Steve Carell transforms for "Foxcatcher" role

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Steve Carell was on the red carpet for the American Film Insititue's screening of "Foxcatcher" on Thursday (November 14) evening in Los Angeles.

"Foxcatcher" stars an unrecognizable Carell as John du Pont, the lonely, patriotic scion of one of America's wealthiest families who lures Olympic gold medal wrestler Mark Schultz to his Foxcatcher Farm to form a team with Olympic aspirations.

The morose Mark, played by Channing Tatum, is anxious to emerge from the shadow of big brother Dave Schultz, also a gold medalist, a beloved coach and among the sport's biggest stars. He is portrayed by Mark Ruffalo, with whom Tatum trained to earn wrestling bona fides.

Carell says he remained in character for the better part of three months to help maintain the tone of the film on set.

"Foxcatcher" is directed by Academy Award nominee Bennett Miller. Miller also directed "Capote" and "Moneyball."

"Foxcatcher" is schedule