About this episode

John C. Reilly discusses his career and latest project while reflecting on his childhood and the search for connection.

From "Step Brothers" to “Chicago,” John C. Reilly imbues every one of his roles with humor, empathy, and heart. In his latest project, a vaudeville stage show called "Mister Romantic," he searches for connection in a disconnected time. He talked to Rachel about his independent childhood on the south side of Chicago, and being open to endless possibilities. To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Martin

Guest: John C. Reilly

Topics covered

• humor
• empathy
• vaudeville
• connection
• independent childhood
• possibilities

Keywords

• John C. Reilly
• Rachel Martin
• Mister Romantic
• vaudeville
• Step Brothers
• Chicago
• connection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Step Brothers, Chicago, Mister Romantic

Places: Chicago

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