More of this Feature ADDITIONAL INTERVIEWS: • William H. Macy ('Riley') • Andrew Davoli ('Basil') • Patricia Clarkson ('Rosalind') • Executive Producer Hunt Lowry ADDITIONAL "Welcome to Collinwood" INFORMATION: • One on One With William H. Macy - Interview • Photos from the Premiere of "Welcome to Collinwood" • "Welcome to Collinwood" News, Trailer, and Websites • "Welcome to Collinwood" Production Photos

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Every small-time crook in Collinwood is looking for their personal Bellini, a job so big you can't resist it no matter what the consequences. In "Welcome to Collinwood" a stellar cast (William H. Macy, Sam Rockwell, Michael Jeter, Patricia Clarkson, Isaiah Washington, Andrew Davoli and George Clooney) portrays the small-time crooks and associates who are out for that one huge score.

"Welcome to Collinwood" writer/directors Anthony and Joe Russo attracted the interest of Steven Soderbergh after he saw their student film, "Pieces." Soderbergh in turn promised the support of his production company, Section 8, and partner, George Clooney. Having Soderbergh and Clooney onboard helped the Russos attract financing and secure a talented cast. On casting the film the Russos said, "We've kept a mental list of all of our favorite actors from over the past decade and those were the actors we went after for the film. Insanely enough, they actually said yes."

Members of the cast joined the Russos for the Los Angeles Premiere of "Welcome to Collinwood." Here's what a few of the film's stars had to say about working with two directors, George Clooney, and "Welcome to Collinwood."

SAM ROCKWELL (Pero)

What's it like working with two directors?
Two directors is good because one can pick up the slack if the other one is tired that day. It's good, you get more for your money - double your pleasure.

"Welcome to Collinwood" had a very tight shooting schedule. Did that benefit you as an actor?
I liked it because it's more concentrated. As an actor you are in a bubble and I prefer that, although it's exhausting physically and mentally. I prefer a tighter schedule of two months as opposed to a four month [schedule] because you are in a bubble and you don't burn out.

Do you see yourself as a romantic leading man?
No… (laughing). I don't know, maybe.

You've been pretty busy working with George Clooney. Do you ever get tired of him?
No, I love George. He's great and I'd kill to work with him again. I really like George.

How would you rate his performance in “Welcome to Collinwood?”
I like his performance - I love his performance. I think he's hilarious. He's screaming at these kids, his voice is all hoarse and raspy - he's badass. He was like a badass Humphrey Bogart in this movie, for a brief moment in time.

Is it enjoyable working with such a big cast?
It's great because not all the weight is on your shoulders. You can throw the ball - so to speak - and you know these guys are going to catch it. These are all theater-trained actors, great actors.