Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story is a 2007 American musical comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan, and written by Kasdan and co-producer Judd Apatow. It stars John C. Reilly, Kristen Wiig, Tim Meadows and Jenna Fischer. A parody of the biopic genre, Walk Hard is the story of a fictional early rock and roll star played by Reilly.
The cast and crew recorded 40 original songs; [4] 33 are featured in the movie. [5] Singer-songwriter Dan Bern and Mike Viola (of the Candy Butchers) wrote most of the film's songs, including "There's a Change A' Happenin'", "The Mulatto Song" and "Hole in My Pants".
John C. Reilly in 'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story' Honestly, Mangold's biggest beef with Walk Hard was the fact that the studio was willing to give the satire a bigger budget than Walk the Line.
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story: Dewford "Dewey" Cox Also executive soundtrack producer and songwriter: "Walk Hard", "Darling", and "(Mama) You Got to Love Your Negro Man" 2008 The Promotion: Richard Wehlner Step Brothers: Dale Doback Co-wrote the story with Adam McKay and Will Ferrell: 2009 9: 5 Voice role Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
In 2007, Reilly starred as the title character in parody bio-pic Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, singing various songs, parodying Johnny Cash, Ray Charles and others. [52] He received two Golden Globe nominations, Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and Best Original Song for the film's title song "Walk Hard". [53]
Barry also played Pa Cox, known for his character's continuous quote, "The wrong kid died!" in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. [4] Other films in which he appeared include: Dead Man Walking, [4] Cool Runnings, K2, [4] The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Falling Down, and Training Day. [4]
[2] [3] [4] His original music has been featured on soundtracks for movies such as That Thing You Do!, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, and Get Him to the Greek. As a teenager in the early 1980s, Viola played Boston-area clubs with his band, the Bottom Line, and was billed as "Boston's youngest musical talent."
In 2007, he appeared in a substantial supporting role in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Meadows has appeared in other feature films, including Coneheads, It's Pat, and Wayne's World 2, all of which were based on popular SNL characters and had varying degrees of success.