For Your Consideration

Success in Hollywood is as fragile as a rumor

The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star generates awards buzz.

Comedy

Catherine O'Hara

(Marilyn Hack)

Harry Shearer

(Victor Allan Miller)

Parker Posey

(Callie Webb)

Christopher Moynihan

(Brian Chubb)

John Michael Higgins

(Corey Taft)

Eugene Levy

(Morley Orfkin)

Jane Lynch

(Cindy)

Fred Willard

(Chuck)

Jennifer Coolidge

(Whitney Taylor Brown)

Christopher Guest

(Jay Berman)

Jim Piddock

(Simon Whitset)

Ed Begley Jr.

(Sandy Lane)

Bob Balaban

(Philip Koontz)

Michael McKean

(Lane Iverson)

Stephen Rannazzisi

(Studio Gate Guard)

Simon Helberg

(Junior Agent)

Ricky Gervais

(Martin Gibb)

Michael Hitchcock

(Hate It Film Critic)

Don Lake

(Love It Film Critic)

Rachael Harris

(Mary Pat Hooligan)

Richard Kind

(Marketing Person)

Sandra Oh

(Marketing Person)

Paul Dooley

(Paper Badge Sergeant)

John Krasinski

(Paper Badge Officer)

Jordan Black

(Whitney's Assistant)

Scott Adsit

(First AD)

Craig Bierko

(Talk Show Host)

Nina Conti

(Weather Woman)

Stephanie Courtney

(Boom Operator)

Carrie Aizley

(Pam Campanella)

Jessica St. Clair

(Hula Balls Spokeswoman)

Sarah Shahi

(Sanchez)

Suzy Nakamura

(First AC)

Jane Morris

(Script Supervisor)

David Blasucci

(Second AD)

Ari Graynor

(Young PA)

Mary McCormack

(Pilgrim Woman)

Shawn Christian

(Pilgrim Man)

Deborah Theaker

(Liz Fenneman)

Scott Williamson

(Skip)

Steven M. Porter

(Floor Manager)

Larry Miller

(Syd Finkleman)

CJ Vanston

(Talk Show Band Leader)

Joe Satriani

(Talk Show Guitarist)

Oneida James

(Talk Show Bassist)

Curt Bisquera

(Talk Show Drums)

Anne King

(Talk Show Trumpet)

Sheila Gonzalez

(Talk Show Saxophone)

Lance Barber

(Dinkie)

Skyler Stone

(Don)

Mark Harelik

(Round Table Host)

Rick Gonzalez

(Chillaxin' Host)

Loudon Wainwright III

(Nominee Ben Connelly)

Claire Forlani

(Self)

Hart Bochner

(Self)

Kevin Sussman

(Commercial Director)

Casey Wilson

(Young Actress)

Kevin Christy

(Young Actor)

Derek Waters

(Even Younger Actor)

Yoshi Ando

(Ad Agent (uncredited))

Curt Clendenin

(Dinner Guest (uncredited))

Steven Dell

(Young PA (uncredited))

Christian Ojore Mayfield

(Studio Delivery Man (uncredited))

Carmen Scott

(Crew Member (uncredited))