Chris colfer is a very talented actor and vocalist who was born on may 27, 1990 in fresno, california, usa as christopher paul colfer. Welcome to the official page for struck by lightning, now available on bluraydvd and itunes. Not only was the glee star named one of times 100 most influential people, but the actor also made a deal with the disney channel for a pilot based on the. His break out role was as kurt hummel in glee, for which he won a golden globe 2010 and was. I will be honest, im a huge fan of chris colfer, but i read this book trying to remain very.
Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized his first film, struck by lightning, which debuted at the 2012 tribeca film festival. He also wrote the new york times bestselling land of stories series of ya books, starting with the land of stories. This interview originally ran during the 2012 tribeca film festival. Carson is killed by a bolt of lightning in the first scene of the movie and everything is told in flashbacks with his narration from beyond the grave. Jun 29, 2011 juno vet allison janney has been cast as chris colfer s mother in struck by lightning, the teen comedy written by colfer that will mark the glee stars feature acting debut. 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. At once laughoutloud funny, deliciously dark, and remarkably smart, struck by lightning unearths the dirt that lies just below the surface of high school. May 21, 20 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 carson phillips journal based of the screenplay that he wrote. High school senior carson phillips will get into northwestern and be the youngest. The young star, who is also penning a pilot for disney called the little leftover witch, based on a book by florence laughlin, and has a two book deal with little, brown books for young readers, took to twitter to announce the news from a glee live tour stop in. Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfers struck. Glees chris colfer chats with access on the set of his new movie, struck by lightning.
Chris colfer on struck by lightning, doing right by his. Even on the live glee tour, where we have to sing live every single show. Chris colfer talks his screenwriting debut struck by. Chris colfer is a very talented actor and vocalist who was born on may 27, 1990 in. This companion book to the land of stories series will appeal to new and old fans alike, who will delight in favorite classics such as cinderella, sleeping beauty, little red. Chris colfer on writing tonights glee episode and why his. Chris colfer talks his screenwriting debut struck by lightning, and. I recently had the opportunity to speak with chris colfer about writing struck by lightning and the experience of bringing his words to life on the silver screen. 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. Chris colfer to release his first youngadult novel struck by lightning. Jan 11, 20 chris colfer as a student in struck by lightning, a satire directed by brian dannelly. The carson phillips journal ebook written by chris colfer.
You can find the list of chris colfer tour dates here. Ive been a fan of chris colfer s other books such as his the land of stories series, so i was already well aquatinted with his writing style, but chris surprises me with every book he writes. Struck by lightning is an engaging, compelling, multilayered masterpiece, brilliantly written and portrayed by mr colfer, who has a knack of making you have an emotional connection with the characters but it is no comedy it is quite literally a tragedy. The carson phillips journal audible, autorenlesung, 20. Being a huge fan of chris colfer, when i heard that he was writing books i decided to check them out. With me sitting behind this desk in this office, this feels like a job interview. Allison janney to play chris colfers mother in struck by. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, the land of. Struck by lightning film premiere arrivals with chris. Struck by lightning chris colfer little, brown books for young readers,2012,258 pp. 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 visits clovis on land of stories book tour. Christopher paul colfer born may 27, 1990 is an american actor, singer, and author. Apr 29, 2012 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. Read the interview below and check out an exclusive print excerpt and. Mai 1990 in clovis, kalifornien ist ein us amerikanischer. The indie dramedy struck by lightning, written by chris colfer who.
Jan 10, 20 chris colfer on struck by lightning, harry potter. Struck by lightning by chris colfer overview struck by lightning. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, his future on glee, and wanting the rights. The major motion picture struck by lightning features colfer s own original screenplay and stars allison janney, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney, and colfer in leading roles. At the age of 22, chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor. But as long as i am able to keep doing what i love doing, which is making movies, writing books. The carson phillips journal, stranger than fanfiction, and the books in the land of stories series.
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. Struck by lightning book by chris colfer thriftbooks. 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 that he wont get into his. Jan 10, 20 glee star chris colfer, who wrote and stars in the new film struck by lightning, out in theaters friday, shared his experience about the movies road from concept to release in an exclusive. Some of my happiest memories, growing up, are being at book. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, secret boyfriends. In a 2010 interview with allison kugel, colfer stated that. That memory was worked into his script for the movie struck by lightning.
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. At the films press day, collider spoke to chris colfer, in both a 1on1 and a roundtable interview. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, doing right by his glee. Allison janney will star alongside chris colfer in struck by lightning, the indie comingofage comedy written by the glee star. Fiction you live in a small town, and your only friends are your grandma who doesnt even recognize you and a. As of september 2019, he has published fifteen books. His clovis appearance at the mercedes edwards theater was stop no.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read struck by lightning. She said, ok, could use some development, laughed colfer in a recent interview. He is an actor, known for glee 20092015, struck by lightning 2012, and the land. Movie interview chris colfer talks struck by lightning. By chris colfer lightning struck tshirts redbubble.
Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, does he see himself more as a writer or an actor, glee, and more by tommy cook published jan 10, 20 share share tweet email comment. Chris colfer reveals struck by lightning screenplay. So hes been focusing on his writing career, which includes writing books, tv pilots, and movies. I had literally gotten off a plane the night before from the glee tour. And i decided to get this book published now so that kids today would have something to get them. The carson phillips journal follows the story of outcast high school senior carson phillips who blackmails the most popular students in his. In another interview, you said that you would love to retire by the age of.
The title, a spoiler in a way, is the way carson goes out struck by lightning. Adorable chris colfer who plays kurt hummel on tvs glee is a man of many talents. Chris colfer to release his first youngadult novel struck b. At the films press day, collider spoke to chris colfer, in both a 1on1 and a roundtable interview, about deciding to write a movie script at the age.
Buy a cheap copy of struck by lightning book by chris colfer. Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfers. Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfers struck by. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, doing right by his glee fans. A woman asked chris colfer to autograph her baby at a book signing. May 06, 2014 while he has varied writing credits under his belt including the 2012 indie film struck by lightning and the new york times bestselling land of stories novels scripting glee was colfer. Get the hottest scoop on your favorite stars, tv shows, movies, and more. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, the land of stories. Chris colfer talks his screenwriting debut struck by lightning, and explains why he didnt cast his glee costars. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, secret boyfriends and. Glee star chris colfer discusses his new pilot for. This book had such a great feeling to it, with a surprising ending. When he was in high school, he kept crouching down at a borders bookstore in fresno, calif. Nov 16, 2012 hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfer s struck by lightning.
Chris colfer on struck by lightning, harry potter, and. He is an actor, known for glee 20092015, struck by lightning 2012, and the land of stories. Struck by lightning, written and starring chris colfer. Aug 01, 2017 famous clovis east alum chris colfer returned to his hometown july 25 to celebrate the launch of the final book in his land of stories childrens series, land of stories. Glee star chris colfer discusses his new pilot for disney. Chris colfer tour dates 2021 chris colfer concert tickets. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, his future on glee, and. 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 carson phillips journal follows the story of outcast highschool senior carson phillips who blackmails the most popular students in his school into contributing to his literary journal to bolster his college application. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, harry potter, and casting rebel.
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. See more ideas about lightning strikes, chris colfer, lightning. The carson phillips journal exclusive this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Enter the world of fairy tales in this stunning book that includes more than 35 beloved stories and rhymes retold by new york times bestselling author chris colfer.
Glee interview with chris colfer and lea michele duration. When glee star chris colfer was 8, he began writing a novel. Struck by lightning is the film and screenwriting debut for the golden globewinning star of glee. A range of tshirts featuring a huge variety of original designs in sizes xs5xl. Also, for a chance to see colfer in person, check out these two book signings. 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.
Jan 10, 20 chris colfer talks struck by lightning, does he see himself more as a writer or an actor, glee, and more by tommy cook published jan 10, 20 share share tweet email comment. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, chances of adapting his book the land of stories into a movie, and glee by christina radish published jan 05, 20 share share tweet email comment. Chris colfer on how lightning struck twice entertainment. He wrote two pages, called it the first chapter and proudly showed it to his grandmother.
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