Showing posts with label Grown Ups 2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grown Ups 2. Show all posts

Alexander Ludwig, from “Hunger Games” to “Grown Ups 2”

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He received favorable notices for his performance as the menacing Cato in the blockbuster “The Hunger Games.” Now, Alexander Ludwig shifts to comedy as he plays Braden, the long lost son of David Spade's character in Columbia Pictures' “Grown Ups 2.”

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The film also stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Salma Hayek and Taylor Lautner.

In the film, Spade's character, Marcus Higgins, gets a bit of a comeuppance. “In the first movie, he discovered that the life he thought he wanted, single and free, wasn’t as fulfilling as his friends’, even though they were tied down with wives and kids,” says Spade. “Well, in the sequel, he finds out that the free-and-easy life wasn’t as free or easy as he thought – he has a son that he never knew about, and he’s coming up to the town to spend some time with the father he never knew. Oh, and the kid is about 18 and enormous and knows how to hold a grudge.”

“Braden is the son that Marcus didn’t know he had – but Braden doesn’t know that,” says Ludwig. “He’s under the impression that Marcus knew all along, and was just ignoring his son. So theirs is a very strained relationship from the first meeting, because Braden has had years and years to build up anger toward his father. It was fun to play such a crazy, intimidating character.”

Still, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. “He’s a huge version of Marcus,” says Ludwig. “He’s got the crazy long hair, the goatee – but he completely overshadows his father.”

Ludwig was especially gratified by the chance to join the comedy. “I knew comedy was my biggest challenge that I’d have to overcome. Comedy actors are very underrated, because you have to be in the moment. Working with these guys, who are comedic legends, you has to be on your toes and spit back at whatever they threw your way,” the young actor explains.

“After `The Hunger Games,' I’m glad to have the chance to do something different and keep people guessing,” Ludwig conludes. “Besides, when Adam Sandler calls and says he’s interested in you being in his next movie, you jump at the opportunity.”

Opening across the Philippines on July 24, “Grown Ups 2” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit www.columbiapictures.com.ph to see the latest trailers, get free downloads and play free movie games.

Salma Hayek Returns as Sandler’s Wife in “Grown Ups 2”

4:58:00 PM

Mexican beauty Salma Hayek reprises the role of Roxanne, the no-nonsense wife of Adam Sandler's character, Lenny, in Columbia Pictures' smash comedy sequel, “Grown Ups 2.”

In the film, this very fashion-conscious woman leaves LA for the small-town, east-coast life. “She’s the only fish out of water,” says Hayek. “The rest of the characters grew up together. So it takes her some time to find her place in her new home town.”

“Grown Ups 2” re-teams Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock and David Spade for another chapter of small-town shenanigans. After moving his family back to his hometown to be with his friends and their kids, Lenny finds out that between old bullies, new bullies, schizo bus drivers, drunk cops on skis, and 400 costumed party crashers sometimes crazy follows you.

For Hayek, the chance to re-team with the cast of the original “Grown Ups” was the only invitation she needed. “I was so excited to get back together with these wonderful actors and comedians,” she says. “We’ve stayed in touch and I love to work with them – they are so good. I especially love the girls, Maria (Bello) and Maya (Rudolph) – we really bonded last time and we’re more relaxed this time. Maya is one of the best comediennes in America, and she actually gets better, year by year. And Maria just brings it – she was fierce.”

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Hayek says that being on the set is an inspiration for all of the actors to do their best comedic work. “I was really impressed by how funny everyone was – even actors that you wouldn’t expect. Shaquille O’Neal was a revelation to me – he’s hilarious, and in this one, he’s the funniest he’s ever been.”

The Academy Award® nominated Hayek has proven herself as a prolific actress, producer, and director, in both film and television. She received an Academy Award® nomination, a Golden Globe nomination, a SAG nomination, and a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress in the title role in Julie Taymor’s “Frida.”

Hayek recently starred in Oliver Stone’s “Savages,” opposite Blake Lively, John Travolta and Benicio del Toro.

1170567 - GROWN UPS 2  On television, she was last seen guest starring on NBC’s critically acclaimed show “30 Rock.” Hayek won an Emmy for her directorial debut “The Maldonado Miracle,” which she also produced. The film, which starred Peter Fonda, Mare Winningham, and Ruben Blades, premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and later aired on Showtime. She has directed music videos for both Prince and Jada Pinkett.

Hayek’s other film credits include: the Academy Award®-nominated “Puss In Boots” with Antonio Banderas; Paul Weitz’s “The Vampire’s Assistant,” Robert Towne’s “Ask the Dust,” alongside Colin Farrell and Idina Menzel; Luc Besson’s “Bandidas,” opposite Penelope Cruz; Brett Ratner’s “After the Sunset,” Robert Rodriguez’s “Once Upon a Time in Mexico,” “From Dusk Till Dawn,” directed by Robert Rodriquez and written by Quentin Tarantino; and Robert Rodriguez’s “Desperado.”

Opening across the Philippines on July 24, “Grown Ups 2” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit www.columbiapictures.com.ph to see the latest trailers, get free downloads and play free movie games.

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