Jason Segel and Jesse Eisenberg Star in 'The End of the Tour,' Promoting 'Infinite Jest'

Jason Segel and Jesse Eisenberg star in The End of the Tour, following the story of David Foster Wallace and a young Rolling Stone reporter, David Lipsky, and the time they spent together for a five-day interview, which was promote Wallace's Infinite Jest. The film was released on July 31st and it's promoting not only the actors and filmmakers of the film adaptation, but the original work of Wallace itself. Entertainment Weekly mentioned that if you haven't read the book, after seeing the movie you will head out and buy a copy of the "literary genius" to see for yourself. What an amazing concept! "A beautiful film that consists of a couple of smart, insecure dudes talking about identity, celebrity, literature, ambition, America, and the everyday hotness of Alanis Morissette, The End of the Tour has been adapted - with exceptional nuance - by filmmaker James Ponsoldt from David Lipsky's memoir, Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself," Philly.com reports.

Everyone is talking about how perfect the casting has been especially in the "armored" portrayal of Wallace by Segel. Entertainment Weekly says, "Segel is best known for his work in Judd Apatow's comedies, but as the guarded, self-conscious author, he reveals a side he's never shared before... He's remarkable. Segel uses his rangy build and Wallace's signature bandannas as armor-you can see him trying to shrink and hide from the world. Despite his soaring talent, Wallace seemed to be petrified of fame, fearing that he would be consumed by its embrace." Apparently, Lipsky described this interview as the best conversation he ever had. Eisenberg does a good job of bringing this to the screen. "We've seen Eisenberg play these kinds of twitchy, socially awkward characters before, but along with his Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network, this may be his most articulated variation on it," Entertainment Weekly reports.

Seven years after Wallace's suicide, the film will shed a lot of light about not only his work, but that fear of fame and the all-consuming process of writing and life. Check out Segel on Conan here.