Wolverine actor troye sivan will star alongside theatre legend sir ian mckellen in the wa season of waiting for godot. Troye sivan, tanit phoenix, julie summers, john cleese, jeremy crutchley, jason cope, graham weir, aaron mcilroy. The movies, spud, starring john cleese and troy sivan is based on the most successful and popular book in south african publishing history written by. Spud again played by wanly youthful troy sivan has finally achieved puberty defined by 3 pubic hairs at the start of the film. John cleese is an english actor, voice actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer who achieved success as a scriptwriter and performer on the satirical television show the frost report 196667. Troye sivan, the most famous teenager youve never heard of. He appeared on stage in various productions including oliver.
Well written, brilliantly performed, funny, sad, inspiring. The film was a massive success in south africa, topping the box office, despite the release of harry potter and the deathly hallows part 1 at the same time. M, mature themes and sexual references running time. John cleese and troye sivan have great chemistry as the teacher and student. Singer troye sivan had the most terrifying experience in his. Spud new dvd troye sivan john cleese region 4 australia ebay. The making of spud the movie and how a wickedly splendid plan. Sivan got his first film acting gig in 2009s xmen origins. Troye sivan mellet born 5 june 1995, known professionally as troye sivan, is a south africanborn australian musician, actor, and youtube personality though starting his career with a focus in music, even releasing an ep at the age of twelve 2007s dare to dream, sivan first made a name for himself as an actor. Troye sivan mellet born june 5, 1995, professionally known as troye sivan.
View troye sivan booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info troye sivan contact information is available for you to look at. Cleese said he adored working with 14yearold troye sivan who plays spud. Troye also performed onstage with sir ian mckellan in a. That unless his shoes are in view, john cleese performs most of his scenes in evening slippers. Interesting cinematic interpretation of dairystyle book. The sequel takes place a year later with the same group of boys. The much anticipated trailer for spud the madness continues, starring troye sivan and john cleese. The film stars south africanborn australian actor troye sivan as spud and with john cleese as the guv. He is totally not inflated, he is fun and beautifully mannered and a really wonderful actor and im enjoying doing the scenes with him. It quickly developed a cult following, and was the forerunner of the goodies and im sorry i havent a clue.
Troye sivan interview on success, rejection and working. Spud with troye sivan, john cleese, jamie royal, jason cope, aaron. I loved every single minute of this wonderful adaptation of the first spud book. Spud also spawned a recent film starring troye sivan and john cleese. It signals back to george michael singing careless whisper, but also to classic novels of gay. Troye sivan contact information name, email address, phone number. Troye sivan makes time magazines list of most influential. Always enjoyed john cleese performances and this was among the best.
If you havent yet read the books, you should do so before watching the movie set to be released in south africa this november and the rest of the world next. Troye sivan and john cleese are back, along with the ragtag band of miscreants and madmen that make up the staff and pupils of michaelhouse school. We have troye sivans manager information, along with his booking agents info as well. The film takes place in south africa around the time of nelson mandelas release from jail 1990. Booktopia has forever young, the story of troye sivan by alana wulff. The verdict i would absolutely feature this book in my classroom library for grades 10 and up. I came into the professional music industry as an out person. John cleese has 75 books on goodreads with 47519 ratings.
Troye on stage with theatre great the west australian. Logan, and has since led the spud trilogy with john cleese. Rentals include 7 days to start watching this video and 7. To put that figure into perspective, far more people follow him than tony abbott 349,000, shane warne 1. The year is 1991, and spud miltons troye sivan long walk to manhood is still creeping along at an unnervingly slow pace. Troye sivan just scored a major movie role and it sounds. Before his debut lp was even released, troye sivan was a star. Approaching the ripe old age of fifteen and still with no signs of the much anticipated balldrop, spud is coming to terms with the fact that he may well be a freak of nature. There are so many people i would love to meet and say thank you for posting their videos, because. Raised in perth, sivan has a hollywood blockbuster credit from appearing in one of the wolverine xmen spinoffs, a resume containing the lead role in a trilogy of south african coming of age films with john cleese, as well as a series of musical theatre and stage roles. I watched, i think at the time, like every single coming out video on youtube. It chronicles 14yearold john miltons troye sivan first year at an elite boarding school for boys.
In addition this film accentuates what it is to grow up, discovering what we gain and lose along the way. One of the most popular youtubers from australia, he began a very savvy and millennial rollout campaign for his first album, blue neighbourhood. John cleese, well, i dont really have to say anything. John cleese, troye sivan, tanit phoenix, donovan marsh. John cleese, troye sivan, jamie royal, sven ruygrok, josh goddard, travis hornsby, blessing xaba, byron langley, tom burne, aaron mcilroy, julie summers, genna blair, charlbi dean, jason cope. The madness continues 20 rotten tomatoes 9780143025207. As you probably already know, before his youtube and music career took off, troye was an actor. Buy a discounted paperback of forever young online from australias leading online bookstore. The release of nelson mandela and, more importantly, its spud miltons first. The madness continues, donovan marsh, john cleese, troye sivan, sven. Wolverine and starred opposite john cleese in the spud film trilogy.
Also excellent is troye sivan who sings beautifully, as the vulnerable, lovable spud. Starring john cleese, tim brooketaylor, graeme garden, david hatch, jo kendall, and bill oddie, isirta is a mix of quickfire sketches, bad puns, humorous songs, and tv and cinema parodies. Cleese is terrific as mr edley aka the guv, the eccentric and alcoholic old teacher who mentors our titular young hero and introduces him to books like lord of the rings and catch 22. With john cleese, troye sivan, jamie royal, sven ruygrok. The film takes place in south africa around the time of nelson mandela s release from jail 1990. Rentals include 7 days to start watching this video and 7 days to finish once started. The madness continues opens in sa cinemas on 21 june. Troye sivan, the most famous teenager youve never heard of perth teen idol troye sivan had a hollywood gig at age, a lead role opposite john cleese at 14 and a. Troye sivan is doing his best to keep us entertained during the covid19 pandemic while also giving some muchneeded support to.
The release of nelson mandela and, more importantly, its spud miltons first year at an elite boys only private boarding school. Spud the movie the official teaser trailer youtube. I have to get comfortable with being effeminate laura snapes the former youtuber turned musician and actor talks about. It was released in south africa on 3 december 2010. When john arrives for the first time at the school, he gets nicknamed spud by the other boys because he was yet to experience puberty. Troye posed as a showman and did an interview for the guardian. He has worked alongside hugh jackman in xmen origins. Heres a jot or two from eyewitness news on john cleese and the filming of spud the movie now happening in kzn. John cleese, troye sivan, jeremy crutchley, jason cope, tanit phoenix, charlbi dean, julie summers, aaron mcilroy. He had a hollywood gig at age, a lead role opposite john cleese at 14 and a recording contract on his 18th birthday.
The 14yearold actor arrived in perth on friday after nine weeks in south africa filming a movie with john cleese. This affectionate, sometimes embarrassing, and ofthilarious comingofage story opens the viewers eyes to strange worlds, first love, and true friendship. Imagine if troye sivan played elio in call me by your name. With john cleese, troye sivan, sven ruygrok, byron langley.
What unusual skill john cleese and his chaperon on the movie set had in common. After gaining popularity as a singer on youtube and in australian talent competitions, sivan signed with emi australia in 20 and released his third extended play, trxye 2014, which peaked at number five on the u. John cleese, of monty python, played his english teacher. How troye sivan fell victim to adolescence and nearly scuppered the movie. South africas recordbreaking novel is a comingofage comedy following a young. I read the book spud, a good 4 years ago and therefore have a very vague memory of. Why sir tim rice of lion king fame was spotted lurking in the midlands during the shoot. I have followed troye sivan s career, beginning when he was the kid who published a paint recipe for chroma key green on youtube ts productions ateam, to this day when he is one of the worlds most recognized musicians.
Troye sivan s short film original presented through three music video. Troye sivan contact info booking agent, manager, publicist. Troy sivan is the perfect cast, he sings amazingly, acts amazingly and looks the part. John cleese s most popular book is the screwtape letters. Photos from the photoshoot have been added to the gallery. This time out the adventures and mischief seem more forced, and spuds favorite english teacher john cleese more melancholy than amusing. Cleese is probably best known for his various roles in the british comedy monty pythons flying circus, his role as basil fawlty in fawlty towers and his various roles in the british comedy the frost report. On august 7, 20, the australian vlogger troye sivan fixed his. John cleese, troye sivan, sven ruygrok, byron langley, blessing xaba, tom burne, josh goddard, travis hornsby, jason cope, jeremy crutchley, donovan marsh, spud 2. John cleese, troye sivan, jason cope, jeremy crutchley, aaron mcilroy, julie summers, alex mcgregor, blessing xaba, tanit phoenix.
What hugh grant might have said upon receiving spud the screenplay. Troye sivan, the most famous teenager youve never heard of perth teen idol troye sivan had a hollywood gig at age, a lead role opposite john cleese. Spud with troye sivan, john cleese, jamie royal, jason cope, aaron mcilroy, genna blair, tanit phoenix and jeremy crutchley, directed by donavan marsh. This book details spuds third year at a school based on michaelhouse, where he is now back at school and pike. John marwood cleese is an english actor, comedian, writer, film producer, and singer. South africas recordbreaking novel is a comingofage comedy following a young boy through his year at a private boarding school, and set against the backdrop of a country coming of age. He cofounded the comedy troupe monty python and cocreated and performed on the british sketch comedy series monty pythons flying circus 196974. John cleese a legendary actor delivers another wonderful performance. Spud, with a still razor sharp john cleese, is a hugely entertaining. Navigating a musical career through childhood is a perilous journey at best. Young aussie actor troye sivan is likable in the title role, and seems suitably freshfaced and innocent perhaps a little too boyish to credibly attract the attention of the more welldeveloped.
Forever young, the story of troye sivan by alana wulff. Spud faces the second year of boarding school whilst still waiting for his own body to mature as much as he has. Sivan recalled, we went out to dinners, and he would talk to me about his exwives and acting and life. The coming of age story is amusing and the rest of the cast is excellent. John cleeses most popular book is the screwtape letters. I have to get comfortable with being effeminate laura snapes the former youtuber turned musician and actor talks about sudden stardom, queer pride and life as a showman. This johannesburgborn, perthraised singer, songwriter, actor and internet star is considered one of the worlds top 25 most influential teenagers. Following once again the diary for john spud milton sivan this time that of 1991 spud 2 is more overt in its humour than its predecessor, but that isnt a bad thing.
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