'Diary of a Wimpy Kid': 5 things you need to know about Disney+ movie
Ever since Jeff Kinney's 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' first came out online in 2005, it has had a steady and ardent fan following. Garnering over 20 million views back in 2009, the series has only continued to grow popular, as people can't help but identify with Greg Heffley, a middle schooler with his own set of problems. And it looks like Greg is now back again!
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When does 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' release, and where can you watch it
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' premieres exclusively on Disney+ December 3, 2021.
Who stars in the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series
Brady Noon
Brady Noon is an actor. His works include 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers', 'Good Boys' and 'Boardwalk Empire'. In 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid', Noon voices the character of Greg Heffley, the protagonist of the series.
The cast also includes Ethan William Childress as Rowley Jefferson, and Chris Diamantopoulos as Frank Heffley.
What is 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' all about
As per the series synopsis, "the first book in Jeff Kinney's worldwide bestselling series comes to Disney+ in the all-new animated adventure 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'. Greg Heffley is a scrawny but ambitious kid with an active imagination and big plans to be rich and famous – he just has to survive middle school first. To make matters worse, Greg's lovable best friend Rowley seems to coast through life and succeed at everything without even trying! As details of his hilarious – and often disastrous – attempts to fit in fill the pages of his journal, Greg learns to appreciate true friends and the satisfaction that comes from standing up for what is right."
Director
Swinton Scott
Swinton Scott is an animation director. His works include 'Clash-A-Rama!', 'The Looney Tunes Show', 'What's New, Scooby-Doo?', 'Futurama', 'God, the Devil and Bob', 'The Simpsons', 'C-Bear and Jamal' and 'Bobby's World'. Jeff Kinney, the creator of the book series, serves as the writer and producer of the movie. The series has a total of sixteen books as of 2021.
Trailer
You can check out the trailer for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' here.
