Sentences with phrase «comedic role like»

He hasn't taken on a comedic role like this in quite some time.

Whether in comedic roles like Bring It On or action - heavy ones like Bad Boys II, Union never fails to bring a level of charisma to every project she takes on.

Not exact matches

With her role as the epnoymous character in Frida (2002), Hayek disappeared into her subject so convincingly that not only would she return to the good graces of critics, but earn an Oscar nomination as well.Hayek would spend the coming years enjoying superstar status with everything from comedic turns on sitcoms like Ugly Betty (which she produced) and 30 Rock, to meaty roles in dramatic thrillers like Savages.

There are also some men, like John Leguizamo, Bobby Moynahan, and John Cena, who seems to be following the Dwayne Johnson 10 - Step Plan To Crossover Success with his recent string of comedic roles.

If you put an overtly comedic actor like Will Ferrell or Jason Sudeikis into his role here, that would be one thing but since Statham has spent most of his screen career playing the straight version of this role, it makes his performance even funnier as a result.

Adam Pally «s character Reed feels more like a typical comedic relief role.

It's probably too early to assess that as this movie could be long forgotten by then, but it's the perfect role of him to utilize his strengths as both a comedic and dramatic actor without it feeling like he's trying so hard to prove himself.

This is a role you've never imagined someone like Ralph Fiennes could play - a comedic exuberance that takes the glimpses we saw in his Monsieur Gustav from The Grand Budapest Hotel to a whole other level.

Chase changed into well - known for his comedic roles in motion pictures like National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and Caddyshack, whilst Hannah is common for romantic comedies like Splash and Roxanne.

Thus far, Cooper is largely known for his comedic chops, but taking on a project like Dark Invasion — as well as his upcoming role in period drama Serena (alongside Silver Linings Playbook co-star Jennifer Lawrence)-- could go a long way to help audiences accept him as a more well - rounded screen presence.

Personally I don't know why they couldn't get Anthony Michael Hall to reprise the role, but I can say that Ed Helms was a decent choice as his comedic timing and positive spirit felt like he could actually be a legitimate offsping of Chevy Chase.

SC: The role was actually not written as a comedic role, but I couldn't find anybody, so my boss was like, «You should just do it yourself.»

Transferring to this, one, as a comedic actor, you watch people like the great Robin Williams, Richard Pryor, Jamie Foxx, that started out comedians and ended up doing really dramatic roles.

Steve Carell possesses a unique comedic style that has catapulted him into Hollywood stardom while serving a supporting role to other top comics like Will Ferrell, Jim Carrey and Jon Stewart.

Jamie Foxx is the rare comedian who didn't really hit it big in movies until he began appearing in dramatic roles — like his lead performance in Ray, for which he was awarded the 2004 Best Actor Oscar — and is now better known as a dramatic actor than a comedic one.

Now that her failure has been cemented is she passing her curse onto Jason Bateman, who, apart from small roles in films like Juno and Up in the Air, has yet to find a cinematic project worthy of his considerable comedic talent?

Streep is more effervescent than ever, clearly looking like she is having a good time playing a rare light, comedic role.

He's taken on smaller roles in high - profile movies like Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Les Misérables but in the movies he's co-written (Borat, Bruno, The Dictator), his own sense of comedic crassness has taken prominence.

Ken Jeong's character has worked well in small doses throughout the series, however here he too plays a much larger central role and while he does add some humour here and there, he often overplays it, becoming more like Jar Jar Binks than the comedic anecdote.

What You Need To Know: Films like «Girl Most Likely,» «Hateship / Loveship» and «The Skeleton Twins» had their fans, but Kristen Wiig is still waiting for the role that really makes people start to think of her as a dramatic rather than a comedic actress.

The actress has proven that she has some great comedic chops with guest appearances on 30 Rock, holding her own against Alec Baldwin, so I can't wait to see what she does with a major comedy role like this without having to kick ass as Hit - Girl.