Megastar Russell Crowe arrives at an industry screening of his newest film, Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment's "American Gangster," at the ArcLight Cinemas on Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. Crowe also starred in "L.A. Confidential," "A Beautiful Mind," and "Gladiator," all three of which were either nominated for or won an Oscar for Best Picture.
Actress Lymari Nadal arrives at an industry screening of Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment's "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Cinemas on Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. Nadal also co-stars in the film.
Celebrity headliner Denzel Washington, left, actress Lymari Nadal and Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe stand and chat after arriving at a screening of "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Cinemas on Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. All three star in the film, which will be released Friday.
"Lethal Weapon" star Mel Gibson smiles after arriving at an industry screening of Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment's "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Cinemas on Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, left, "A Beautiful Mind" producer Brian Grazer and "Payback" star Mel Gibson pose at an industry screening of "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Cinemas on Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles.
Actor John Schneider, who played Clark Kent's father on the CW's hit drama series "Smallville," arrives at an industry screening of Universal Picture's and Imagine Entertainment's "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Cinemas on Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles.
Producer Brian Grazer, who produced "Inside Man" starring Denzel Washington and "Cinderella Man" with Russell Crowe, arrives at an industry screening of Universal Picture's and Imagine Entertainment's "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Cinemas on Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles.
Gospel and R&B singer and songwriter Michelle Williams arrives at the industry screening of Universal's "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Theatre Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. Williams, who has added acting to her resume, is co-starring on Broadway in the musical "The Color Purple."
Actress Julie Delpy arrives at the industry screening of Universal's "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Theatre Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. Delpy also writes. She was nominated for an Oscar in the category for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay for her work in the film "Before Sunset."
Jeremy Piven, who plays Ari Gold on the hit HBO series "Entourage," arrives at the industry screening of Universal's "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Theatre Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. Piven has also appeared in a number of films, including "The Kingdom" with Jamie Foxx, "Two for the Money" with Al Pacino and "Chasing Liberty" with Mandy Moore.
Denzel Washington, left, motions with his right hand and Russell Crowe looks on as they arrive at a screening of their newest film, "American Gangster," at the ArcLight Cinemas on Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles.
Denzel Washington, left, and "The Passion of the Christ" director Mel Gibson pose at an industry screening of Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment's "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Cinemas on Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles.
"Reno 911!" actress Niecy Nash arrives at an industry screening of "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Cinemas on Oct. 29, 2007 in Los Angeles. Nash has also guest starred in other television shows, such as "My Name Is Earl" and "Monk."
Karen Kramer, left, and Kat Kramer arrive at an industry screening of Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment's "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Cinemas on Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles.
Actor Olivier Martinez, who played Diane Lane's side love interest in the film "Unfaithful," arrives at the premiere of American Gangster in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 29, 2007. Martinez also played the antagonist role in the 2004 action thriller "S.W.A.T." starring Colin Farrell and Samuel L. Jackson.
Actor John Hawkes arrives at the premiere of "American Gangster" in Los Angeles on Oct. 29, 2007. Hawkes appears in the film, and he also appeared in the movie "Miami Vice" with Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell.
Former "NYPD Blue" star Henry Simmons arrives at the premiere of "American Gangster" in Los Angeles on Oct. 29, 2007. Simmons played Det. Baldwin Jones on the hit ABC police drama for six seasons.
Hollywood funnyman Damon Wayans arrives at the industry screening of Universal's "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Theatre on Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. Wayans starred in the movies "Blank Man" with David Alan Grier and "The Last Boy Scout" with Bruce Willis. He also starred in the TV show "My Wife and Kids."
"Remember the Titans" star Denzel Washington and his wife, Pauletta Pearson, arrive at a screening of Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment's "American Gangster" at the ArcLight Cinemas on Oct. 29, 2007, in Los Angeles.