"The Wackness" (2008)
It's the summer of 1994, and the streets of New York are pulsing with hip-hop and wafting with the sweet aroma of marijuana - but change is in the air. The newlyinaugurated mayor, Rudy Giuliani, is beginning to implement his anti-fun initiatives against "crimes" like noisy portable radios, graffiti and public drunkenness. Set against this backdrop, Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) spends his last summer before college selling dope throughout New York City, trading it with his shrink (Ben Kingsley) for therapy, while crushing on his step-daughter (Olivia Thirlby).
Josh Peck Takes on a Very Different Type of Role in "The Wackness"
Josh Peck, one of the stars of Nickelodeon's "Drake & Josh" series, takes on the role of a drug-dealing pot-smoking loner in the coming of age tale, "The Wackness." Written and directed by Jonathan Levine, the R-rated independent film was a hit at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and marks a real departure from the characters Peck has played on TV and in past feature films.
Josh Peck, one of the stars of Nickelodeon's "Drake & Josh" series, takes on the role of a drug-dealing pot-smoking loner in the coming of age tale, "The Wackness." Written and directed by Jonathan Levine, the R-rated independent film was a hit at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and marks a real departure from the characters Peck has played on TV and in past feature films.
Writer/Director Jonathan Levine Discusses His Film
Writer/director Jonathan Levine was born and raised in New York and graduated from high school in 1994, just like the lead character in his second feature film – "The Wackness." But while Levine admits to many similarities between himself and Luke Shapiro (played by Josh Peck), he's quick to point out that unlike Luke, he never sold marijuana.
Writer/director Jonathan Levine was born and raised in New York and graduated from high school in 1994, just like the lead character in his second feature film – "The Wackness." But while Levine admits to many similarities between himself and Luke Shapiro (played by Josh Peck), he's quick to point out that unlike Luke, he never sold marijuana.
Sir Ben Kingsley Talks About "The Wackness"
Sir Ben Kingsley sports long hair, smokes pot from a bong, and dispenses advice to a confused teenage drug dealer as the quirky Dr. Squires in "The Wackness."
Sir Ben Kingsley sports long hair, smokes pot from a bong, and dispenses advice to a confused teenage drug dealer as the quirky Dr. Squires in "The Wackness."
"The Wackness" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the movie "The Wackness" starring Josh Peck, Sir Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Mary-Kate Olsen, Method Man, Talia Balsam, and David Wohl.
Gallery of photos from the movie "The Wackness" starring Josh Peck, Sir Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Mary-Kate Olsen, Method Man, Talia Balsam, and David Wohl.
Spirit Awards 2009 - Josh Peck Interview
Josh Peck's best known for his starring role in the Nickelodeon series "Drake & Josh," but moviegoers got the chance to see another side of Peck in the gritty film "The Wackness."
Josh Peck's best known for his starring role in the Nickelodeon series "Drake & Josh," but moviegoers got the chance to see another side of Peck in the gritty film "The Wackness."
"The Wackness" Movie Credits
Cast and crew list for "The Wackness," MPAA rating, and release date info.
Cast and crew list for "The Wackness," MPAA rating, and release date info.
"The Wackness" Trailer
"The Wackness" trailer in Real Player and Windows Media formats.
"The Wackness" trailer in Real Player and Windows Media formats.
"The Wackness" Poster
Poster featuring Sir Ben Kingsley and Josh Peck.
Poster featuring Sir Ben Kingsley and Josh Peck.
Official "The Wackness" Website
Sony Pictures Classics' official site for "The Wackness." Release Date: July 3, 2008 (Limited)
Sony Pictures Classics' official site for "The Wackness." Release Date: July 3, 2008 (Limited)