John C. Reilly on Method Acting, Daniel Day-Lewis and John Malkovich
John C. Reilly talks about his experience with method actors, and shares two stories about how far he saw actors take their performances.
John C. Reilly on the “Physical Wear and Tear” of Being an Actor
John C. Reilly shared his thoughts on what an actor needs to do to maintain their conditioning for a performance.
John C. Reilly & Steve Coogan on Creating ‘Stan & Ollie’
Reilly and Coogan on the choices they made in portraying their characters, prothetics and whether or not wearing 1950s underwear is necessary in their performances.
John C. Reilly on Finding His Place as an Actor
Reilly also spoke about how staying optimistic about what he could achieve helped him grow.
John C. Reilly on Why He Agreed to Do ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Even Though He Dislikes Animated Roles
Being somewhat of a real-life cartoon character himself and having a distinctive voice, John C. Reilly seems like he is a perfect fit for an animated film.
John C. Reilly Insisted on Recording His ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Dialogue with His Co-Stars
Though John C. Reilly is probably best known for his comedy movies alongside Will Ferrell, he has received much of his acclaim (and an Oscar nomination) for his hard-hitting dramas like We Need to Talk about Kevin and Carnage.
Watch: Dustin Lance Blacks’ ‘8’ starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Martin Sheen, Jane Lynch, Kevin Bacon, Chris Colfer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Matthew Morrison, John C. Reilly
If, like me, you missed the live stream of the one-night only performance of Dustin Lance Black’s “8” at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in LA, we’re in luck because we can watch it below.
John C. Reilly: “I try to just be really committed to what I’m doing. If I’m committed to something really stupid, then I’m in a comedy”
Reilly says that even though it’s a little uncomfortable to get acclimated with a dramatic director and cast, his commitment to his roles never wavers.
John C. Reilly on How to Impress Your Co-Stars: “Just pretend like you belong there and maybe you’ll rise to the occasion”
A friend of mine in acting school said, ‘Fake it ’til you make it.'” He adds a summary of that good advice: “Just pretend like you belong there and maybe you’ll rise to the occasion.”
John C. Reilly Speaks About What He Looks For In a Script
“You pretty much go by instinct when you’re reading a script, whether it grabs you or not,” Reilly explains about choosing his next role.