Movie Info
Genre :
Drama, RomanceRelease Date :
November 25, 2009 (Limited)MPAA Rating :
PG-13Director :
Richard LinklaterStarring :
Zac Efron, Claire Danes, Christian McKay, Ben Chaplin, Kelly Reilly, Imogen Poots, Eddie Marsan, Leo Bill, Aidan McArdle
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'Me and Orson Welles' Coming to U.K. for Premiere
November 19, 2009 11:11:21A week before it hits U.S. theaters, "Me and Orson Welles" has rolled out a red carpet for premiere in another continent. On Wednesday evening, November 18, the cast members have been snapped coming to Vue West End Cinema in London to promote the film.
Donning a formal black-and-white outfit, Zac Efron was seen coming to the event without companion of his girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens. Also hitting the red carpet was the lead actress, Claire Danes, who wore a long black dress. The two then were seen taking a pose before entering the venue.
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New 'Me and Orson Welles' Trailer Comes Out
October 08, 2009 12:10:21Yahoo! Movies has just debuted a new U.S. trailer for "Me and Orson Welles". A little more than two minutes long, the sneak peek is narrated by Zac Efron's Richard Samuels and offers a closer look at his interactions with Christian McKay's Orson Welles and Claire Danes's Sonja Jones. It also shares glimpses of the problems Welles deals with in the production of Julius Caesar.
In a whirlwind week in 1937 in New York City, 17-year-old Richard Samuels who spends his days dreaming of the bright lights of Broadway gets his big break when landing a part in Orson Welles' historic staging of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. But with Welles' womanizing taking priority over rehearsals, chaos and calamity mark the production from the start. Before long, opening night has arrived and Richard will discover the terrible secrets of show business.
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New U.K. Trailer for Zac Efron's 'Me and Orson Welles'
September 19, 2009 09:09:03A brand new international trailer for "Me and Orson Welles" has just arrived. Brought out by The Guardian, this U.K. trailer centers its attention to lead actor Zac Efron as 17-year-old Richard Samuels. The sneak peek helps to unravel more on what the movie is all about and the relationship between Samuels and Claire Danes' Sonja Jones and Christian McKay's Orson Welles.
Along with the trailer, the publication also gave a run down on the two leading men performances. "Newcomer Christian McKay (who's done a few Miss Marples, and played Welles on stage) makes a magnificent Orson, but it's Efron who really impresses: showing a depth and charm you'd never have dreamed of," so it wrote.
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Promo Trailer for Zac Efron-Starring 'Me and Orson Welles'
August 12, 2009 11:08:43First look at the upcoming period-drama film "Me and Orson Welles" has come out in the form of a promo trailer. Taking all the attention to Zac Efron's Richard Samuels, the one minute compilation of footage serves as an introduction to the leading character and teases on his relationship with Claire Danes' Sonja Jones.
Previously, another sneak peek was found in a short clip. The snippet unravels the first meeting between Samuels and Christian McKay's theater director Orson Welles, which turns to be an impromptu audition for the 17-year-old when he is asked to sing in front of Welles and his entourage.
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'Me and Orson Welles' Premiered at 2008 Toronto Intl. Film Festival
September 06, 2008 12:09:27"Me and Orson Welles", Cinetic Media-produced movie, has lighted up the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, September 5 with its premiere. Holding the special event at Ryerson Theatre, Toronto, the world premiere saw the attendance of Zac Efron, Claire Danes, Christian McKay, Hugh Dancy and director Richard Linklater.
Gossip Girls reported that Efron arrived to the first full screening event along with his co-star Danes. On the evening, the "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" lead man was dressed in a brown suit completed with a white button-up shirt, skinny brown tie and a pair of wingtip shoes, while Danes wore dark blue mini dress.
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First Look at Zac Efron in 'Me and Orson Welles'
August 21, 2008 03:08:10A series of photos from Richard Linklater's upcoming romantic drama "Me and Orson Welles" has been unveiled. The four brand new images focus on giving movie lovers a first look into the two leading characters portrayed by Zac Efron and Christian McKay as well as the set photo with Linklater explaining something to McKay.
Leaving his "High School Musical" image behind, Efron can be seen posing as seventeen-year-old Richard Samuels. On one of the pictures, he can be seen sitting on a theater chair with a script on his hands, while on another picture, he can be seen holding drum sticks while talking with Welles. Additionally, one other photo displays Welles standing in front of applauding audience.
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Zac Efron's 'Me and Orson Welles' to Start Production Late February
February 06, 2008 01:02:21The production of Zac Efron's coming-of-age romantic comedy "Me and Orson Welles" is set to begin soon. According to ComingSoon, the film will start taking its principal photography on February 24 in the Isle of Man. Following that, the filming will be continued at the Pinewood Studios located in London and New York.
Based on the novel by Robert Kaplow, "Welles" is set in the thrilling world of New York theater. It follows the story of a teenage student played by Efron who landed a minor role in the 1937 Mercury Theatre production of "Julius Caesar", which brought fame to its director 22-year-old genius Orson Welles portrayed by Christian McKay.
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Claire Danes to Be Zac Efron's Love Interest in 'Orson Welles'
February 01, 2008 09:02:32The beautiful falling star in "Stardust" Claire Danes has joined the cast of "Me and Orson Welles". Reportedly, the 28-year-old Golden Globe-winning actress will star opposite "High School Musical" hunk Zac Efron playing as his love interest.
Joining her in the cast as well are "The Illusionist" actor Eddie Marsan, "Becoming Jane" co-star Leo Bill and "28 Weeks Later" star Imogen Poots. The four new cast members will add to the already-signed key-actors, Efron, Christian McKay and Ben Chaplin.
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Zac Efron Lands Lead Role in 'Me and Orson Welles'
January 18, 2008 03:01:38The Hollywood young heartthrob Zac Efron is said to join the cast of coming-of-age film "Me and Orson Welles". The actor famous as Troy Bolton in Disney's "High School Musical" reportedly nailed the lead role. He will be joining a newcomer Christian McKay who star as Orson Welles and the star of "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep", Ben Chaplin, as George Coulouris.
Based on Robert Kaplow's novel, the independently financed film is set in 1937 and tells the story about a high school student who is noticed by the Mercury Theatre founder, Orson Welles, while strolling the streets of New York. The film is directed by Richard Linklater and produced by Anne Carli.
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Reader's Reviews
does anyone know when it will be in stores?
posted by cliff sorensen on Jan 20, 2010 12:29:50
i want to pound that boy like yesterdays beef.
posted by zaclove on Dec 21, 2009 11:18:37get in my shower right now mr efron.
posted by efronfan on Dec 21, 2009 11:11:36he is a sexy beast i want him!
posted by iheartzacefron on Dec 21, 2009 11:10:17cannot wait to see this! it looks very good, i agree it will be good seeing a new side of zac, i love him i'm so excited!
posted by big love for ZE on Dec 21, 2009 11:09:01excited to see the movie
posted by Tapado on Nov 27, 2009 09:46:04Beautiful photographics scenes in sepia colors. Great new coming actors Christian McKay, Zac Efron shows another side of him. Some lengthening moments...
posted by Me and Orson Welles on Nov 25, 2009 08:07:13
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posted by Tewuaieo on Jul 13, 2009 06:09:52when will it be release ? i can't wait.
posted by nke on Mar 09, 2009 05:01:37I read the book (which was terrific) and can't wait for this movie to be released. This looks like a really talented cast. It will be nice to see the another side of Zac Efron.
posted by efronfan on Feb 07, 2009 01:26:13i cannot wait for this movie!
posted by zacfan on Jan 28, 2009 09:42:01Looking forward to the film. But please read the novel first! It was excellent. And give the author, Robert Kaplow, some credit! Without writers, there would be no films.
posted by Big Reader on Jan 28, 2009 01:40:38
