Jeff Kinney, Author, Talks About “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules”

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Jeff Kinney, the author of the hugely popular “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, not only gave his blessings to 20th Century Fox to adapt his franchise, but he also co-starred in the movie as Holly’s dad.

In this interview we talked about:

Working on the film as an actor
His inspiration for writing the series
The difference between the first and second movies
The experience working on the second film

Transcripts / Production notes / Scripts

Greg is back with problems new and old. Greg chronicles a hilarious litany of problems, alternating between home and school, focusing this time on the particular punishments of his reprobate older brother, Rodrick. Whether Greg is suffering on the swim team or trying out for the K-12 school talent show as Magician's Assistant to a First Grader, his escapades are united by his struggle to avoid... See Full Description


Genres: Comedy, Kids/Family, Adaptation and Sequel

Running Time: 1 hr. 36 min.

Release Date: March 25th, 2011 (limited)

MPAA Rating: PG for Some mild rude humor and mischief.

Distributors: 20th Century Fox Distribution

Cast and Credits

Starring: Zachary Gordon, Steve Zahn, Rachael Harris, Devon Bostick, Robert Capron

Directed by: David Bowers

Produced by: Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Warren Carr

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