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John C. Reilly looked unrecognizable while transforming into Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss for the upcoming HBO series Showtime.
The Chicago star, 56, ditched his curly locks for a smooth, backswept blonde look and a handlebar mustache.
Looking like a blast from the past, John had on 80s-chic aviator sunglasses and wore a royal purple shirt unbuttoned to reveal his hairy chest and a gold chain.
In character: John C. Reilly looked unrecognizable while in character as late Lakers owner Jerry Buss during shoots for the HBO series Showtime in Los Angeles on Wednesday
The man in charge: Buss owned the Lakers from 1979 until his death in 2013 at age 80. He’s seen with late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in 2006 above
Also on set was Jason Segal, who will play coach Paul Westhead in the Adam McKay-produced series. (The Bombshell filmmaker will also direct the pilot.)
He looked sporty in a yellow Lakers tee shirt over a collared shirt and grey slacks while keeping his hair in a shaggy, retro style.
It looked like a celebratory moment for the cast, who all wore ‘Los Angeles Lakers World Champions 1980’ shirts while wielding 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 had on 80s-chic aviator sunglasses and wore a royal purple shirt unbuttoned to reveal his hairy chest and a gold chain
Real life guy: Also on set was Jason Segal, who will play coach Paul Westhead in the Adam McKay-produced series
MVPs: 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, first starting shoots in October 2019 before temporarily shelving the project.
Buss owned the Lakers during their ‘Showtime’ era from the late 70s to the 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 sometime pro-poker player – bought the team in 1979 he brought his high-risk, high-reward style to the franchise, insisting the Lakers bring entertainment to the 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 from the late 70s to the early 90s, when the team dominated the NBA with the talents of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He’s seen in 1980 above
That’s entertainment! He also introduced elements like the Lakers Girls dancers and live music to the games at the Inglewood, California Forum, quickly earning the team a celebrity following for their fun-filled events and fast-paced, high-energy game-play
Light reading: The Showtime mini-series is based on Jeff Pearlman’s 2014 book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s
He also introduced elements like the Lakers Girls dancers and live music to the games at the Inglewood, California Forum.
The updates quickly earned the team a celebrity following, packing courtside seats with A-listers like Jack Nicholson.
Also set to star in Showtime is Sally Field, 74, as Buss’ mother and close confidante Jessie, according to Variety.
The cast that includes Adrien Brody as basketball player Pat Riley and Jason Clarke as onetime Lakers coach Jerry West.
Sally’s character Jessie Buss was divorced from her son’s father while raising him during a period that saw them move from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles to Wyoming.
When Jerry rose to his position at the Lakers his mother looked after his money and became one of his principal sources of counsel.
The Showtime mini-series is based on Jeff Pearlman’s 2014 book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.
HBO has yet to announce a release date.
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