The Hangover Part II - Cast Interviews

BlackTree TV caught up with the guys from The Hangover 2. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha star in the film, reprising their roles from "The Hangover." The main cast also includes Ken Jeong and Jeffrey Tambor, who also return from the first film, and Mason Lee, Jamie Chung and Oscar® nominee Paul Giamatti, who join the ensemble. ZACH GALIFIANAKIS (Alan) reprises his breakout role from Todd Phillips blockbuster "The Hangover." He also reunited with Phillips for "Due Date," opposite Robert Downey Jr. Galifianakis moved to New York City after failing his last college course by one point at North Carolina State University. He got his start performing his brand of humor in the back of a hamburger joint in Times Square, graduating to doing stand-up at night in clubs and coffee houses in the city. While working as a bus boy, he got his first acting job on the NBC sitcom "Boston Common." He most recently starred in "It s Kind of a Funny Story," which premiered at the 2010 Toronto Film Festival, and co-starred with Steve Carell and Paul Rudd in Jay Roach s comedy "Dinner for Schmucks." ED HELMS (Stu) returns in his role from "The Hangover." Most recently, he starred opposite Anne Heche, John C. Reilly and Sigourney Weaver in the comedy "Cedar Rapids," directed by Miguel Arteta and produced by Alexander Payne. Helms also lends his voice to the 3D animated film "The Lorax," alongside Danny DeVito, Zac Efron, and Taylor Swift. Based on the famous Dr. Seuss children s book about preserving the environment, the film is set for release in March of 2012. He will next be seen in the Duplass brothers "Jeff Who Lives at Home," starring opposite Jason Segel and Susan Sarandon. Helm s previous film credits include "The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard," Shawn Levy s "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," "Harold Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay," "Meet Dave," "Semi-Pro," "Knocked Up," Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," and "Evan Almighty." Currently, Helms stars in the scene-stealing role of Andy Bernard in the seventh season of NBC s hit comedy series "The Office." His other television credits include a four-year stint as a senior correspondent and writer on the Emmy Award-winning "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," and appearances on Comedy Central s "Premium Blend" and Fox s "Arrested Development." BRADLEY COOPER (Phil) reunites with Todd Phillips and the cast of 2009 s Golden Globe®-winning smash hit "The Hangover." His recent star turn in "Limitless," which opened number one at the box office and received rave reviews, also marks Cooper s first foray into producing, serving as an executive producer on the film. Cooper appeared alongside Robert De Niro and Abbie Cornish, portraying Eddie Morra, a down and out writer who takes an experimental drug allowing him to use 100% of his brain at all times. Last year, Cooper played the role of Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck in the actioner "The A-Team," alongside Liam Neeson and Jessica Biel and appeared in the all-star cast of Garry Marshall s hit comedy "Valentines Day." He previously starred in the box office comedy hit "Yes Man," opposite Jim Carrey; and alongside an ensemble cast including Drew Barrymore in "He s Just Not That Into You," based on The New York Times best-selling novel. Cooper hosted "Saturday Night Live" coinciding with the release of the film. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Cooper graduated with honors in the English program at Georgetown University. After moving to New York City, he obtained his Masters in the Fine Arts program at the Actors Studio Drama School at the New School University. ---- for more log onto http://www.blacktree.tv A BlackTree Media Production Segment Journalist ; Jamaal Finkley Stand up Journalist Blacktree is at all the hottest events on the planet (award shows, movie premieres and press junkets, fashion shows, etc.) and now BLACKTREE ON TV brings stars to YOU on Soul of the South! Watch Full episodes below, and tune in! WEEKDAYS | 5:30 – 6:00pm, 1-1:30am WEEKENDS | 5 – 6:00pm Sat & Sun (CST)