Craig Robinsonis a funny guy.
It blew my mind, Robinson says of the reception it received.
Still on cloud nine from that.
CRAIG ROBINSON:Thank you!
I tear up at that every single time.
[Laughs] Im sitting here, Im like, Craig, what are you doing?
Its you, you know its happening.
Youre just so moved by your own performance.
[Laughs] See, thats not even how I wanted it to come out!
I think its more because I see the kid cry.
And the words are so beautiful.
So thats what it is.
Not, Oh my god, here I come again!
[Laughs]
This is a change in tone from your previous projects.
What made you want to do it?
I loved the script.
It was just a lot of things that made me respond to it.
And this is one of a couple recent roles youve taken on that are more dramatic.
I was approached by my agent, who said they were interested in me forMr.
Then I binge-watched the show and I was like, uh, I would like this.
Show me how Im gonna fit in there, but yeah, I would love it.
That must be a very different experience than, say, being in a Judd Apatow movie.
First of all, the monologues.
I probably have more words to say inMr.
Robotthan Ive had in my entire career put together.
My first time in Germany.
We started off in Heidelberg, which is this quaint, nice town.
You dont go to 5:30, 6, 7.
And then we had a fest for everything.
And then when we were leaving Heidelberg a week later, it was Heidelberg Fest.
And then when I left a week later, there was Craig Fest.
What happened at Craig Fest?
We all got together and drank and ate and danced a little bit.
I played the piano a lot.
You have such great chemistry with Markees Christmas, who plays Morris.
What was your off-screen relationship with him like?
I was like a big brother.
Hes a great kid.
Everything is just brand new to him.
His first time on a plane, first time in Germany, first movie.
He handled it like a pro, but with this really big-kid smile.
Why should people see this movie?
Especially in this climate that were in nowadays, were all on the same team.
We need each other.
Its a nice reminder of that.
