John C. Reilly joins Gold Coast surfer’s ‘crew’ and learns to wakeboard with the best

FILM star John C. Reilly has hooked up with one of the Gold Coast’s favourite sons while on the Glitter Strip to shoot the King Kong sequel.

Star’s new best friend on the Coast

IF YOU spot a man with a cowboy hat and bushy beard eating at Gold Coast cafes and enjoying water sports, chances are he could be this movie star.

Step Brothers star and comedian John C. Reilly has been spotted out and about on the Gold Coast by fans and celebrities alike as he films the latest King Kong movie, KONG: Skull Island.

Staff at Hendrixx Espresso enjoyed a visit from Mick Fanning and new buddy John C. Reilly. Picture: Spike Neumann

Reilly has become good friends with surfer Mick Fanning and wasn’t afraid to show off his skills in the water during a weekend of wake surfing alongside professional wakeboarder Cory Teunissen and photographer Corey Wilson.

“Amazing afternoon filled with way too many laughs on the boat,” Mick posted on Instagram.

“John C. Reilly showing the boys some new tricks!!!” Corey added to his social media.

John C Reilly enjoying a wake surf on the Gold Coast. Picture: Corey Wilson

It wasn’t the first occasion Reilly enjoyed a laugh with his new crew, he was also invited by Mick to enjoy a salad at Hendrixx Espresso in Palm Beach.

Owner Mark Neumann said the pair was very happy.

“There was about 6 of the boys there and everyone laughed for a solid hour,” he said.

“He seemed like a really laid back guy.

“Everyone was starstruck.

“It (meeting a celebrity) doesn’t happen down in Palm Beach.”

John C Reilly poses for a selfie with Regan Botica, a worker at Hendrixx Coffee in Palm Beach.

Even Mr Neumann’s employee Regan Botica couldn’t hold her excitement at the visitors and snapped a selfie with the star.

Reilly was joined on his adventures with his son Arlo who is reportedly a big surfing fan.

Originally published as John C. Reilly joins Gold Coast surfer’s ‘crew’ and learns to wakeboard with the best