Jonah Hill is one of those actors who, when you say his name, people light up. They know him to be a funny and creative star who can draw an immense audience. Over the last 20+ years, it's been cool to track Hill's rise to success, from a child actor to a leading man and, now, director. Today, I wanted to look at five roles that I think changed our perception of him and helped him make his own way through Hollywood. Let's dive in. 1. Seth in 'Superbad' (2007)Absolutely one of the best comedy movies of all time. Even just thinking of this movie makes me laugh. And you can't talk about Hill's journey without starting here. Superbad wasn't just a breakout role; it proved Hill could carry a movie. Hill, along with Michael Cera, captured the excruciating, hilarious awkwardness of teenage friendship with a level of authenticity that felt revolutionary.Why It Changed EverythingThis role established the "Jonah Hill type." Literally every agent was looking for someone just like him, while he was getting a ton of offers. He was the funny and fast-talking best friend. This movie brought Hill Instant stardom and a seat at the Judd Apatow table. He could even open movies with him on the poster. But the industry now had a very specific, very profitable box to put him in, so working outside it was going to be hard. Superbad gave him the foundation of a career, but his subversion of that helped him...
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