Lanky, light-haired and appealing, Norman Reedus went from small parts in the sci-fi thriller "Mimic" (1997) and the panned John Hughes comedy "Reach the Rock" (1998) to indie ubiquity with a series of parts in festival favorites. Featured in a series of Prada print ads, Reedus proved he was more than a pretty face with powerful performances in diverse roles that showcased his range and reinforced his place in the future of film. "Floating" (shown on the festival circuit in 1997) featured Reedus as an aimless young man facing a crossroads in his life. With a hungry, edgy look matched with a
