Gerard butler in talks for point break remake this article is more than 6 years old the actor is to head up a remake of kathryn bigelows actionpacked tale of sun, surf, spirituality and terrorism. Its a line that would reverberate through the actors head just two days after he. Hes a bounty hunter, shes skipped bail on a traffic charge, they were once married, and thats the end of the movies original ideas. Chasing mavericks is the inspirational true story of real life surfing phenom jay moriarity played by newcomer jonny weston. Theyre two of the more popular, accomplished and successful film artists in.
What gerard butler learned from neardeath experience chasing mavericks actor admits he tried to learn surfing on the biggest waves possible. One of hollywoods most likeable players, gerard butler has built a career on being a nice guy. See more ideas about chasing mavericks, gerard butler and jay moriarity. Chasing mavericks movie trailer and videos tv guide. Oct 26, 2012 the actor talks to thr about being hit by a wave while filming the surfing drama. Chasing mavericks is based on the true story of surfing phenomenon jay moriarity jonny weston who, when he was 15yearsold, discovered that the mythic maverick surf breaks, one of the biggest waves on earth, was near his home in santa cruz, california enlisting the help of local legendary surfer frosty hesson gerard butler, to train him to survive and ride the waves, their unique. Gerard butler gerard butler opens up about new romance. Gerard james butler born november 1969 is a scottish actor and film producer.
Chasing mavericks is a 2012 american biographical drama film directed by curtis hanson and. A huge wave can be seen crashing over butlers head, leaving him trapped beneath the water for almost a minute under he goes. Chasing mavericks is the inspirational true story of surfing phenom jay moriarity newcomer jonny weston. Watch chasing mavericks movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. It was a touching and inspiring movie that i highly recommend. Oct 24, 2012 gerard butler told movie fanatic that he had tried surfing only three or four times before accepting the role in chasing mavericks. Jonny weston, gerard butler, chasing mavericks, bond, surfer, interview, youtube. Gerard butler quoted in people magazines sexiest man alive issue, november 29, 2004.
Gerard butler may have played tough guy characters like king leonidas in 300, but it turns out that hes not. A fan page to honor, respect and love actorproducerawesome guy gerard butler. The search is on for an actor to play jay moriarty. The film is a true story about frosty hesson butler and his training of a teenage surfer jay moriarity jonny weston to tackle the most dangerous waves on the west coast, known affectionately by the surfing community as mavericks. Biography and booking information for gerard butler, actor known for his roles in films like 300, p. Gerard butler video, interview from the chasing mavericks premiere, visit half moon. We dont know to what degree that actor will be required to show some surfing. Gerard butler speakers bureau and booking agent info. Oct 19, 2012 gerard butler talks about the appeal of chasing mavericks, his character, the challenges of surfing, the story, and preparing physically and mentally in this video courtesy of 20th century fox. When 15 year old jay discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on earth, is not only real, but exists just miles from his santa cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend frosty hesson played by gerard butler to train him. Emily mortimer, gerard butler, and a young actor named shona auerbach deliver compelling performances that elevates this above a typical tearjerker.
Inside pulse also reported with screen shots by daily mail, just jared, starcasm includes gerard butler video interview and many others stars of chasing mavericks. A huge wave can be seen crashing over butler s head, leaving him trapped beneath the water for almost a minute under he goes. Gerard butler laments his missing hair and describes being pummeled by 30foot waves while shooting chasing mavericks. The movie tells the story of legendary big wave surfer jay moriarity and his mentor rick frosty hesson, who teaches him how to surf mavericks, a california surfing location that is home to some of the biggest waves in the. The scottish actor gerard butler has been in numerous films and television series since his onscreen debut in 1997s mrs brown.
Gerard butler, from paisley obscurity to hollywood fame. When 15 year old jay discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on earth, is not only real, but exists just miles from his santa cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend frosty hesson played by gerard butler to train. As the wave comes towards him gerard wipes out and is. The storyline did feel a little disneyish at times, but not in a bad way. Gerard butler in talks for point break remake film the. Gerard butler chasing mavericks interview collider. When he was 6 months old, his family relocated to montreal, canada, where his father tried a few business ventures but ultimately failed. The movie also stars elisabeth shue, leven rambin and abigail spencer. Chasing mavericks how gerard butler became a surfer. Gerard butler dot net officially unofficial gerard. Gerard butler talks chasing mavericks, what drew him to surfing, his life threatening. Chasing mavericks true story real jay moriarity, frosty.
This page is for fans of actorproducer gerard butler. Gerard butler talks about the appeal of chasing mavericks, his character, the challenges of surfing, the story, and preparing physically and mentally in this video courtesy of 20th century fox. That 9year old who wrote the dating book finally gets a movie deal. Gerard butler smiles at premiere of surfing caper chasing mavericks the film that led to his battle with painkiller addiction. It is not affiliated with gerard butler in any way,nor does he endorse. He is the youngest of three children of margaret and edward butler, a bookmaker.
Gerard butler is never one to shy away from a physically demanding role, but he almost lost his life shooting his latest drama, chasing. Gerard butler, by the way, is now an exec producer, too. Gerard butler told movie fanatic that he had tried surfing only three or four times before accepting the role in chasing mavericks. Chasing mavericks gerard butler on accident on set.
Net has interviews, news, pictures, movie information, fan club, films, multimedia, games, and more. In october 2012, frosty hesson published making mavericks with zola books. Gerard butler talks chasing mavericks, what drew him to surfing, his lifethreatening. Gerard butler in the surfing movie chasing mavericks the new. Gerard butler joins surfing picture mavericks film.
Gerard butler talks about surfing in chasing mavericks. Gerard butler surfs legendary waves i was super fortunate, says weston. In 2000, he starred as dracula in the horror film dracula 2000. When im 80 and sagging all over, i can tell my grandkids, look, when i was a lad, people magazine thought i was sexy. This is one of those quiet films that gently eases itself into ones soul and remains there for a while. A headhunter whose life revolves around closing deals in a survivalof.
Gerard butler talks about surfing in chasing mavericks youtube. Chasing mavericks is based on the true story of surfing phenomenon jay moriarity jonny weston who, when he was 15yearsold, discovered that the mythic maverick surf breaks, one of the biggest waves on earth, was near his home in santa cruz, california. Gerard butler talks about the appeal of chasing mavericks, his character, the challenges of surfing, the story, and preparing physically and. Jan 28, 20 scottish movie star gerard butler has opened up about his relationship with romanian modelactress madalina ghenea, insisting he is happier and calmer since they started dating. A convincing gerard butler and freshfaced jonny weston team up for the. The film tells the true life story of surfer jay moriarty, played by jonny weston. Gerard butler, from paisley obscurity to hollywood fame the scottishborn star is box office gold, despite being vilified for his film roles and private life. Gerard butler surfs in chasing mavericks 5 tv spots. Scottish movie star gerard butler has opened up about his relationship with romanian modelactress madalina ghenea, insisting he is happier and calmer since they started dating. Gerard butler is never one to shy away from a physically demanding role, but he almost lost his life shooting his.
In interviews the real frosty, who wrote a book about mavericks. Gerard butler smiles at premiere of surfing caper chasing. Also reported with screen shots by daily mail, just jared, starcasm includes gerard butler video interview and many others. He seeks guidance from local legend frosty hesson gerard butler, whos initially resistant but as it always goes in these stories eventually. Gerard butler the daily show with jon stewart video. Gerard butler flashes the shaka sign on the red carpet at the premiere of his new film chasing mavericks on thursday october 18 at the pacific theaters at. Chasing mavericks is based on the inspirational true story of surfing phenom jay moriarty jonny weston, who enlists the help of local legend frosty hesson gerard butler to train him to surf. Interview with gerard butler, who plays frosty in chasing mavericks 1. Some good movies occasionally get by me and dear frankie 2004 is one of those films.
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Chasing mavericks dvd, based on a true story, starring gerard butler hardcover january 1, 2012 by gerard butler author. The ruggedly handsome scotsman started his professional life as a lawyer, but dissatisfaction and selfdoubt. Chasing mavericks gerard butler dot net officially. Gerard butler celebrity profile check out the latest gerard butler photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. With gretchen mol, alison brie, anupam kher, dustin milligan. An inconsequential formula comedy and a waste of the talents of jennifer aniston and gerard butler. Five new tv spots have been released for the solid looking surfing film chasing mavericks.
Gerard butler is never one to shy away from a physically demanding role, but he almost lost his life shooting his latest drama, chasing mavericks. Gerard james butler was born in paisley, scotland, to margaret and edward butler, a bookmaker. Gerard butler was born on november, 1969, in glasgow, scotland. Gerard butler the daily show with jon stewart video clip. The actor talks to thr about being hit by a wave while filming the surfing drama. The hulking actor tones it down to play reallife biker and sudanese orphanage founder sam childers. We are not affiliated with gerard butler or any of. Gerard butler quoted to susan johnston in interview, july, 2002. And no, i am not going to try and ride a mavericks wave now. Apr 03, 2010 gerard butler, from paisley obscurity to hollywood fame the scottishborn star is box office gold, despite being vilified for his film roles and private life.
Moriarty was trained to ride the big waves of northern californias mavericks by rick frosty hesson played by gerard butler. In the first of a twopart exclusive interview with celtic life international, the paisleybred actor opens up about his work and his scottish identity. Watch the chasing mavericks movie trailer for the film starring gerard butler and jonny weston. See more ideas about chasing mavericks, real tv and gerard butler. Chasing mavericks dvd, based on a true story, starring. Little lads interview geostorms gerard butler on women. Gerard butler is an acclaimed scottish film and television actor, who achieved a career breakthrough with his iconic role in the film 300. Paula abdul has an awkward interview with david letterman. Net officially unofficial fan site dedicated to the career of scottish actor gerard butler, gb. Gerard butler describes his surfing accident that occured while filming the mavericks movie, during the graham norton show. Butler costarred in the films reign of fire 2002, alongside. Oct 19, 2012 gerard butler smiles at premiere of surfing caper chasing mavericks the film that led to his battle with painkiller addiction. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event.