Stephen chbosky on epic journey of bringing perks of being a. Oct 19, 2012 the pressure of bringing a beloved fictional character to life isnt new to logan lerman, but even he realizes the importance of not disappointing the small yet hugely devoted fanbase of author stephen chboskys the perks of being a wallflower, one of the most relatable and acclaimed comingofage tales of this generation. Perks of being a wallflower cast bringing exclusive clip to. Earlier this summer, ezra miller explained how important stephen chboskys book, the perks of being a wallflower, when he was growing. Logan lerman charlie has come of age in the entertainment industry with an impressive body of work. No one who loves the book will complain about the movie, and especially not about its nearideal casting. But before that comes out, watson will try to explain the perks of being a wallflower for writerdirector stephen chbosky. The perks of being a wallflower by stephen chbosky. Logan lerman was eighteen years old, two years older than his character, who turned sixteen the day before christmas, and was an old freshman after being held back a. In fact, its frank depictions of drugs, sex, and suicide are so intense that its one of the most frequently banned books in school libraries. The perks of being a wallflower 2012 trivia on imdb. Stephen chboskys the perks of being a wallflower is set to play the toronto film festival tomorrow. Een goed en aangrijpend verhaal, geweldige casting en sterk acteerwerk. The perks of being a wallflower is based on the wildly popular novel by stephen chbosky about a freshman named charlie logan lerman who is always watching from the sidelines until a pair of charismatic seniors takes him under their wing.
The perks of being a wallflower ending, explained what. Stephen chbosky on epic journey of bringing perks of. The perks of being a wallflower, writerdirector stephen chbosky, actor ezra miller duration. Filled with expressive, wellrounded characters, directed with restraint but remarkable attention to detail, and possessing a. Author stephen chboskys the perks of being a wallflower, published in 1999 and one of the american library associations top 10 most frequently challenged books it has been banned from. The perks of being a wallflower patrick daily actor. The perks of being a wallflower is an epistolary novel, where the narrator is a young introvert boy called charlie. He also landed a role in noah, a biblical story by acclaimed director. What happened to perks of being a wallflower actor logan lerman. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Emma watson was in attendance along with costars logan lerman, ezra miller, nina dobrev, johnny simmons and writerdirector steven chbosky. Lerman then headlined the coming of age indie drama the perks of being a wallflower 2012, alongside emma watson, paul rudd and ezra miller, based on the 1999 novel of the same name. Share this the novel, perks of being a wallflower was first published in 1999, but the action is set during the 19911992 school year. Stephen chbosky talks the perks of being a wallflower. The perks of being a wallflower charlie logan lerman movie. Shop the perks of being a wallflower charlie logan lerman movie costumes and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. The cast, including logan lerman and ezra miller,all lived in the same hotel in pittsburgh. I knew that it was really important to them, but i never read it until i heard. Logan lerman was eighteen years old, two years older than his character, who turned sixteen the day before christmas, and was an old freshman after being held back a year.
Similar to most movie adaptations, not everything in the movie was parallel to that of the book. Set in the early 1990s, the novel follows charlie, an introverted observing teenager, through his freshman year of high school in a pittsburgh suburb. The perks of being a wallflower news, recap, photos. The perks of being a wallflower premiered today at the toronto international film festival. Based on chboskys bestselling novel of the same name, wallflower casts logan lerman percy jackson as charlie, a protagonist writing letters to an anonymous recipient to describe his experiences at high school. Needless to say, he started out small, gaining smalltime recognition in films such as the patriot and what. Filled with expressive, wellrounded characters, directed with restraint but remarkable attention. After sam leaves, charlie logan lerman has a mental breakdown. Thirteen years later it earned a movie adaptation and became an even bigger success, with stars emma watson, ezra miller, and logan lerman. Though shy and sensitive in nature, charlie is an intelligent boy with unconventional thinking capabilities. Starring logan lerman, emma watson and ezra miller, the perks of being a wallflower is a moving tale of love, loss, fear and hopeand the unforgettable friends that help us through life. The perks of being a wallflower by stephen chbosky logan. Earlier this summer, ezra miller explained how important stephen chboskys book, the perks of being a.
See more ideas about wallflower, perks of being a wallflower, wallflower quotes. Its rare that a book author actually ends up directing the movie. We first talked about it in may 2010, when he had logan lerman and emma. Logan lerman interview for perks of being a wallflower. Sep 03, 2012 in the perks of being a wallflower, logan lerman stars as charlie, a high school freshman who finds solace in a group of friends after struggling with depression and his painful past. Buy the perks of being a wallflower book online at low prices. Also a major motion picture starring logan lerman and emma watson, the perks of being a wallflowe show more. The perks of being a wallflower book author and film director stephen chbosky says he wants to do a perks sequel. Logan lerman has a surprisingly structured and varied showreel to date. 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. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate, and that you are the owner. He maintains a fearless pursuit of challenging roles, evolving with each new project.
The perks of being a wallflower, actor logan lerman. Logan lerman explains why perks of being a wallflower. There may be a book in the world that can address, just within very few pages, suicide, molestation, domestic abuse, homosexuality, drug use, mental issues, first sexual experiences, rape, abortion, etc. To stay true to the novel, and to chboskys personal relationship with the characters, the author chose. American teen drama the perks of being a wallflower has been listed as one of the most important comingofage films of the twentyfirst century. A dapted by director chbosky from his own bestselling novel for young adults, the perks of being a wallflower is a rather cluttered riteofpassage novel. Next is the perks of being a wallflower, in theaters sept. Jan 10, 2016 a one minute dramatic teen monologue from the film, the perks of being a wallflower written by stephen chbosky stay safe and healthy.
Sep 21, 2012 the perks of being a wallflower may not do anything groundbreaking, but it tells a familiar story in small, thoughtful ways. Buy the perks of being a wallflower book online at low. Actress erin wilhelmi on the perks of being a wallflower. Lerman is not the wallflower he portrays in perks the. Sep 22, 2012 the world, the television series parenthood and, most recently, the new film the perks of being a wallflower. Sep 19, 2012 on friday, summit entertainment will release the highlyanticipated big screen adaptation of stephen chboskys 1999 bestselling novel the perks of being a wallflower. The lightning thief as 15yearold charlie, a quiet kid who arrives at high. I didnt think anyone noticed me, lerman states as charlie in the perks of being a wallflower 2012. Logan lerman releases neverbeforeseen perks of being a. Perks of being a wallflowers stephen chbosky on emma.
Stephen chbosky talks the perks of being a wallflower the. Feb 10, 2016 after sam leaves, charlie logan lerman has a mental breakdown. Perks garnered numerous nominations and wins at the peoples choice awards, the independent spirit awards and the teen choice awards, and logan received a 20. Sep 07, 2012 stephen chboskys the perks of being a wallflower is set to play the toronto film festival tomorrow. Oct 05, 2012 the perks of being a wallflower has its moments of familiar and sometimes unnecessary melodrama, and the screenplay sprouts maybe one too many aphorism, but it was made with evident love and skill. The story revolves around series of letters written by charlie to an anonymous person mentioning his experiences. Logan wade lerman born january 19, 1992 is an american actor, known for playing the title role in the fantasyadventure percy jackson films. Ezra miller did his initial audition for the film over skype, and he was so. The perks of being a wallflower stephen chbosky ebook,01. In the perks of being a wallflower, logan lerman stars as charlie, a high school freshman who finds solace in a group of friends after struggling with depression and his painful past. Share this stephen chbosky wrote the book that the movie is based on, he also wrote the screenplay and directed the movie.
Chbosky both wrote the book and wrotedirected the new film adaptation, so its a character he. It introduced a generation of teens to the rocky horror picture show, the smiths, harold and maude, a separate peace, and plenty of other outsider books and movies that were like a secret handshake for teens who felt freaky. Based on stephen chboskys book, this heartbreaking, yet heartwarming comingofage drama also directed by chbosky follows charlie logan lerman as he grapples with depression while trying to. Jan 20, 20 well all this is true too for the perks of being a wallflower by stephen chbosky, but just wait and you will find so much more. Is the perks of being a wallflower based on a book. The comingofage film, based on a novel written by stephen chbosky that was published in 1999. Sep 17, 2012 chbosky, stephen stephen chbosky wrote and directed the feature film adaptation of his awardwinning novel, the perks of being a wallflower. Logan lerman stands out in the perks of being a wallflower. Well all this is true too for the perks of being a wallflower by stephen chbosky, but just wait and you will find so much more. Based on the 1999 young adult novel of the same name, the perks of being a wallflower follows teenager charlie logan lerman through his freshman year of high school and touches on serious subject matter like sexual abuse, depression, anxiety and bullying. I was 26 when i started the book and i started the movie in my late. The perks of being a wallflower may not do anything groundbreaking, but it tells a familiar story in small, thoughtful ways. The story, set in the early 1990s, tells the story of charlie logan lerman, who begins it as a series of. 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.
Emma watson, logan lerman and ezra miller will premiere brandnew clip on tuesday, followed by an interview on. The perks of being a wallflower is a young adult novel that has become a dogeared classic since its publication in 1999. The perks of being a wallflower news, recap, photos, videos mtv. Chboskys film stars logan lerman, emma watson, and ezra miller. As previously mentioned, the name might not ring any bells, but as soon as we mention that he played the young ashton kutcher in the butterfly effect 2004, youll most certainly have that of course moment.
The perks of being a wallflower is a young adult coming of age epistolary novel by american writer stephen chbosky, which was first published on february 1, 1999, by pocket books. Logan lerman, ezra miller of perks of being a wallflower tackle tough accents ahead of tuesdays mtv first, airing at 7. The perks of being a wallflower has its moments of familiar and sometimes unnecessary melodrama, and the screenplay sprouts maybe one too many aphorism, but it. Logan lerman explains why perks of being a wallflower made. 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. Chbosky both wrote the book and wrotedirected the new film adaptation, so its a character he knows quite well, and lerman carries himself with. In 1999, author and director stephen chbosky published his award winning book, the perks of being a wallflower. If you havent fired up netflix to rewatch the perks of being a wallflower yet, these throwback photos from the cast might just be the nostalgic push you need. Stephen chbosky wrote the book that the movie is based on. Jul 14, 2017 next is the perks of being a wallflower, in theaters sept. The perks of being a wallflower 12 movies to watch after. Perks garnered numerous nominations and wins at the peoples. It has been continually praised by critics and viewers alike for its realistic portrayal of teenage struggles with family, relationships, and mental illness, which informs greatly how teen films. Movies perks of being a wallflower cast bringing exclusive clip to mtv.
Thought id share some photos from the making of perks. What most people didnt know about the perks of being a. They were taken on a disposable camera during the graduation sequence with the intention to use them for production design but now they serve as tokens from a very special experience. He has worked in film and television, on projects including the film version of the smashhit musical rent. This book is going to catch and surprise you every time you turn a page. 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.
The perks of being a wallflower 2012 rotten tomatoes. I knew that it was really important to them, but i never read it until i heard that the film was coming out. With logan lerman, emma watson, ezra miller, paul rudd. In september of last year, chbosky also unveiled perks of being a wallflower the film, an equally heartfelt and stunning affair starring logan lerman as charlie, emma watson as love interest sam, and ezra miller as the openly gay patrick. The perks of being a wallflower 1011 movie clip charlie. Chicago stephen chboskys the perks of being a wallflower, based on his own book, is one of the pleasant surprises of 2012, a smart, clever, moving teen drama that brings to mind the. The novel details charlies unconventional style of thinking as. Perks of being a wallflower sequel desired by author. Stephen chbosky, emma watson, and logan lerman on set.
The perks of being a wallflower is a young adult comingofage epistolary novel by american writer stephen chbosky, which was first published on february 1, 1999, by pocket books. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. Perks of being a wallflower cast bringing exclusive clip. In may 2010, actors logan lerman and emma watson were reported as in talks for the project and confirmed the. The world, the television series parenthood and, most recently, the new film the perks of being a wallflower. Ever since the excitable mythology of percy jackson, lerman has always opted for more introverted roles ever since, the most memorable of these being perks. In reality, lerman is nine months older than miller. Lerman then headlined the comingofage indie drama the perks of being a wallflower 2012, alongside emma watson, paul rudd and ezra miller, based on the 1999 novel of the same name. The perks of being a wallflower charlie logan lerman. Author stephen chbosky adapts his own bestselling novel about a withdrawn teen who attempts to remain hopeful. 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. At the time of filming ezra miller was seventeen years old, about the same age as his character. I heard about the book growing up, and i had friends that really loved it.