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John C Reilly Is a Fast-Talking, Electrifying Preacher in Jack White's 'Archbishop Harold Holmes' Music Video
John C Reilly stars as a fast-talking, electrifying preacher in the music video for Jack White's song "Archbishop Harold Holmes"
The Chicago actor released his debut album What's Not to Love? on Friday, June 13
"Archbishop Harold Holmes" is on White's 2024 album No NameCan John C. Reilly get an amen?
In the music video for Jack White's "Archbishop Harold Holmes," released on Tuesday, June 17, the Step Brothers actor stars as a fast-talking preacher whose electrifying words compel churchgoers to find bliss and tell seven friends about his promises, among other things.
"Dear friend, if you want to feel better/Don't let the devil make you toss this letter/If you've been crossed up by hoodoo voodoo/The wizard or the lizard," Reilly, 60, lip-synchs to White's rock song.
"You got family trouble? Man trouble? Woman trouble?/No light through the rubble?/You're looking for a true friend or a true lover/Or if you've been living undercover," he continues, "I'm coming to your town to break it all down."
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The lyrics and visuals are reminiscent of another Harold, Professor Harold Hill of The Music Man, telling the residents of River City about the disastrous pool hall.
Despite his seemingly well-intentioned messages, Archbishop Harold Holmes might not be the best spiritual leader, as fans will see at the end of the music video.
"Archbishop Harold Holmes" comes from White's 2024 album No Name.
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Fans were thrilled about the collaboration between Reilly and White, 49. "Perfect match," one wrote. "a godly combo I never would've anticipated- Jack white and John C [Reilly]," another declared.
"If ever a song needed a video, it's this one. Can't misss with JCR. ⚡️⚡️⚡️," someone else wrote. "Really can't think of a better person to cast," chimed in another.
"John C. Reilly in a Jack White MV? This was never going to be on my bingo card but I'm sure as hell glad it's here," concluded one fan.
This isn't Reilly's first foray into the music world. He starred in the 2002 movie musical Chicago as Amos Hart, which got him nominated for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role Academy Award. He also played the titular role in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.
He also released his debut album, What's Not to Love?, which honors the Great American Songbook, on June 13.
"I looked at our weary world a few years ago and tried to think of a way I could spread love and empathy," Reilly said of the album in a statement. "I decided the most fun way to do that was through performing and singing and telling people I loved them."
"So the emotional vaudeville show Mister Romantic was born, out of both hope and despair. What's Not to Love? Is a collection of songs from the show with some cinematic audio weaved in."
What's Not To Love and No Name are available to stream.
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