Sentences with phrase «scene stealing role»

The most memorable from the entirely great ensemble, though, is a small but dynamic and scene stealing role for Matthew McConaughey as the older guy who refuses to grow up and move on.

Not exact matches

But scene - stealer Sofia Vergara has become a household name for her hilarious role as trophy wife Gloria Delgado - Prichett on Modern Family.

Tarantulas, the hairy spiders that stole movie scenes and won hearts in popular films like «Home Alone,» «Raiders of the Lost Ark,» and «Dr. No,» take a starring role in a new study that reorganizes their group, reclassifying the majority of 55 known tarantula species and adding 14 new ones, including the creepy - crawly named for Cash.

Most notable were his roles in The Bay Boy — a 1930s coming - of - age story set in Nova Scotia — for which he won a Genie Award in 1984, and the Rob Reiner drama Stand by Me (1986) in which he played a scene - stealing bully.

There are encounters with a comical predecessor of the KKK (led by a terrifically over the top Don Johnson), a small town sheriff who is not what he seems and, of course, the very proper southern gentleman / Mandingo fighting aficionado and plantation owner, Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio)-- and his right hand plantation man, house slave Stephen (Samuel L. Jackson, stealing every scene he's in in a scary, mean, dangerously funny role).

and was introduced to a broad American audience in Quentin Tarantino's World War II fantasy «Inglourious Basterds,» playing the scene - stealing role of a Nazi sniper turned propaganda film star.

While Boseman and Jordan hold center stage, the women's roles are especially meaty and muscular, with Lupita Nyong» o as T'Challa's self - sufficient former flame, «The Walking Dead's» Danai Gurira — stealing every scene she's in — as the fierce leader of the king's guard, and Letitia Wright as T'Challa's brilliant sister, whose gift for gadgets essentially makes her the Q to her big brother's James Bond.

Together Rick and Holly go to explore a potential rip in the time - space continuum, which just happens to be inside a funhouse ride manned by redneck scam artist Will (Danny McBride, keeping up his yearlong streak of scene - stealing sidekick roles).

She earned critical praise for her role in the independent feature REMEMBER THE DAZE, singled out by Variety as the «scene stealer» of the film opposite Amber Heard and Leighton Meester.

(Untitled) is funniest when showcasing the «artwork» of its supporting characters, including Ray Park as an artist who uses taxidermy in a unique way, and Zak Orth in a small but absolutely scene - stealing role.

Finally, Lil Rel Howery, a comedian with few acting creds, is also very funny in his supporting role and almost steals the show during his scenes.

The movie is set to start shooting this summer, so it does indeed seem to be cutting it close to the deadline if he were to reprise his role as the scene - stealing Luis.

The scene - stealer discusses the inspiration behind his role, and offers a sneak peek at Justified Season 4.

This former leading man has taken on the best friend role but steals just about every scene he's in with Jason Bateman.

Traumatized and guilt - ridden by her role in Fine's death, Susan presses her reluctant boss (the reliably great Allison Janney) to let her observe and report on Rayna in the field, with behind - the - scenes assistance from her fellow basement - dweller Nancy (relative newcomer Miranda Hart, turning in a scene - stealing performance reminiscent of McCarthy's in Bridesmaids).

In contrast to his scene - stealing performance in «Mud» — which primarily served as comic relief — this dark role comes as a shock, but proves what a capable young actor he is.

The makeup job on Oldman is breathtaking as he immerses himself in the role and steals every scene he's in.

Lately Kevin Smith has been using him to play megalomaniacs and put him in a very central role both Red State and Tusk, but really, Parks ace in the hole was stealing single scenes, like his Mexican Pimp in the back half of Kill Bill, or his prospector in Django Unchained.

Spade and Goodman are just about perfect in their respective roles, while supporting player Patrick Warburton (playing Yzma's inept minion) deftly steals each of his few scenes.

But she's gone too soon, as is Kristofer Hivju — the red - bearded scene - stealer of «Game of Thrones» — in a thankless role as Cypher's trigger - happy assistant.

The scene - stealing Robbie breaks though the role's stereotypes even while still being mired in them.

At the start of his career, the actor appeared on an Australian sketch comedy show entitled Full Frontal, which essentially launched his career; additionally, he had a small role in 2009's Funny People and stole nearly every scene he was in.

That gets the attentions of their square parents (played by Dante alums Joe Flaherty, Robert Picardo, Belinda Balaski, Dee Wallace, and, in his penultimate film, Christopher Stone), police officers, and one savvy private investigator (Dante favorite Dick Miller in a scene - stealing role).

At work, she's shy and largely closed off to her uncaring co-workers (including, in supporting roles, Kumail Nanjiani, Rich Sommer and Natasha Lyonne); at home, she has only her friends (a scene - stealing Tyne Daly, and Caroline Aaron) to confide in, with a dismissive brother (Stephen Root) and unpleasant sister - in - law (Wendi McLendon - Covey) providing little comfort to her loneliness following her mother's death.

Meanwhile, at the InStyle / Warner Bros. party down the hall, Allison Janney enjoyed her first Golden Globe win for her scene - stealing role in I, Tonya with a group of well - wishers, while Kerry Washington and Salma Hayek hugged each other vigorously, took a round of selfies, and declared their love for one another.

On the rare occasions that the pirates are left to be the scurvy dogs they are, the movie finds its humor (the brethren court scene is funny as it turns into an all - out brawl and punctuated by a unfortunately forgettable cameo by Keith Richards, Depp's inspiration for the role of Sparrow), but otherwise, two seamen (Lee Arenberg and Mackenzie Cook) who have traveled the whole of this voyage provide amusing asides to the proceedings while a monkey steals every scene it's in.

Maya Thurman - Hawke, daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, has joined the cast, and Priah Ferguson, who stole numerous scenes in season 2 as Lucas» little sister, will return for a recurring role.

Around a week ago, we brought you news that THE GREY and WARRIOR's scene - stealer Frank Grillo was being eyed for a significant role in...

The Oscar - winning The Danish Girl actress scored the lead role in Tomb Raider after scene - stealing work in Tom Hooper's quiet drama and a breakout turn in the tremendous sci - fi pic Ex Machina.

Though the series» young leads all do an admirable job (particularly Salazar, in a relatively thankless role), their older counterparts tend to steal scenes right out from under them.

scene - stealer Taylor Trensch now plays the title role of a high school student thrust into social relevance after a classmate's suicide.

Even if «crazy cat lady» seems a limited role, Linney does wonders with it, stealing every scene.

Meanwhile, Louis Garrel — cast against type in a comic relief role — steals every scene as Tony's younger brother, never raising his voice above deadpan mock - protest.

She sizzled and stole scenes in Paul Thomas Anderson's Inherent Vice earlier this year, and the role won her plenty of attention from other filmmakers.

Following her second Oscar nomination, for 2014's Wild, the actress is now in the middle of what many are affectionately calling «the Laura Dern - aissance,» thanks to back - to - back scene - stealing roles as Renata Klein on HBO's Big Little Lies and as the coveted Diane on Twin Peaks: The Return.

Billy Bob Thornton steals scenes in the James Carville role and Kathy Bates received an Oscar nod for her turn as a political «dust buster.»

With brilliant support from a scene - stealing Ken Cheong reprising his role as Mr Chow — now very much in his element — and a few exotic touches added to the mix (a flashback scene to the night before with the cast reimagined as kids is inspired) The Hangover Part II is a riot.

When David takes an interest in Sofia Serrano (Penelope Cruz, pointlessly reprising her Ojos role), his best friend Brian Shelby's (Jason Lee, scene stealing with his usual schtick) date at a party, a jealous Julie flies off the deep end — quite literally, with David along for the ill - fated ride in her car.

Ed Helms has established himself as one of Hollywood's most exciting talents as an actor, writer, and comedian, dominating audiences with his scene - stealing roles on the big and small screen.

Steve Carell remains the not - so - secret weapon of the franchise, casually spinning off another inspired, scene - stealing performance as the mentally challenged by adorably polite Brick Tamlin, and his role is bolstered by a silly romantic subplot involving a similarly touched coworker played by Kristen Wiig.

Hill's slightly timid, slightly sleazy Donnie Azoff steals a surprising number of scenes with this Oscar - nominated role.

How satisfying it is to see this scene - stealing supporting player in a role that makes good use of her talent - the recent Safety Not Guaranteed being perhaps a touch too gentle for her considerable comedic flair.

Sneider also offered up a potential contender for the «scene - stealer» role of Domino: «Halt and Catch Fire» actress Mackenzie Davis, who appeared in «The Martian» and has a part in the upcoming «Blade Runner» sequel.

Scene - stealing role in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster Inception is just the tip of the iceberg for Joseph Gordon - Levitt: next he wants to see your films

The Australian character actor Ben Mendelsohn — who plays Gosling's partner in crime — also deserves mention in a supporting role, stealing nearly every scene he's in.

Carrie Preston steals a scene from Roberts with her hilarious role as a company travel agent who may have been seduced by Ray but bubbles over about how glad she is that it happened.

Anderson's adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's novel calls for someone to play the small yet scene - stealing role of Sauncho Smilax, «an attorney who's always trying to help the protagonist out of trouble, though he's not an actual criminal lawyer» — and with Del Toro having previous experience providing drug - addled legal advice in Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, there was really only one man for the job now that Raymond Burr is dead.

But John Malkovich steals every scene as decadent aestheteGilbert Osmond, virtually rehearsing his future role as the tasteful sociopathin the superb, overlooked Ripley's Game.Jane Campion directed this opulent 1996 film with few missteps.

While Katie Holmes inclusion here is another throwaway role and the least interesting female on screen, American Honey's Keough is a scene - stealer.

Only recently transitioning from the stage (where she helped originate the title role in Mathilda the Musical on Broadway), Laurence steals most of the scenes she shares with her much older counterparts.