{"product_id":"about-a-boy-9781557045713","title":"About a Boy","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew in the acclaimed series--the new film starring Hugh Grant and Toni Collette, adapted from the acclaimed novel by Nick Hornby (\u003cem\u003eHigh Fidelity\u003c\/em\u003e). Coming from Universal Pictures in April 2002, produced by Tribeca Productions and Working Title Films. Based on Nick Hornby's popular novel, \u003cem\u003eAbout A Boy\u003c\/em\u003e is a comedy-drama starring Hugh Grant as Will, a rich, child-free and irresponsible Londoner in his thirties who, in search of available women, invents an imaginary son and starts attending single parent meetings. As a result of one of his liaisons, he meets Marcus, an odd 12-year-old boy with problems at school. Gradually, Will and Marcus become friends, and as Will teaches Marcus how to be a cool kid, Marcus helps Will to finally grow up. The cast also includes Toni Collette (\u003cem\u003eSixth Sense\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eShaft\u003c\/em\u003e), Rachel Weisz (\u003cem\u003eThe Mummy Returns\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSunshine\u003c\/em\u003e), and Nicholas Hoult. 20 b\/w photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHedges, Peter:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003ePeter Hedges adapted his first novel, \u003cem\u003eWhat'sEating Gilbert Grape\u003c\/em\u003e, for director Lasse Hallström.His second novel was \u003cem\u003eAn Ocean in Iowa\u003c\/em\u003e. His otherscreenplay adaptations include \u003cem\u003eA Map of the World\u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eAbout a Boy\u003c\/em\u003e, which was nominated for anAcademy Award\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e for Best Adapted Screenplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeitz, Paul:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003ePaul Weitz co-wrote and co-directed blockbuster hits\u003cem\u003e About a Boy\u003c\/em\u003e (nominated for an Oscar(R) for Best Adapted Screenplay) and \u003cem\u003eAmerican Pie\u003c\/em\u003e. Previously, with his brother Chris, he collaborated on several screenplays, including \u003cem\u003eAntz\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51580201074962,"sku":"9781557045713","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_97ddb4bc-6ea5-4694-bd16-40d953d64e2c.jpg?v=1756211233","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/about-a-boy-9781557045713","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}