When 15 year old jay discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break. When 15yearold jay discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on earth, is near his santa cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend frosty hesson gerard butler to train him to survive it. Chasing mavericks tells the true story of jay moriarity who, at the age of 16, became an instant surfing legend when he rode one of the biggest and most dangerous set of waves in the world. A young surfing prodigy enlists the expertise of an old pro in order to conquer a truly epic wave in this drama detailing the. Gerard butler, jonny weston, abigail spencer, et al. Chasing mavericks true story real jay moriarity, frosty. Jonny weston discovers that the mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on earth, exists only a few miles from his home. But with tide patterns dictating that the mavericks is. I mean, until that point, i just tried not to think about what my feelings might be, honestly, because it was so confusing and it only made things worse if i actually cared about him. Jonny weston born june 16, 1988 is an american actor.
After turning 18, he went to the university of south carolina in columbia, sc, where he took a theatre class, fell in love with acting and decided to. A santa cruz teen with a natural born talent for surfing, moriarty cant resist the temptation to conquer the mountainous mavericks surf break. The mavericks, as legend calls them, are mythical waves that arent supposed to exist but once he discovers them, he enlists the help of local surfer frosty to train him to survive the deathdefying ride. 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. Oct 08, 2012 joslyn davis chatted with jonny weston all about his new movie chasing mavericks, surfing, his audition, and portraying a real person. Jay jonny weston is a little bit of a misfits and often pushed around by the other kids. Gerard butler in the surfing movie chasing mavericks. It was the final film directed by hanson before his death in 2016. A santa cruz teen with a natural born talent for surfing, moriarty cant resist the temptation to pdf conquer the. Jonny weston was born in 1988 and was raised in charleston, south carolina. Chasing mavericks by michael apted, curtis hanson jonny weston. Chasing mavericks true story real jay moriarity, frosty hesson.
Majestic fivestory waves are the stars in a film that should have better served the life of surf legend jay moriarity. He trains with this surfer to chase after mavericks. The film is based on a true story and follows jay moriarity jonny who enlists the help of a local surfing legend to train him to survive the mythic mavericks surf break one of the biggest waves on earth. Oct 18, 2012 jonny westons official chasing mavericks soundbites. Gerard butler talks chasing mavericks, what drew him to surfing, his life threatening accident, talking to. Chasing mavericks is the inspirational true story of surfing phenom jay moriarity newcomer jonny weston. Jonny weston knew that playing legendary surfer jay moriarty in the new biopic chasing mavericks wasnt going to be easy.
Gerard butler and jonny weston star in the inspirational true story of real life surfing phenom jay moria. He is inspired by a local legend that surfs a forty foot wave called, mavericks. 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. He starred as reallife surfer jay moriarity in the 2012 film chasing mavericks and as brainy high school student david raskin in the 2015 timetravel adventure project almanac. One morning, jay jonny weston, now 15, sees frosty leaving early and hitches a ride on his van. Chasing mavericks chasing mavericks is the inspirational true story of surfing phenom jay moriarity played by newcomer jonny weston. Chasing mavericks is in theaters now you were a surfer before the film. May 06, 20 we recently sat down with newcomer and total hottie. He falls into the ocean by accident and is saved by an older more experienced surfer frosty hesson played by gerard butler. Santa cruz teenager jay moriarty jonny weston discovers that the mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on earth, exists only a few miles from his home. Oct 25, 2012 majestic fivestory waves are the stars in a film that should have better served the life of surf legend jay moriarity. Jonny weston who stars in the upcoming surfer flick chasing mavericks out october 26.
Gerard butler chasing mavericks interview collider. And one of his stops on the publicity tour was at a high school in san diego where he posed for photos with students and signed autographs. When 15yearold surfing phenomenon jay moriarty jonny weston discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on earth, actually exists near his california home, he becomes determined to conquer it. Gerard butler, jonny weston, abigail spencer, elisabeth shue, leven rambin, curtis hanson, michael apted. Founder of the page is jonnys number one supporter. Watch the chasing mavericks movie trailer for the film starring gerard butler and jonny weston. And one of his stops on the publicity tour was at a high school in san diego where he posed for photos with students. Oct 25, 2012 jonny weston knew that playing legendary surfer jay moriarty in the new biopic chasing mavericks wasnt going to be easy. Jays dream is to ride the almost mythic mavericks waves in a local cove that are. After turning 18, he went to the university of south carolina in columbia, sc, where he took a theatre class, fell in love with acting and decided to pursue it. Oct 29, 2012 gerard butler and jonny weston in chasing mavericks as a whole, chasing mavericks offers some spectacular cinematic imitation of the surfing experience, but fills that mold with paintbynumbers plot beats and characters.
In october 2012 frosty hesson published making mavericks with zola books. Jonny westons official chasing mavericks soundbites. Jonny weston, gerard butler, michael apted, curtis hanson. He is probably most known for his part as jay moriarty in chasing mavericks 2012, but hes also been in movies.
The book is a memoir filled with hessons lifeaffirming lessons and described his experience mentoring jay moriarity. Gerard butler in the surfing movie chasing mavericks the. Founder of the page is jonny s number one supporter. We recently sat down with newcomer and total hottie. Chasing mavericks was released on dvd and bluray disc on february 26, 20. In the trailer for curtis hansons chasing mavericks, a young jay moriarty jonny weston is mentored in the ways of surfing by a local legend gerard butler. Chasing mavericks by michael apted, curtis hanson jonny. Chasing mavericks is a 2012 american biographical drama film directed by curtis hanson and.
A young surfing prodigy enlists the expertise of an old pro in order to conquer a truly epic wave in this drama detailing the incredible story of surfer jay moriarity jonny weston. Oct 21, 2012 gerard butler, left, and jonny weston in chasing mavericks, which celebrates jay moriarity, a famed surfer of mavericks, a treacherous zone in california. Online shopping from a great selection at prime video store. Jonny weston gives away a chasing mavericks surfboard. A young surfing prodigy enlists the expertise of an old pro in order to conquer a truly epic wave in this drama detailing the incredible true story of surfer jay moriarity jonny weston. Chasing mavericks is a true story about a young surfer named jay moriarity. Jan 10, 2016 chasing mavericks is a biopic of surfer jay moriarty, following his teenage years when he went from keen amateur so surfing some of the biggest waves in the world. Chasing mavericks star jonny weston says film required. 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. He had to somehow embody the late surfing icon who changed the. Big screen newcomer jonny westons been out on the road doing publicity for the dramatic surf movie, chasing mavericks, based on a true story. Chasing mavericks star jonny weston on surfing mavericks and the pressure of playing a real person daily actor jonny weston from chasing mavericks he reminded me a bit of hercules in this moviebut the nerdy hercules, before he got all buff not only is he cute he is an amazing actor and his talent has no limits.
In 1987, an 8yearold boy in santa cruz, california named jay moriarity is saved from drowning by his next. Gerard butler, elisabeth shue and hollywood newcomer jonny weston star in this inspiring true story of courage and friendship the whole family will love. When 15 year old jay discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on earth, exists just miles from his santa cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend frosty hesson played by gerard butler to train him to survive it. A santa cruz teen with a natural born talent for surfing, moriarty cant resist the temptation to. See more ideas about chasing mavericks quotes, chasing mavericks and quotes. Although a stilted setup might lead some to suspect. Dedicated to the star of the inspirational film chasing mavericks. Movie trailers, movies blog gerard butler returns to the inspirational based on real events subgenre after last years littleseen machine gun preacher with chasing mavericks, a film about the late surfing icon jay moriartys origins as a master of the waves. In october 2012, frosty hesson published making mavericks with zola books.
See more ideas about jonny weston, chasing mavericks and alexander ludwig. Chasing mavericks star jonny weston on surfing mavericks and the pressure of playing a real person by lance carter october 26, 2012 1 comment share. A convincing gerard butler and freshfaced jonny weston team up for the story of how young surfer jay moriarity tackled the big waves at mavericks for the first time. Chasing mavericks is a biopic of surfer jay moriarty, following his teenage years when he went from keen amateur so surfing some of the biggest waves in the world. Gerard butler, left, and jonny weston in chasing mavericks, which celebrates jay moriarity, a famed surfer of mavericks, a treacherous zone in california. Portions of content provided by tivo corporation 2020 tivo corporation whats new.
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