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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film The Conjuring (2013), who was the most famous actor in it at the time of release, and what other notable films were they in?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

At the time of its release in July 2013, the most famous actor in The Conjuring was Vera Farmiga, closely followed by Patrick Wilson and Ron Livingston.

While all four leads were established stars, Vera Farmiga was arguably at the peak of her critical and commercial visibility in mid-2013 due to her recent Academy Award nomination and her starring role in a hit television series that was airing at the time.

1. Vera Farmiga (Lorraine Warren)

Vera Farmiga was the most high-profile cast member in terms of critical prestige and current projects.

Why she was famous in 2013: Just four months before The Conjuring hit theaters, she had begun starring as Norma Louise Bates in the A&E series Bates Motel (March 2013), which was a major cultural talking point and earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination that same year.
Other Notable Films:
- Up in the Air (2009): She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role opposite George Clooney.
- The Departed (2006): She played the female lead, Madolyn, in Martin Scorsese’s Best Picture-winning crime drama.
- Orphan (2009): Before The Conjuring, she had already established her "Scream Queen" credentials in this cult-favorite psychological horror film.
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008): A prominent role in a widely acclaimed historical drama.

2. Patrick Wilson (Ed Warren)

Wilson was a highly recognizable leading man, particularly within the horror genre, which helped market the film.

Why he was famous in 2013: He had recently starred in the massive horror hit Insidious (2010), also directed by James Wan. This made him the "face" of modern supernatural horror at the time.
Other Notable Films:
- Watchmen (2009): He played Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl II in Zack Snyder’s superhero epic.
- The Phantom of the Opera (2004): He played Raoul in the high-profile film adaptation.
- Angels in America (2003): He received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his role in this landmark HBO miniseries.
- Little Children (2006): A critically acclaimed performance opposite Kate Winslet.

3. Ron Livingston (Roger Perron)

Livingston brought a high level of "everyman" recognition to the cast.

Why he was famous in 2013: He was (and remains) a cult icon for starring in one of the most famous comedies of the late 90s.
Other Notable Projects:
- Office Space (1999): His role as Peter Gibbons is a staple of pop culture.
- Band of Brothers (2001): He played Captain Lewis Nixon in the celebrated HBO miniseries.
- Sex and the City (TV Series): He famously played Jack Berger, the boyfriend who broke up with Carrie via a Post-it note.

4. Notable Supporting Actors

The film also featured several actors who were well-known or on the verge of massive stardom:

Lili Taylor (Carolyn Perron): A veteran of independent cinema known for Mystic Pizza (1988), I Shot Andy Warhol (1996), and the HBO series Six Feet Under.
Joey King (Christine Perron): Only 13 at the time, but already famous for playing the lead in Ramona and Beezus (2010) and having a pivotal role in The Dark Knight Rises (2012) as the young Talia al Ghul.
Mackenzie Foy (Cindy Perron): Recognized globally by 2013 for her role as Renesmee Cullen in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012).

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson were the top-billed actors. Farmiga had a recent Oscar nomination (2010) and a current hit TV show (Bates Motel, 2013), making her the most 'current' star.

[2] Farmiga was nominated for an Oscar in 2010 (Up in the Air) and Bates Motel premiered in March 2013 to high ratings.

[3] Bates Motel premiered March 18, 2013. Farmiga received an Emmy nomination for the role on July 18, 2013, one day before The Conjuring's theatrical release.

[4] Farmiga was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 82nd Academy Awards for Up in the Air.

[5] Farmiga played Dr. Madolyn Madden in The Departed (2006).

[6] Farmiga starred as Kate Coleman in Orphan (2009), a successful horror film.

[7] Farmiga played Elsa, the mother, in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008).

[8] Patrick Wilson starred in Insidious (2010), which was a major box office success directed by James Wan.

[9] Wilson played Nite Owl II in Watchmen (2009).

[10] Wilson played Raoul de Chagny in The Phantom of the Opera (2004).

[11] Wilson was nominated for an Emmy (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie) and a Golden Globe for Angels in America (2003).

[12] Wilson played Brad Adamson in Little Children (2006).

[13] Ron Livingston is widely recognized for his lead role in the cult classic Office Space.

[14] Livingston played Peter Gibbons in Office Space (1999).

[15] Livingston played Captain Lewis Nixon in Band of Brothers (2001).

[16] Livingston played Jack Berger in Sex and the City (Season 6, 2003), known for the 'Post-it note' breakup.

[17] Lili Taylor is a highly respected indie actress (Mystic Pizza, I Shot Andy Warhol) and was in Six Feet Under.

[18] Joey King was born July 30, 1999. She was 13 when The Conjuring was released (July 19, 2013). She played Young Talia in The Dark Knight Rises (2012).

[19] Mackenzie Foy played Renesmee in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012), released the year prior.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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Lili Taylor's Horror Background

While the summary mentions Lili Taylor's indie work, it omits her starring role in the major budget horror film 'The Haunting' (1999), which would have been relevant context for her casting in 'The Conjuring'.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What awards did Vera Farmiga win for The Conjuring?

#02 Did Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga work together before The Conjuring?

#03 Who played the real Ed and Lorraine Warren in the film?

#S SOURCES

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#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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At the time of its release in July 2013, the most famous actor in *The Conjuring* was **Vera Farmiga**, closely followed by **Patrick Wilson** and **Ron Livingston**. While all four leads were established stars, Vera Farmiga was arguably at the peak of her critical and commercial visibility in mid-2013 due to her recent Academy Award nomination and her starring role in a hit television series that was airing at the time. ### **1. Vera Farmiga (Lorraine Warren)** Vera Farmiga was the most high-profile cast member in terms of critical prestige and current projects. * **Why she was famous in 2013:** Just four months before *The Conjuring* hit theaters, she had begun starring as Norma Louise Bates in the A&E series ***Bates Motel*** (March 2013), which was a major cultural talking point and earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination that same year. * **Other Notable Films:** * ***Up in the Air* (2009):** She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role opposite George Clooney. * ***The Departed* (2006):** She played the female lead, Madolyn, in Martin Scorsese’s Best Picture-winning crime drama. * ***Orphan* (2009):** Before *The Conjuring*, she had already established her "Scream Queen" credentials in this cult-favorite psychological horror film. * ***The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas* (2008):** A prominent role in a widely acclaimed historical drama. ### **2. Patrick Wilson (Ed Warren)** Wilson was a highly recognizable leading man, particularly within the horror genre, which helped market the film. * **Why he was famous in 2013:** He had recently starred in the massive horror hit ***Insidious*** (2010), also directed by James Wan. This made him the "face" of modern supernatural horror at the time. * **Other Notable Films:** * ***Watchmen* (2009):** He played Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl II in Zack Snyder’s superhero epic. * ***The Phantom of the Opera* (2004):** He played Raoul in the high-profile film adaptation. * ***Angels in America* (2003):** He received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his role in this landmark HBO miniseries. * ***Little Children* (2006):** A critically acclaimed performance opposite Kate Winslet. ### **3. Ron Livingston (Roger Perron)** Livingston brought a high level of "everyman" recognition to the cast. * **Why he was famous in 2013:** He was (and remains) a cult icon for starring in one of the most famous comedies of the late 90s. * **Other Notable Projects:** * ***Office Space* (1999):** His role as Peter Gibbons is a staple of pop culture. * ***Band of Brothers* (2001):** He played Captain Lewis Nixon in the celebrated HBO miniseries. * ***Sex and the City* (TV Series):** He famously played Jack Berger, the boyfriend who broke up with Carrie via a Post-it note. ### **4. Notable Supporting Actors** The film also featured several actors who were well-known or on the verge of massive stardom: * **Lili Taylor (Carolyn Perron):** A veteran of independent cinema known for ***Mystic Pizza*** (1988), ***I Shot Andy Warhol*** (1996), and the HBO series ***Six Feet Under***. * **Joey King (Christine Perron):** Only 13 at the time, but already famous for playing the lead in ***Ramona and Beezus*** (2010) and having a pivotal role in ***The Dark Knight Rises*** (2012) as the young Talia al Ghul. * **Mackenzie Foy (Cindy Perron):** Recognized globally by 2013 for her role as Renesmee Cullen in ***The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2*** (2012).

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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At the time of The Conjuring's release in July 2013, Vera Farmiga was the most critically acclaimed and high-profile actor in the cast, having received an Academy Award nomination for Up in the Air (2009) and starring in the hit series Bates Motel, which had premiered just months earlier. Patrick Wilson was also a major draw for horror audiences due to his recent success in Insidious (2010). Ron Livingston was well-known for his cult status in Office Space and Sex and the City, while Lili Taylor was a respected veteran of independent cinema (Mystic Pizza, I Shot Andy Warhol). The child cast included Joey King (The Dark Knight Rises) and Mackenzie Foy (Twilight).

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