Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Movie (2022):
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is an upcoming computer-animated comedy film directed by Luke Cormican from a screenplay by Jeff Kinney, based on his 2008 book of the same name. Brady Noon, Ethan William Childress, Chris Diamantopoulos, Erica Cerra, and Hunter Dillon reprise their roles as characters from the first film.
It is a sequel to Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021) and is the second adaptation of Rodrick Rules following the 2011 live-action film, while also being the second fully-animated film in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series and the sixth installment overall.
Brady Noon, Ethan William Childress, Chris Diamantopoulos, Erica Cerra, and Hunter Dillon reprise their roles as characters from the first film, while Ed Asner posthumously portrays Grandpa Heffley. The film is dedicated to his memory.
Produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Bardel Entertainment, it was released on Disney+, as a Disney+ original film, on December 2, 2022, and received mixed reviews from critics.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Movie Information:
| Movie Name | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Rodrick Rules |
| Genre | Animation Comedy Drama |
| Countries | United States Canada |
| Language | English |
| Release Date | December 2, 2022 |
| Running Time | 1h 14m |
| Based on | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney |
| Starring | Brady Noon Hunter Dillon Ethan William Childress Chris Diamantopoulos Erica Cerra |
| Directed by | Luke Cormican |
| Screenplay by | Jeff Kinney |
| Produced by | Jeff Kinney |
| Music by | John Paesano |
| Production Companies | Walt Disney Pictures Bardel Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Disney+ |
| Budget | N/A |
| Box Office Collection | N/A |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Movie Trailer:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Movie Storyline (Plot/Synopsis):
A new school year, his brother Rodrick teases him over and over and over and over again. Will Greg manage to get along with him? Or will a secret ruin everything?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Movie Voice Cast and Characters:
- Brady Noon as Greg Heffley, a seventh grader who yearns to be popular.
- Hunter Dillon as Rodrick Heffley, Greg’s aggressive older brother.
- Ethan William Childress as Rowley Jefferson, Greg’s childish best friend.
- Chris Diamantopoulos as Frank Heffley, Greg’s father.
- Erica Cerra as Susan Heffley, Greg’s mother.
- Gracen Newton as Manny Heffley, Greg’s younger brother
- Veena Sood as an elevator lady
- Ed Asner as Grandpa Heffley as Greg’s grandfather.
- Kimberly Brooks as a news anchor
- Nathan Arenas as Mackie, a member of Rodrick’s band
- Jimmy Tatro as Bill Walter, a member of Rodrick’s band
- Vincent Tong as Leland, Rowley’s neighbor and babysitter
- Albert Tsai as Drew, a bass guitarist in Rodrick’s band
- Hudson Yang as Larry, a replacement drummer for Rodrick’s band
- Lex Lang as the talent show announcer
