Common on Silo & Turning Down Kanye's Tour to Pursue Acting

John Feitelberg sits down with Common for an all-new episode of Scene Stealers to break down the scenes that defined his career.

From his breakout role in Smokin' Aces to American Gangster, John Wick: Chapter 2, and Silo, Common reflects on the actors, directors, and moments that shaped him. He shares stories about learning from Denzel Washington, working alongside Keanu Reeves, and the decision to turn down a Kanye West tour to pursue acting.

Common also discusses what drew him to Robert Simms in Silo, why he believes acting can heal people, his pursuit of an EGOT, and the films that continue to inspire him.

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CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Welcome & Becoming Robert Simms in Silo 01:28 - Why Common Chose to Play a Villain 03:11 - Can Acting Heal People? 06:16 - Lessons Learned From Playing Robert Simms 08:23 - Bradley Cooper & Obama 10:29 - Silo, Tim Robbins & Chasing an EGOT 14:50 - JOHN WICK : CHAPTER 2 15:00 - Behind the Scenes of John Wick: Chapter 2 17:24 - Keanu Reeves' Incredible Work Ethic 18:43 - AMERICAN GANGSTER 19:12 - Learning From Denzel on American Gangster 23:01 - SMOKIN' ACES 23:28 - Landing His First Acting Role (Smokin' Aces) 27:21 - Turning Down Kanye's Tour to Pursue Acting 29:19 - Working With Charlie Day on Fool's Paradise 31:44 - Why No Country for Old Men Is a Masterpiece 33:55 - The Comic-Con Lorax Story & Final Thoughts

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