It's true that the skills required to be a conman are the same as those required for being an actor. Though those skills are in the service of something a bit more noble with acting, I hope. John C. Reilly actactorbite Change image and share on social
I don't mind doing scripted material. It's actually kind of a relief, because improvising is a little bit like screenwriting on your feet. John C. Reilly bitefootimprovise Change image and share on social
Honestly, to tell you the truth, being trapped in any video game sounds like a living nightmare to me. In most video games, the point is it's a fight for survival, so I think it would be a terrifying place to live. John C. Reilly fightgamehonestly share on social
I try to take things that challenge me either physically or mentally, or I have to learn a new skill. John C. Reilly challengelearnmentally Change image and share on social
A lot of times, good improv is when both people, or however many people are in the scene, really have no idea what the next thing you're going to say is. John C. Reilly goodideaimprov Change image and share on social
I've never been someone who's been given work because of the way I look or because I have some box office appeal. I get work because people know I'm swinging as hard as I can, trying to connect, giving it my level best. I have a face for radio, but here I am doing what I do. John C. Reilly appealboxconnect share on social
I always say it takes as much preparation and thought to do a small part as a leading part. In some ways, leads are easier because you have the luxury of time to discover the character. John C. Reilly characterdiscovereasy Change image and share on social
One of the unique things is that whether we were out at sea or in the middle of the water tank, a lot of times you just couldn't leave. Especially when we were out at sea. John C. Reilly leavelotmiddle Change image and share on social
I actually envy actors who have a persona: 'This is the way I am. This is the part I play.' And do it over and over and over. To me, that's a lot easier than trying to reinvent yourself every six months. John C. Reilly actoreasyenvy share on social
God forbid you got seasick because there was no option to go back. So that really did force us to be a group. John C. Reilly backforbidforce Change image and share on social
