Wonder (film)

Wonder
Directed by Stephen Chbosky
Produced by
Screenplay by Steve Conrad
Based on Wonder
by R.J. Palacio
Starring
Cinematography Don Burgess
Edited by Mark Livolsi
Production
company
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release dates
  • April 7, 2017 (2017-04-07)
Country United States
Language English

Wonder is an upcoming American drama film directed by Stephen Chbosky and written by Steve Conrad based on the 2012 novel of the same name by R.J. Palacio. The film stars Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson as the parents of Jacob Tremblay, who plays a young boy struggling to overcome a facial deformity. The film will be released on April 7, 2017 by Lionsgate.

Plot

Auggie Pullman (Jacob Tremblay) is a young boy born with a facial deformity who has been in and out of hospitals for years. With the help of his mother, Isabel (Julia Roberts) and his father, Nate (Owen Wilson), he tries to fit in at a new school and show everyone that he is just an ordinary kid. He strives to teach others that beauty is not just on the outside.

Cast

Production

On November 27, 2012, it was announced that Lionsgate was developing the feature film adaptation of R. J. Palacio's debut novel Wonder, while in talks with John August to write the screenplay.[1] Mandeville Films' David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman would be producing the film.[1] On May 8, 2013, Jack Thorne was hired to adapt the novel, while August, who was previously reported to writer had been departed from the project.[2] In October 2014, John Krokidas was reported to be directing the film,[3] but in April 2015, Paul King was hired to take the directing duties. Steven Conrad was writing the script at that time.[4]

On April 14, 2016, Jacob Tremblay was cast in the film to play the lead role as Auggie Pullman, while Julia Roberts was in talks to play Auggie's mother.[5] On May 5, 2016, Roberts was confirmed to play the mother, with Stephen Chbosky signed on to direct the film.[6] On June 27, 2016, Owen Wilson had joined the film to play Auggie's father.[7] On July 11, 2016, newcommer Noah Jupe joined the film to play Auggie's best friend at school.[8] On July 15, 2016, Daveed Diggs was cast in the film to play Mr. Browne, an English teacher at the school.[9] On August 19, 2016, Sonia Braga joined the cast of the film, portraying the role of Robert's character's mother.[10]

The film is currently in production.[11]

Release

Wonder is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 7, 2017 by Lionsgate.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 Sneider, Jeff (November 26, 2012). "Lionsgate lining up John August to adapt 'Wonder'". Variety. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  2. ↑ Jr, Mike Fleming (May 8, 2013). "Lionsgate Taps Jack Thorne To Adapt R.J. Palacio Novel 'Wonder'". Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  3. ↑ Ford, Rebecca; Kit, Borys (October 7, 2014). "'Kill Your Darlings' Director to Helm YA Adaptation 'Wonder' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  4. ↑ Kit, Borys (April 23, 2015). "'Paddington' Director Books Lionsgate's YA Adaptation 'Wonder' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  5. ↑ Geier, Thom (April 14, 2016). "'Room' Star Jacob Tremblay in Talks for Lionsgate's 'Wonder'". TheWrap. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  6. ↑ Kit, Borys; Ford, Rebecca (May 5, 2016). "Julia Roberts to Play Jacob Tremblay's Mother in 'Wonder'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  7. ↑ Kroll, Justin (June 27, 2016). "Owen Wilson to Co-Star With Julia Roberts in 'Wonder' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  8. ↑ Kit, Borys (July 11, 2016). "'Night Manager' Actor Joins Julia Roberts, Jacob Tremblay in 'Wonder' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  9. ↑ Lincoln, Ross A. (July 15, 2016). "Tony Winner Daveed Diggs Joins Lionsgate's 'Wonder' In First Post-'Hamilton' Film Role". Deadline. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  10. ↑ Kit, Borys (August 19, 2016). "Sonia Braga Playing Julia Roberts' Mother in 'Wonder' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  11. ↑ "First Look! Julia Roberts and Jacob Tremblay Will Melt Your Heart in Wonder". People. August 10, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Julia Roberts, Jacob Tremblay's Wonder gets spring 2017 release date". Entertainment Weekly. June 8, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
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