Conner Reilly
Expertise
Film, Television, Horror, Tom Cruise
- Conner has almost a decade of film and TV journalism experience under his belt.
- Conner has spent his life as a rabid consumer of pop culture in all of its forms.
- Jean-Claude Van Damme once wrapped his arm around Conner and called him a "breath of fresh air."
Experience
Conner Rielly is an entertainment journalist who has been writing about pop culture online since 2015. He has written thousands of articles about a wide range of film and TV topics, including horror, superhero movies, indie dramas, and network procedurals. Conner has also conducted countless interviews with Hollywood legends such as Harrison Ford, Denzel Washington, and Samuel L. Jackson. In addition to his work at Looper, his bylines include Screen Rant, CinemaBlend, Ranker, and more.
Education
Conner is a graduate of Chapman University's prestigious film program.
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Stories By Conner Reilly
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Part of what makes Cisco Ramon from "The Flash" such an endearing character is the performer behind the role. This is the actor who plays him.
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Let's dive in and take a look at some of the roles that would make the voice of Hank the Octopus from "Finding Dory" sound so familiar.
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It might surprise longtime fans of "Top Gun" to learn that two of the film's most iconic scenes were added after filming had already ended.
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If she looks familiar to you when rewatching the film today, that's because she is portrayed by a now-seasoned Hollywood veteran.
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Let's take a look at the actor who has been bringing Moose to life in the "Step Up" film franchise since "Step Up 2."
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Here's what we know about the upcoming film "I Helped Destroy People," which is based on the true story of former FBI agent Terry Albury.
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Here's what we know so far about I Am Groot, the series of animated shorts starring Vin Diesel's Guardians of the Galaxy character, Groot.
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Fans of "Atlanta" know LaKeith Stanfield as Darius, right-hand man to Paper Boi. But you might also recognize him from his impressive list of other credits.
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A new NCIS: Hawaii character is Hina, and much of the character's success in her brief screen time can be attributed to the performance behind the role.
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Alan Ruck portrays Cameron in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." But if he looks familiar, you might have seen him in projects spanning many genres across the years.
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If you've recently revisited cult classic "Coyote Ugly," you may be wondering where else you've seen bartender Rachel, played by Bridget Moynahan, before.
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Let's dive in and take a closer look at the performer who brings "Outlander" character Allan Christie to life.
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New rumors have led some fans to speculate as to why they think Obi-Wan will (at least briefly) abandon Luke in the series.
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Derek instantly became a fan-favorite character upon the release of Step Brothers, and that is because he is played with gusto by a beloved comedic actor.
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A breakout actor from James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" is reportedly set to join the cast of "Fast 10."
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Few comedies have ever achieved the level of iconography enjoyed by "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" and its cast was equally legendary.
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If Jenny Lind from "The Greatest Showman" seems familiar, it might be from Rebecca Ferguson's many film appearances. Here's where you may have seen her lately.
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Lupita Nyong'o won an Oscar for her role as Patsey in "12 Years a Slave." But you might have seen her starring in films spanning genres from horror to action.
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"Avenue 5" quickly set itself apart from other HBO comedy series following its debut in 2020, with memorable characters like Matt Spencer.
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Although it won her an Oscar, Sandra Bullock was not the first actor cast as Leigh Anne Tuohy in The Blind Side. This Hollywood legend was attached first.
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J.J. Abrams is currently at work on a scripted Netflix series about the massively popular rock band U2. Here's what we know so far about the project.
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Much of the popularity of "Bridgerton" can likely be traced back to its endlessly charismatic and diverse cast of characters.
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"Finding Dory" was a hit at the box office. Introducing the character of Destiny, the whale shark was voiced by this "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star.
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Astrid has been a fixture of How to Train Your Dragon since its inception, but what about the actress who provides the voice of Astrid behind the scenes?
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There is a fascinating backstory to the actor who plays Full Metal on SEAL Team. Let's take a closer look at the performer who brought this soldier to life.
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J.K. Simmons' recent comments surrounding his role in Batgirl should get fans very excited about what is in store when it finally hits HBO Max.
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Over the course of her career in Hollywood, Sandra Bullock has become one of the most beloved actors on the silver screen. But she's about to take a step back.