Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
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| Directed by | Ian Samuels |
| Written by | Lindsey Beer |
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| Cinematography | John W. Rutland |
| Edited by | Andrea Bottigliero |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser is an American teen comedy film directed by Ian Samuels from a screenplay by Lindsey Beer. The film is a modern retelling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story, and stars Shannon Purser, RJ Cyler, Noah Centineo, and Kristine Froseth.
The film released on September 7, 2018, by Netflix.
Plot
Sierra (Shannon Purser) is a smart, but unpopular girl who aspires to get to Stanford University. When Jamey (Noah Centineo), a sweet jock asks the most popular girl in school Veronica (Kristine Froseth) for her number she gives him Sierra's number instead.
This leads to Jamey texting Sierra believing she is Veronica. Sierra soon begins to like Jamey, so she enlists the help of Veronica in order to keep talking to him. Although initially cold to one another, Veronica and Sierra end up being friends.
When Jamey asks Sierra (who he believes to be Veronica) out on a date, Veronica goes with him as a favour to Sierra. However when he tries to kiss Veronica, Veronica tells him to close his eyes and Sierra kisses him instead, Jamey believes that he kissed Veronica.
Before a football game Jamey kisses Veronica. Veronica is angry at Jamey for doing this, because she feels like she's betraying Sierra. Jamey doesn't understand why she is angry, because he believes that she was the person he kissed on their date. Sierra witnesses the kiss and believes that Veronica kissed him on purpose. She decides to expose the fact that Veronica was dumped by her ex boyfriend over DM as revenge. Jamey soon finds out the truth and tells both Veronica and Sierra to stay away from him.
Sierra writes a song and sends it to Veronica as an apology. Veronica plays the song to Jamey and he decides to forgive her. He comes to take Sierra to homecoming and, after declaring that he likes her, they kiss again. They go to homecoming together. The movie wraps up by showing where the characters are now.
Cast
- Shannon Purser as Sierra Burgess
- RJ Cyler as Dan, Sierra’s best friend
- Noah Centineo as Jamey, Sierra’s love interest
- Kristine Froseth as Veronica, a popular cheerleader
- Will Peltz as Spence
- Lea Thompson as Mrs. Burgess, Sierra’s mother
- Alan Ruck as Mr. Burgess, Sierra’s father
- Chrissy Metz as Trish, Veronica's mother
- Alice Lee as Mackenzie
- Giorgia Whigham
- Mary Pat Gleason as Sierra’s counselor
- Joey Morgan as Topher
Production
Development
The film was first announced in September 2016 as a modern retelling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story, to be directed by Ian Samuels from a screenplay by Lindsey Beer (Chaos Walking), and with Ben Hardy in the male lead role.[1] In the same announcement, it was revealed Molly Smith and Thad Luckinbill's Black Label Media (Sicario, La La Land) would produce the film, with Beer executive producing.[1] On January 18, 2018, it was announced that Netflix has acquired the rights to the film.[2]
Casting
In December 2016, RJ Cyler was cast as the title character's best friend.[3] On January 5, 2017, Shannon Purser was cast as Sierra Burgess,[4] and the following day, Kristine Froseth was cast in a supporting role.[5] Later that same month, Will Peltz joined the cast in a co-starring role.[6] On February 1, 2017, Noah Centineo was cast as the male lead, taking over from Ben Hardy who had been previously attached in the role.[7] Also in February 2017, Lea Thompson and Alan Ruck joined the film as the title character's parents.[8]
Music
In July 2017, songwriter and musician Leland announced that he had completed scoring music for the film with Bram Inscore. In addition, he revealed that the pair also co-wrote a song with Troye Sivan and Allie X that will feature in the film. The group co-wrote a song with the film's screenwriter, Lindsey Beer, entitled Sunflower, an original song written in the script and performed by Shannon Purser. [9]
Release
The film released on September 7, 2018, exclusively on Netflix.
References
- ^ a b Fleming Jr, Mike (September 9, 2016). "Ben Hardy to Topline Modern Cyrano de Bergerac Pic 'Sierra Burgess Is a Loser'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 18, 2017). "Netflix Seals Deal For 'Sierra Burgess Is a Loser'". Deadline. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (December 1, 2016). "RJ Cyler Cast In 'Sierra Burgess Is A Loser'; Annika Marks Boards 'The Last Champion'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 5, 2017). "'Stranger Things' Shannon Purser To Star In 'Sierra Burgess Is A Loser'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 6, 2017). "Kristine Froseth Joins Class For 'Sierra Burgess Is A Loser'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 27, 2017). "Benedict Hardie Joins 'Stem'; Will Peltz Enrolls In 'Sierra Burgess'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (February 1, 2017). "Miya Cech Joins Fox's 'The Darkest Minds'; Noah Centineo Cast In 'Sierra Burgess Is A Loser'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (February 14, 2017). "Lea Thompson & Alan Ruck Join Black Label's 'Sierra Burgess Is A Loser'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Hernandez, Brian Anthony (July 14, 2017). "Songwriter Leland Talks Selena Gomez's 'Fetish' & Working With Fellow Queer Artists". Billboard.