Henry Winkler's Son Max, to make his Directorial Debut!!! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-10-2009, 10:34 AM

Guillermo del Toro isn't the only one mentoring up-and-coming filmmakers - Jason Reitman is doing the same, too. Reitman will produce a comedy called Ceremony which will be the directorial debut of Max Winkler. Michael Angarano (Snow Angels) and Jesse Eisenberg (Adventureland) are signing on to play the two friends that the film is about. When one of them (Eisenberg) falls for an older woman about to be married, he drags along his friend (Angarano) to a beach town in an effort to break up the wedding. Upon arriving, they quickly realize just how out of place they are among the British groom-to-be and his guests.

Max is the son of actor Henry Winkler; he helped write the upcoming Jonah Hill comedy The Adventurer's Handbook and directed the web series Clark and Michael starring Michael Cera and Clark Duke. "Jason encouraged me to write this movie," Winkler told THR. "His company works with first-time filmmakers and he's really taken me under his wing. It's nice to have somebody who has been there before and can help you with the anxiety and questions." Production is due to start this fall, with casting under way for the other roles. Sounds like a fun indie comedy with a solid cast so far. We'll be keeping a close eye on Ceremony.

Jessica · 06-10-2009, 10:52 AM

Wow.

shotzette · 06-10-2009, 08:04 PM

I can't beleive how much Max looks like his father. Seriously, if he can act and if anyone was planning something along the lines of "Happy Days: the Next Generation", he would be a shoe in.

Jessica · 06-10-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shotzette

I can't beleive how much Max looks like his father. Seriously, if he can act and if anyone was planning something along the lines of "Happy Days: the Next Generation", he would be a shoe in.

Yeah, totally.

Schmoopie · 06-11-2009, 12:05 AM

Wow, that's great! Should be interesting to see his talents! He really does look like his dad! Is that Henry's daughter in the picture as well? She's beautiful!

ponytail · 06-11-2009, 06:36 AM

Henry shows that he is a proud dad. Wishing Max all the best!

Jessica · 06-11-2009, 09:17 AM

Yeah.

catlover79 · 06-11-2009, 02:32 PM

Cool news!! Love the pic - what a stunning group.

Jessica · 06-11-2009, 08:57 PM

Yeah!

Chocolate Moose · 06-12-2009, 10:45 AM

Nothing like a little nepotism.

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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Henry Winkler's Son Max, to make his Directorial Debut!!! Guillermo del Toro isn't the only one mentoring up-and-coming filmmakers - Jason Reitman is doing the same, too. Reitman will produce a comedy called Ceremony which will be the directorial debut of Max Winkler. Michael Angarano (Snow Angels) and Jesse Eisenberg (Adventureland) are signing on to play the two friends that the film is about. When one of them (Eisenberg) falls for an older woman about to be married, he drags along his friend (Angarano) to a beach town in an effort to break up the wedding. Upon arriving, they quickly realize just how out of place they are among the British groom-to-be and his guests. Max is the son of actor Henry Winkler; he helped write the upcoming Jonah Hill comedy The Adventurer's Handbook and directed the web series Clark and Michael starring Michael Cera and Clark Duke. "Jason encouraged me to write this movie," Winkler told THR. "His company works with first-time filmmakers and he's really taken me under his wing. It's nice to have somebody who has been there before and can help you with the anxiety and questions." Production is due to start this fall, with casting under way for the other roles. Sounds like a fun indie comedy with a solid cast so far. We'll be keeping a close eye on Ceremony. Attached Images
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shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	I can't beleive how much Max looks like his father. Seriously, if he can act and if anyone was planning something along the lines of "Happy Days: the Next Generation", he would be a shoe in.

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