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For actors Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly, the decision to tackle the roles of Laurel and Hardy in “Stan & Ollie” led ultimately to a wonderful experience. Though it was not, both say ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Steve Coogan (left) plays Stan Laurel alongside John C. Reilly as Oliver Hardy in “Stan & Ollie.” | Sony Pictures Classics Share We often talk about how ...

"Laurel and Hardy are timeless. Other comedians have come ... Jodie Foster prefers to be outside the United States right now, the Oscar-winning actor told Reuters at the Cannes Film Festival ...

The film sees Steve Coogan team up with John C Reilly to tell the story of Laurel and Hardy, two of the most iconic screen stars of the 20th century. The new movie tells the story of the later ...

"People ask me when did you become aware of Laurel & Hardy, and I'd say, 'Well, when did you become aware of salt and pepper?' They've just always been there," said actor John C. Reilly.

Laurel holds up the paper ... of his boss’s daughter while evading a bullying foreman, played by Hardy, who was often cast in villainous roles early on. Semon’s career would be halted by ...

And so the die is cast. This ceaselessly inventive gagfest is elevated by atypical grace notes — Laurel distracted at the wheel by the sight of a woman adjusting her skirt, and Hardy’s wife ...

another actor known for broader comedies and indies, is smartly restrained here, like an amiable bank teller. The most fun, however, is watching many meticulously recreated Laurel and Hardy skits.

is a “massive Laurel and Hardy fan,” the director revealed.) Securing their dream cast’s availability took plenty of time, however, as Baird first sat down with Coogan and Reilly to discuss ...