Colfer has also ventured into teen territory with struck by lightning, which he adapted for a 20 film. Colfer previously wrote the screenplay for the bigscreen adaptation of his book struck by lightning, the brian dannelly film in which he starred, as well as an episode of glee, season 5s. When he was in high school, he kept crouching down at a borders bookstore in fresno, calif. Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfers struck by. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, secret boyfriends. In another interview, you said that you would love to retire by the age of 25. The emmynominated actor who plays kurt hummel on the popular fox series has signed. Glee interview with chris colfer and lea michele duration.
Chris colfer talks his screenwriting debut struck by lightning, and. Struck struck by lightning by chris colfer nook book. Being a huge fan of chris colfer, when i heard that he was writing books i decided to check them out. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, does he see himself more as a writer or an actor, glee, and more by tommy cook january 10, 20. Chris colfer is a very talented actor and vocalist who was born on may 27, 1990 in fresno, california, usa as christopher paul colfer. The carson phillips journal, a young adult novel, this novel is based off a movie that he. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, his future on glee, and. Will be used in accordance with our privacy policy.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. He is an actor, known for glee 20092015, struck by lightning 2012, and the land of stories. The indie dramedy struck by lightning, written by chris colfer who plays kurt hummel on the fox series glee and directed by brian dannelly saved. He was honored as a member of the time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world. Earlier this year, i had the great pleasure of catching a screening of struck by lighting. High school senior carson phillips will get into northwestern and be the youngest freelance journalist published in all the major outlets, and hes not above blackmail to get there although hes singlehandedly kept the clover high chronicle in print and the writing club functioning by teaching the journalism class, one of many credulitystretching details for years, carson is worried.
Dance with somebody april 27 struck by lightning screening, tff 5. As of september 2019, he has published fifteen books. Plus, did he feel any conflict of interest in casting. And we went over and filmed the scene where im beating the sign. The indie dramedy struck by lightning, written by chris colfer who plays.
The carson phillips journal based of the screenplay that he wrote. He was honored as a member of the time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include struck by lightning. Chris colfer has 24 books on goodreads with 536767 ratings. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, doing right by his glee fans. Chris colfer as a student in struck by lightning, a satire directed by brian dannelly. At once laughoutloud funny, deliciously dark, and remarkably.
Check each stores website for details and contact information about each citys event. Glee star chris colfer is graduating to the big screen. Discover book depositorys huge selection of chris colfer books online. I remember discovering the power of words and using them to slip into a world of my own, carson phillips can be heard saying in a voiceover at the start of struck by lightning, a statement that no doubt was kicking around in the head of chris colfer long before he put them in the films script or said them out loud as carson. Chris colfer set to turn his first childrens book into a. Chris colfer talks his screenwriting debut struck by lightning, and explains.
Chris colfer talks his screenwriting debut struck by lightning, and explains why he didnt cast his glee costars nigel m. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, his future on glee, and wanting the rights to candy land. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, doing right by his. At the age of 22, chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor, a new york times bestselling author, and, with struck by lightning, which opens. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in hardcover format. For struck by lightning chris colfer plays an aspiring outcast who blackmails his high school classmates into helping him make a literary magazine to better his application to northwestern. How lady bird and booksmart prepared beanie feldstein for her. The carson phillips journal follows the story of outcast high school senior carson phillips who blackmails the most popular students into contributing to his literary journal to bolster his college application. His break out role was as kurt hummel in glee, for which he won a golden globe 2010 and was. The film had its world premiere at the tribeca film festival on april 21, 2012, and was released theatrically on january 11, 20. The carson phillips journal by chris colfer details carson phillips struggle to gain admission to the school of his dreams. The wishing spell, the first novel in his middlegrade reader series.
Interview with chris colfer access hollywood december 2012. This interview originally ran during the 2012 tribeca film festival. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, harry potter, and casting rebel. Chris colfer interview struck by lightning youtube. At the age of 22, chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor, a new york times bestselling author, and, with struck by lightning, which opens in theaters on friday, a firsttime screenwriter. Find images and videos about girls, funny and quotes on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love. He was recently honored as a member of the 2011 time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world. Chris colfer talks blackmail and struck by lightning youtube. Struck by lightning is the film and screenwriting debut for. Chris colfer, who plays kurt hummel on the hit tv show glee, wrote and stars in a new film struck by lightning, a darkly comic take on the high school. Dana ward sat down with chris colfer to talk about his new movie struck by lightning, how the idea came about, and whats coming up on.
Struck by lightning 2012 quote about air kissing, best friends, cool, friends image uploaded by. Chris colfer outdoes tina fey with his script for struck. And while i dont want to overstate my appreciation for brian dannelys tribeca world premiere struck by lightning, based on the freshman script from glees chris colfer, the film. Chris colfer carson phillipsas a high school senior, carson phillips was destined for bigger things than his closeminded small town could offer, but destiny had a different plan when he was suddenly killed by a bolt of lightning. The first edition of the novel was published in november 20th 2012, and was written by chris colfer. Even on the live glee tour, where we have to sing live every single show. Struck by lightning is a 2012 american comingofage comedydrama film directed by brian dannelly and written by and starring chris colfer. I read that you now that you have this film out, youve been signed to a book deal to write novels for young adults. The carson phillips journal, and the new york times bestseller the land of stories. Stay pop culture savvy with nprs guide to tv, books, movies, music and more, sent weekly.
Chris colfer books list of books by author chris colfer. He absolutely abhors everyone in his small, narrowminded town everyone aside from his ailing grandmother and depressed mom. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, the land of. Colfer is a new york times best selling author of this series, the first book of which found its way to number one for two straight weeks. Chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on glee. Also, for a chance to see colfer in person, check out these two book signings. Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized his first film, struck by lightning, which debuted at the 2012 tribeca film festival. Glees chris colfer chats with access on the set of his new movie, struck by lightning. Chris colfer and brian dannelly, 14th street apple store, new york, ny, 5pm et april 23 struck by lightning screening, tff 9. To ask other readers questions about struck by lightning, please sign up. He is also a new york times numberone bestselling author of the land of stories.
Adorable chris colfer who plays kurt hummel on tvs glee is a man of many talents. Chris colfer glee, rebel wilson, sarah hyland, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney genre. Movie interview chris colfer talks struck by lightning. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning and glee collider. The main characters of this young adult, contemporary story are. Chris colfer goes from glee singer to struck screenwriter npr. Struck by lightning, written and starring chris colfer. With me sitting behind this desk in this office, this feels like a job interview. I will be honest, im a huge fan of chris colfer, but i read this book trying to remain. Chris colfer is coming to a city near you to present his new series set in the land of stories universe, a tale of magic. It features the final screen appearance of actress polly bergen on november 20, 2012, colfer released a young adult novel. Read the interview below and check out an exclusive print excerpt and audio. I have the land of stories which regretfully i have yet to read its not catching my interest enough yet but i just finished reading his newest book struck by lightning.
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