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Following acclaimed success of Starigrl and Love, Stargirl, Nickelodean pictures has now picked up the rights to create a Stargirl movie.
After scoring success with his 2000 young adult fiction book Stargirl, and its sequel in 2007, Love, Stargirl, it seems only fitting that Jerry Spinelli’s loveable characters be transported from page to screen. Announced in early 2008, the movie version of Stargirl has both teens and young adults alike clamoring anxiously for any news about this new film.
The Stargirl movie will be produced by Nickelodean films and, according to the Internet Movie Database, is slated to be released in 2008. The movie version is being adapted for the screen by Elizabeth Allen and Nick Pustay (Eyeball Eddie and Camille).
Why A Movie?:
Why not! Spinelli has had such great success, including Newbery nominations, Publishers’ Weekly Best Book of 2000 and was on the New York Times Bestseller list. Not only that, but Stargirl is now being taught in many middle school classrooms, and many have even joined up to start Stargirl Societies. Stargirl Socieites have been set up to promote self-confidence and individuality in the young women of today, and have increased the books popularity even more. According to Spinelli’s official website, Stargirl is now being read in forty different languages!
Casting:
No casting has yet been announced, and one certainly cannot presume to guess at who would be best to play such diverse characters, however here are some details that producers and casting directors will keep in mind:
Stargirl Carraway – She is not a Hollywood beauty – the whole premise of the book will simply not work if Stargirl looks glamorous or put together. Hopefully casting directors will go for a fresh face, or one who can be plain in appearance but completely captivating in personality.
Leo Borlock – At the end of the day, Leo is simply a nervous, uncomfortable and self-conscious freshman trying to survive his first year of high school. An actor who exudes confidence would really destroy the way in which Stargirl’s confidence offsets Leo.
Synopsis:
Leo Borlock is the new kid in town, and he figures he’ll the one everyone is looking at the first day of school at Mica Area High School – boy was he wrong! “Stargirl” Carraway shows up to school, looking like she walked right out of a storybook, wearing kimonos, flapper dresses and buckskin, just to name a few.
She is obsessed with doing anonymous good deeds for people, and loves serenading her schoolmates on their birthday in the cafeteria by strumming on her ukulele. And now she has set her sites on Leo. It’s obvious she has a crush on him, but he just wishes she’d stop drawing attention to him – or does he?
As the novel continues and follows Stargirl and her rat Cinnamon through their adventures, and eventually Leo as he gets dragged along, many readers begin to wish there was a Stargirl at their school, just to make life a little brighter and a little more interesting. Things in Stargirl and Leo’s strange relationship eventually come to a head, however, and of them have some very important decisions to make.
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Comments
May 6, 2008 10:39 AM
Guest :
My first choice for Stargirl would be Annasophia Robb, She has that strange
out of theis word look, and can totally pull of the part...She is Stargirl
May 16, 2008 6:17 AM
Guest :
When I read stargirl I was shoked because all my friends had told me for
years to read the book because stargirl was alot like me. I never actually
thought they were serius but I related so much to her charecter in more
then one way, I watch the sunrise at least once a week, I am learning
ukelele, I have always loved pionee dresses but my mother doesn't let me
leave the house very often wearing mine, I have a rat and I meditate and I
give all my friends close or not at all, birthday cards.I was so shoked
when it was like reading about myself in alot of ways, I was kind of
creeped out. I have never though I was ever that pretty, although my mother
says I am,but, I don't see it. I would be so sad to see a hollywood actris
in her role, cuz I think i would reck her whole image. I think u guys
should get someone undiscovered to play the role. but I also would love to
audition I think i have as much a chance as everybody else that auditions,
and it is my new proclaimed dream to play stargirl now. I absolutely love
the 2nd book. by Soulwind wells
Aug 18, 2008 2:10 PM
Guest :
I love the book. The whole time while i read it i kind of had this picture
in my head, that later when i saw a harry potter movie, the girl imedietly
fitted the whole image. That person is Evanna Lynch who played Luna
Lovegood, i think she fits into the chrtacter perfectly and will be very
good wit the role!
Aug 18, 2008 5:04 PM
Guest :
i believe that stargirl needs a highish pitched voice. a deep voice just
doesnt fit.maybe gemma ward? i dont know what she is from but she just loks
like what i had pictured stargirl to be
kevin should totally be
micheal seater he has what kevin does lol
ron rifkin for archie
Aug 30, 2008 3:57 PM
Guest :
Brooke Cauley would be perfect.She is just an ordinary girl that
going to my school but has a few star girl quirks of her own.She is a
complete star girl of her family. She looks like star girl with glasses.
Please if you don't at lease give her a shot it will be your loss. contact
me at cutie.flower@hotmail.com or go directly to her at Brooke74@gmail.com.
talk to her get a recent picture thats all i am asking well also don't let
her no it was me.
Love her best friend,
Anna Singletary
Aug 30, 2008 8:17 PM
Guest :
or the girl who plays luna lovegood in harry potter, she would just have 2
put on an american accent, though they could make stargirl british cause
she was the new girl, i think...
Sep 1, 2008 10:16 AM
Guest :
When i read Stargirl i loved i stared checking the book out at libarys and
buying the books, ill just keep reading them over & over again. i
wonder if there is a 2nd book IDK!
Sep 3, 2008 4:22 PM
Guest :
I think that chick who played Luna Lovegood should do it. Let's admit it:
She fits Stargirl perfectly!
Sep 15, 2008 8:21 AM
Guest :
this will be a great movie. it is one of my most favorite books and i am
totally excited!!!
Sep 15, 2008 1:36 PM
Guest :
i believe that stargirl would be a good movie and even better would be to
make more sequels to the movie and keep on with the story with other movies
and to be sure when will the movie come out i would love to see it because
i loved the book
Sep 16, 2008 3:52 PM
Guest :
I LOVE THISS BOOK!
Sep 18, 2008 1:50 PM
Guest :
what?! leo was not a freshman, he was a junior, i hope the movie doesn't
mess that up, because that's very essential. he already had friends and a
life in mica and stargirl comes and changes everything, for the better.
Sep 23, 2008 3:33 PM
Guest :
I love the book Star Girl! I think is an inspirational book for both kids
and teens. I am getting ready to read Love, Stargirl and I can't wait to
see what happens! I want to know what happens! I want to know if Leo and
Stargirl will get back together or at that will they ever see each other
again? I am totally stoked about the movie Stargirl thats coming out. As
soon as I got done reading the book the first thing I did was try to find
out if you had a movie to the book. I even had my mother read it because I
told her it was to good to explain... she loved it! I also love all the
rest of Jerry Spenelli's books like Maniac Magee. I just finished reading
it and I LOVED it! It was so amazing. I would love to see a movie to the
sequal of stargirl, Love, Stargirl. I think... matter of fact I know that
Jerry Spenelli is my FAVORITE author. I am also currently reading his book
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing while waiting for my Love, Stargirl book to
arrive that I ordered. Jerry Spenelli just puts alot of voice into his
writing and it is so organized and he's never off topic. He also leaves his
readers with suspense like at the end of stargirl it was talking about how
Stargirl had left and how he found her secret office. The last two
sentences say "Last month, one day before my birthday, I received a
gift-wrapped package in the mail. It was a porcupine necktie." If you
ask me I wanted to know what was going to happen next! Jerry Spenelli I
can't wait to read another one of your books... because their all amazing.
(P.S. I hope you come out with a sequal and a movie to Maniac Magee. If you
do I would greatly appreciate it.)
Sep 26, 2008 4:47 AM
Guest :
I'm pretty excited.
I love this book!
I just hope they don't
destroy it with the movie. There are too many examples of that.
Sep 26, 2008 4:28 PM
Guest :
For the Stargirl movie, I think Jonathan Taylor Thomas would make a great
Leo, because he is a wonderful actor and gets right into the character of
each person he has been in movies and tv shows. He also isn't working on
any movies or anything like that as far as I am aware of. If you can use
him, please do, because that would be wonderful, and since many people like
him it could easily add publicity even if it already will most likely have
a lot of it already, being that Stargirl is such a great book.
Thanks!
Sep 26, 2008 7:39 PM
Guest :
I'm not sure about who should play Stargirl, although I certainly hope they
cast a good choice. If not it will ruin Stargirl forever....ecspecially if
they persist on creating a sequel. The fact that it's being done by
Nickelodian is not exactly reasurring.
I disagree with the
people who say "Luna Lovegood" is like Stargirl. While the
actress may be able to pull her off, she would have to dye her hair, drop
the british accent, and not speak in a breathy tone. Although I doubt she
would be cast at all, because she lives in Britan and it would be expensive
to have her come over to the USA [since the film doesn't seem to have a
large budget].
Sep 29, 2008 1:52 PM
Guest :
I think you should use Demi Lavato for Stargirl.
Oct 7, 2008 2:51 AM
Guest :
wow, I love this book since I read it (even if I still was not finished)
Oct 8, 2008 10:35 AM
Guest :
I think Cody Linley should play Leo.
Oct 13, 2008 7:28 AM
Guest :
I think Annasophia Robb would be wonderful to play the role of Stargirl! I
love this book, and they better not mess it up with the movie, I think that
Kevin Jonas should play Leo, that's who he reminds me of, with his voice
and face and everything. And ea, Leo Borlock isn't new, he is in Eeventh
Grade, Stargirl is new, not Leo, that would totally mess up the whole
movie, the whole point is that everything and everyone is already fitting
in with everything and everyone else, and they dont want change, Stargirl
is the change not Leo!
Oct 13, 2008 6:40 PM
Guest :
this movie would just wreck the book but i want to see it lol
Oct 21, 2008 5:22 PM
Guest :
This book is so amazing its truly the love story too i've read both books
and i really wish Jerry Spinelli would make another book continuing the
life of Stargirl and she finally gets to meet Leo again.
Oct 23, 2008 4:12 PM
Guest :
OMG! What if they did casting? Like auditions? I would love to
audition!!!!!!
Oct 28, 2008 2:32 PM
Guest :
stargirl was made into a movie i never knew
Nov 3, 2008 2:01 PM
Guest :
Yeah, that girl who plays Luna Lovegood would be AWESOME!!!! :)
Can't
wait 'till the movie comes out!!
Nov 5, 2008 4:35 PM
Guest :
actually, i know an amazing girl for stargirl, because she actually IS
stargirl!!! its the weirdest thing but shes amazing!! her name is jessye
waxman and one day we will all know her... but lets just say theres a
living stargirl out there somewhere :)
Nov 8, 2008 4:51 AM
Guest :
yeah,i agree. luna lovegood in harry potter should play stargirl.
i cant wait for the movie!
Nov 8, 2008 4:51 AM
Guest :
yeah,i agree. luna lovegood in harry potter should play stargirl.
i cant wait for the movie!
Nov 9, 2008 6:19 PM
Guest :
i think Evamma Lynch (Luna Lovegood) or taylor swift should play stargirl
Ron Rifkin should play Archie i don't know who else but I did just finish
reading love, stargirl and it was really good except for the end it keeps
you waiting and wanting more to read!
Nov 18, 2008 2:16 PM
Guest :
i love the book stargirl i think its a great book my class in my middle
school my la class is reading it and it is a great book
Nov 20, 2008 5:04 PM
Guest :
I loved Stargirl and can't wait for the movie to come out and I agree,
Annasophia Robb does have the look although I think Evanna Lynch should
play Stargirl. She would just be fantastic.
Nov 26, 2008 12:09 PM
Guest :
I agree, I think Evanna Lynch would be just perfect for the role of
Stargirl, but they might have to darken her hair just a bit. I really hope
they do a good job with the movie and stick to the book, because I hate
when they don't. Stargirl inspired me a lot; after reading it, I adopted
two rats and learned to play the uke.
Nov 30, 2008 4:46 PM
Guest :
well, first of all i beleive this will be a great movie, for i love the
book and think it was made to be a movie. For the cast i think that
Annasophia Robb would be perfect, Ron Rifkin as Arichie, Johnathan Taylor
Thomas as Leo and for Kevin, now this is a tricky one, maybe a new actor,
Luke Treadaway, he looks the part and in the movie i saw him in, he was
fantastic.
Nov 30, 2008 6:08 PM
Guest :
I really think an unknown should play Stargirl.
Nov 30, 2008 6:08 PM
Guest :
I really think an unknown should play Stargirl.
Dec 2, 2008 4:33 PM
Guest :
Although, I DO have to disagree with Evanna Lynch as Stargirl. [Even though
it probably won't happen...I just want to bring up something.]
An
unknown, picked off the street, should play Stargirl. And they really
should embody Stargirl's quirks and qualities. [I'm ALL for the directors
hosting open auditions for this movie.]
Back to Evanna Lynch - she's a
great actress. But her acting the Luna thing for Stargirl does NOT fit.
[And most people are referring to her role as Luna, and how her
interpretation of Luna would fit for Stargirl.]
Stargirl and Luna are
two entirely different people...just because both of them are considered
"weird" doesn't mean they're twins in personality.
Luna is
very dreamy and quiet. While Stargirl is idealistic, she is outspoken,
silly, and quite an extrovert.
Luna sits and watches; Stargirl takes
action.
Luna reads; Stargirl sings, plays the ukulele, and dances.
Luna is detached from the world and doesn't mind; Stargirl is detached
and she is painfully aware of it.
Luna is expected to be weird because
she is the daughter of the Quibbler editor; Stargirl comes from a normal
family.
So no, Evanna Lynch, acting like Luna, as Stargirl wouldn't be
the best casting choice.
And the actress must not be afraid of rats.
Poor Cinnamon. =)
Hopefully you at least see my point...and sorry if
this was long.
With that said, I'm super excited about this movie
coming out!!!!!! But We'll probably have to wait until 2010. >sigh<
I'll just read the book for the ninth time!
Dec 8, 2008 7:12 PM
Guest :
OHEMGEEZERS I REALLY HOPE THEY TURN IT INTO A MOVIE THT BOOK LIKE CHANGED
THE WAY I READ I CANT BELIEVE IT IT IS LIKE MY FAVE BOOK(NEXT TO TWILIGHT)
I LOVED IT SOOO MUCH!!!! YAAAAYY!!! I HAVE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW I FEEL
Dec 12, 2008 8:49 PM
Guest :
Why is the movie production taking soooo long?!!!!!!
I've been waiting
for months and there's no cast yet?!!!
waaaah!?
I hope The movie
is showing in the philippines...?
Dec 14, 2008 8:49 AM
Guest :
i can't wait for the movie to come out!!!! I?Stargirl!!!
Dec 16, 2008 6:03 PM
Guest :
this seems really cool i cant belive jery is actual turning stargirl into a
movie im loveing that book im reading it right now
Dec 30, 2008 12:28 PM
Guest :
I disagree with the people who say "Luna Lovegood" would be good
for Stargirl. I didnt like her as Luna anyway she was to normal for luna
anna sophia robb will not be good. they should put up a sign or go out to a
real high school and get a completely new face. But I still love stargirl
is coming out as a movie Im reading it in my class and I love it.
Jan 18, 2009 8:50 AM
Guest :
I think that you should not use any famous people and use ametures.
Stargirl should be shorter than Leo, look younger than her age, have long
sandy blonde hair, and freckels. Leo should not be a jock ( the shy type).
Please think about this thanks
Jan 21, 2009 11:44 AM
Guest :
it is a great book
Jan 21, 2009 3:24 PM
Guest :
Actually, i think some people are right about anna sophia robb being
stargirl. she seems so much like her. They both seem really mellow and
always cheery and bright.she would make a great role.
Jan 23, 2009 7:04 PM
Guest :
Wow!This book was very,very good. I read the first one in about a week.
Read the second book, "Love,Stargirl" in a day. Couldn't put it
down. These books are sooo touching. Do they have a third Stargirl book by
any chance?
Feb 10, 2009 7:17 PM
Guest :
I think the cast should be talented yet not famous people. Especially
Stargirl. If not the people listed below would probably ruin the movie!
(Anyone agree?)
Feb 15, 2009 6:32 PM
Guest :
hopefully they get it right that Leo has a collection of porkupine bowties.
: )
Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM
Guest :
I'm sorry to disagree with some of these comments..
Anna Sophia Rob,
lets start with her. Yes, she is a VERY great, actress, and I love her for
that. She looks the part as stargirl, but doesn't exactly act the part.
Plus, she is also a famous, known, celebrity. Stargirl, (for auditions)
should probably be a fresh new face, that you would sometimes see walk down
the street from your house, or someone you see at school everyday, but
don't talk to her or notice her all that much. Get what I'm sayin'?
As for Leo, if they ever DO choose a person who has been in movies
before, it'd be best to choose somebody who wasn't all that noticed in
movies, but has some part in them.
Ahh my favorite part, Kevin.
I see him as.. crazy, outgoing, and funny. Especially when I read the part
with him in Hot Seat. Hahaha that was great. I hope they chose a great,
true, guy to play Kevin.
But all in all, this should probably be
a great movie, even though the process of it all would be taking a while,
considering they don't have a cast for it, yet.
Great book,
shuld maybe be a good movie as well. I'm just wondering how they're going
to fit all this great stuff from the book, and squeeze it into a 2 hour
movie. Means, changing, taking out, switching, replacing, etc.
But, maybe it'll turn out amazing! :) Keep your fingers crossed!
May 20, 2009 11:22 AM
Guest :
I love the book .Its great.
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