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I'll search for information about the cast of Midnight in Paris and their prominence at the time of the film's release in 2011.
Now let me search for information about Owen Wilson's career status and notable films around 2011 to determine if he was the most famous actor in the cast at that time.
Let me search for more information about Rachel McAdams and her career status around 2011 to compare with Owen Wilson's fame level.
Based on my research and knowledge, I can now provide a comprehensive answer about the most famous actor in Midnight in Paris at the time of its 2011 release.
At the time of Midnight in Paris's release in 2011, Owen Wilson was likely the most famous actor in the cast.
The film starred Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, Carla Bruni, Tom Hiddleston, Corey Stoll, Alison Pill, Kurt Fuller, Mimi Kennedy, Lea Seydoux, Marion Cotillard, and Michael Sheen.
By 2011, Owen Wilson had established himself as one of Hollywood's most bankable comedy stars.
Wilson partnered with Vince Vaughn in the 2005 comedy film Wedding Crashers, which grossed over $200 million in the United States alone.
Known for the easygoing charm, quirky but earnest humor, and emotional subtlety he brings to his characters, Wilson became one of the most bankable comic actors of the 2000s, with memorable roles in films such as Shanghai Noon (2000), Zoolander (2001), Wedding Crashers (2005), The Darjeeling Limited (2007), and Midnight in Paris (2011).
Owen Wilson's Notable Films Leading Up to 2011:
Early Career and Collaborations:
- He has also appeared in Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), The Darjeeling Limited (2007), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Major Comedy Hits:
Critical Recognition for Midnight in Paris:
In 2011, Wilson starred as a nostalgia-seized writer in the romantic comedy Midnight in Paris, written and directed by Woody Allen. The film premiered at the 64th Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim. The film became Allen's highest grossing thus far, and was also well received by critics.
For his performance, Wilson earned a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
While Rachel McAdams was also quite famous by 2011, having starred in major hits like Mean Girls (2004), The Notebook (2004), and Wedding Crashers (2005), she had gained further prominence starring in the films The Time Traveler's Wife (2009), Sherlock Holmes (2009), Morning Glory (2010), Midnight in Paris (2011). However, Wilson's consistent box office success and his established status as a leading man in major comedies made him the most prominent star in the ensemble cast at the time of the film's release.
The film proved to be a career highlight for Wilson, with critics praising his performance.
"The boyishly bewildered, sheepishly vulnerable all-American charm of Owen Wilson has never been better used," critic Philip French said in his review of the film for The Observer.
The AI Summary completely overlooks that Marion Cotillard won the Best Actress Oscar in 2008 for La Vie en Rose - only 3 years before Midnight in Paris. She was the first actress to win an Oscar for a French-language performance and was the highest paid foreign actress in Hollywood at the time. She had also starred in major films like Public Enemies (2009), Nine (2009), and Inception (2010) before Midnight in Paris. This is a critical omission when determining who was 'most famous' in the cast.
The AI Summary completely overlooks that Adrien Brody won the Best Actor Oscar in 2003 for The Pianist at age 29, making him the youngest ever winner in that category - a record he still holds. This is a significant accolade that should factor into any discussion of 'most famous' cast members.
The AI Summary presents Owen Wilson as 'likely the most famous' without acknowledging that 'fame' can be measured different ways: box office earnings (where Wilson excels), critical acclaim/awards (where Cotillard and Brody excel), or overall cultural prominence. A more complete answer would acknowledge these different dimensions and the subjective nature of the question.
The question of who was the 'most famous' actor in Midnight in Paris at the time of its 2011 release is subjective and depends on how you define fame.
If measuring by Academy Awards prestige: Marion Cotillard and Adrien Brody would be the most famous. Marion Cotillard won the Best Actress Oscar in 2008 for La Vie en Rose (just 3 years before), becoming the first actress to win for a French-language performance. Adrien Brody won Best Actor in 2003 for The Pianist at age 29, making him the youngest ever Best Actor winner. Kathy Bates also won Best Actress in 1991 for Misery.
If measuring by box office success and mainstream comedy appeal: Owen Wilson would be the most famous. He had starred in numerous box office hits including Wedding Crashers (2005, which grossed over $209 million domestically), the Cars franchise (2006), Night at the Museum series, and Marley & Me (2008).
If measuring by recent critical acclaim: Marion Cotillard had starred in major films like Inception (2010), Public Enemies (2009), and Nine (2009), and was the highest paid foreign actress in Hollywood at the time.
A comprehensive answer should acknowledge that the cast included multiple Oscar winners (Cotillard, Brody, Bates) and that Owen Wilson, while never nominated for an Oscar, had achieved greater mainstream box office success than his castmates. The 'most famous' designation depends on whether you prioritize critical acclaim/awards or commercial success/mainstream recognition.