The plot revolves around colfer s character, who is struck and killed by a bolt of lightning, and chronicles his exploits as he blackmails his fellow senior classmates into contributing to a literary magazine he is publishing. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning and glee collider. Books by chris colfer 12 books goodreads share book. Struck by lightning is a 2012 american comingofage comedydrama film directed by brian dannelly and written by and starring chris colfer. Glees chris colfer to adapt his movie struck by lightning as young. By signing up you are confirming you are 16 or over. The result is struck by lightning, a title that refers to the fate of its central character. Jul, 2017 actor chris colfer is defying gravity in the book world, too. He is best known for his role in glee, a television series, in which he plays kurt hummel. By valerie shelton reporter 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. The companion book was, if anything, even funnier and had a major impact.
Chris colfer outdoes tina fey with his script for struck by. This list contains books written by chris colfer score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. This interview originally ran during the 2012 tribeca film festival. Nov 29, 2012 chris colfer on how lightning struck twice. 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 indie dramedy struck by lightning, written by chris colfer who plays. 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. Chris colfer co coast to coast talent group 3350 barham blvd. She said, ok, could use some development, laughed colfer in a recent interview.
After having its premiere at the tribeca film festival, it was released on video. The glee star compares himself to the fictional character he created for his screenplay and new novel, struck by lightning. The carson phillips journal kindle edition published november 20th 2012 by little, brown books for young readers kindle edition, 258 pages. What inspired chris colfer to write the land of stories. Chris colfer reveals struck by lightning screenplay. At the age of 22, chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor, a new york times bestselling author, and, with struck by lightning. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, harry potter, and. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, chances of adapting his book the land of stories into a movie, and glee. Glee cast it cast glee memes funny interview chris colfer books for boys disney love best shows. For now, if you need to search for older posts, try chriscolfernewsarchive. Movie interview chris colfer talks struck by lightning.
His clovis appearance at the mercedes edwards theater was stop no. Adorable chris colfer who plays kurt hummel on tvs glee is a man of many talents. Some of my happiest memories, growing up, are being at book stores. 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. That memory was worked into his script for the movie struck by lightning. Read the interview below and check out an exclusive print excerpt and audio. Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfers struck by. 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. Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized his first film, struck by lightning, which debuted at the 2012 tribeca film festival. New tricks as well as the 2012 movie struck by lightning, in which he. Chris colfer interview struck by lightning youtube. Chris colfer talks about autographing a baby on the. Struck by lightning is the screenwriting debut for the golden globe winner star of glee, chris colfer.
Chris colfer blogs about his new film, struck by lightning. When glee star chris colfer was 8, he began writing a novel. The wishing spell, the first novel in his middlegrade reader series. Like a husbandmurderer in her first interview since the series premiered. Chris colfer on writing tonights glee episode and why his. Glee star chris colfer, who wrote and stars in the new film struck by lightning. Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfers. See more ideas about chris colfer, glee and darren criss. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, harry potter, and casting rebel wilson. In another interview, you said that you would love to retire by the age of. Christopher paul colfer born may 27, 1990 is an american actor, singer, and author. As of september 2019, he has published fifteen books. The carson phillips journal, centers on a high school.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read struck by lightning. Chris colfer is a very talented actor and vocalist who was born on may 27, 1990 in fresno, california, usa as christopher paul colfer. That memory was worked into his script for the movie struck by lightning, which. 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 of 16, having always been a very driven. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, doing right by his glee fans. Chris colfer visits clovis on land of stories book tour. Blacks 8, and earlier this year released the book, the land of stories. Chris colfer and brian dannelly, 14th street apple store, new york, ny, 5pm et. Being a huge fan of chris colfer, when i heard that he was writing books i decided to check them out. Chris colfer talks glee and his latest novel today. In 2012, colfer released a companion book to his film struck by lightning.
But as long as i am able to keep doing what i love doing, which is making movies, writing books. 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. 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. Chris colfer talks the land of stories and jane lynch being his glee fairy godmother. Chris colfer books the land of stories selection series darren criss book. Chris colfer surprises hillary clinton at her hard choices book signing. It features the final screen appearance of actress polly bergen. 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. So hes been focusing on his writing career, which includes writing books, tv pilots, and movies. 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. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, his future on glee, and. At the age of sixteen, chris colfer decided to write stuck by lightning, first turning it into an original prose and poetry opp for a speech event where.
He is an actor, known for glee 20092015, struck by lightning 2012, and the land of stories. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, secret boyfriends and. Chris colfer glee, rebel wilson, sarah hyland, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney genre. His portrayal of the character has seen him receive critical praise, including a 2011 golden globe award for best supporting actor, and. Aug 24, 2011 glees chris colfer chats with access on the set of his new movie, struck by lightning. He wrote two pages, called it the first chapter and proudly showed it to his grandmother. Plus, did he feel any conflict of interest in casting.
Chris colfer during struck by lightning press in france. Struck by lightning opened my eyes and it felt harsh but at the. At the age of sixteen, chris colfer decided to write stuck by lightning, first turning it into an original prose and poetry opp for a speech event where he played every character in a tenminute piece. Chris colfer stopped by to talk about glee, his new book the land of stories, and meeting hilary clinton. 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. Struck struck by lightning by chris colfer nook book. 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. Carson phillips chris colfer, struck by lightning home. An american actor, author, singer and producer, chris colfer was born on may 27, 1990. Jul 25, 2014 what inspired chris colfer to write the land of stories series. Struck by lightning, written and starring chris colfer. Jul 12, 2017 chris colfer on struck by lightning, secret boyfriends and girl fans. Earlier this year, i had the great pleasure of catching a screening of struck by lighting.
The carson phillips journal ebook written by chris colfer. High school senior carson phillips will get into northwestern and be the youngest. To say the idea for struck by lightning hit me like a bolt of lightning would. Chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on glee. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Struck by lightning is an american television sitcom about frankensteins monster, which aired on cbs from september 19 until october 3, 1979 this show was canceled after three out of 11 episodes were aired in the united states, although all 11 completed episodes did. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, the land of. Chris colfer stopped by the tonight show with jimmy fallon to. He is also a new york times numberone bestselling author of the land of stories. Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfer s struck by lightning. 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 darkly comic take on. A tale of magic by chris colfer little, brown books for young readers posted 5 months ago. 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 on how lightning struck twice entertainment. Actor chris colfer is defying gravity in the book world, too. 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. See more of carson phillips chris colfer, struck by lightning on facebook. Also, for a chance to see colfer in person, check out these two book signings. Wherever chris has done multiple appearances on the same show, event, or publication, all appearances are grouped into a single tag. 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. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, harry potter, and casting rebel. Youve got to show the world who you are before it tells you. The film had its world premiere at the tribeca film festival on april 21, 2012, and was released theatrically on january 11, 20.
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. Even on the live glee tour, where we have to sing live every single show. 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. 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. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, doing right by his glee. 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. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards. That old tom sawyer fantasy is the basis of struck by lightning, a film that mr. The carson phillips journal based of the screenplay that he wrote. I was the only crazy schmuck doing a movie between the tour and set. Chris colfer talks his screenwriting debut struck by lightning, and. Jul 10, 2014 chris colfer stopped by to talk about glee, his new book the land of stories, and meeting hilary clinton. Colfer wrote, starred in, executiveproduced, and novelized the comingofage comedy film struck by lightning.
Chris colfer has signed a multifaceted new book deal with little, brown books for young readers, ew has confirmed exclusively. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, his future on glee. Struck by lightning is the film and screenwriting debut for the golden globewinning star of glee. 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. While he has varied writing credits under his belt including the 2012 indie film struck by lightning and the new york times. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, doing right by his. Interview with chris colfer access hollywood december 2012. Tagged with show all posts tagged with chris colfer. Chris colfer on his new film, struck by lightning exclusive. Click here to read theatermanias recent interview with chris colfer. 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. News, pictures, and adoration of the remarkable and talented mr.
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