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ABOUT THE CAST

KEVIN BACON (Nick Hume)

Kevin Bacon is one of the foremost actors of his generation, having proven his talents in a wide range of film genres from action thrillers to romantic comedies to heavy dramas, and even the occasional musical. His talent for balancing starring roles with powerful supporting characters has allowed him to build a varied and critically acclaimed body of work.

With the support of his parents, Bacon left his native Philadelphia to become the youngest student at Circle in the Square Theatre in New York where he studied until he made his film debut as Chip in National Lampoon's Animal House. This led to roles in "Diner" and Footloose, the latter of which propelled him to stardom.

Kevin Bacon’s film credits include Trapped, John Hughes' She's Having a Baby, Criminal Law, The Big Picture, Tremors, Balto, Hollow Man, David Koepp’s Stir of Echoes, the sleeper hit My Dog Skip, Wild Things, Digging in China, Telling Lies in America, Picture Perfect, Oliver Stone's JFK and Rob Reiner's A Few Good Men. He also starred in Barry Levinson’s Sleepers with Brad Pitt and Robert De Niro, Apollo 13 directed by Ron Howard, Murder in the First (voted Best Actor by The Broadcast Critics Association and nominated for Best Supporting Actor by The Screen Actors Guild and the London Film Critics Circle), The River Wild (for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe®), In the Cut, Clint Eastwood’s Mystic River, (Academy Award® and Golden Globe nominations for Best Motion Picture) Beauty Shop, and Atom Egoyan’s Where the Truth Lies.

In 2004 Kevin starred in The Woodsman, a compelling drama that premiered to great critical acclaim at the Sundance and Cannes Film Festivals. He was nominated for an IFP Spirit Award for this role.

Most recently, Kevin was seen on the big screen in the ensemble film The Air I Breath costarring Andy Garcia, Brendan Fraser and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Additionally, he directed his wife Kyra Sedgwick in an episode of her hit TNT show “The Closer,” which aired on December 4, 2006.

In 1996, Kevin Bacon made his directorial debut with, Losing Chase starring Kyra Sedgwick, Beau Bridges, and Helen Mirren. Produced for Showtime, Losing Chase was honored with three Golden Globe nominations, including, Best Motion Picture made for television. The film debuted on Showtime and was also screened at the Sundance Film Festival and the 1996 Toronto Film Festival.

Kevin recently directed his second film, Loverboy, which he also produced and appears in. Based on the acclaimed novel by Victoria Redel, the film stars Kyra Sedgwick and features appearances by Campbell Scott, Matt Dillon, Marisa Tomei, and Oliver Platt. Loverboy had the honor of opening the Gen ArtFilmFestival in New YorkCity. Loverboy, which he also produced and appears in. Based on the acclaimed novel by Victoria Redel, the film stars Kyra Sedgwick and features appearances by Campbell Scott, Matt Dillon, Marisa Tomei, and Oliver Platt. Loverboy had the honor of opening the Gen ArtFilmFestival in New YorkCity.

On Broadway, Kevin starred in a one-man show, “An Almost Holy Picture,” a Roundabout Theatre Company production written by Heather McDonald. Kevin played Samuel Gentle, a church groundskeeper and ex-priest whose daughter is born with congenital hypertrichosis lanuginosa, (lanugo) a rare condition that covers her body in hair. He takes you through his journey with faith and a person’s relationship with God.

Kevin’s stage work also includes such Off-Broadway productions as "Album," “Poor Little Lambs,” and "Getting Out." He made his Broadway debut in 1983 with Sean Penn in "Slab Boys," and also starred in the 1986 production of Joe Orton's highly-touted play "Loot." He also starred in Theresa Rebeck's comedy "Spike Heels" with Tony Goldwyn and Saundra Santiago.

Bacon's television credits include the American Playhouse version of Lanford Wilson's play Lemon Sky, a production that teamed him with his future wife. Other television credits include the The Gift and the cable film Enormous Changes at the Last Minute.

With his older, musician brother Michael, Kevin is the other half of The Bacon Brothers, a successful band with a sound that Kevin describes as “Forosoco” (which is the title of their first album): Folk, Rock, Soul and Country. Already highly regarded and hugely successful on the national club circuit, they have recorded 4 CD’s and a concert DVD.

In January 2000, the Film Society of Lincoln Center honored Kevin for his extraordinary career in the film industry.

Bacon resides with his wife and two children in New York.

GARRETT HEDLUND (Billy Darley)

Garrett Hedlund made an auspicious motion picture debut as part of the all-star cast in Wolfgang Petersen’s Troy, the big-budget movie based on The Iliad, Homer’s epic account of the Trojan War and the bloody battle between the Achaeans (Greece) and Trojans. Hedlund, who portrayed Patroclus, Achilles’ teenage cousin who aspires to become a warrior, co-starred opposite Brad Pitt (as Achilles), Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom and Diane Kruger.

Most recently Hedlund was seen in Universal Pictures’ Georgia Rule for director Gary Marshall where he stars opposite Lindsay Lohan and Jane Fonda; as well as Eragon co-starring with Djimon Honsou, Jeremy Irons and John Malkovich.

Hedlund’s additional film credits include Paramount Pictures’ “Four Brothers,” for director John Singleton co-starring with Mark Wahlberg, Andre 3000 and Tyrese Gibson and Universal’s Friday Night Lights, directed by Peter Berg and produced by Brian Grazer and Imagine Entertainment. Hedlund starred as tailback Don Billingsley, co-starring with Billy Bob Thornton, Derek Luke, Jay Hernandez, Lucas Black and TimMcGraw.

Just eighteen when he debuted in Petersen’s epic film, Hedlund was born in northern Minnesota and spent his high school years in Scottsdale, Arizona. He began taking private acting classes while in high school and took a unique approach to his pursuit of the craft by reading screenplays of older films, watching those films on video, then pretending he was auditioning for one of the roles in the film. He also spent countless hours reading the Hollywood trade papers at his local bookstore, and calling agents in Los Angeles. He graduated from high school a semester early and immediately packed his bags and headed for Hollywood. and spent his high school years in Scottsdale, Arizona. He began taking private acting classes while in high school and took a unique approach to his pursuit of the craft by reading screenplays of older films, watching those films on video, then pretending he was auditioning for one of the roles in the film. He also spent countless hours reading the Hollywood trade papers at his local bookstore, and calling agents in Los Angeles. He graduated from high school a semester early and immediately packed his bags and headed for Hollywood.

KELLY PRESTON (Helen Hume)

A talented and captivating performer, Kelly Preston has performed in a broad range of motion pictures, portraying roles in such diverse films as Jerry Maguire, Citizen Ruth and Twins. Her dynamic and compelling performances have proven her to be one of the most sought-after actors of our generation.

Preston’s next project will be the independent film The Possibility of Fireflies, produced by Brad Wyman and Patty Jenkins. The film is based on the novel by Dominique Paul, who will also write and direct the film. Preston will play a single mother who is struggling to keep her life in order after her husband leaves her to raise their two daughters on her own.

Preston last appeared as ‘Angela Delton’ in Paramount and Country Music Television Films’ Broken Bridges, alongside country music’s Toby Keith. Last year, Preston starred with Kurt Russell in Sky High, a teen comedy directed by Mike Mitchell and produced by Andrew Gunn. Sky High is centered on a high-school for super-powered teens living in a world where superheroes are an everyday occurrence. Preston and Russell play Josie Jetstream and Commander Stronghold, the parents of a future superhero.

In 2004, she co-starred in Lionsgate’s dark comedy Eulogy alongside Ray Romano, Hank Azaria, Famke Janssen, Zooey Deschanel and Debra Winger. The film centers around a dysfunctional family forced to come together for their father’s funeral. She was also seen as ‘The Mom’ in The Cat in The Hat alongside Mike Meyers.

Upon graduating from high school, Preston relocated to Los Angeles and enrolled in the University of Southern California where she studied drama and theatre. She ultimately transferred to the University of California at Los Angeles and decided to commit to pursue acting seriously. She would soon win her very first audition.

Preston was born and raised in Hawaii. As a result of her father’s position with an agricultural firm, the family moved first to Iraq for one year and then to Australia for two years. It was while she was a teenager in Hawaii that Preston appeared in television commercials and began to develop an interest in an acting career.

She made her feature film debut with a well-received role in the hit motion picture Twins, opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. Her additional film credits include Only You, Run, The Perfect Bride, The Experts, Spellbinder, Space Camp, 52 Pick-Up, Secret Admirer and Mischief.

Ms. Preston also starred in the Academy Award-nominated short, Little Surprises directed by Jeff Goldblum. -nominated short, Little Surprises directed by Jeff Goldblum.

Preston appeared to rave reviews opposite Tom Cruise in the number one box office smash hit Jerry Maguire. The Tri-Star picture was written and directed by Cameron Crowe. She was also seen in a pivotal role in the critically-acclaimed motion picture Citizen Ruth for Miramax. In addition, she starred in the hit feature film Addicted to Love co-starring Meg Ryan and Matthew Broderick and was seen in the comedy Nothing to Lose opposite Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence.

Preston also starred in the feature film comedy The Holy Man, with Eddie Murphy and Jeff Goldblum, Jack Frost opposite Michael Keaton for Warner Bro.s, Daddy and Them directed by Billy Bob Thorton, For the Love of the Game opposite Kevin Costner for director Sam Raimi, and in the Miramax film, View From the Top with Gwyneth Paltrow and Christina Applegate and directed by Bruno Barreto and the Warner Bros. film What a Girl Wants opposite Amanda Bynes and Colin Firth.

AISHA TYLER (Detective Wallis)

Aisha Tyler’s short time in Hollywood can best be described as a breakthrough. Her hot-streak stint at the head of E! Entertainment’s “Talk Soup” landed her firmly in the Hollywood spotlight. Her razor wit and versatility revitalized the Emmy®-winning show, of which she was the first woman and African-American to captain. Aisha moved quickly into television and film roles, enjoying another first – the first African-American to play an extended character arc on NBC’s “Friends.” Currently she’s costarring with Jennifer Love Hewitt in the CBS hit “Ghost Whisperer.” The 2004 TV season saw her in recurring roles on two of television’s top dramas--CSI for CBS and 24 for Fox. This after her movingly dramatic guest role in FX’s Golden Globe® nominated “Nip/Tuck” in July 2004. She’s made numerous television appearances on, among others, HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” CBS’ “CSI: Miami,” and more.

Aisha is enjoying a successful film career, appearing in the upcoming crime drama .45, opposite Milla Jovovich, as well as Santa Clause III with Tim Allen. She had a starring role in the Lifetime Television drama “For One Night,” a moving project about a real-life Atlanta high school that still has a segregated prom for black and white students. A film she wrote, a buddy-cop project in which she’ll also co-star with Maria Bello, will be executive produced by John Woo in Fall 2006.

Having begun her career as a stand-up comedian, Aisha uses her trademark wit in multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show,” “Late Night with David Letterman,” “The Today Show,” “Politically Incorrect,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and “The Late Late Show.” Her comedic voice is raw, edgy, honest and wonderfully refreshing – yet a look at the audiences at her live performances reveals her broad appeal: women, men, mainstream, urban, young, old. Her aggressive performance style recalls Chris Rock or Richard Pryor with the physicality of a young Eddie Murphy, and she continues to perform stand-up at top clubs around the country.

Aisha Tyler is also a celebrated author, having released the successful Swerve: Reckless Observations of a Post-Modern Girl in 2004. The book is a collection of comic essays on pop-culture, in which Aisha comments deliciously on everything from casual sex, the mysteries of platonic friendship and hip-hop videos to marriage, to the Ms. Foundation and Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War.” Critics and readers alike praise the book for its frank and hilarious look at what it’s like to be a girl. Aisha is also a frequent contributor to Glamour Magazine, for which she has written pieces about the media’s unrealistic portrayal of feminine beauty. -hop videos to marriage, to the Ms. Foundation and Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War.” Critics and readers alike praise the book for its frank and hilarious look at what it’s like to be a girl. Aisha is also a frequent contributor to Glamour Magazine, for which she has written pieces about the media’s unrealistic portrayal of feminine beauty.

Critical acclaim for Aisha has been effusive. Esquire called Aisha “sweetly wicked,” designating her one of its “Women We Love.” TV Guide called her one of television’s “In Crowd.” Maxim anointed her one of its “Hot 100” two years in a row. Vibe crowned her “the next Queen of Comedy.” And Tongue gushed, “[she’s] that impossible combination of hot-as-the-day-is-long and so cool… the most unlikely crossover since Charlie Pride.”

JOHN GOODMAN (Bones Darley)

John Goodman remembers the day in 1975 when he left St. Louis for New York, armed only with a degree in fine arts from Southwest Missouri State University, $1,000 his brother had lent him and a dream of being a professional actor. He didn't want to look back 15 years later and say, “I wonder if I could have ...” He made the rounds, worked at odd jobs and just tried to keep busy. He’s been busy ever since.

Today Goodman is one of the entertainment industry’s most respected actors. He earned a Golden Globe nomination in 1992 for his chilling performance in the Coen Brothers’ heralded Barton Fink. Coincidentally, Goodman's breakthrough motion picture performance was in Raising Arizona, also a Coen Brothers film. He has since teamed with the Coen’s in The Big Lebowski and O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Goodman was most recently seen starring opposite Steve Carrell in the Universal Pictures comedy Evan Almighty, the highly anticipated sequel to Bruce Almighty. Prior to that, he starred opposite Marisa Tomei and Danny DeVito in Marilyn Hotchkiss’ Ballroom Dancing and Charm School; as well as completed production on the films Tales of the Rat Fink opposite Jay Leno and Drunkboat, with John Malkovich.

Goodman has lent his voice to numerous animated characters as well. His voice-over credits include Monsters, Inc., The Emperor’s New Groove and The Jungle Book II. He also voiced one of the main characters in NBC’s animated series “Father of the Pride.”

Goodman was raised in St. Louis by his mother, his father having died when John was two. As a tall, broad-shouldered teenager, he attended Afton High School, where he dedicated himself to football (his team won one game). He intended to play football at Southwest Missouri State but hurt a knee and was forced to sit out a year. He spent that year studying drama with fellow students Kathleen Turner and Tess Harper. He never returned to football and graduated in 1975 with a B.F.A. degree in theatre.

He has performed in many dinner theatre and children's theatre productions, and in several off- Broadway plays. His regional theatre credits include “Henry IV, Parts I and II,” “Antony and Cleopatra” and “As You Like It.” Things started to come together when he joined a road production of “The Robber Bridegroom.” Eventually, he starred in two Broadway shows, “Loose Ends” in 1979 and “Big River” in 1985.

In 2002, Goodman starred on Broadway in the Public Theatre’s ”Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui.” In 2001, John starred in the Shakespeare in the Park production of “The Seagull.” 2001, John starred in the Shakespeare in the Park production of “The Seagull.”

John made his screen debut in the HBO production Mystery of the Moro Castle. His film credits include Beyond the Sea, Masked and Anonymous, Storytelling, O Brother, Where Art Thou, Coyote Ugly, What Planet Are Your From?, One Night at McCool's, Bringing Out the Dead, Fallen, The Borrowers, Blues Brothers 2000, The Runner, The Flintstones, Mother Night, Arachnophobia, Always, Pie in the Sky, Born Yesterday, Matinee, The Babe, King Ralph, Punchline, Everybody's All-American, Sea of Love, Stella, Eddie Macon's Run, C.H.U.D., Revenge of the Nerds, Maria's Lovers, Sweet Dreams, True Stories, The Big Easy, Burglar, and The Wrong Guys.

John has also given many acclaimed television performances. He received Emmy® nominations for his starring role in TNT's “Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long” and for his role as Mitch in the CBS production of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire.” He also starred in the HBO film “The Jack Bull.” For eight seasons, John played Dan Conner in “Roseanne,” a role that has earned him seven Emmy® nominations and a Golden Globe®.

Though he prefers to think of New York as a home base, John, his wife, Annabeth, and their young daughter, Molly, reside in New Orleans. John has sold his New York apartment, which he still refers to as a “hunting lodge.” He says, “It's a place I visited once a year. The bathtub is in the kitchen. I've had this place since the mid 70s, and I really didn't want to give it up.”