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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"Machete" star Danny Trejo feels that his character has some of the same personal cultural relevance as other well-known superheroes for certain audiences.
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The long-awaited "The Flash" film, starring Ezra Miller with an anticipated cameo from Michael Keaton, will debut a trailer at Super Bowl LVII in February.
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Contrary to popular belief, Larry David might not be as similar to George Costanza on "Seinfeld" as many fans think. Here's Jerry Seinfeld's take.
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Edie Falco, who plays Gen. Ardmore in "Avatar: The Way of Water," recently claimed she thought the sequel already came out ahead of its actual release.
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"Yellowstone" continues to dish out new and impressive faces. So, if you thought John Dutton Sr. from "1923" looks familiar, you are right. And here is why.
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"Top Gun: Maverick" was a massive hit in 2022 and Tom Cruise is always willing to express his gratitude toward fans for the film's success.
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Though it is now confirmed that Henry Cavill won't be returning to the role of "Superman," DC was once poised to use Cavill in a movie featuring Brainiac.
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Max was originally supposed to die in "Stranger Things" Season 4. Actress Sadie Sink is now speaking out about her thoughts regarding the decision.
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Some of the actors on "SEAL Team" are actual Navy SEALS, lending the show authenticity. Others, like Max Thieriot, have experience with firearms.
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James Gunn has not been shy on social media since talking over DC Studios. Here's what fans have to say about his constant debunking of rumors.
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Though Gamora returned to the MCU, fans never got to see her during the "Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special." Here's why she has remained absent.
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Here's why Topher Grace, who played Eric Forman on "That '70s Show," is still very apologetic to his on-screen parents, Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp.
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"Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" was pulled from theaters ahead of its Netflix debut, and director Rian Johnson is pushing for another theatrical run.
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Isabelle Furman shocked audiences as the not-so-little girl in "Orphan" and "Orphan: First Kill" -- here's what she had to say about a possible third movie.
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After the release of "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special," James Gunn has confirmed the Guardians do, in fact, own Knowhere now.
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Antonio Banderas played the legendary folk hero Zorro in two films. Now, almost two decades later, Banderas says he thinks Tom Holland could play the role.
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Fans of George Miller's latest movie, "Three Thousand Years of Longing," may be wondering why the actress who portrays Alithea looks so familiar to them.
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Is there any chance that David Bruckner could return to "Friday the 13th"? The director recently addressed this possibility and opened up about it.
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Longtime "Modern Family" fans may be wondering why Tad looks so familiar. The actor who portrays him actually has a long and storied career.
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Captain Holt is one of the most popular characters on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and fans may recognize the face that portrays the stern police leader.
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If you've watched "The Big Bang Theory" for long enough, you know who Janine Davis is. And if you think she looks familiar, you're right. Here is why.
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Michael Richards' portrayal of Kramer played an integral role on the hit sitcom "Seinfeld," but there was one episode of the show that left Richards worried.
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Season 4 of "Breaking Bad" opens with the episode "Box Cutter," which sees Gustavo Fring kill his employee Victor. Here's why fans think he did it.
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Kel Mitchell's reunion with Kenan Thompson at the 74th Primetime Emmys was not quite as glamorous as one may have initially thought.
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"The Boys" showrunner Eric Kripke has decided to make a strong statement to the show's misogynistic viewers.
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According to "She-Hulk" actor Tim Roth, his character Emil Blonsky/Abomination should not be fully taken at his word, and should not be trusted.
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Eric is one of the most recognizable characters from "Industry," and Ken Leung is an actor you have surely seen in plenty of major movies and TV shows.