Gerard butler was briefly hospitalized on monday december 19 when he was injured while filming a stunt for his new film of men and mavericks the scottish actor was knocked over by a large wave. This film might not be what gerard butler fans expect, but it is a solid story, of true events, and the acting quality is very good. Press release actor gerard butler, who is preparing for the role of rick frosty hesson in an untitled hollywood surf film about jay moriarity, will join the extreme scene to talk about what the. Deadline has the details, saying that the walden media film will be based on a script by kario salem and brandon hooper. Gerard butler strips off his rash guard shirt after a surf session at the beach on friday september in malibu, calif. When young jay moriarity 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 to train him to survive it. Gerard butler surfs in chasing mavericks 5 tv spots. Gerard butler emerged from the surf at bondi beach in sydney, australia april 1 wow.
Gerard butler goes shirtless after a malibu surf session. He usually plays the allaction lead in pulsating movies. Looks like weve got a new surf film going into production. Dec 20, 2011 gerard butler, the actor that will play jay moriarity in the upcoming surf movie of men and mavericks, has survived a huge wave while filming at mavericks.
Chasing mavericks trailer 2012 gerard butler movie official. In the film from 20th century fox, which debuted friday, butler plays surf legend frosty hesson, who teaches teenager jay moriarity jonny weston to take on mavericks, the point break where waves. Gerard butler appeared relaxed and carefree as he enjoyed a sunday surf session in malibu, california, where he resides gerard changed out of his wet suit and into a grey tshirt, with. The movie is called mavericks and gerard butler 300 is set to star in it. The original action film starred a thentwentysomething keanu reeves and swayze as surfing buddies on the run from the law. Gerard butlers wild ride gerard butler young chasing mavericks london has fallen guy ritchie scottish actors ralph fiennes catherine zeta jones gary oldman matthew mcconaughey.
Gerard butler has been set to star in mavericks, the curtis hansondirected factbased drama for walden media. The movie, based on the true story of surfing icon jay moriarty, hits theaters oct. Gerard butler surfs in chasing mavericks geektyrant. Gerard butler in the surfing movie chasing mavericks the new. Credit some pulsepounding surf footage and a dedicated cast headed by gerard butler and freshfaced newcomer jonny weston for bringing home the true story of. The shot was captured on film and landed him on the. Surf s up for gerard butler in point break movie remake. Scottish actor gerard buttler was born on the th november, 1969, in paisley, scotland. Chasing mavericks how gerard butler became a surfer. Gerard spent some of his very early childhood in montreal, quebec, but was mostly raised, along with his older brother and sister, in his hometown of paisley. He recently honed his surf film credentials in chasing mavericks. Butler acted professionally for the first time in a stage production, in london, ate the age of 27.
Gerard butler, shown at the premiere of his new movie chasing mavericks, plays the mentor of legendary bigwave surfer jay moriarity. He seeks guidance from local legend frosty hesson gerard butler, whos initially resistant but as it always goes in these stories eventually relents he sees something of himself in the. The 50yearold actor and his longtime love were joined by. Oct 28, 2012 for chasing mavericks, grant washburn taught gerard butler everything he knows about surfing and even more about wiping out. Gerard butler puts in a great performance as frosty and boy can the man surf. Gerard butler admitted to hospital after mavericks surfing. The scottish actor gerard butler has been in numerous films and television series since his onscreen debut in 1997s mrs brown. While surfing is the overriding theme here, this movie will appeal to more. Gerard butler surfing lessons in malibu august 2011. Gerard butler faced death while filming surfing movie orange. Gerard butler in the surfing movie chasing mavericks the. What gerard butler learned from neardeath experience chasing mavericks.
A welcome change from shoot em up movies filled with cgi special effect. Trailer for surfing film chasing mavericks with gerard butler. Chasing mavericks is a 2012 american biographical drama film directed by curtis hanson and. Butler can surf, says mavericks regular mark renneker. With jonny weston, gerard butler, elisabeth shue, abigail spencer.
Gerard butler joins surfing picture mavericks film. Gerard butler rescued from mavericks waves youtube. Gerard butler goes for solo surf session in malibu gerard butler is heading out to catch a few waves. Chasing mavericks trailer 2012 official movie trailer in hd starring jonny weston, gerard butler, elisabeth shue, abigail spencer directed by curtis hanson surfing phenom jay moriarity sets. Chasing mavericks trailer 2012 gerard butler movie. The 50yearold angel has fallen actor was spotted arriving by golf cart to a private beach access on sunday afternoon april 26 in malibu, calif. The film went into production in october 2011 with a scheduled release date of october 26, 2012.
The true story of surfer jay moriarty weston who enlisted the help of veteran surfer frosty hesson butler to help him train for the mythic mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on earth. Michael apted received secondposition director credit for this film because he. What gerard butler learned from neardeath experience. His parents divorced when he was a child, and he and his.
In 2012, butler played the part of big wave surfer frosty hesson in chasing mavericks. Butler, 42, says he wanted to get right back into the water after his neardeath experience when he was pulled underwater and dragged over a. Weston tells thr that his own surfing skills were a bit more advanced than butlers. Gerard butler in the surfing movie chasing mavericks. Gerard butler faced death while filming surfing movie. Gerard butler to star in surf film called mavericks. Enlisting the help of local legendary surfer frosty hesson gerard butler, to train him to survive and ride the waves, their unique friendship became more important than their quest to tame the mavericks. Gerard butler rescued from mavericks waves youtube the movie star recovered after being held underwater by towering waves while filming for a major hollywood movie about santa cruz surfer jay. The film, codirected by curtis hanson and michael apted, follows a young surfer named jay moriarity newcomer jonny weston who is determined to surf americas most dangerous wave, aka mavericks, in northern california. Gerard butler, 49, shows off his rippling abs as he strips. Butler was rescued from the big surf, after being hit and taken down by a 15foot wave. At the films press day, actor gerard butler talked about what drew him to try his hand at surfing for the film, when fear started to kick in, the accident that almost claimed his life, his own. Mar 31, 2020 gerard butler gets in some relaxation time at the beach with girlfriend morgan brown on monday afternoon march 30 in malibu, calif.
Gerard butler, the actor that will play jay moriarity in the upcoming surf movie of men and mavericks, has survived a huge wave while filming at mavericks. Gerard james butler born november 1969 is a scottish actor and film producer. But that could soon change with the release this year of a hollywood film about his. Gerard butler celebrity profile check out the latest gerard butler photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. At the film s press day, actor gerard butler talked about what drew him to try his hand at surfing for the film, when fear started to kick in, the accident that almost claimed his life, his own. Gerard butler may have played tough guy characters like king leonidas in 300, but it. Gerard butler, elisabeth shue and hollywood newcomer jonny weston star in this. A family man tells the story of dane jensen butler, a headhunter who is proficient at his job, and will sink to all lows to be the best at it. Gerard butler goes for solo surf session in malibu. Jul 31, 2012 chasing mavericks trailer 2012 official movie trailer in hd starring jonny weston, gerard butler, elisabeth shue, abigail spencer directed by curtis hanson surfing phenom jay moriarity. Gerard butler in talks for point break remake exclusive.
Actor gerard butler is ok after being rescued during filming for a movie at mavericks, a treacherous surf break off the half moon bay coast known for storieshigh waves. Gerard butler, left, and jonny weston in chasing mavericks, which celebrates jay moriarity, a famed surfer of mavericks, a treacherous zone in california. The film is based on the true story of surfing legend jay moriarity jonny weston and his friendship with frosty hesson gerard butler in a bushy blond hairdo. Oct 26, 2012 the actor talks to thr about being hit by a wave while filming the surfing drama. Gerard butlers mavericks wipeout this link opens in a new window. Gerard butler may have played tough guy characters like king leonidas in 300, but it turns out that hes not. I spoke with gerard butler about how a scottish actor ended up in a surfing movie. When young jay moriarity discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break, one of the. The actor was serious injured while filming, after getting pulled under a big wave.
Sep 14, 2019 gerard butler goes shirtless after a malibu surf session. Gerard james butler born november 1969 is a scots actor wha haes appeared on film, stage, an televeesion. The movie is based on a true story in which butler will play rick frosty hesson the man who trained jay moriarty to surf the incredibly huge waves at the treacherous northern california surf break. Check out the latest pics of gerard butler gerard was spotted changing into a wetsuit before grabbing his surfboard. And gerard butler and girlfriend morgan brown looked smitten as they arrived at the 92nd annual academy awards at hollywoods dolby. The film is based on the true story of santa cruz surf.
They have been dating on and off for more than five years. He tried surfing for the first time at 17, but had to quickly develop his surfing skills for the part in the surf movie. Chasing mavericks gerard butler on accident on set hollywood. The film, codirected by curtis hanson and michael apted, follows a young surfer named jay moriarity newcomer jonny weston who is. Oct 16, 2012 here are some behindthescenes photos from the making of chasing mavericks, a feature film starring gerard butler and jonny weston including appearances by surfers greg long, peter mel, and zach. Frosty hesson gerard butler et jay moriarity jonny weston. Gerard butler young hot scottish men star track raining men hugh jackman famous men gorgeous men beautiful people movie stars. Surfs up for gerard butler in point break movie remake. Gerard butler is in final negotiations to star in alcons remake of the early 1990s classic surf film point break the movie is eyeing a summer shoot with ericson core, the cinematographer.
Chasing mavericks is based on the true story of surfing phenomenon jay moriarity jonny weston who, when he was 15yearsold, discovered that the mythic maverick surf breaks, one of the biggest waves on earth, was near his home in santa cruz, california enlisting the help of local legendary surfer frosty hesson gerard butler, to train him to survive and ride the waves. Joey paur cofounder editor of, and if you havent noticed i write a lot. If it was just a surf video, it would be a huge success in that alone, but fortunately, on top of that, we have a very. Oct 25, 2012 the film is based on the true story of surfing legend jay moriarity jonny weston and his friendship with frosty hesson gerard butler in a bushy blond hairdo. Dec 20, 2011 gerard butler admitted to hospital after mavericks surfing stunt went wrong gerard butler was rushed to hospital after escaping death in a surfing stunt, it was revealed yesterday. The incredible reallife story behind gerard butler s new surf movie. Mavericks is a famed surf break known for treacherous, 50foot waves. Mavericks star gerard butler rescued at bigwave surfing spot. Gerard butler strips off his rash guard shirt after a surf session at the beach on friday september in. He balances that with a home life, which he maybe isnt home for enough, but is putting in the time to make ends meet for his family. The actor talks to thr about being hit by a wave while filming the surfing drama.
And gerard butler proved he is every inch the leading man as he enjoyed a surf session at point dume in malibu, california, on friday. Gerard butler hangs 10 in chasing mavericks video abc news. Gerard butler, 49, goes shirtless as he showcases his. Jan 09, 2014 scottish actor gerard butler is reportedly in talks to take the lead villain role in a remake of point break. Gerard butler chasing mavericks interview collider. Jonny weston, gerard butler, elisabeth shue, abigail spencer. The incredible reallife story behind gerard butlers new. The 50yearold angel has fallen actor was spotted arriving by golf cart to a private beach. The scottish actor gerard butler has been in numerous films and television series. Gerard butler was mentored by bigwave surfer grant washburn. The 49yearold actor joined some buddies for an afternoon of.
On december 19, gerard butler was hospitalised briefly after being injured during a surfing stunt. Gerard butler injured in surfing accident digital spy. In the film from 20th century fox, which debuted friday. With the exception of the film chasing mavericks, a surf movie butler starred in about the late jay moriarity and his mentor, richard frosty hesson, you. Oct 23, 2012 you panic, says gerard butlers character, a craggy surfing pro in new film chasing mavericks. This movie was actually shown on the same beach that is flown over in the first few. Gerard butler faces some serious surf in chasing mavericks, an upcoming movie based on the true story of. Nothing about chasing maverick s stars out of four. He graduated in law at glasgow university and eventually turned to acting. Oct 21, 2012 the filmmakers went ahead and cast the nonsurfers gerard butler as frosty and the newcomer jonny weston as jay, yet they also employed the san francisco film editor and mavericks surfer grant.
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