Phil LaMarr (2017)

How hard was it to convince you to come back to voice Jack? I can imagine it wasnt hard, but out of all the characters you have voiced, is Jack your favorite? You know, aside from Hermes Conrad.

Glad to have you here, Mr. LaMarr. How did you handle having to voice Jack for the darker tone shift for the series? Just 3 episodes in and there's a lot of intense emotion.

When Aku takes over our planet, we can count on you to fight him... right?

Now that you're back as Jack, is there any other character that you have done that you would like to return to? Follow-up, why is your answer Static?

Without giving away any spoilers about the rest of the season, do you think we will all be satisfied with the ending that we've been waiting for for over a decade??

Good evening!
First off, I just want to thank you for your role in creating one of the most influential staples of my childhood.

Now, for my question.

In what way has Jack's character and moral code stuck with you, and affected your way of thinking the most?

Mr LaMarr I just wanted to say that I've always been impressed by your contributions to every project I've seen you in. You carried your MadTV episodes and made Jon Stewart a highlight of Justice League.

I'd like to know what vocal tips you can give to a baritone. I don't want to voice act, but I have a solid voice and I can't think of anyone I'd rather ask for advice on how to make it work for me.

What did you like the best about the original run of Samurai Jack?

My question is: Has your favorite Samurai Jack moment out of season 5 aired yet? Thanks babe.

Who would win a fight between Samurai Jack (w/ sword) and Green Lantern?

Hi Mr. LaMarr! Did you use any influences for Jack's voice that you would like to share? How has working for Adult swim/ CN been?

How do you feel about aku's new voice actor? Do you like the new voice or would you rather have somebody else take a shot at voicing aku?

I'm hoping The Success of Samurai Jack will spawn other Continuations. Examples, Teen Titans,Sym Bonic Titans, Galactic Kids Next Door to name a few.

how often do people recognize your voice?

How often do people know you you as Marvin, the guy from Pulp Fiction whose brains have to be cleaned up at Quentin Tarantino's house?

What was the most difficult episode to record?

How do you think Jack would react to waking up in the year 3000 where Futurama takes place?

PS: Thanks for the AMA and your awesome work!

Hey phil, ive sent you a DM on how to crosspost this over on /r/IAMA. if you want more exposure that would be a great thing to do. I've gone ahead and crossposted this to/r/television though, and made it an announcement.

Also, glad to know you love Jack just as much as the rest of us.

If you could talk to Jack what would you say to him?

I just want to say i love you

I know you probably can't tell us specifics, but what was your favorite scene to record for in season 5? (If it hasn't happened already, what episode?)

how's Injustice 2 going? if only Samurai Jack was a guest character....

Thanks for doing this and so glad Samurai Jack is back! Do you miss MadTV at all?

What are some of the funniest moments you've had with the rest of the Samurai Jack cast and crew?

Also, thank you for all your hard work!

Not a question more of a story:

13 years ago while my brother was being born I was in a different room flipping through channels and in my child brain of mine fell upon samurai jack. It's the first memory I have of anything and me and my dad watched every episode since that first one I watched. I'm 17 now and here we are me, my dad, and now my brother watching this new season. Thank you for that you've had an absurd amount of influence on me along with everyone else who has worked on this show.

And I can't help myself does Jack ever get his classic outfit back?

I love you. I want to see Hermes and Jack eat some manwiches together!

My question is, How do you maintain your voice to keep it 100% perfect and exactly the same as 13 years ago. The sounds of the show have always been awesome, but your voice really adds the beautiful last touch.

What was Mako like in person? And what were your favorite memories when working with him?

I know everyone wants to ask about Samuari Jack, but, are there any interesting or fun stories you can share about your time working on the new TMNT series? It's a seriously amazing show and everyone should watch it.

Thanks in advance Bexter Storkman.

I trust you! Thanks for all your awesome work on SJ and also on Futurama. It's lame but that show got me through some tough times

Favorite people you've worked with?

As someone who considers this my personal favorite cartoon of all time as well as character, I wanted to take this chance to say thank you and to everyone involved in the show!

I've always wondered... how much do you relate to Samurai Jack and what goes through your mind when you become this character and deliver his lines?

Mr Lamarr, when reading off your lines, were there points were you'd react like "woah that's insane!"?

Are you still answering questions?

We'll probably not see something like it for a while... or ever... but... Samurai Jack videogame when?

What's the biggest difference between doing the first seasons to doing this last season? How much has changed in ~~50~~ 13 years?

How crazy was that episode just now, am I right?!

Just started watching the show! Loved it so much that I am going to view them from the beginning! Thank you lending for your incredible voice talent on the show. It's definitely Art like you said !

Howabout Samurai Jack vs Vamp?

The line before The battle was pure epicness , wouldn't you agree?

What was it like filming the car scene in Pulp Fiction? Was the blood really strawberry jam? I'm asking for a friend. It's totally not something that I have been wondering about since I first saw the movie...

Hey Phil! Big fan! I've got a very generic question, I just wanted to know what your favourite episode of Samurai Jack is?

How often do you reckon Samurai Jack actually bathes? He's always walking around and I imagine he gets pretty sweaty

Are you happy with the direction the show is going? I know i am!

How did Genndy choose you to voice Jack?

Has anyone in public asked you to say lines from the show?

Mr. Phil Lamar, I always wondered this did you actually go to the recording studio for episodes where jack had no lines? Did you see those episodes get made or where you completely unaware of them?

Phil the Season so far has been amazing and you guys really are making it a grand finale, has there been any difference for you working for Adult Swim as opposed to Cartoon Network?

Also, which role are you recognized the most as by fans?

Hey Phil, when did Adult Swim reach out to you for Season 5?

How did you get the opportunity to voice jack in the beginning and how did you feel about the job?

Do you think the success of Samurai Jack can spawn other Continuations?

If I remember correctly there was voice actors on strike over not getting paid enough for their work.

If you could dictate how the episodes would be scored, what artist or musician would you pick to make the music for the show?

Hi Phil, do you have any fond memories of Mako during recording of the original seasons? Also, if I'm not mistaken I believe voice acting for Aku has been turned over to Greg Baldwin, who voiced Iroh after Mako's passing. Do you find Greg's work to be a fitting tribute?

Have you seen the ending to Samurai jack? Or do you have to wait like the rest of us

Some of us can imagine how hard it might be to get back into doing a voice you haven't done in over a decade. Some voice actors can't even go back after that long.

What steps did you take to nail it just as perfectly as you did all those years ago?

Also, do you help write at all for the show? Or do you do voice work exclusively?

How many upcoming voice roles do you have? Any you can say that doesn't break NDA?

Just wanted to say thank you for doing this and giving life to so so many characters for us through the years.

What does it mean to you whenever someone tells you how much a character you portrayed means to them?

One more if I may, how do you create such a wide variety of voices when you see a character? (It blows my mind that you also voiced Bolbi in Jimmy Neutron)

How great was it to voice so many different influential characters (Static Shock) back in the day and come back to voice Jack again? Is there any other animated role that you would take up for a new season?

How is it like voicing the different facets of Jack especially when his mind is literally fighting himself?

Do you prank people with your voices?

Did you finish it all up before that? They haven't replaced you have they?

What's your favorite episode of Samurai Jack?

Edit: someone else asked this first.

So my question is, what is your favorite part of being apart of Samurai Jack?

And how have you reacted to the (seemingly) overwhelming support of its return?

Aaaaaaaah, I want to so badly ask about the previous ominous comment you made about Scaramouch but I guess that would be consider a spoiler? Really wish he was back.

What's the hardest part of voice acting on a show like Samurai Jack

Without spoilers, would you say you have some funny lines in future episodes?

Since it's been so long since you started, how difficult was it to return to portraying Jack, accent and all?

Mate you are a legend! You have had and continue to have such a successful voice acting career! My question for you is, what keeps you motivated?

Hi Phil! Long-time fan throughout your vast career. I've always wondered, does it feel strange being cast to voice white characters? Does it ever feel like... regression, given that atypical black roles are finally becoming more common? No judgement here, just wondering how you feel about it?

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Is Jack among your favorites among the characters you've voiced?

How was it different getting into the character of this new Jack compared to the original series? You do an awesome job on all your roles!

How many hours do you work a week?

Wanted to start off by saying how much I love all of your work and how much range you have between your characters like comparing Vamp, Samurai Jack, Green Lantern and a character like Ratbag and it's hard to hear much crossover at all.

Few questions.

1. Are heroes or villains more fun to play, or is it something in-between?

2. Is there a role you didn't think you would like but over the process of recording ended up really enjoying it?

3. What's a franchise you would like to do work for but haven't had the opportunity yet?

How do you feel about the new direction the show is heading in?

Has anyone ever thought you kinda look like a fitter, non-dreadlocked Hermes?

This is the first season I've watched live, and I did it on a whim, really. I watched season one on the Net, and I think I'm going to watch the rest all day tomorrow. I just want to say that you've done a great job as a VA, and I also love your work on Futurama, Pulp Fiction, etc

Can you tell us anything about the cancelled Samurai Jack movie?

Hi Phil, greetings from Argentina. First, thanks for being involved in a show that marked my infancy. My question is do you expected that great wait from the fans of the show? And also, are you open to sign autographs?

How is doing a show like Samurai Jack different from normal voice work? Given how little dialogue for the lead character there is in a typical episode does it make you change the way you approach it?

How did you come up with the voice for Jack?

Hey Phil! So quick question. Do you feel like Jack has more dialogue this season compared to other seasons? Just from two episodes it seems that way. Going from when Jack was basically mute through season 1 and 2 except for a select few lines.

Will there ever be an Osmosis Jones/Ozzy & Drix follow-up?

Dude, thank you for everything you've done. Ever since I watched you on Mad TV and connected the dots to all the voice acting you have done throughout your career, I truly can credit you to so much entertainment you have given me through the years. Pulp Fiction as well man, damn. You are a legend in my books and all I want to do is thank you for it all!

Thank you so much for all of these years of playing as our favorite Samurai! I remember when I was younger and the pilot movie was shown. But I have to ask, how could someone or practically anyone get into voice acting in general?

Also is there any other works that you are in (besides voice acting)?

Love all the work you've been doing, mad respect for you! How different, if at all, does it feel to be playing Jack now as opposed to during the earlier seasons of the show?

I remember in the past seeing interviews with you where you discuss reading comics. Are you currently reading anything and if so what? Or at least which are your favorites currently?

Phil LaMarr, when are you going to knock on Netflix's pretty open door, and grab yourself a comedy hour?