10 Danny McBride movies and TV shows that prove he's a genre of his own

Danny McBride walks into every role like he owns the place. He does not ease into scenes or play things safe. He shows up loud with bad hair and worse behavior. His characters are not just flawed, they are walking disasters with no interest in fixing themselves. He does not chase likability and does not pretend to be anyone else.

You watch him because he says what others won’t and because he always pushes things too far. His roles feel like extensions of the same unfiltered guy who just keeps changing jobs. Sometimes he plays a failed baseball player or a preacher’s son who cannot stay out of trouble. Other times he plays himself during the apocalypse.

It always works. He builds worlds around arrogance and meltdown, and somehow they feel honest. McBride does not fit into genres. He creates his own lane where every scene is a mess and every moment hits harder than it should. These ten films and shows prove it.

They show why nobody delivers rage and ridiculousness the way he does. They show why Danny McBride stands alone. He is not trying to play it cool. He is just being himself, and that is the point. Here are 10 Danny McBride movies and TV shows that prove he's a genre of his own

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1. Eastbound & Down

Kenny Powers is not chasing a comeback. He believes it is already happening. He moves from one town to another while wrecking careers and relationships without any hint of guilt. His arrogance makes every scene feel like a warning.

McBride turns Kenny into a symbol of wasted potential. The show refuses to offer growth or comfort. It leans into self-destruction and makes it entertaining. Kenny becomes a legend because he never changes. He says what he wants and does what he wants and blames everyone else. This show built the template that McBride still runs with today.

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2. The Righteous Gemstones

Jesse Gemstone walks through life like nothing can touch him. He throws money at every mistake and expects loyalty in return. His problems include blackmail scams and broken family ties. He never deals with them. He just covers them up.

The show uses Jesse to dig into the mess behind church wealth. He is the heir who is not ready and everyone knows it. McBride makes Jesse impossible to trust but hard to ignore. The bigger the lie the harder he fights to keep it going. That is what gives the show its chaos and bite.

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3. Vice Principals

Neal Gamby wants respect, but he goes after it the wrong way. When he gets passed over for the principal, he decides to destroy the person who got the job. He teams up with another sore loser, and together they go too far.

The show takes small-town bitterness and turns it into a full-blown war. Gamby is not evil, but he is so insecure that he becomes dangerous. McBride plays him without softening any edges. Every choice makes things worse. That is the point. You watch him fail and then double down because he cannot admit defeat.

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4. Tropic Thunder

Cody is the guy who loves explosions more than safety. He is in charge of pyrotechnics but treats it like a video game. He sets off charges and laughs while others panic. He is not a hero. He is a hazard.

The movie already mocks Hollywood excesses, but McBride adds another layer. Cody makes chaos feel casual. He barely blinks when things fall apart. He just wants a bigger blast. The character sticks because he never drops the act. He is loud and reckless and impossible to forget. That is what makes him work in the middle of this cast.

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5. Pineapple Express

Red is the kind of guy who should not survive anything but somehow always does. He takes a bullet. He gets beaten up. He gets left behind. And yet he keeps showing up. He is loyal even when nobody trusts him.

McBride plays Red like a man who refuses to leave the story. He acts like comic relief, but changes the outcome more than once. He is both annoying and weirdly essential. Red hangs around like a bad habit that turns out to be useful. His stubborn presence adds a layer of chaos that pushes the movie forward.

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6. This Is the End

McBride does not play a version of himself. He plays the version everyone avoids. He eats all the supplies. He insults everyone. He does not care that the world is ending. He just wants to have fun while it burns.

His role is short but unforgettable. He makes the apocalypse feel personal. When they kick him out of the house he returns with a flamethrower and a crew. He takes over just to prove he can. Every move is selfish and loud. That is what makes it so funny. Nobody ruins the vibe like McBride does here.

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7. Your Highness

Thadeous does not want adventure. He wants comfort. He gets pulled into a quest and complains the whole time. He is lazy. He is entitled. And he drags down every heroic moment just by being there.

McBride never tries to make Thadeous likable. He lets him stay petty and selfish. The film is full of sword fights and magic, but Thadeous cares more about getting high and avoiding work. Critics hated the movie,e but the role makes sense in McBride’s world. He shows what happens when a fantasy film puts the worst possible man on the throne.

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8. Arizona

Sonny is not a misunderstood man. He is a killer who thinks he has a reason. He loses his temper over a real estate deal and murders his agent. Then he kidnaps someone and acts like he is the victim.

The housing crisis setting makes it hit harder. The empty homes and financial panic feel real. McBride keeps Sonny unpredictable and dangerous. He smiles while threatening lives. This is not comedy. It is a meltdown that turns violent. He plays the role like someone who believes every excuse he gives. That is what makes it uncomfortable to watch.

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9. Alien: Covenant

Tennessee is a pilot who stays calm when things fall apart. He wears a cowboy hat and keeps his tone steady. He does not run the mission, but becomes the one who holds it together when others fail.

McBride pulls back here. He does not go big. He focuses on fear and grief and the need to survive. He brings weight without shouting. That balance helps the movie. It adds something human to the tension. He proves he can play it straight without losing what makes him believable. This role shows a different kind of strength in his work.

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10. Hell Baby

Keef is not your usual priest. He drinks. He smokes. He does not look like someone who fights demons. But when a baby shows signs of evil, Keef and his partner get called in to perform the exorcism.

McBride makes Keef feel like someone who just wandered into the wrong movie. He reacts to horror like it is a nuisance. He does not bring fear. He brings sarcasm and eye rolls. The film runs on crude jokes and absurd timing. Keef fits right into that world. His presence proves that even in horror comedy, McBride does not hold back.

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