In Hollywood, there is no typecasting harder to shake than that of the "best friend" or the "sidekick." Just ask Jason Alexander or Judy Greer. We're sure Andy Richter would have something to say about it! But with the release of Despicable Me 2, being a supporting character is hotter than ever.
In honor of the movie's release,
we decided to give all of our favorite Hollywood sidekicks minion
makeovers. Who makes the best minion? You decide! Launch our gallery
below.
Top of the Minion to You!
Forever
the supporting man, Jason Alexander seems to have adapted George's
philosophy, "My father was a quitter. My grandfather was a quitter. I
was raised to give up." Give up hope of being the lead, that is.
Luckily, he looks great in yellow.
Every Social Assassin Needs a Sidekick
While all
evil henchmen hitch their wagons to individuals with nefarious plans to
bring down the world, nobody has a more effective diabolical mastermind
to follow than Jeff Garlin. Serving as eternal lackey to Larry David on
Curb Your Enthusiasm, Jeff has played a part in some of the most destructive ploys to ever hit the outer Los Angeles area.
Hangover Hang-On
Rachael
Harris is a perpetual scene-stealer as the sister/best
friend/wife/coworker, but never really gets to own the spotlight. Watch
out, Gru, if she decides she's had enough, your minion might just become
your next nemesis.
Stuck in the Entourage
Jeremy Piven always seems to be one step behind the leader of the pack. Now that rumors of an Entourage movie have been denied for the umpteenth time, maybe he should pursue a place in Gru's crew.
Marine Corps Lt. Col. Riggle, Reporting for Minionship
Rob
Riggle may have earned a Combat Action Ribbon for his service in Kosovo
and Afghanistan with the United States Marines... but in true minion
form, he's still consistently outshined by Will Ferrell's poop jokes.
#1 Belieber
The man
behind the monster — I mean singer — rarely gets the credit he's due.
But we bet Scooter Braun can't wait to swag up Gru.
Always the Bridesmaid
Whenever
Hollywood needs a wacky assistant or zany best friend, it comes knocking
at Judy Greer's door. Should Gru decide to get married, need important
financial documents destroyed, or a shoulder to cry on, Judy is his
girl.
Conan Has Been Replaced... Again
Move over, Conan, Andy Richter has a new super villain to follow (and be abused by).
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