John C. Reilly looked unrecognizable while transforming into Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss for the upcoming HBO Showtime series.
The Chicago star, 56, ditched her curly locks for a sleek, backward blonde look and a handlebar mustache.
Looking like a blast from the past, John wore chic ’80s aviator sunglasses and wore an unbuttoned royal purple shirt to reveal his hairy chest and a gold chain.
In the character: John C. Reilly looked unrecognizable as he played the late Lakers owner Jerry Buss during the filming of the HBO Showtime series in Los Angeles on Wednesday
Man in Charge: Buss owned the Lakers from 1979 until his death in 2013 at the age of 80. He was seen with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in 2006 above
Also on set is Jason Segal, who will play coach Paul Westhead in the series produced by Adam McKay. (The Bombshell filmmaker will also direct the pilot.)
He looked sporty in a yellow Lakers tee over a collared shirt and gray pants while keeping his hair in a shaggy retro style.
It felt like a moment of celebration for the actors, all of whom wore “Los Angeles Lakers World Champions 1980” jerseys while holding up their 1980 Championship trophy during the scene.
In addition to Reilly and Segel, Quincy Isaiah appeared as Magic Johnson and Solomon Hughes was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Retro: Looking like a blast from the past, John wore chic ’80s aviator sunglasses and wore an unbuttoned royal purple shirt to reveal his hairy chest and a gold chain
Real Life Guy: Jason Segal, who will play Coach Paul Westhead in the Adam McKay-produced series, was also on set
MVP: In addition to Reilly and Segel, Quincy Isaiah appeared as Magic Johnson and Solomon Hughes was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The real Abdul-Jabbar seen above in 1980
Showtime has been in development for several years, starting the first shoots in October 2019 before temporarily suspending the project.
Buss owned the Lakers during their “Showtime” era of the late ’70s to early’ 90s, when the team dominated the NBA with the talents of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
When Buss – a self-made millionaire, notorious playboy, and sometimes pro-poker player – bought the team in 1979, he brought his high-risk, high-reward style to the franchise, insisting the Lakers bring entertainment in court.
The Lakers ended up winning the championships in 80, 82, 85, 87 and again in 88.
Winner: Buss owned the Lakers during their “Showtime” era of the late ’70s to early’ 90s, when the team dominated the NBA with the talents of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He saw in 1980 above
It’s entertainment! He also introduced elements such as Lakers Girls dancers and live music to Forum games in Inglewood, Calif., Which quickly earned the team fame for their fun events and fast-paced play. energetic.
Light Reading: The Showtime Miniseries is based on Jeff Pearlman’s 2014 book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty
He also introduced items such as Lakers Girls dancers and live music to the Forum games in Inglewood, California.
The updates quickly got the team followed by a celebrity, packing court seats with stars like Jack Nicholson.
Sally Field, 74, is also set to star in Showtime, as Buss’s mother and close confidante Jessie, according to Variety.
The cast which includes Adrien Brody as basketball player Pat Riley and Jason Clarke as former Lakers coach Jerry West.
Sally’s character Jessie Buss divorced her son’s father while raising him during a period that saw them move from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, Wyoming.
When Jerry took up his post with the Lakers, his mother took care of his money and became one of his primary sources of advice.
The Showtime miniseries is based on Jeff Pearlman’s 2014 book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty.
HBO has yet to announce a release date.
