Get Him to the Greek is a 2010 American comedy film written and directed by Nicholas Stoller and starring Jonah Hill and Russell Brand. The film was released on June 4, 2010. Get Him to the Greek is a spin-off sequel of Stoller’s 2008 film Forgetting Sarah Marshall, reuniting director Stoller with stars Hill and Brand. Brand reprises his role as character Aldous Snow from Forgetting Sarah Marshall, while Hill plays an entirely new character. The film also stars Elisabeth Moss, Rose Byrne, and Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Cast:
* Jonah Hill as Aaron Green, a record company intern
* Russell Brand as Aldous Snow, an out of control rock star back on drugs and alcohol
* Elisabeth Moss as Daphne Binks, Aaron’s girlfriend
* Rose Byrne as Jackie Q, a scandal-plagued pop star and Aldous’ love interest
* Sean “Diddy” Combs as Sergio Roma, a record company executive who assigns Aaron to court Aldous
* Colm Meaney as Jonathan Snow, a leech of a father who only uses Aldous for his personal gain
* Carla Gallo as Destiny, a groupie
* Lino Facioli as Naples Snow, son of Aldous Snow and Jackie Q
* Aziz Ansari as Matty, one of Aaron’s co-workers
* Nick Kroll as Kevin, one of Aaron’s co-workers
* Kali Hawk as Kali, one of Aaron’s co-workers
* Karl Theobald as Aldous Snow’s assistant
* Tom Felton as Himself
* Christina Aguilera as Herself
* Pink as Herself
* Kurt Loder as Himself
* Dee Snider as Himself
* Meredith Vieira as Herself
* Mario Lopez as Himself
* Pharrell as Himself
* Alyssa Cooper as Girlband member
* Paul Krugman as Himself
* Lars Ulrich as Himself
* T.J. Miller as Brian, a drug-dealing hotel clerk
* Kristen Schaal as Today Show production assistant
* Kristen Bell as Sarah Marshall
* Rick Schroder as Himself
Box Office:
In its opening weekend, the film opened at #2 behind Shrek Forever After with a gross of $17,570,955.
Soundtrack:
The soundtrack of Get Him to the Greek was released on June 1, 2010.
1. “Just Say Yes” by Infant Sorrow
2. “Gang of Lust” by Infant Sorrow
3. “Furry Walls” by Infant Sorrow
4. “Going Up” by Infant Sorrow
5. “Bangers, Beans and Mash” by Infant Sorrow
6. “The Clap” by Infant Sorrow
7. “I am Jesus” by Infant Sorrow
8. “Riding Daphne” by Infant Sorrow
9. “F.O.H.” by Infant Sorrow
10. “Yeah Yeah Oi Oi” by Infant Sorrow
11. “African Child (Trapped in Me)” by Infant Sorrow
12. “Little Bird” by Infant Sorrow
13. “Searching for a Father” by Infant Sorrow
14. “Supertight” by Jackie Q (feat. Aldous Snow)
15. “Ring ‘Round” by Jackie Q
Several songs are featured in the film that were not included on the soundtrack, including “London Calling” by The Clash, “Anarchy in the U.K.” by The Sex Pistols,”20th Century Boy” by T.Rex, “Rocks Off” by The Rolling Stones, “Ghosts N Stuff” by Deadmau5 featuring Rob Swire, “Personality Crisis” by The New York Dolls, “Come on Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners, “Stop Drop and Roll” by Foxboro Hot Tubs, “Touch My Body” by Mariah Carey, “Fuck Me I’m Famous” by DJ Dougal and Gammer, and “Inside of You” by Infant Sorrow (which was originally featured in Forgetting Sarah Marshall).
