having lunch with him?
@@Snoozziing They meet up to discuss about a "partnership" between them and Jason's enterprise
@@Snoozziing
A friend asked my brother and I if we could help him move a big hot tub for his friend, so we did and Jason was there to help also. I'm not sure if it was his friend or relation, anyway when we were finished we were all invited to dinner for helping. It was here at Lake of the Ozarks.
@@allenhuebner6251 That's a pretty cool story, and random too! Helping move a hot tub for him (his friend).
@@allenhuebner6251 that’s crazy man and awesome! I wonder what he was doing out in the lake of the ozarks Missouri, being that the movie was filmed in lake Allatoona Georgia. Wish I could of met him 😭
Been acting forever and not dead or drugged out somewhere. A success story
a1ntcry1noveru Hallelujah! He’s got to write a book to tell us what is the secret of his success. He succeeded the child to adult acting transition.
😘
Most child actors are just fine. They just don't get press coverage for being sane and successful.
I think I remember an old interview when he said he gave up drinking at 32.
Nah he struggled for years with substance abuse and alcohol
His sister grew up normal also. They must have great parents that kept them humble.
He's so good at dead-pan that I was almost sold on that atrocity Teen Wolf Too being a 3-time Acedmy Award winner.
He got me fooled
I actually looked it up and I was so confused
Yeah and "Arthur and the Invisibles" was such a success he didn't even mention it!!
I had to look it up as well!
same. the little head tilts l o l
He’s so talented. I’ve always loved Jason Bateman. But, I had no idea how unbelievably talented he was until I saw him in Ozark.
Its insane how Jason Bateman was stuck in the sitcom circuit for decades. Just imagine how many talented actors and actresses never got big breaks because they couldn't break out of small roles on sitcoms.
Crazy it feels like he’s still Marty n he left the casino to come shoot this as a side gig to launder money for the Navarro cartel
ojkilledmacdre underrated
ojkilledmacdre trippy
Bro yes
bc hes dressed like marty lol
LITERALLY
There’s always money in the banana stand!!!!!!!!
YEEEES
@SUPER RAD BEADS.
Tyler Jaynes Knees?
😉
No touching!
Starting as young as he did and getting as big as he did so early and has yet to destroy his life and not sell out is rare. Love this guy
I love Jason’s humility and humanness. He’s surprisingly grounded.
Oh… Hancock was a great role for him too that even highlights that.
Yes!!! Dodge Ball cracked me up (small part but funny). I also loved his HBO The Outsider series.
Oh my god Jason Bateman literally has had the same mannerisms his whole life. The crossing arms over chest and bouncing on his tippy toes, lacing his hands. He truly is a hilarious and amazing actor.
Omgosh ur right
Gaia V. One of the best delivery of lines of all time
And his mouth expressions
@@organicallyhannah Yeah, even the pauses and gaze
No mention of Horrible Bosses?! One of the most underrated movies, ever!
Also no mention of the one with Ryan Reynolds where they switch places. That one was funny.
It was hilarious, i think Jennifer aniston was the mvp
Yessir! I think that's one of the most underrated movies as well!!! One of the funniest movies of all time lmfao!!!
InvalidUsername480 nah not as good as horrible bosses
I'm guessing they didn't mention Horrible Bosses because of Kevin Spacey.
So many great movies, I like how chill he's when it comes to acting, doesn't seem forced or exaggerated, naturally flows always in character 10/10
Nobody does "taken against their will" scenes like Bateman.
He makes the panic and chaos seem so real.
I noticed it when he did the Movie The Kingdom.
I like how this guy is so calm ALL THE TIME. He never loses his cool or makes too much emotion. And if you're listening to him he's funny. It may be dry but he is funny. As a man, this is dope because he is always completely in control of the situation by not reacting, or overreacting. Sometimes he says nothing and just gives a look and the LOOK is saying a lot.
care with that oozing estrogen, Eugena !
Sounds like Marty Byrde to me.
Thats probably why he got the role in ozark, he is such a perfect fit
@@RealestDave he created the role in ozark
That lovely Capricorn dry sense of humor.
Imagine Jason Bateman and Bryan Cranston doing a TV show together...
Oh man..
They legit could play brothers
Rooey101 Donovan breaking bad isnt directed by Bryan Cranston. its directed by vince gilligan
Gratified Wizard are you sure bro ? Cause last time i check , Bryan did direct Breaking Bad =)))
Rooey101 Donovan only watching if Pinkman is pre sent lol
Jason's dry wit is second to none, and I'm super happy to see all the success he continues to have. For anyone not aware, his podcast Smartless is hilarious. Just some great banter between Jason, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes.
I followed Jason Bateman's career since his youth, and it was always evident that he had talent but also a unique quality that was never really utilized in his early TV and movie roles. I was so happy to see his career shift after Arrested Development into projects and material where he finally could showcase his distinct comedic and dramatic talents.
Let's be honest, "Ozark" is the greatest show since Breaking Bad..
100%!
Fact
You obviously haven't watched Better Call Saul son.
Alan Lloyd snow fall
It’s better
I love how his first sitcom characters were basically young Gob.
I know right
@@hugoriddle5112 Hahha classic Gob.
Pre Gobias Industries Gob
How could he possibly skip The Change-Up?! It was excellent!
One of the most diverse actors of his generation...yet no mention of 2015 film "The Gift" a dark thrilling drama that really displayed the breadth and range of his chops. If haven't seen it watch it...you'll be blown away.
My dad watched Ozark without me and now I use the word "Ozark-ed" for when someone watches a show without you that you started together
I love that (as that is EXACTLY what happened with my SO & I) you don't mind if I borrow the term, as I have a sneaking suspicion that it's going to happen again - on my end this time - with the HBO series, The Deuce? :)
My SO and I watched the first 4 episodes and then we went to bed. I couldn't fall asleep so I got out of bed and binged watched the rest.
@@monkeyman2407 what is Ozark about?
Yeah... I was Game of Throned.
Nah
Jason Bateman plays himself in Ozark
A messed up version of himself
*Jason plays himself always* 😂
Basically.
@@melapelan4468 and he always plays it perfectly. incredible
@@TheRoberth9 *absolutely* 👍
Been seeing this man's career play out right before my eyes since it started. I think we're around the same age and I remember seeing his commercials when I was a kid. He just seems like an all around good guy. A family man that's extremely talented. He's witty, love his sense of humor, very satirical, my kind of humor, down to earth, but also fantastic in the dramatic role he played as Marty Byrde. Like so many others, I'm such a huge fan of AD and his role as Michael Bluth, but he really blew me away with Ozark. Can't wait to see what the future holds for Mr. Bateman , I'm sure it'll be stellar. Oh, and it doesn't hurt that he so easy on the eyes. As long as this handsome, talented man keeps going, I'm following. :)
I was going to say that but you said it. I was going to marry him for about 30 years.
Me too 💜
I think Bateman just plays a version of himself in everything he’s done, which isn’t a bad thing. He comes off as serious, very professional and very intelligent yet has a very rye sense of humour. I First saw him in Teen Wolf Too as a kid, then saw him in Horrible Bosses, The Gift and Ozark. I have tremendous respect for him as an actor and director.
You mean wry. Rye is bread
@@amn6303
Lol yep.
I find him soooo attractive, not just physically but he really has this air about him.
Agree
Me too omg I thought I was the only one
He seems absolutely secure in himself. An attractive trait.
@@proximacentauri2684 exactly this, he's a man comfortable in his own skin.
Yesss he's so attractive
Ozark is a masterpiece. The performances of Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and Julia Garner are also great.
Agree they are amazing , kinda wish they picked a different guy to play Navarro though he just doesnt seem right
Jesus Reyes he honestly looks too friendly to be a cartel leader. Looks like a casual family man. He does manage to sound menacing on the Wendy phone calls though
@@JesusReyes-vg8ws : I think the actor playing Navarro is PERFECT. Interesting that you feel differently.
@@JesusReyes-vg8ws imagine giancarlo espacito as the cartel leader 🔥
OrangeKiller 562 mexican cartel bosses are family oriented.
I have grown up right alongside him. Watching him on almost every single thing he's done. I absolutely adore him
Me too. I remember having a crush on him when I saw him in Valerie. 😅
i wanted him to talk about game night
jason is such an amazing actor, let alone an amazing person. he’s very talented and loving towards everyone and everything he does.
this man LOVES to have his sleeves rolled up.
and walk with his hands in his pockets
And we ladies love it
He seriously trolled me with the academy award winning Teen Wolf Too. I was thinking to myself “that can’t be“ and I switched over to Google to see if it was true.
Me too, I said No Way but fell for it just in case it was in a weird category!
I adore Jason. He’s an amazing actor. He seems very well grounded and is passionate about what he does.
I absolutely love everything you have done. Ozark being my ALL time favorite! Keep it coming
"I played my sister's brother" wow, role of a lifetime
He do be his sisters brother tho
Issiac Mejia , im dead we do be having the same last name tho
@@yulimejia2931 aye! We do be having the same last names tho! Follow me on ig though! I don't meet mejias ever in the wild lmao audeline_
My pfp is my art tho lmao
@@issiacmejia3385
You're a Mendoza now? Congrats on the wedding!
Jason Bateman's sarcasm is too much... his deadpan is the best in the business! Jason Bateman was under rated for a very long time but he is finally getting the recognition he deserves!
Arrested Development is one of the funniest tv shows I've ever watched, season 4 was genius and season 5 is absolutely amazing (so far)!
Yeah is sarcasm about Teen Wolf Too was too funny! He knows he hated that film lol.
@@SexyButCurious I think he liked making it but everyone else hated the movie 😂
ShireenPlays - Gaming, Tutorials & more! 🙌🏻FINALLY!!!!!! Someone else who saw the genius of S4! The recut wasn’t as good imo, but had to be done to appease the whingers who didn’t get or want to get the original concept. Can’t wait for S5 II
no only the original seasons.
Yeah i agree the recut put me off it was so odd would like to watch the original s4 now!!
His character on Silver Spoons was getting more popular than Ricky Schroder's (because his acting was also better) so he was written off the show. His acting in It's Your Move was superb. He has great comedic timing.
I consider him one of my favourite actors of all time, every comedy movie/series that he was in was pure gold, especially his scenes, he steals every scene with the way he deliver the comedy, he is amazing, considering I'm rewatching Arrested Development (after more than a decade) he is so amazing there.
Jason Bateman doesn't really "act."
He just plays himself in different situations.
And that's what the best actors do
@@LegoLoos2006 The only time he acted was in Dodgeball.
Katharine Hepburn apparently told him to "stop acting...just say the words" during one of her last roles (This Must Be Love 1994) and that was a great piece of advice.
You're not wrong
I've been saying this for years lol...he's just being himself
Talented and attractive, he stole my heart as Michael Bluth.
Me to!!! and In Ozark!!
They didn't mention "Game Night" which I thought was a great movie. A really good original story. It was funny and suspenseful. One of the best movies I've seen in a long time.
Look at the date....
Bad Words is one of my favorite films, period. Love everything about it. It's a crazy little masterpiece and I just don't understand why it didn't do better at the box office. Great job with the soundtrack too.
Yes I know that he's accused of playing the same character in every movie, but I still can't get enough of him! He's amazing. Ozark, Bad words, and The Gift shows his versatility fyi.
Ozark is actually the first show I really liked him in. I might check out some of the other stuff I skipped.
5:44 I did another one where I played my sister's brother...and "what do I have to do to get some attention around here...go blind?" bahaha! I agree he's funny, cute and just comforting to watch, maybe cuz it's familiar, I never get tired of him:)
@@Fleefer Exactly! Comforting to watch, soothing voice.
One of my favourite actors and, yes, very three dimensional; his character in Dodgeball showcases this and, in my opinion, is the best character of the movie.
Daffy Check out Bad Words. Well worth your time, he’s great at playing scumbags.
Man, Jason Bateman is one of those actors that deserves every good role that comes his way. Not only is he an experienced actor, but he is a down to earth guy.
Exactly. Great guy and a legend. Humble real and just a nice guy. Not pompous. He deserves more credit actually
jason bateman is legitimately one of the best actors and seems like the most level headed guy. Cant wait to see what else he pulls out of the hat.
Frank heffley hopefully
An amazing, charismatic and underrated actor and director. In my opinion, Arrested Development is the best comedy series of all time, and much of this is due to Jason's brilliant performance as Michael Bluth. Love this guy.
Arrested Development is one of the most brilliant shows of all time.
It really is. Truly. So underrated and sad it only had 5 seasons. Deserved 15.
Yeah I’m a big fan
Those netflix seasons did not do it for me
Literally.my favourite show of all time
@@laneythelame yeah, I agree. The first 3 were awesome tho
I love Arrested Development. One of my favourite shows.
You should watch the office!!
@@shammaaldhaheri1416 I've not seen a lot of the office but it seems like that show and arrested development kind of have a similar feel to them. Is it the same director or same writers or something? Is Jason bateman in it at all?
Savannah no
@@shammaaldhaheri1416 no you shouldn't, be original
If u haven't , check out 30 Rock. It's my 2nd fav.
OMG, Its Your Move was one of my favorite TV shows growing up. :) I was anticipating the second season and was very disappointed to not see another episode.
Extract really is a hysterical movie, Im glad he reccomends it in this video because it really did go under the radar. Anytime I ask someone if theyve seen it they say know and when I show them/tell them to watch they love it.
Nothing on Horrible Bosses or Zootopia?
Victor Chang right!
Or Hancock
A lot of the ones that they try and touch upon are key roles that were extremely impactful to the career or really popular
P A U L
Average Gamer TG OMG I forgot about PAUL!!! That was another awesome movie!!!
I am so attracted to him and idk why
Because your name is Pearl, and you like pearl necklaces and he would gladly give you a pearl necklace.
Because he's Beautiful, it's his unassuming nature. Sooooo attractive 😍😍😍😍😍
SAME
Me too 😅
@@craigresnianky6909 omg thats disgusting
I loved him in the film ‘this is where I leave you’ as well as ‘Valerie’ when I was a kid. He’s so humble, I think the alcohol addiction knocked him around...he’s soft spoken and gracious.
Just love the upward inflection in his voice
This guy really loved skipping school 😂
Wow Michael Bluth does a really good job of playing this Jason Bateman guy
He is exactly the same guy as all of his roles. That is so crazy. Because his personality is not larger than life, but it works so good in the series that he has played in.
3 years later and Ozark season 4 part 1 just came out. This show will go down as an all-time great.
He's obviously doing this Interview for the cartel so he can launder that money
Nice move vanity fair
There's always money in the banana stand though
Hahahaha
@@rahulbalan literally
He better be nominated this year for his performance on Ozark
He did for Emmys!
He seems like such a lovely, low-key person
I had no idea he did so much tv back in the day. I love that Bateman has never stopped working 💪
*licks lips"
*quick single blink"
"I uh......"
-Jason Bateman
He would have been great in the office.
lmao, never thought I would see a pefect text impersonation
I really started noticing, and loving, him after Arrested Development and I knew he wasn't new to the industry, but I didn't realize I've been watching him my entire life!
jeaniebird exactly man...his face is so familiar
jeaniebird I hadn’t realised he was in Little House and I’m old enough to have watched that when it was on air.
@@andraste6746
Same, here!
Same! Suddenly you realise he's in some movies you've already seen lol
I used to watch Valerie/Valerie's Family/Hogan Family. Jason was the funniest part of the show. Between that and Arrested Development, I thought he'd stopped acting.
I wonder how many shows/movies he has been involved in. Jason has been in so much. He has such an active and continuous career! He’s a genius.
This guy is such an underrated actor. Some of his works are downright hilarious and thrilling.
Am i the only one that can’t picture him laugh
Pepper Brooks in _Dodgeball_. He MUST do more roles like that, he was a monster in that role.
I think he's the most underrated Hollywood actor. And let's not forget gorgeous ;)
He's a freaking legend.
So many amazing movies left out... Just finished season 4 of The Ozarks and wow!!!
Have always enjoyed the parts he has chosen to play in movies and TV. I will always watch whatever project he choses to be in. Hate to see Ozark come to a end. Am 79 and spend most of my time on the computer watching TV shows and movies, pretty much house confined so that is my life. MKL&ML
I had no idea Bateman's been acting his entire life
Same here
If you can find it, watch It's Your Move. Brilliant TV series.
@@MayaBishopStan all that time to hone his skills paid off
HE'S VENGEANCE.
Jason Bateman is an actual living icon.
Dear Jason Bateman. Thank you for all the years of great entertainment. Can’t wait for the final season of Ozark
love what he said at the end! now I'm gonna watch that mumford and sons video :)
I feel like he’s one of those underrated actors who people may forget can do comedy and drama SO well
bryon cranston before breaking bad immediately comes to mind
Horrible Bosses - I laughed so hard I both cried and peed my pants!
The more I watch him the more I realize how talented he is!
Nah, I never forget Jason Bateman.
Jason’s voice is so soothing bro
I know eh.
I loved the HBO show The Outsider too. Plus his small part in Dodge Ball is hilarious. I’ve had a crush on him since his Silver Spoons days.
Awwww man the theme song for The Hogan Family/Valerie - I have such irrational love for that classic TV theme song!
He's so humble, yet he's a film/tv genius and doesn't even realize it
His comedic timing in JUNO was spot on...
I don't think anyone else in the world could've pulled that off..
Bad Words is fantastic! One of my favorites.
He was a good actor as a small child in a short film of Ray Bradbury's "The Veldt" which English teachers still show to their students today (if they can find it). His portrayal of Peter is amazing: evil wrapped in innocence. Watch him here: czcams.com/video/sIKOQK18kvo/video.html
So many missed movies. This could've been 20 minutes. No Horrible Bosses or Office Christmas Party?
also, no mention of Dodgeball (2004)? It's a bold strategy, Cotton, let's see if it pays off for him
No Paul either- I loved him in that!
@@Cabbagepatches1978 Yeah really! Lorenzo Zoil. So many more movies.
didn't mention horrible bosses probably to avoid kevin spacey
They skipped Hancock too.
First childhood crush... did not disappoint. He aged well. Ozark is amazing.
Thanks for your love❤ and support.
@@jasonbateman5336 stfu you’re not real
How did they not include The Switch? That movie was hilarious & his character really fit him. The little kid that played his son was also great.
And Hancock
Bad words was great Jason. Thanks for a great career, You are by far one of my favorite actors ive been able to enjoy
He skipped two of the most successful box office hit of his carrer: Horrible Bosses, Identity Thief
And Hancock WTF
@@nicdoe7436 that's more like Will Smith's movie
And Hancock, dodgeball.
No love for Hancock? Highly underrated movie in my opinion.
In a way, he really sold that one. Kind of amazing how believable he was
For sure...just a good movie in general, definitely underrated
I don’t get how it was rated a flop, it was sooo good!
Was looking for someone to mention it. It was a good movie and he was great in it.
It was terrible.
Wow! I didn't know Bateman was actually busy during the 90s. Last I had heard of him was he was in Wolf Wolf Too - and then forgotten. Then he appeared in Arrested Development and he was utterly brilliant. AD is the 2nd-funniest show ever, next only to Seinfeld. Good job, sir. I can't imagine anyone else playing Michael Bluth.
It’s awesome that Bateman’s style hasn’t really changed. 80’s yuppie done exceptionally 😎
I love this guys sarcasm. I hope he's that sarcastic in real life.
Your awesome
He has a good voice for sarcasm - always cracked me up on Arrested Development.
I love that he said he wanted to be “a husband, a father, and a director”. That really shows what a great and down-to-earth kind of guy he is.
I am currently binge- watching Ozark. What a great show.
One of my favorite JB roles was the 2nd color guy for ESPN8 ("The Ocho!") for the final match in Dodgeball. He's SO great.
If anyone here has not seen the movie "Game Night" I am practically begging you to watch it. One of the funniest I've seen in a long time.
agreed! The two main characters have such great comedic chemistry - it's hilarious!
I disagree.
yes!!
That dog scene ... and Creepy Matt Damon!
I have it on DVD ! It's moving up the pile tomorrow !
I like these kind of videos that delve into an actor's past roles but what I'd really like to know on top of what they've done, is what they've not done - the movies and/or TV Shows they rejected or missed out on. It seems like this guy could have easily missed out on Arrested Development. The story of how he got that job was the most interesting part of this interview.
There is a podcast called Armchair Expert hosted by Dax Shepard. Each episode features a different actor. One of the most recent one features Jason Bateman and they talk for like an hour an a half and Bateman talks about pretty much his whole carrer, unfiltered. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Pocketcast; pretty much everywhere.
Love love Jason, he is so underrated 🤩
Let’s see more of him please
I love love this guy! I started watching him with the release of Silver Spoons when I was just hitting puberty all the way up to Ozark. One of my absolute favorite actors!