A Chilling Interview: Rob Reiner's Conversation With His Son Nick Now Looks Different After His Arrest Over His Parents' Deaths – Video

A once-heartwarming interview between Rob Reiner and his son Nick has taken a dark turn — now being rewatched with eerie scrutiny after Nick's arrest for the brutal murder of his famed parents.

A nearly decade-old interview is being rewatched with chilling intensity following the unthinkable murders of Hollywood icons Rob and Michele Reiner — allegedly at the hands of their own son.

Nick Reiner, 32, has been booked on felony murder charges following the gruesome deaths of his parents, who were found stabbed to death inside their Los Angeles mansion on Sunday, 14 December 2025.

Now, fans are revisiting a 2016 interview that Rob and Nick gave together — searching for clues in what was once a routine press appearance but now feels like a glimpse into a far darker story.

Fans Rewatch 2016 'Being Charlie' Interview Through a Sinister Lens

Back in May 2016, Rob and Nick sat down for the "BUILD Series" to discuss their semi-autobiographical film, "Being Charlie," a drama about addiction, family turmoil, and redemption.

But in the wake of this week's tragedy, viewers are watching that conversation again... and noticing things they hadn't before.

"It's always in the eyes. 👀," one person wrote. "His son looks off from the get go. Those eyes [sic]," echoed another. "The eyes never lie. Never," a third observed. "He looks scary😮😮😮😮😮," someone else added.

Others fixated on Nick's disconnected energy during the interview.

"Wow seeing this now is chilling 😢," a YouTuber shared. "You can tell how much Rob loves Nick in this video, and also get hints of how disturbed Nick was," another wrote.

"While watching this, I see a father desperately trying to connect... and a son that is EMPTY inside. Like there's nobody home," added another.

Daughter Found Parents' Bodies

On Sunday afternoon, Rob, 78, and Michele, 70, were found dead with multiple stab wounds in their Brentwood home. Their daughter, 28-year-old Romy Reiner, made the horrific discovery.

Emergency crews arrived at 3:38 p.m., but the couple was pronounced dead at the scene.

Nick was arrested later that night at 9:15 p.m., near downtown Los Angeles. He has since been booked for felony murder. Investigators have not released a motive, but have confirmed the case remains active and ongoing.

'Monty Python' Legend Eric Idle Shares Last Conversation With Rob

As tributes poured in, Eric Idle, a longtime friend of Rob's, revealed that the two spoke on the phone just hours before Rob's death.

Eric, who met Rob in 1975, shared in his heartfelt message:

"Rob Reiner was a lovely man. I spoke to him last night for over an hour... He was telling me about filming at Stonehenge and his thoughts for the future. This is so awful. I shall miss him. A clever, talented and very thoughtful man. So awful."

Disruptive Behavior at Conan's Party May Have Sparked Tragedy

The night before their deaths, the Reiners attended Conan O'Brien's lavish Christmas party — with Nick in tow.

According to NBC News via Sky, Nick's erratic behavior reportedly made other guests uncomfortable. A source revealed that he interrupted a private conversation involving filmmaker Bill Hader, then stood silently and stared before storming off.

Nick's behavior — described as "egocentric" even in childhood — culminated in a heated argument with his father at the party. The scene reportedly drew attention from guests and left Rob and Michele embarrassed and upset. They left soon after, though it remains unclear whether Nick went with them.

Nick and Rob Explored Their Pain in 'Being Charlie'

In "Being Charlie," the Reiners gave the world a window into their private struggles. The 2016 film, which Nick co-wrote with friend Matt Elisofon, tells the story of a young addict navigating rehab, privilege, and paternal expectations — a character that mirrors Nick's own life.

Nick met Matt in a rehab facility. The two began writing soon after their release, with Rob eventually joining to help shape the project.

"It was funny," Rob recalled of the early scripts, adding that he thought, "This subject really could go a lot deeper."

Though Nick insisted the father in the film wasn't based directly on Rob, he admitted he toned down the character to avoid hurting his dad.

"The father character initially was harsh on [his son in the movie], and I, believe it or not, was not wanting the character to be that villainous," Nick said. "It was hard for [my dad] to think that I thought of him that way."

Rob shared his own reaction to early drafts, saying, "The father originally was written as very black-and-white bad guy, and I thought, 'Oh God, that's what Nick thinks of me?'"

Eventually, they gave the father more nuance — something Rob said gave him hope that his son was seeing him in a better light.

Police Say Investigation Continues as Nick Remains in Custody

The LAPD has confirmed that Nick remains in custody without bail, with formal charges expected to be presented to the district attorney's office on Tuesday.

Police chief Jim McDonnell said the case is being handled by the robbery and homicide division. "They worked throughout the night on this case and were able to take into custody Nick Reiner," he stated, adding that Rob and Michele's deaths were "a very tragic incident."

Nick's past struggles with heroin addiction, rehab stints, and homelessness were well-documented — even explored on "Being Charlie." He had reportedly cycled in and out of treatment centers by the age of 22, struggling to maintain sobriety despite his parents' support.

Though Rob and Nick's creative partnership appeared to heal some of their emotional wounds, the days leading up to his parents' deaths now appear far more fractured than they seemed.