The older surfer, played by gerard butler at his most gruffly charming, has a job roofing a gorgeous wife abigail spencer and a growing family. Oct 18, 2012 actor gerard butler has revealed his rehab agony and set the record straight over rumours of his alcoholism. The scottish actor, who stars as reallife surfer frosty hesson in chasing mavericks, described his surfing skills as nonexistent before he. Chasing mavericks is a true story about a young surfer named jay moriarity. Jul 04, 20 the surfing adventure film chasing mavericks represents a milestone of sorts in the career of its star gerard butler. Despite extensive training, both jay moriarity and frosty hesson challenge the. In october 2012 frosty hesson published making mavericks with zola books. Gerard butler surfs legendary waves i was super fortunate, says weston. The ruggedly handsome scotsman started his professional life as a lawyer, but dissatisfaction and selfdoubt. While training, frosty encourages jay to write essays to focus on the task. Gerald butler surfs legendary waves hesson, on the other hand, has a supportive wife abigail spencer and a young family also requiring his attention. In interviews the real frosty, who wrote a book about mavericks, seems a jovial. Sold by amzn everyday deals and ships from amazon fulfillment.
For an indepth look at the iconic northern california big wave break, get inside maverick s. Frosty hesson is best know as jays mentor, and throughout the book frosty splices in sentences written in italics that are pieces of advice he gave jay and is now passing. Gerard butler quoted to susan johnston in interview, july, 2002. Gerard butler talked on good morning america about his new film chasing mavericks, out on oct 26. It was the final film directed by hanson before his death in 2016. He trains with this surfer to chase after mavericks. In october 2012, frosty hesson published making mavericks with zola books. Chasing mavericks gerard butler dot net officially.
How action star gerard butler got back in the saddle. Actor gerard butler has revealed his rehab agony and set the record straight over rumours of his alcoholism. The book is a memoir filled with hessons lifeaffirming lessons and described his experience mentoring jay moriarity. He is inspired by a local legend that surfs a forty foot wave called, mavericks.
Gerard butler, shown at the premiere of his new movie chasing mavericks, plays the mentor of legendary bigwave surfer jay moriarity gerard butler and jonny weston play surfers frosty hesson and. The unofficial biography of jay moriarity, and in the movie chasing mavericks. In october 2012, frosty hesson published making mavericks with zola. Chasing mavericks true story real jay moriarity, frosty hesson. When im 80 and sagging all over, i can tell my grandkids, look, when i was a lad, people magazine thought i was sexy. It encourages us to live every moment to the fullest, to not let the disappointments or obstacles of. Chasing mavericks is the inspirational true story of real life surfing phenom jay moriarity played by newcomer jonny weston when 15 year old jay discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on earth, is not only real, but exists just miles from his santa cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend frosty hesson played by gerard butler to train him to. Chasing mavericks is a 2012 american biographical drama film directed by curtis hanson and. Gerard butler flashes the shaka sign on the red carpet at the premiere of his new film chasing mavericks on thursday october 18 at the pacific theaters at. Chasing mavericks is a wellmade movie about a young man with a burning desire to surf some insanely huge waves. Johnny weston discovers that the mythical mavericks surf break is real, he reaches out to local surfing legend frosty hesson gerard butler to train.
Johnson20th century fox jay wants to ride a maverick, and for education turns to a crusty ex. Gerard butler gerard james butler born in paisley scotland on november day before my birthday. Day 3 without a doubt, gerard butler is the perfect specimen in regards to a man who looks infinitely better with the addition of a beard. While chasing mavericks tells of the deep bond between moriarty and hesson, it is also one based on fact.
Jay enlists the reluctant help of his neighbour, the aptly named frosty gerard butler. Gerard butler certainly looks the part of a grizzled surfer in the trailer for new movie chasing mavericks, the film where a devastating surf accident on set nearly cost him his life. As the wave comes towards him gerard wipes out and is. Chasing mavericks catches legendary surfers training days. Gerard butler was mentored by bigwave surfer grant washburn. Interview with gerard butler, who plays frosty in chasing mavericks. The surfing adventure film chasing mavericks represents a milestone of sorts in the career of its star gerard butler. Chasing mavericks dvd, based on a true story, starring.
The ruggedly handsome scotsman started his professional life as a lawyer, but dissatisfaction and selfdoubt led him down the dangerous road of alcoholism. Gerard butler faced death while filming surfing movie. He falls into the ocean by accident and is saved by an older more experienced surfer frosty hesson played by gerard butler. The outstanding bigwave footage proves more credible than the overfamiliar dramatics in chasing mavericks, an earnest account of how jay moriarity became a northern california teen surfing legend before his divingaccident death at age 22. Gerard butler faced death while filming surfing movie orange. Chasing mavericks gerard butler on accident on set. Oct 22, 2012 gerard butler talked on good morning america about his new film chasing mavericks, out on oct 26. The storyline did feel a little disneyish at times, but not in a bad way.
The story of chasing mavericks isnt just about the surf but one of the human spirit as well. Oct 22, 2017 gerard butler has had an eventful life. Chasing mavericks is meant to be an inspirational story, and it is one. Gerard butler quoted in people magazines sexiest man alive issue, november 29, 2004.
This book was good but it didnt get exciting until the ending. See more ideas about jay moriarity, chasing mavericks and chasing mavericks quotes. Chasing mavericks rides waves of mentorship, authenticity. Matienzos story appears in matt warshaws book mavericks. Gerard butler, in full gerard james butler, born november, 1969, glasgow, scotland, scottish actor, distinguished by his rugged masculinity and charm, who often appeared as largerthanlife literary and historical figures butler grew up in paisley, scotland. The movie has positive messages about hard work, perseverance and looking out for others, but the choice of what to pursue is hard for the average person to appreciate. Oct 26, 2012 so audiences hear at the end of chasing mavericksa sobering reminder that jay moriarity, the one who in the real world became a young surfing icon, died at the age of 22. Gerard butler almost made for his art in the film chasing mavericks, which opens friday. Unlike the 12week training program depicted in the movie, the real frosty hesson. Watch the chasing mavericks movie trailer for the film starring gerard butler and jonny weston.
Gerard butler does a fine job in the role as the sage surfer mentor. And no, i am not going to try and ride a mavericks wave now. It was a touching and inspiring movie that i highly recommend. See more ideas about gerard butler, butler and actor gerard butler. Chasing mavericks tells of moriaritys discovery of surfing as a child and his training, as a teen, to surf the maverick waves in santa cruz. Johnson20th century fox im guessing the draw for chasing mavericks is the surfing. Gerard butler and jonny weston deliver fine performances. A huge wave can be seen crashing over butler s head, leaving him trapped beneath the water for almost a minute under he goes. Oct 25, 2012 c hasing mavericks follows the trueenough and tragic story of jay moriarity jonny weston, the hugely talented surfer who died in 2001 from a freediving accident in the maldives, one day before his 23rd birthday. Its sweet, gentle, and affably modest, but chasing mavericks is ultimately pulled under by an unconvincing script and a puzzling lack of energy. Gerard butler chasing mavericks interview collider. Chasing mavericks, is the invigorating true story of young jay moriarity and his search. You can find more about jay moriaritys life in the books making mavericks, and surfing mavericks.
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. Chasing mavericks is a 2012 american biographical drama film directed by curtis hanson and michael apted about the life of american surfer jay moriarity. Gerard butler as frosty hesson and jonny weston as jay moriarity in chasing mavericks. The ending gets a bit emotional and more or less, covers up for the intermittent flaws. Chasing mavericks gerard butler on accident on set hollywood. I got to partake in all that soccer training and work with great soccer, um. Jay has a runaway father and a depressed, possibly drunk. The film is a biopic, about the life of surfer jay moriarity, and his journey to learn to surf, and his training to surf mavericks, massive swells that only break off the coast at certain times. Chasing mavericks is the inspirational true story of real life surfing phenom jay moriarity played by newcomer jonny weston. A convincing gerard butler and freshfaced jonny weston team up for the story of. Chasing mavericks now available for purchase here gerard butler frosty hesson, elisabeth shue kristy moriarity leven rambin kim moriarity and hollywood newcomer jonny weston jay moriarity star in this inspiring true story of courage and friendship the whole family will love. Chasing mavericks wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. A motorcycle crash nearly killed him, and a few box office bombs nearly killed his career. Chasing mavericks catches legendary surfers training.
In 1987, an 8yearold boy in santa cruz, california named jay moriarity is saved from drowning by his next. Surfing movie chasing mavericks is squeaky clean movie. At the beginning and end of the inspirational surfing movie chasing mavericks, the americanized voice of gerard butler proclaims that the. Star of the hit film 300 and gamer, gerard butler plays the role of the father. Gerard butler admitted to hospital after mavericks surfing. Jul 27, 2012 gerard butler certainly looks the part of a grizzled surfer in the trailer for new movie chasing mavericks, the film where a devastating surf accident on set nearly cost him his life. Surf images blog surfing news, photography, contest, gossip. When 15 year old jay discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on earth, is not only real, but exists just miles from his santa cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend frosty hesson played by gerard butler to train him. Gerard butler shows off his surf skills in trailer for. The movie tells the story of legendary big wave surfer jay moriarity and his mentor rick frosty hesson, who teaches him how to surf mavericks, a california surfing location that is home to some of the biggest waves in the. Chasing mavericks dvd, based on a true story, starring gerard butler hardcover january 1, 2012 by gerard butler author. Were moved to enjoy the inspirational bent of moriaritys teenage years as he learns from legendary california surfer frosty.
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