While her casting was met with a mixed response , her performance was ultimately praised .
In 2006 Biel played a turn - of - the - century duchess in the period piece The Illusionist , co-starring Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti .
While Biel 's casting was met with a mixed response , Biel 's performance was ultimately praised .
In 2006 Biel played a turn - of - the - century duchess in the period piece The Illusionist , co-starring Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti .