Filled with off-beat characters, menacing situations, unexpected plot twists and an edgy, mordant humor, the film stars John C. Reilly ("Chicago"), Diego Luna ("Y Tu Mama Tambien"), Maggie Gyllenhaal ("Mona Lisa Smile") Peter Mullan ("My Name is Joe") and Jonathan Tucker ("The Deep End").
JOHN C. REILLY (Richard Gaddis), was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Chicago," in which he co-stars with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger. As Amos Hart, the husband of Zellweger\'s Roxie Hart, Reilly with was able to showcase his singing talents when he performed the "Mr. Cellophane" song and dance number.
In 2002, he starred in three projects that allowed him to exhibit his range as an actor: "Chicago," "Gangs of New York" and "The Hours." In addition to his Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor in "Chicago," all three films were Academy Award-nominated for Best Picture of the Year, making this the first time that a single actor has been part of three of the five films in this prestigious category.
Reilly also received a Golden Globe nomination in the Best Supporting Actor category for "Chicago." The Las Vegas Film Critics named Reilly their Best Supporting Actor on behalf of his work in the film and the Chicago Film Critics nominated him in the same category. The cast received a SAG nomination for "Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture."
In Martin Scorcese\'s high-profile period drama, "Gangs of New York" he co-starred as Happy Jack a gangster turned corrupt cop on the city streets. The film also stars Daniel Day Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz.
In addition, Reilly co-starred in the ensemble film "The Hours" directed by Stephen Daldry. The drama is actually three vignettes in which Reilly portrays Julianne Moore\'s husband in one of the stories set in 1952. The film also stars Nicole Kidman and Meryl Streep. The cast received a SAG nomination for "Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture."
Also that year, Reilly starred opposite Jennifer Aniston as her husband in "The Good Girl." In the dark comedy, Aniston and Reilly must confront the problems with their marriage as she embarks on an affair with a younger man. Reilly received an IFP Spirit Award nomination for his work in the film.
Reilly\'s ability to disappear into a role has caught the attention of some of the greatest directors of our time, many of whom have worked with him time and time again. Such filmmakers as Brian De Palma, Terrence Malick, Martin Scorcese, Paul Thomas Anderson, Lasse Hallstrom, Wolfgang Peterson and Neil Jordan have utilized his versatility to create their worlds on film.
Recently, Reilly re-teamed with Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Aviator," playing the eccentric billionaire industrialist Howard Hughes\' business partner. The film also stars Cate Blanchette, Alan Alda, Kate Beckinsale and Alec Baldwin. Reilly also stars in the upcoming film
