Hear From Zachary Gordon, the Real-Life Wimpy Kid
Zachary Gordon stepped onto the big screen in 2010 as Greg Heffley, the not-so-tough main character in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” based on the best-selling books by Jeff Kinney. An unabashed fan of the Wimpy Kid books, Zachary considered Greg his dream role. That didn’t mean working on the film was easy.
Zachary on auditioning to play Greg Heffley:
Zachary on his first day on set:
Zachary on the challenges of acting:
Zachary on staying focused while acting:
Zachary on hanging out with friends:
Zachary on his future plans:
Boys’ Life caught up with Zachary in September 2009 on the Wimpy Kid set in Vancouver, B.C. See Zachary’s own diary (illustrated Wimpy Kid-style by Jeff Kinney) as published in the April 2010 issue of BL below, and listen to exclusive excerpts by clicking on the audio players above.
heeeeeeyyy you sound just like me
you were right!!!! bye bye
my sister has all the books
im hooked on Diary of a Wimpy Kid
When is the movie coming to England
The movie has not been released internationally yet. However, it is now being released in England and Australia at the end of August, 2010, Europe will follow and then the Orient. The movie has been very successful in the United States. The DVD was just released last week.
I saw in a boyslife magnazine you play Toontown. do you really? If so, I play it too. My toon is a brown mouse named Captain Milton Bagelbubble. 110 laff points.
Are u a boy scout?
I love the movie and the books. Im going to have a Diary of a Wimpy Kid Birthday party for sure.
I saw the movie and i loved it. I especially like the part where Fregley chases you around his house with a bugar on his finger. That was hillarious and gross all at once.
the books are awesome and the movie rocked the house
i am your biggest fan zach
Love the books-lovetheMovie!
I’m with Mr.Berenstein!could i have autograph.
Watched the movie it was funny and I loved it!!
I think that it would be pretty cool to meet this guy. He sounds interesting.
I agree compleatly Mr. Bernstein on both
I WANT TO SEE THE MOVIE!
movie was awsome.
Great!I never really read the book but I read it every time I see it at the bookstore. IT IS GREAT !!! ( good job on getting the part)
i luv ur work!its very fun how do you sign up for that stuff
you have to be talented and rich.
I get how you have to be talented and all, but you have to be rich? You can’t just go and audition for something? I know it cost a lil bit of money but… you have to be rich?
Love The Books!! Can’t Wait To See The Movie!!! 🙂
yeah me to
The movie was great. The books are awsome. I cant wait for the fifth and last book.
That was a good movie but it did not completly follow the original
storyline that was in the book
ilove the books cant wait to see the movie
good job on the movie. follow your dreams
i know he’s such a talented guy but we could at least thank god for his gift!