Will ferrell and john c reilly to reunite for holmes and. Reilly it was so much fun that we thought wed like to do another one, smiles ferrell, theres balls a plenty albeit prosthetic ones. Will ferrell and john c reilly reunite for sherlock and. Will ferrell and john c reilly star together in holmes and watson. Reilly will star in their third film together, holmes and watson, a comedic version of sherlock holmes. Talladega nights in 2006, and step brothers in 2008. Reilly as the eponymous characters sherlock holmes and dr. Reilly are such a perfect team, it seems like theyve done a lot more work together than they actually have. Reilly starred with will ferrell in the adam mckaydirected comedies talladega nights 2006 and step brothers 2008. Over the last eight years, ferrell and reilly have considered other projects to be their third movie together including the possibility of a step brothers sequel, but none of them have come.
Losing his wife and job to best bud and fellow fool, cal naughton, jr. The film sees step brothers costars will ferrell and john c. Reilly, who also costarred together in 2008s step brothers. Columbia pictures it marks a reunion for ferrell and reilly, who made a. According to a public service announcement spoof from comedians will ferrell and john c. Reillys partnership, yet there are intermittent laughs to be found in the film. Reilly, a popular supporting actor and comedic foil, played ricky bobbys best friend, fellow race car driver cal naughton, jr. Reilly team up and try their hands at our cartooncaption contest.
Reillys hilarious teamup in 2008s step brothers, a film that remains loved and gutbusting to this day. Reilly made some pretty serious films, playing some very hardhitting roles. Ferrell, reilly adlib way through step brothers reuters. The film s closing moments see him drop the stutter and reveal his guilt as his attorney looks on, disturbed.
Reilly provide answers to some of films greatest mysteries. Reilly enjoy one of hollywoods most enduring friendships in 2018, the actors opened up about their relationship while sitting down together for an interview on jimmy. It has been 10 years since will ferrell and john c. The ballad of ricky bobby 2006 and step brothers 2008. As superdetective sherlock holmes, will ferrell is just like daffy, the overconfident hero, blustering his way into trouble. August 4th, 2016 marked the 10th anniversary of the release of talladega nights. Reilly, rebecca hall, lauren lapkus, kelly macdonald, rob brydon, ralph fiennes, pam ferris. But this powerhouse comedy couple has only done two films together. Will ferrell and john c reilly in talladega nights.
The lead actors don comedy british accents for the film and reilly said he. However, the two actors careers converged in the film talladega nights. Reilly l and will ferrell are shown in a scene from their film step brothers in this undated publicity photo released to reuters july 23, 2008. In step brothers, a new comedy in which ferrell reunites with is talladega nights costar john c.
The holmes and watson stars appeared on jimmy kimmel live. Reilly, who previously joined forces for the comedy favorites step brothers and. Reilly, ricky must kick some serious asphalt if hes to get his career back on the track, beat girard and reclaim. Reilly previously worked together in talladega nights. Reillys third collaboration, but how do they feel when one makes a buddy movie without the. Reilly reuniting, this time in victorian london, as the legendary sleuth sherlock holmes and his esteemed companion, dr. A humorous take on sir arthur conan doyles classic mysteries featuring sherlock holmes and. Manchildren are something of a specialty for both will ferrell and john c. Reilly, the benefits of growing a mustache include the ability to commune with catswho will mistake your. Ferrell and reilly were joined by such talented supporting.
I used to be a dramatic actor, then i met will ferrell. The first movie that reilly and ferrell made together was 2006s hit comedy talladega nights. Reillys characters in the 2008 adam mckay comedy step brothers took the stage to perform the rap song boats and hoes, no one could have predicted where it. Wednesday night and talked about reuniting for the film after. John c reilly recalls how he felt the first time he met will ferrell. The movie is 89 minutes of inertia and pure, undiluted flopsweat, with a couple of uncharacteristically unfunny and painfully awkward lead performances from will ferrell as holmes and john c. Reilly film spoof movie holmes and watson on location at hampton court palace. Reilly is an american actor, comedian, singer, screenwriter, and producer.
Watson, with rebecca hall, rob brydon, steve coogan, and ralph fiennes in supporting roles. The sony film which unites step brothers stars will ferrell and john c reilly was released on christmas day having not been screened to critics in advance. Reilly reunite for a spoof that offers fewer laughs in its entirety than step brothers does in its deleted scenes. With an astonishing range of roles already under his belt, john c. Hilarious interview segment from movie talladega nights. Reilly are teaming up to play comedic versions of sherlock holmes and doctor watson for sonys holmes and watson. Reilly appeared on jimmy kimmel live together to discuss their friendship and promote their upcoming comedy. That film is considered one of the most successful films of ferrells career, along with movies like elf and the anchorman. The two actors are comedy heavyweights in their own rights, but as a duo theyre pure magic. Reilly are reteaming in another sony pictures comedy.
Character actor, dramatic leading man, or hilarious comic foil. Reilly movie in one guide, ranked by tomatometer, for the next time you want to see a guy go from serious, wrenching drama to broad, dumb comedy withouth breaking a curlyheaded sweat. Will ferrell refused to make step brothers unless john c. The plot follows the famed detective duo as they set out to find the culprit behind a threat at buckingham. If theres anything will ferrells latest movies have lacked, its balls. Reilly, who have perfected the art of playing oafish yet lovable duos in films like step brothers and talladega. Reilly gained exposure through his supporting roles in days of thunder 1990, whats eating gilbert grape 1993, and the river wild 1994. Will ferrell was exclusively a comedian, whereas john c. Some friendships are just fun to watch on screenlike that of stephen colbert and jon stewart, or jim carrey and jeff daniels. Reilly movie hd subscribe to rapid trailer for all the latest movie trailers.
Theyve teamed up for movies like step brothers, talladega nights. After faring so well together in talladega nights and step brothers, will ferrell and john c. The distributor deepsixed this chapter in will ferrell and john c. The first holmes and watson trailer has arrived, finally showing us what its like when will ferrell and john c. On november 14, 2016, lauren lapkus was cast in the film to play millie, with whom sherlock is obsessed.
I know the movie earned a specific type of reputation when it opened in. Arthur conan doyles classic mysteries are getting a humorous reboot in etan cohens upcoming flick holmes and watson, starring will ferrell and john c. Two aimless middleaged losers still living at home are forced against their will to become roommates when their parents marry. In their first big film together since 2009s step brothers, will ferrell and john c. Holmes and watson official trailer 2018 will ferrell. Holmes and watson official trailer 2018 will ferrell, john c.