John C. Reilly (Part 2)

John C. Reilly (Part 2)

In Martin Scorsese's 2004 Howard Hughes biopic, "The Aviator," John C. Reilly portrayed Noah Dietrich, Howard Hughes's trusted business partner. Reilly described Dietrich as almost a father figure to Hughes, being the one to rein in his schemes and remind him of financial constraints. Reilly played the lead role in the crime film "Criminal" (2004), alongside Diego Luna and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Based on the Argentine film "Nine Queens" (2000), his performance received mixed reviews, with some critics feeling that elements of his previous roles leaked into his portrayal.
Reportedly, Reilly quit the 2005 Lars von Trier film "Manderlay" to protest the on-set killing of a donkey. He also starred in one of Miranda July's short films, "Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?" (2005). Additionally, he appeared in the Jennifer Connelly-led horror film "Dark Water" (2005) as the manager of a mysterious hotel.
In August 2006, Reilly co-starred in Adam McKay's comedy "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" as Cal Naughton Jr., the best friend and teammate of the title character played by Will Ferrell. The film was a commercial success, grossing $163 million worldwide. Reilly also appeared in Robert Altman's last film, "A Prairie Home Companion," released the same year, and made an uncredited cameo appearance in "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny" as a Sasquatch.

From 2007 to 2010, Reilly frequently appeared on the sketch comedy program "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!" as the inept doctor and television presenter Dr. Steve Brule. This role led to the spin-off series "Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule," which aired from 2010 to 2016 and was written and produced by Reilly himself.
In 2007, Reilly starred as the title character in the parody bio-pic "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," singing various songs and parodying iconic musicians like Johnny Cash and Ray Charles. He received two Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and Best Original Song for the film's title song.
The following year, Reilly reunited with Will Ferrell to star in "Step Brothers," portraying middle-aged stepbrothers forced to live together. He also appeared in the online political musical "Proposition 8 – The Musical" and voiced himself in "The Simpsons" episode "Any Given Sundance." Additionally, he co-starred alongside Seann William Scott in "The Promotion."


In 2009, Reilly played vampire Larten Crepsley in "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant" and voiced "5" in the animated film "9." He starred in the 2010 film "Cyrus" as a divorcé beginning a new relationship, earning nominations for a Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead.
In early 2011, Reilly collaborated with director Miguel Arteta for a second time with the comedy "Cedar Rapids," starring Ed Helms. He received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Male for his performance. Reilly also appeared in the British-American drama "We Need to Talk About Kevin" alongside Ezra Miller and Tilda Swinton, playing the father of the troubled Kevin. His performance was praised as "heartbreakingly sweet" by critics.
Later in 2011, Reilly co-starred in the comedy-drama "Terri" alongside Jacob Wysocki, playing a school principal who takes an interest in a teenage misfit. His last release of 2011 was Roman Polanski's black comedy-drama "Carnage," where he starred alongside Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, and Christoph Waltz in a conflict-filled narrative that mostly takes place in a single apartment.


In 2012, Reilly voiced the title character in the animated film "Wreck-It Ralph," which follows an arcade game villain on a quest to prove himself as a hero. He also made contributions to the film's script. "Wreck-It Ralph" was positively received, with critics praising its subversive sensibility and nostalgic yet innovative feel. The film grossed over $471 million worldwide, leading to the release of a sequel titled "Ralph Breaks the Internet" in November 2018.
Additionally, in 2012, Reilly appeared in "Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie" as the dim-witted Taquito and made an uncredited cameo appearance in the comedy "The Dictator," starring Sacha Baron Cohen. He also had a cameo role in the 2013 comedy sequel "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues," portraying the ghost of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson in the film's fight scene.


In 2014, Reilly expanded his repertoire by narrating the nature documentary "Bears." He also ventured into the realm of superhero films, portraying Nova Corps corpsman Rhomann Dey in Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy," released in August 2014.
Reilly began co-starring in the animated television series "Stone Quackers" on FXX in January 2015, where he not only voiced the character of inept police officer Barry but also served as an executive producer. That same year, he appeared in multiple films, showcasing his versatility. He starred in the drama "Entertainment" and portrayed Robert, a man with a lisp, in Yorgos Lanthimos' comedy-drama "The Lobster." Reilly also took on the role of a king in the fantasy horror "Tale of Tales" and contributed to the English dub of the Studio Ghibli animated film "When Marnie Was There." Additionally, Reilly starred in and co-wrote the television special "Bagboy," reprising his role as Dr. Steve Brule in a fictional television pilot for a sitcom created by Brule.


In 2016, Reilly lent his voice to a sheep character in the ensemble cast of the computer-animated musical comedy "Sing." The following year, he appeared in the monster film reboot "Kong: Skull Island," delivering a standout performance as Hank Marlow, a World War II lieutenant stranded on the titular island. Reilly's portrayal received widespread acclaim for injecting humor and depth into what could have been a cliché character.
In 2018, Reilly continued to impress audiences with his performances. He starred alongside Steve Coogan in the biopic "Stan & Ollie," portraying Oliver Hardy, one half of the iconic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. Additionally, he played hitman Eli Sisters in "The Sisters Brothers," a Western based on the Patrick deWitt novel, for which Reilly also served as a producer. That year, he also appeared as Dr. Watson in the comedic adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes stories, "Holmes & Watson," with Will Ferrell portraying Holmes. Reilly returned to voice Wreck-It Ralph in "Ralph Breaks the Internet," the sequel to the successful animated film "Wreck-It Ralph."
In 2021, Reilly made an uncredited cameo appearance as Munsters star Fred Gwynne in Paul Thomas Anderson's "Licorice Pizza."

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