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Better Nate Than Ever is an upcoming Disney+ original movie. It is based on the book of the same name by Tim Federle who also directs the adaptation. It was released on April 1, 2022 on Disney+.[1]
Synopsis
Nate Foster, an unpopular 13-year-old from Pittsburgh, has a goal of one day becoming a Broadway musical star. When Nate is repeatedly overlooked, and never cast in the lead roles he deserves, he and his best friend Libby, sneak away to pursue their life's dreams in the Big Apple. A random encounter with his estranged aunt Heidi, turns their adventure upside-down. Only together can they make their dreams come true.[2]
Cast
- Rueby Wood as Nate Foster
- Joshua Bassett as Anthony Foster; Nate’s older brother
- Aria Brooks as Libby; Nate’s best friend
- Lisa Kudrow as Aunt Heidi
- Norbert Leo Butz as Mr. Foster; Anthony and Nate’s father[3]
- Michelle Federer as Mrs. Foster; Anthony and Nate’s mother[3]
Songs
- About to Go Awf
Trivia
- This is the second Disney+ project that Joshua Bassett and Tim Federle have worked on together.
- In the original book, Nate was auditioning for a Broadway adaptation of E.T. the Extraterrestrial. For the film adaptation, this was changed to Lilo & Stitch. This was obviously done so that Disney could utilize their own brand, rather than having to ask permission for another way. The decision to use Lilo & Stitch came from director Tim Federle.[4]
- The soundtrack was released on March 18, 2022, two weeks prior to the film's release.
- When asked by Libby to name "the greatest animated movie of all time", Nate asks of she means before or after Moana's release.
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References
- ↑ Bucksbaum, Sydney (February 25, 2022). "First look at Disney+ musical 'Better Nate Than Ever' features full-circle 'HSMTMTS' reunion" (en). Entertainment Weekly.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (June 8, 2021). "Lisa Kudrow Set For Disney+ Comedy 'Better Nate Than Ever' From Producer Marc Platt, Cameras Roll In NY". Retrieved on September 23, 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 [1]
- ↑ Bucksbaum, Sydney (2022-02-25). "First look at Disney+ musical Better Nate Than Ever features full-circle HSMTMTS reunion". Entertainment Weekly.