Video From a Kid Who Got a Small Part in the New “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Movie
He talks about how he got the part, and what it’s like (here).
More Casting News for “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Movie
Who can you see playing Greg’s Dad, or Rodrick or Rowley?
Steve Zahn
Well, Steve Zahn, an actor whose voice was heard in the movies Chicken Little, Stuart Little 1 and 2, and Dr. Doolittle 2, has just been chosen to play Greg’s Dad.
Devon Bostick
Devon Bostick, from the movie Princess on the ABC Family Channel, has been chosen to play Rodrick.
Robert Capron
Robert Capron, from Bride Wars, will play Rowley. News is that Jeff Kinney is also an Executive Producer on the movie, as reported (here).
Zachary Gordon is Greg Heffley in the New “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Movie !
Zachary Gordon
Eleven-year-old Zachary Gordon, from “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” and “Bubble Guppies”, has been cast as Greg Heffley in the new “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” movie. Chloe Moretz, from “500 Days of Summer”, is negotiations to be in the movie too. Rachel Harris, from “The Hangover”, will be playing Greg’s Mom. Thor Freudenthal, from “Hotel for Dogs”, will be directing and Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson will be producing. The screenplay was written by Jeff and Jackie Filgo (from “That 70’s Show”), and Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs (from the new 90210). The movie begins shooting in Vancouver on August 12th, and there’s an open casting call for extras there. The movie is still set to be released by Fox 2000 on April 2nd 2010.
New Video Interview with Jeff Kinney
He talks about the new book “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days”, the character of Greg Heffley, how the series might end, and the new movie (here).
New Video Interview with Jeff Kinney
He talks about Greg, why he thinks kids like his books, and the new movie.
More Interesting Interviews with Jeff Kinney
In this interview (here), he talks about the search for the kid to play Greg Heffley in the upcoming “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” movie, and also answers some fun questions. In this interview (here), he talks about what his life is like now, as a very successful author, and talks about what he was like as a kid. And, he answers some great questions asked by fourth grade fans (here) in this interview.
Thor Freudenthal to Direct “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Movie
He joins producer Nina Jacobson on the Fox 2000 production, as noted (here).
Kaleb Nation Interview
He talks about the series and his plans for the future (here).
Fox 2000 Picks Up “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”
Nina Jacobson will produce the live-action movie. Details are (here).
