Stephen chbosky is a native of pittsburgh, where the movie was filmed. Logan lerman shares perks of being a wallflower bts pics of. Perks of being a wallflower follows a kid named charlie who writes a series of anonymous letters dealing with his best friends suicide. The perks of being a wallflower is a 2012 american coming of age drama film written and directed by stephen chbosky, based on chboskys 1999 novel of the same name. View mobile site jokeypsych endgamehonest galaxyquest. What most people didnt know about the perks of being a. The perks of being a wallflower is a 2012 american comingofage drama film written and. Names, characters, places and incidents are products of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. Their director daughter documents their life and times.
See more ideas about emma watson hair, light auburn hair and mae whitman. It has taken stephen chbosky some time to really get a film adaptation rolling of his book the perks of being a wallflower. Mae whitman is my dream cast pick for willa jackson as i can totally picture as the walls of water hs joker mae whitman perks of being a wallflower haircut mae whitman mary elizabeth if you are ready for that change of look, remember to look at the celebrity picture and learn more about her hair. Mae whitman plays supporting character mary elizabeth in the perks of being a wallflower, and when i visited the set of the movie. For example, in the homecoming dance scene fifteen minutes into the film, it takes him all of five seconds to get onto the dance floor and get down with new friends sam emma watson, in her first postpotter role and patrick ezra miller,who, between this and we need to talk about kevin, is. She will join percy jackson himself, logan lerman, and emma watson in her second postharry potter role after my week with marilyn comes out later this year. Sep 17, 2012 mae whitman plays supporting character mary elizabeth in the perks of being a wallflower, and when i visited the set of the movie last summer, i chatted with her along with a few other reporters. In 1999, he made his own contribution to the canon, releasing the perks of being a wallflower, a youngadult novel whose tough themes helped make it a formidable wordofmouth success, becoming the bestselling title from mtv books by 2000. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book. Logan lerman, ezra miller, and mae whitman who never had prom, never really had a proper graduation, because. Upon reading the book, i immediately related to her. Apr 05, 2011 mae whitman added to perks of being a wallflower. Mae whitman plays supporting character mary elizabeth in the perks of being a wallflower, and when i visited the set of the movie last summer, i.
Mae whitman on playing mary elizabeth in the perks of being a wallflower. Stephen chbosky has been influenced by a lot of angsty classics, like the graduate and catcher in the rye. Known for the perks of being a wallflower mary elizabeth 2012 one fine day maggie taylor. The film is about an alienated highschool freshman who sees himself as a chronic outsider, and then is befriended by a group of older kids. A whirlwind christmas romance builds as cynical dash and optimistic lily trade notes in a book they pass back and forth in locations around new york. The perks of being a wallflower centers on charlie logan lerman, a 15yearold introvert in his first year of high school, who struggles between his new life at school and his mental health. Sep 21, 2012 the perks of being a wallflower, about an introvert, touches on the themes often found in movies about teenagers. The actress spoke to huffpost entertainment about becoming close with her cast mates including ezra miller and emma watson, the challenges of growing up in hollywood and how she wound up on arrested development in the first place. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
Adapted by stephen chbosky from his seminal teen novel of the same name, the perks of being a wallflower follows a group of friends as they navigate the turbulent waters of high school and young adulthood. Sep 28, 2012 erin wilhelmi, logan lerman, and mae whitman in the perks of being a wallflower the perks of being a wallflower marketing positions the film as a typical albeit eccentric indie dramedy but the actual plot points of the narrative are significantly heavier than most coming of age tales. Emma watson nina dobrev paul rudd kate walsh logan lerman joan cusack dylan mcdermott melanie lynskey ezra miller mae whitman tom savini johnny simmons reece thompson julia garner landon pigg nicholas braun john w. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When he befriends a group of seniors sam emma watson, patrick ezra miller, and mary elizabeth mae whitman he learns to cope with his best. The perks of being wallflower poster by kaylamatt redbubble. The perks of being a wallflower is a 2012 american comingofage drama film written and directed by stephen chbosky, based on chboskys 1999 novel of the same name. Thoughts on the perks of being a wallflower film adaptation. Perks of being a wallflower this is a fans site and not affiliated with the book or film.
Perks of being a wallflower follows a kid named charlie who writes a series of anonymous. Its sad, funny, warm, and nostalgic kind of like high school, really. Mae whitman, the perks of being a wallflower star, on being. Its rare that a book author actually ends up directing the movie. Sep 20, 2012 mae whitman on playing mary elizabeth in the perks of being a wallflower the 24yearold actress opens up about what makes her feel insecure and why she identifies with her character in the coming. She is known for her role as ann veal in the tv series arrested development, her role as amber on the tv series parenthood, her role as roxy richter in scott pilgrim vs. One of the most honest and assured teen dramas in recent memory, writerdirector stephen chboskys the perks of being a wallflower feels in many ways like vintage john hughes, only infused with a bit more substance and transplanted to the mid90s. The missteps in adapting the character lay as much with the writing as with the performance.
An nbc spokesperson confirmed this, stating, the decision was purely creatively driven. Add new stephen chbosky wrote the book that the movie is based on. The widely anticipated film perks of being a wallflower doesnt hit theaters until sept. Sep 16, 2012 an introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world. The perks of being a wallflower 2012 romance, drama. Mae whitman added to perks of being a wallflower cinemablend. The perks of being a wallflower 2012 m 1h 38m dramas a shy freshman struggling with depression deals with his best friends suicide and his first love in this engaging coming of age tale. Adapted and directed by the books author, stephen chbosky, perks is captivating and the narrative will. When he was young, he watched the rocky horror picture show 1975 in the same theater where they filmed the scenes for the perks of being a wallflower 2012. Emma watson, ezra miller, johnny simmons, and mae whitman. The perks of being a wallflower wiki is a fandom books community. Apr 05, 2011 parenthood star mae whitman is in final negotiations to join logan lerman and emma watson in indie comingofage drama the perks of being a wallflower.
Stephen chboskys the perks of being a wallflower is a short, tidy novel, told in a onesided epistolary format, with our protagonist charlie narrating the story. Writerdirector stephen chbosky on the perks of being a. Perks stars logan lerman, emma watson, ezra miller, nina dobrev, mae whitman. Mae whitman the perks of being a wallflower wiki fandom. Mae whitman the perks of being a wallflower looks, look. He also wrote the screenplay and directed the movie. Mae whitman nude, fappening, sexy photos, uncensored. Filled with expressive, wellrounded characters, directed with restraint but remarkable attention. Aug 17, 2012 the widely anticipated film perks of being a wallflower doesnt hit theaters until sept. The world star mae whitman is lined up to lead the indie comingofage drama the perks of being a wallflower, variety reports. Mae whitman speakers bureau and booking agent info. In that book he wrote the sentence, i guess thats just one of the perks of being a wallflower, which led him to realize that. The perks of being a wallflower is one of the most important comingofage films of the 21st century, with plenty of details most people dont know. Mae whitman is one of the cool kids in the perks of being a.
The perks of being a wallflower, directed by stephen. Mae margaret whitman born june 9, 1988 is an american television, movie and. Logan lerman emma watson ezra miller mae whitman paul rudd nina dobrev johnny simmons dylan mcdermott kate walsh joan cusack melanie lynskey. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. Whitman stars as mary elizabeth, the nononsense friend and later, girlfriend of charlie logan lerman, the title wallflower dealing with a truckload of personal trauma.
Iwanonkiw tony amen zane holtz william kania rick dawson jerome elston scott atticus cain brian balzerini stacy chbosky tiffany sander mckenzie jeremy moon dwayne pintoff jennifer. Mae margaret whitman born june 9, 1988 is an american actress and. Perks of being a wallflower soundtrack tracklist revealed. Stephen chbosky, who wrote the 1999 novel, will direct himself.
Perks of being a wallflower interview johnny simmons. Their friend mary elizabeth mae whitman is impressed and asks charlie to the sadie hawkins dance. Whitman was initially cast in the 2007 series remake of the bionic woman, playing the deaf younger sister of the title character. On june 27, 2007, tv guide reported that whitman was being replaced in the role of.
Mae whitman on playing mary elizabeth in the perks of. Buy the perks of being a wallflower from amazons movies store. Scott pilgrim star mae whitman explores the perks of being a. Perks of being a wallflower is a wellknown book written by the american stephen chbosky recommends the book along with the new york times where it was listed as one of the best selling books for over 1 year. Logan lerman stars as a teenager named charlie who writes to an unnamed friend, and these epistles chronicle his trials, tribulations, and triumphs as he goes through his first year. Sep 19, 2012 but the perks of being a wallflower tweaks the formula just enough to remain fresh and offer something a little new. Erin wilhelmi, logan lerman, and mae whitman in the perks of being a wallflower the perks of being a wallflower marketing positions the film as a typical albeit eccentric indie dramedy but the actual plot points of the narrative are significantly heavier than most coming of age tales. Filled with expressive, wellrounded characters, directed with restraint but remarkable attention to detail, and possessing a. Scott pilgrim star mae whitman explores the perks of. Mae whitman interview for perks of being a wallflower popsugar. The perks of being a wallflower by stephen chbosky. Mae whitman joins the perks of being a wallflower heyuguys. Mae margaret whitman born june 9, 1988 is an american actress and singer.
Logan lerman stars as a teenager named charlie who writes to an unnamed friend, and these epistles chronicle his trials, tribulations, and triumphs as he goes through his first year of high school. The perks of being a wallflower is a stunning coming of age story. Mae whitman on playing mary elizabeth in the perks of being a wallflower the 24yearold actress opens up about what makes her feel insecure and why she identifies with her character in the coming. In the book and the script, she has an incredible story arc, and i feel like shes one of the. The world, the television series parenthood and, most recently, the new film the perks of being a wallflower.
On june 27, 2007, tv guide reported that whitman was being replaced in the role of jaimes sister, and lucy hale was cast as whitmans replacement the following july. Introduction first published in 1999, the perks of being a wallflower is a modern classic that captures the aching, confusing, and glorious experience of being a teenagerall through the eyes, ears, and letters of the book s narrator, charlie. Logan lerman, dylan mcdermott, emma watson, ezra miller, paul rudd, mae whitman director. Mae whitman joins the perks of being a wallflower posted on wednesday, april 6th, 2011 by russ fischer it has taken stephen chbosky some time to really get a film adaptation rolling of his. Mae whitman joins the perks of being a wallflower film. But the perks of being a wallflower tweaks the formula just enough to remain fresh and offer something a little new. Mae whitman is one of the cool kids in the perks of being. Mae whitman interview for perks of being a wallflower. Mae whitman mary elizabeth has steadily risen to become one of hollywoods most respected young actresses with a versatility that has her starring across film and television, in both comedic and dramatic roles. Whitman will star opposite emma watson harry potter and. Welcome to the wikia for the young adult novel the perks of being a wallflower by stephen chbosky and the 2012 film of the same.
The perks of being a wallflower starts shooting this may in pittsburgh which. The perks of being a wallflower by stephen chbosky and the 2012 film of the same name. The perks of being a wallflower, about an introvert, touches on the themes often found in movies about teenagers. Mary elizabeth was the only character in the book that was entirely fictional. Mae margaret whitman born june 9, 1988 is an american television, movie and voice actress. Biography and booking information for mae whitman, actress, singer, known for parenthood, the duff, and perks of being a wallflower.
No one, especially not stephen chbosky, can claim that the movie is not a faithful translation of the book. Whitman currently stars in the critically acclaimed nbc series parenthood, opposite peter krause and lauren graham. Ezra miller, johnny simmons, mae whitman interview the perks of. Mae whitman talks love and friendship on the perks of being a. In 1999, he made his own contribution to the canon, releasing the perks of being a wallflower, a youngadult novel whose tough themes helped make it a formidable word of mouth success, becoming the bestselling title from mtv books by 2000.
The perks of being a wallflower by stephen chbosky logan. Parenthood star mae whitman is in final negotiations to join logan lerman and emma watson in indie comingofage drama the perks of being. Mae is the owner of many awards including young artist awards, annie awards, teen choice awards, san diego film critics society and many others. Logan lerman, emma watson, ezra miller, mae whitman, kate walsh, dylan mcdermott, nina dobrev, johnny simmons, paul rudd, erin wilhelmi, adam hagenbuch, melanie lynskey, joan cusack mpaa rating. All of my previous selves still survive somewhere inside of me, and my previous adolescent would have loved the perks of being a wallflower. Mae whitman mary elizabeth perk of being a wallflower. Sep 23, 2012 stephen chboskys the perks of being a wallflower is a short, tidy novel, told in a onesided epistolary format, with our protagonist charlie narrating the story through letters to an unnamed.
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