Jan 11, 20 but thats what happens in struck by lightning, a rancid comic satire whose 17yearold protagonist, carson phillips chris colfer of glee, is felled by a bolt from the blue in his. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, his future on glee. But were all a part of a minority waiting for a majority to pull their heads out of their asses. Chris colfer glee, rebel wilson, sarah hyland, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney genre. News, pictures, and adoration of the remarkable and talented mr. This interview originally ran during the 2012 tribeca film festival. A hilariously cynical look at high school from chris colfer, star of tvs glee, and based on the feature film of the same name from the inside flap. Chris colfer talks glee and his latest novel today. Wherever chris has done multiple appearances on the same show, event, or publication, all appearances are grouped into a single tag. Aug 24, 2011 glees chris colfer chats with access on the set of his new movie, struck by lightning. She said, ok, could use some development, laughed colfer in a recent interview.
Check each stores website for details and contact information about each citys event. Jan 06, 20 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. But thats what happens in struck by lightning, a rancid comic satire whose 17yearold protagonist, carson phillips chris colfer of glee, is felled by a bolt from the blue in his. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, does he see himself more as a writer or an actor, whats coming up for his character on glee, and more. 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. The title, a spoiler in a way, is the way carson goes out struck by lightning. Chris colfer talks the land of stories and jane lynch being his glee fairy godmother. And he wrote and stars in his new comingofage comedy, struck by lightning, premiering on january 11th. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read struck by lightning. I have already read all his books and, for me, this is the best one.
Nov 29, 2012 chris colfer on how lightning struck twice. The carson phillips journal, a young adult novel, this novel is based off a movie that he starred in, executive produced, and wrote the screenplay for. What have you learned from struck by lightning that youll apply to the new film. 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. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning and glee collider. As of september 2019, he has published fifteen books. Chris colfer talks his screenwriting debut struck by lightning, and. 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. Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfers struck by. The film had its world premiere at the tribeca film festival on april 21, 2012, and was released theatrically on january 11, 20. Costarring and directed by rebel wilson, stuck by lightning is the story of carson chris colfer, a high school student whose sole ambition is to be a respected journalist.
Chris colfer is conjuring up the perfect role for his return to television the former glee star, along with sonar entertainment, is developing indigo, a scifi drama about indigo children. 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. Tagged with show all posts tagged with chris colfer. When glee star chris colfer was 8, he began writing a novel. It features the final screen appearance of actress polly bergen. Struck by lightning opened my eyes and it felt harsh but at the. Chris colfer goes from glee singer to struck screenwriter npr. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, secret boyfriends and. With me sitting behind this desk in this office, this feels like a job interview. Best known as kurt hummel on glee, chris colfer delivers a quirky and cynical debut novel about a 16yearold wannabe journalist. The carson phillips journal and millions of other books are. 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. He is also a new york times numberone bestselling author of the land of stories.
Chris colfer has 28 books on goodreads with 528828 ratings. Plus, did he feel any conflict of interest in casting. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, doing right by his glee. And we went over and filmed the scene where im beating the sign. Struck struck by lightning by chris colfer nook book. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, harry potter, and casting rebel. First, with a few appearances at the at the champs elysees film festival in paris a couple of book signings where he met fans and autographed copies of his books land of stories and struck by lightning and then on to london for another book signing, and an appearance on itv. The many hats of glees chris colfer the mercury news. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, doing right by his.
He is best known for his portrayal of kurt hummel on glee, for which he received a golden globe award in 2011 for best performance by an actor in a supporting role in tv series. Colfer is also the author of the land of stories, a bestselling childrens book, and next month little, brown releases his first young adult novel, struck by lightning. Apple store struck by lightning panel on april 22, 2012 i was sitting in the front row so this video is good quality, but i was next to a photographer who kept. Struck by lightning, written and starring chris colfer.
Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfers. Adorable chris colfer who plays kurt hummel on tvs glee is a man of many talents. Chris colfer may be best known for starring in glee, the popular musical comedy television series now celebrating its 10 th anniversary, but he has also gone on to write 15 bestselling young adult fantasy books that are beloved around the world and continue to attract new fans his latest endeavor, new york times bestseller a tale of magic little, brown young, is the first novel in a new. It has laugh out loud scenes and in others i just couldnt breathe bcs i was crying too much. He is an actor, known for glee 20092015, struck by lightning 2012, and the land of stories. The result is struck by lightning, a title that refers to the fate of its central character. The carson phillips journal kindle edition published november 20th 2012 by little, brown books for young readers kindle edition, 258 pages. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, his future on glee, and. Apr 22, 2012 i think he has a crush on rachel maddow and it confuses him, laughed chris colfer sunday afternoon, describing the main character of his film struck by lightning, which had its world. Interview with chris colfer access hollywood december 2012. Chris colfer has signed a multifaceted new book deal with little, brown books for young readers, ew has confirmed exclusively. Chris colfer outdoes tina fey with his script for struck by. Chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on glee.
Chris colfers new tv series indigo scifi drama, kids. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards. That memory was worked into his script for the movie struck by lightning, which. To ask other readers questions about struck by lightning, please sign up. Colfer is the author of struck by lightning and the land of stories books. Chris colfer to release his first youngadult novel struck by lightning. Also, for a chance to see colfer in person, check out these two book signings. Movie interview chris colfer talks struck by lightning. The indie dramedy struck by lightning, written by chris colfer who plays. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, harry potter, and. Jul 12, 2017 chris colfer on struck by lightning, secret boyfriends and girl fans. Will be used in accordance with our privacy policy.
Chris colfer on struck by lightning, doing right by his glee fans. Glee star, chris colfer, spent the past few days in paris and london promoting his movie, struck by lightning. 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. April 21 struck by lightning world premiere, tribeca film festival, new york city, ny 6pm et april 21 struck by lightning nintendo 3dstribeca film festival afterparty at avenue, new york city april 22 meet the filmmakers. Jan 08, 20 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 glee. Omg, stranger than fanfiction is just the best book ive ever read. Chris colfer set to turn his first childrens book into a. Christopher chris paul colfer, born may 27, 1990, is an american actor and author. Chris colfer and brian dannelly, 14th street apple store, new york, ny, 5pm et. Struck by lightning glee star chris colfer on his new comedy. Stay pop culture savvy with nprs guide to tv, books, movies, music and more, sent weekly.
Chris colfer talks blackmail and struck by lightning youtube. 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. Jan 08, 20 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. Chris colfer may be best known for starring in glee, the popular musical comedy television series now celebrating its 10 th anniversary, but he has also gone on to write 15 bestselling young adult fantasy books that are beloved around the world and continue to attract new fans. Chris colfer reveals struck by lightning screenplay. Glees chris colfer signs with hollywood agence icm. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, chances of adapting his book the land of stories into a movie, and glee. Chris colfer books list of books by author chris colfer. In another interview, you said that you would love to retire by the age of 25. 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 experience. For now, if you need to search for older posts, try chriscolfernewsarchive. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, his future on glee, and wanting the rights to candy land.
Youve got to show the world who you are before it tells you. Struck by lightning is the film and screenwriting debut for the golden globewinning star of glee. 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. 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. Earlier this year, i had the great pleasure of catching a screening of struck by lighting. Latest chris colfer quotes from interviews az quotes. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, the land of. Being a huge fan of chris colfer, when i heard that he was writing books i decided to check them out. Chris colfer interview struck by lightning youtube. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, chances of adapting his book the land of stories into a movie, and glee by christina radish january 5, 20.
Chris colfer on how lightning struck twice entertainment. The carson phillips journal based of the screenplay that he wrote. Chris colfer talks his screenwriting debut struck by lightning, and explains why he didnt cast his glee costars. Books by chris colfer 12 books goodreads share book. The carson phillips journal by chris colfer details carson phillips struggle to gain admission to the school of his dreams. Read the interview below and check out an exclusive print excerpt and. The wishing spell, the first novel in his middlegrade reader series. Struck by lightning is a 2012 american comingofage comedydrama film directed by brian dannelly and written by and starring chris colfer. Movie interview chris colfer talks struck by lightning chris colfer, who plays kurt hummel on the hit tv show glee, wrote and stars in a new film struck by lightning, a. There are ways to meet people and surround yourself with likeminded people who will support you. Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfer s struck by lightning. He wrote two pages, called it the first chapter and proudly showed it to his grandmother. Chris colfer quotes author of the wishing spell page 2. 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.
He absolutely abhors everyone in his small, narrowminded town everyone aside from his ailing grandmother and depressed mom. 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. The companion book was, if anything, even funnier and had a major impact. The carson phillips journal follows the story of outcast high school senior carson phillips who blackmails the most popular students in his school into contributing to his literary journal to bolster his college application. When high school senior carson phillips chris colfer is killed by a bolt of lightning, he recounts the last few weeks of his life via witty and insightful flashbacks. I will be honest, im a huge fan of chris colfer, but i read this book trying to remain. Like i may have no idea what im talking about, i said, a little ticked off now. 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. Chris colfer glee, rebel wilson, sarah hyland, christina hendricks, dermot. Apple store struck by lightning panel on april 22, 2012 i was sitting in the front row so this video is good quality, but i. Even on the live glee tour, where we have to sing live every single show. Some of my happiest memories, growing up, are being at book stores.
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