Mavericks Goes Hollywood : Jay Moriarity Film

Jay Moriarity, big-wave surfer who died the summer of 2001, will be remembered in the up coming hollywood movie "Mavericks". Set to begin shooting in October the film will be based mostly on Moriarity's early life and his relationship with mentor Frosty Hesson. Producers plan to find an unknown actor to play Moriarity and costarring as Hesson will be Gerard Butler. Butler who is know for his films 300, Law Abiding Citizen and most recently The Bounty Hunter will also be the executive producer. Moriarity, who conquered Mavericks at age 15 will not only be honored through hollywood but at the renamed contest "The Jay at Maverick's".

Chasing Mavericks (HD) Official Trailer On Theaters October 26, 2012

Based on the inspirational true story of surfing icon Jay Moriarty, “Chasing Mavericks” tells the story of a young man’s quest to surf Northern California’s most dangerous wave, and the local legend who takes him under his wing. What begins as a mentorship turns into a unique lifelong bond, as the two unlikely friends discover that there is nothing more powerful than pushing your limits and chasing a nearly impossible dream.

"The Making of Chasing Mavericks"

Chasing Mavericks, A bio pic about the life of Mavericks surfer Jay Moriarity started production in October, 2011.



The film stars Gerard Butler as Frosty Hesson, Abigail Spencer as Brenda Hesson, Frosty's wife. Jonny Weston as Jay Moriarty, Elizabeth Shue as Christy Moriarty, Jays Mother; Leven Rambin as Kim Moriarty, Jay's Wife. Maya Rains plays Roque Hesson daughter for Frosty and Brenda, Patrick and Asher Tesler (twins) portray Lake, son of Frosty and Brenda.

On December 19, 2011, film star Gerard Butler escaped a near death accident while filming the movie. He was pounded by a set of 12–16 foot waves at Mavericks. Butler was held underwater for several waves and dragged through rocks until rescued by a safety worker on a jetski.[11] According to eyeforfilm.co.uk, "Butler was knocked off his board by a freak wave. He was trapped underwater as two more waves went over him, and witnesses say he took the force of four or five waves to the head. He was also dragged through rocks before rescuers managed to reach him and get him to the shore. Butler was conscious when pulled from the water and has spent the next sixteen hours in Stanford Medical Center. No statement has been made on his condition but he is believed to have sustained only minor injuries."[12] Butler was standing, although shaken, before being taken by the ambulance.

Watch the trailer of Chasing Mavericks (HD): On Theaters October 26, 2012

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'Chasing Mavericks' Trailer: Gerard Butler Grumbles About Waves

Seemingly losing himself at his 8 Mile star's behest, Oscar-winning director Curtis Hanson has made only two features since 2002's Eminem vanity project, and it's unlikely anyone recalls those films nearly as fondly if at all compared to past Hanson works like L.A. Confidential or Wonder Boys. (In Her Shoes, with Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette, and Shirley MacLaine? The Eric Bana-Drew Barrymore poker drama Lucky You? Yeah, well, those happened.) His latest questionable attempt at making something memorable: Chasing Mavericks, an inspirational film that tells the true story of late surfer Jay Moriarity, here played by Jonny Weston and the hair of William Katt.

In the film, Moriarity stumbles upon Gerard Butler and friends surfing on "Mavericks"--a thought-mythical site with waves that crash with all the force of Sarah Palin's political career. The young surfer insists on riding the dangerous waves, but before he can do that, he's going to need some Miyagi-style training. And we all know there's only one growled, in-and-out-American accent that can offer that kind of sage surf advice.