The storyline did feel a little disneyish at times, but not in a bad way. Especially when that surfing movie has gerard butler as one of the leads. Gerard butler gerard butler photos gerard butler is. Gerard butler in the surfing movie chasing mavericks the new.
When 15yearold jay moriarity johnny weston discovers that the mythical mavericks surf break is real, he reaches out to local surfing legend frosty hesson gerard butler to train him to ride it. In 2000, he starred as dracula in the horror film dracula 2000 with christopher plummer and jonny lee miller. With jon stewart, gerard butler, aasif mandvi, john oliver. He sees frosty and three of his friends riding a gigantic swell known as mavericks, which. Gerard butler almost made for his art in the film chasing mavericks, which opens friday. Little lads interview geostorms gerard butler on women.
When 15yearold jay moriarty weston discovers that the mythical mavericks surf break is real, he reaches out to local surfing legend frosty hesson butler to train him to ride it. And no, i am not going to try and ride a mavericks wave now. See more ideas about chasing mavericks, gerard butler and jay moriarity. One morning, jay jonny weston, now 15, sees frosty leaving early and hitches a ride on his van. The scottish actor gerard butler has been in numerous films and television series since his onscreen debut in 1997s mrs brown. Jonny weston, gerard butler, chasing mavericks, bond, surfer, interview, youtube. 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 for big brothers big sisters.
Some of the content in this interview comes from actual quotes by gerard butler in 2016. Gerard james butler was born in paisley, scotland, to margaret and edward butler, a bookmaker. Butler and weston star in the upcoming 20th century fox and. Gerard butler, elisabeth shue and hollywood newcomer jonny weston star in this inspiring true story of courage and friendship the whole family will love. Chasing mavericks movie trailer and videos tv guide. See more ideas about gerard butler, butler and actor gerard butler. Gerard spent some of his very early childhood in montreal, quebec, but was mostly raised, along with his older brother and sister, in his hometown of paisley. He seeks guidance from local legend frosty hesson gerard butler, whos initially resistant but as it always goes in these stories eventually.
Chasing mavericks gerard butler on accident on set. Veteran directors curtis hanson and michael apted collaborate to tell the inspirational true story of a young surfer who dedicated his life to conquering one of the worlds biggest waves in chasing mavericks after hanson was sidelined due to health issues, apted was forced to step in and direct the remainder of the film. Gerard butler interview promoting chasing mavericks 02. Gerard butler talks about surfing in chasing mavericks. Gerard butler, left, and jonny weston in chasing mavericks, which celebrates jay moriarity, a famed surfer of mavericks, a treacherous zone in california. Surfer jay moriarity sets out to ride the northern california break known as mavericks in chasing mavericks, starring jonny weston, gerard butler, and elisabeth shue. Gerard butler talks about his new movie chasing mavericks. Gerard butler talks chasing mavericks, what drew him to surfing, his lifethreatening. 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. Theyre two of the more popular, accomplished and successful film artists in hollywood.
The 42yearold scot checked into the betty ford centre in february for three weeks. Gerard butler, in full gerard james butler, born november, 1969, glasgow, scotland, scottish actor, distinguished by his rugged masculinity and charm, who often appeared as largerthanlife literary and historical figures butler grew up in paisley, scotland, where he acted with the scottish youth theatre before earning a law degree at the university of glasgow. A huge wave can be seen crashing over butler s head, leaving him trapped beneath the water for almost a minute under he goes. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. It does not reflect the actual views of gerard butler, jon negroni, or anyone else mentioned in this interview. Interview with gerard butler, who plays frosty in chasing mavericks.
With gretchen mol, alison brie, anupam kher, dustin milligan. Gerard butler surfs legendary waves i was super fortunate, says weston. Gerard butler chasing mavericks interview collider. Gerard butler and aaron eckhart in rome at the olympus has fallen premiere. His parents divorced when he was a child, and he and his. Gerard butler admitted to hospital after mavericks surfing. Chasing mavericks is the inspirational true story of surfing phenom jay moriarity newcomer jonny weston. Gerard butler talks about surfing in chasing mavericks youtube. Popular videos chasing mavericks chasing mavericks topic. 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 interview promoting chasing mavericks 02 by gerryscornerchannel.
Gerard butler has credited rehab with making him a stronger person. Biography and booking information for gerard butler, actor known for his roles in films like 300, p. Its a line that would reverberate through the actors head just two days after he. Gerard butler talks chasing mavericks, what drew him to surfing, his life threatening. 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. This week, lets give a big round of internet applause to sometimescelebrated actor, gerard butler. It was a touching and inspiring movie that i highly recommend. Gerard butler in the surfing movie chasing mavericks. Gerard james butler born november 1969 is a scottish actor and film producer. Actor gerard butler has revealed his rehab agony and set the record straight over rumours of his alcoholism.
Butler costarred in the films reign of fire 2002, alongside. Gerard butler, from paisley obscurity to hollywood fame. Gerard butler faced death while filming surfing movie orange. Although a stilted setup might lead some to suspect. Enjoy angel has fallen and these other actionpacked films. What begins as a mentorship turns into an extraordinary. Gerard butler describes his surfing accident that occured while filming the mavericks movie, during the graham norton show.
In 1987, an 8yearold boy in santa cruz, california named jay moriarity is saved from drowning by his next door neighbor, surfer frosty hesson gerard butler. A convincing gerard butler and freshfaced jonny weston team up for the. How action star gerard butler got back in the saddle. Actors gerard butler and jonny weston invite you to change a childs life for the better, forever, with big brothers big sisters. When 15yearold jay moriarity weston discovers that the mythical mavericks surf break is real, he reaches out to local surfing legend frosty hesson butler to train him to ride it. A motorcycle crash nearly killed him, and a few box office bombs nearly killed his career. Gerard butler talks about the appeal of chasing mavericks, his character, the challenges of surfing, the story, and preparing physically and. Gerard butler, shown at the premiere of his new movie chasing.
Gerard butler does a fine job in the role as the sage surfer mentor. On a recent interview with cnn, gerard shared how he. Gerard butler s ugly truth about relationships the actor talks about his new romantic comedy and his personal motivations. Chasing mavericks by michael apted, curtis hanson jonny. In interviews the real frosty, who wrote a book about mavericks. Gerard butler speakers bureau and booking agent info. Gerard butler photos chasing mavericks star gerard butler is spotted sitting down for an interview on november 26, 2012 in miami, florida. A headhunter whose life revolves around closing deals in a survivalofthefittest boiler room, battles his top rival for control of their job placement company his dream of owning the company clashing with the needs of his family. Chasing mavericks sees butler star opposite newcomer jonny weston, telling the true story of jay moriarty weston and his. What begins as a mentorship turns into an extraordinary bond that transforms both their lives, as jay and frosty learn valuable lessons about conquering fear in pursuit of your dreams. Gerard butler admitted to hospital after mavericks surfing stunt went wrong gerard butler was rushed to hospital after escaping death in a surfing stunt, it was revealed yesterday.
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