Morgan Freeman Falls Asleep During Live TV Interview

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I don’t tend to post viral videos around here too often anymore, but I think this one is worth it. Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman were promoting their upcoming movie Now You See Me with a live interview on Seattle’s Q13 Fox News on Wednesday morning, and it would have gone swimmingly except for one thing: Morgan Freeman just could not keep his eyes open. Unfortunately for him, the whole thing was captured on video and he can be seen nodding off as Michael Caine fields questions. Maybe he should have thrown back a couple Red Bulls before going on-air.

While it’s unclear if he had been doing some serious Last Vegas-style partying the night before, it’s hard not to feel a bit of sympathy for the guy. He’s 75 years old and, let’s face it, these press interviews have to be one of the most boring, repetitive things anyone can be forced to endure. On the other hand, it is a part of the job and Michael Caine (who is 80) didn’t seem to have any trouble staying awake. Of course, there’s also the possibility that this is all a P.R. stunt to help promote the movie. Frank? Check out the video after the jump and see what you think.



  • Sam

    There was no pubic hair being thrown, so it can’t be a conspiracy.

  • Derek McFarland

    LOL….awesome

  • Steve

    Is “Now You See Me” a Dark Knight spin-off?

  • baron von testicle

    “Now you see me…!” *falls asleep* Now they don’t… Zzz…

  • I wanted to fall asleep after about 30 seconds of watching that video, so I can’t blame him in the slightest. It’s also a morning show, right? Which means they probably had to get up early. And why the hell do they have The 80 and 75-year-old actors doing the press circuit for this thing? Get Jesse Eisenberg out there, ya dummies.

  • piggystardust

    “What makes a good narrator?”

    Pretty inspired question.

  • Lior

    Ah, it’s no big deal, he was nodding off a little bit. It’s not like he was snoring and drooling on live TV. Michael caine is a champ doing most of the heavy lifting.

  • Justice

    I believe he fell asleep during his Reddit AMA as well. Maybe he has a health problem, or is just getting old.

  • patrik

    I wonder what he’s dreaming about when he’s sort of shaking his head.. Caine’s got enough energy for the both of them. Apparently Freeman said he didn’t fall asleep, he’s simply a beta tester for Google Eyelids and was merely updating his facebook. Pretty good answer to be honest =D

  • Napalm

    Haha I love his response!

  • piggystardust

    #8 that actually wasn’t him doing the AMA. It was a big scandal.