How to Build a Better Boy is an upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie set to be released in 2014. It is directed by Paul Hoen, executive produced by Robin Schorr, executive co-produced by Dan Seligmann and written by Jason Mayland. It was based on the John Hughes film Weird Science. It will feature Kelli Berglund, China Anne McClain and Marshall Williams. Production began in Toronto, Canada.
Plot
High school sophomores Mae (Kelli Berglund) and Gabby (China Anne McClain), two tech-savvy best friends who devise a plan to create the perfect boyfriend with just a few strokes of the keyboard and a wireless connection. What Gabby and Mae don’t realize is that the computer they use is set up to generate a robotic super soldier, which they have inadvertently activated in the form of Alberto (Marshall Williams), a macho yet sensitive super cute hunkalicious boy.
Cast
- China Anne McClain as Gabby Harrison
- Kelli Berglund as Mae Hartley
- Marshall Williams as Albert Banks
- Noah Centineo as Jaden Stark
- Ashley Argota as Nevaeh Barnes
- Matt Shively as Bart Hartley
- Roger Bart as James Hartley
- Sasha Clements as Marnie
- Jesse Camacho as Tony
- Beatriz Yuste as Mrs. Shapiro
- Neil Whitely as Police Chief