Video & Audio

Hear from Zachary Gordon, the real-life Wimpy Kid



Zachary Gordon steps onto the big screen this month as Greg Heffley, the not-so-tough main character in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” based on the best-selling books by Jeff Kinney. An unabashed fan of the Wimpy Kid books, Zachary considers Greg his dream role. That doesn’t mean working on the film was easy.

Boys’ Life caught up with Zachary last September on the Wimpy Kid set in Vancouver, B.C. See Zachary’s own diary (illustrated Wimpy Kid-style by Jeff Kinney) in the April 2010 issue of BL, and listen to exclusive excerpts by clicking on the audio players below.

Zachary on auditioning to play Greg Heffley:

Zachary on his first day on set:

Zachary on the challenges of acting:

Zachary on staying focused while acting:

Zachary on hanging out with friends:

Zachary on his future plans:

Comments about “Hear from Zachary Gordon, the real-life Wimpy Kid”

  1. movie star wana be says:

    Whats your favorite part of playing gil on bubble guppies?

  2. Mzooka says:

    Zach your so cool

  3. Shorty says:

    Zach, you rock. Hope to meet ya someday man

  4. the shaunster says:

    i love your movies
    I have the dvds of the movie how many books are you gonna print

  5. Laserguy5000 says:

    Whats up?

  6. justin says:

    Zach Gordon is cool

  7. akcys says:

    hey zachary i am a big fan of your movies and i was wondering how is it being and actor

  8. Jack2000 says:

    Your my favorite kid actor. I’m really happy you got the part of Greg Heffley. I love the Diary of a Wimpy kid books. I hope you guy make the rest of the books into movies.I would really like to meet you Zach. I feel like I’m your character.Your awesome!!!

  9. breebree says:

    your so alsome i love your move you made and your very down to earth

  10. gabe says:

    hey zackary im so glad u got the part.did u know i got rodrick rules.i hope your going to make a 3rd one. i want to be just like u a big movie star.i love your movies they are so cool!

  11. natya says:

    hi zachary i hope you like playing the role , im saying this because i love acting and im going to a Addition

  12. Flower says:

    i can’t believe you are voices or are in so many movies. In the end of fifth grade a few weeks ago (we ended late because we had a lot of snow days) we watched national treasures one and two (which i got in trouble a lot for talking during them)there was a kid in the begining and i found out that was you!!!!! :) :) :) :)

  13. Zach Gordon says:

    Thank you wonderful fans

  14. wipykidrulez says:

    Zach gordon you rock!!!!!! next movie witch is dog days i bet is gonna be realy funny!!

  15. jack says:

    Is it cool to play Greg

  16. GGordon says:

    Hi! I LOVE U ZACH GORDON! My last name is Gordon 2! What is your email address??? or your fan email address? please reply!

  17. jack says:

    Zachary also I think you ROCK

  18. jack says:

    I think you awesome because you play greg heffley he’s my favorite
    diary of a wimpy kid character also my little brother really likes
    bubble guppies HE watches it all the time And also I’ve read all the diary of a wimpy kid books

  19. kk2 says:

    zach gordon is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  20. JunjouTerrorist305 says:

    I was surprised when I saw the behind the scenes of the play
    When he sings XD no difference at ALL!!!!!!
    

  21. Tater Tottie says:

    Hey Zachary, I was planning to pen pal you this summer! I hope to accomplish this. Bye!

  22. alo says:

    that movie was awsome and saw the the 2 movie and i hope u can still make more wimpy kid movie because ur awsome

Write a comment about “Hear from Zachary Gordon, the real-life Wimpy Kid”

Nickname:

Type your comment:

  • ADVERTISEMENT
  • FIND BL ON YOUTUBE

  • ADVERTISEMENT