Butler has stated in interviews that he does not drink alcohol now. 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. His first big break came with the title role in joel schumachers phantom of the opera 2004 in which butler sang his heart out, but no one really listened. He falls into the ocean by accident and is saved by an older more experienced surfer frosty hesson played by gerard butler. Chasing mavericks was released on dvd and bluray disc on february 26, 20. He trains with this surfer to chase after mavericks. Gerard james butler born november 1969 is a scottish actor and film producer. In interviews the real frosty, who wrote a book about mavericks. Chasing mavericks is a 2012 american biographical drama film directed by curtis hanson and.
Gerard butler will teach you to surf a really, really big wave read more gerard butler, steve carell, shailene woodley. Gerard butler is back on the big screen, with a new romantic comedy, playing for keeps. 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 is the reallife story of jay moriarty jonny weston, a surfing prodigy from santa cruz who made waves ahem in 1994 when, at the age of 16, he seemingly came out of nowhere to.
Chasing mavericks is a true story about a young surfer named jay moriarity. 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 the. Allstar t hose of us of the sea must return to it, gurgles gerard butler as around him roils a surf drama with all the subtlety of a 50ft breaker. For chasing mavericks, grant washburn taught gerard butler everything he knows about surfing and even more about wiping out. Chasing mavericks is a 2012 american biographical drama film directed by curtis hanson and michael apted about the life of american surfer jay moriarity. Chasing mavericks true story real jay moriarity, frosty. With his thick scottish brogue and manly scruff, gerard butler rose to big screen fame as an appealing hero in stylish, battleoriented epics.
Chasing mavericks movie clip train me 2012 gerard butler movie hd movieclips coming soon. When jay asks frosty for help training to take on mavericks, the older surfer initially dismisses him. While shooting a scene at sea, a wave hit him and threw him onto the rocks. Gerard butler faced death while filming surfing movie orange. Chasing mavericks star gerard butler on the most dangerous onset accident of his life video. A convincing gerard butler and freshfaced jonny weston team up. For some, the more dangerous the better, which is kind of the point of chasing mavericks, a mostly absorbing, if sometimes formulaic and overly sentimental story based on the life of santa cruz surfer jay moriarity. 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. While training, frosty encourages jay to write essays to focus on the task. But the true story behind the scenes of chasing mavericks is almost as. One of hollywoods most likeable players, gerard butler has built a career on being a nice guy. Chasing mavericks by michael apted, curtis hanson jonny. Chasing mavericks gerard butler on accident on set.
And no, i am not going to try and ride a mavericks wave now. Gerard butler does a fine job in the role as the sage surfer mentor. Gerard spent some of his very early childhood in montreal, quebec, but was mostly raised, along with his older brother and sister, in his. Ive seen so many actors play these kinds of roles, and you see all this equipment on either a big belly or skinny little arms. Gerard butler was mentored by bigwave surfer grant washburn. As a 6yearold, little jay tumbles into the crashing breakers and is plucked to safety by his laconic neighbor, frosty a steely. In october 2012, frosty hesson published making mavericks with zola books. In the first of a twopart exclusive interview with celtic life international, the paisleybred actor opens up about his work and his scottish identity. Buy chasing mavericks dvd, bluray online at lowest price in india at. These pictures show for the first time the terrifying moment gerard butler came close to losing his life while filming his latest movie. The book is a memoir filled with hessons lifeaffirming lessons and described his experience mentoring jay moriarity.
In the film from 20th century fox, which debuted friday. Credit some pulsepounding surf footage and a dedicated cast headed by gerard butler and freshfaced newcomer. 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. Gerard butler plays frosty hesson, moriartys mentor. Watch the chasing mavericks movie trailer for the film starring gerard butler and jonny weston. Making the movie almost cost him his life with an on set surfing accident and now the trailer for gerard butlers chasing mavericks has finally. The actor talks to thr about being hit by a wave while filming the surfing drama. Meanwhile, as hesson teaches moriarty how to stay balanced and focused in the face of danger, the two surfers establish a close bond that gives them the strength to face any challenge.
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. When 15 yearold jay moriarty jonny 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. On december 18, 2011, butler was in danger of dying due to an accident during the filming of chasing mavericks, in california. Fortunately, a jet ski pilot found him and took him to hospital.
After i was held underwater by a massive wave during the filming of chasing mavericks, they were like yeahyoure not going. Unlike the 12week training program depicted in the movie, the real frosty hesson. Lily on chasing mavericks, gerard butler movies, movies worth. Gerard butler in talks for point break remake film the. Gerard butler shows off his surf skills in trailer for chasing mavericks. Chasing mavericks catches legendary surfers training. Gerard butler, shown at the premiere of his new movie chasing. Chasing mavericks gerard butler on accident on set hollywood. Chasing mavericks true story real jay moriarity, frosty hesson.
This book was good but it didnt get exciting until the ending. Chasing mavericks movie clip the mag 3 2012 gerard. Dog training books, training your puppy, training tips, james mcavoy, actor gerard butler, positive dog training, gb bilder, dogs golden retriever, like animals chasing mavericks bo bridges hot scottish men, chasing mavericks, actor gerard butler, london has fallen, poster boys, mens fashion, men in kilts, star girl, smiles and laughs. Gerard butler almost made for his art in the film chasing mavericks, which.
Quotes on what he was trying to achieve with his physique in 300 2006. 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. Matienzos story appears in matt warshaws book mavericks. Its a line that would reverberate through the actors head just two days after he. Gerard butler may have played tough guy characters like king. Chasing mavericks tells of moriaritys discovery of surfing as a child and his training, as a teen, to surf the maverick waves in santa cruz. Your source for talented scottish actor gerard butler. He is inspired by a local legend that surfs a forty foot wave called, mavericks.
Gerard butler admitted to hospital after mavericks surfing. Butler says professional surfer zach wormhoudt who was also surfing. Do yourself a favor and watch this on as big a screen as you can to get the full effect of these monster waves. The movie frosty has jay on a 12week training program for mavericks. Gerard butler on living on a submarine and bringing. Gerard had to be rescued after a surfing accident while filming chasing mavericks.
Scottish actor gerard butler is reportedly in talks to take the lead villain role in a remake of point break, the 1991 action hit starring keanu reeves and patrick swayze and directed by kathryn. Johnny weston discovers that the mythical mavericks surf break is real, he reaches out to local surfing legend frosty hesson gerard butler to train. 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. 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. Butler was seriously injured while filming the surfing. 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. Chasing mavericks movie clip the mag 3 2012 gerard butler movie hd. Gerard butler celebrity profile check out the latest gerard butler photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Gerard butler chasing mavericks interview collider.
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