Kieran Culkin And Colman Domingo's "Chemistry" And "Banter" Is Receiving Lots Of Love From The Internet

Mychal Thompson
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Kieran Culkin and Colman Domingo might've tied for the title of Mr. Congeniality in Hollywood because their fans are obsessed.

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Person in studded black jacket and white shirt against leafy backdrop at an event
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Person in a patterned suit with a long coat, standing in front of a leafy backdrop

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If it wasn't enough catching our attention in their Emmy Award-winning roles in Euphoria and Succession, they also got the silver screen on lock.

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Two men outdoors, one in a black jacket and the other in a gray hoodie, gesture playfully while smiling
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Two people sit at a diner table, one facing the camera, wearing a casual sweater and beanie. Plates and drinks are on the table

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On Dec. 18, Variety released its Actors on Actors series featuring Kieran and Colman, where the two sat down to discuss their work in their films. However, they navigated a dozen off-topic conversations due to the pair's unrestrained charisma.

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Kieran portrayed Benji Kaplan, the insufferable but lovable cousin in Jesse Eisenberg's A Real Pain.

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In addition to writing and directing, Jesse acted opposite Kieran as Benji's cousin, David.

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Colman portrayed Divine G, an innocent inmate who finds purpose by acting alongside other incarcerated men in Sing Sing.

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The movie is based on the real-life Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at the Sing Sing Maximum Security Prison in Ossining, New York.

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While Kieran and Colman bounced around praises and acknowledgments for their roles, which had already earned them major award recognition, their conversation was overwhelmed by hilarious banter because, let's face it — they're both so damn charming and unproblematic.

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Man in a pinstripe suit with a chain accessory smiles against a plain backdrop
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Kieran told Colman where all those colorful bracelets he wears around everywhere actually come from and his secret to obtaining them.

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Colman, a proud Sagittarius, challenged Kieran's unwavering disbelief in astrology.

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And Kieran revealed that one of his most beloved costars and favorite scene partners of all time is his child's godparent.

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Overall, the conversation flowed like butter and was as enticing and dynamic as their performances on-screen, so much so that the internet couldn't contain their love for this interview pairing. Here are my favorite reactions to Kieran and Colman's 43-minute chit-chat:

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One fan wrote, "New dream of mine: have dinner with Colman Domingo. He's such a brilliant conversationalist. You could sit him across from anyone and you can guarantee he'll hit it off with them. Charisma by the bucket load."

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"i feel like no matter who you put Kieran with, the conversation will never turn stale, he is unstoppable. it's like he wants to know everything he can possibly know about a person in 30 mins flat lmao," another fan wrote.

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This user said, "The chemistry and banter between these two is off the charts and now I want a movie with them as main stars."

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"I feel like Coleman is one of those people who's so prepared and takes his work seriously (complementary) that we don't often get to see him joke as much. And Kieran is just completely disarming to him with the teasing. Obsessed," another user wrote.

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This fan wrote, "I'm a few minutes in and this is the best actors on actors so far - Colman is sweet and charming & Kieran is chaotic and hilarious, but their conversation flows so well. Both will be nominated for Oscars in their respective categories."

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"I'm so elated by this pairing. They both have such a dynamic energy and are formidable actors. Sing Sing was absolutely one of the best movies of the year. And I can't wait to see 'A Real Pain,'" another fan shared.

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And finally, this fan said, "This is probably one of the best pairings on this show. I love the banter. Kieran is a unique guy, because of his family experience in Hollywood, he is unfazed."

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Watch the full interview here:

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