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:
Have they made Rodrick Rules yet?
zach you are so amazing im 10 and i sent u an email but it got rejected cuz my source was phony whats your real email ur so cool i want to be in the third movie but i cant cuz im emglish
oh my god you are so talented but im british so i dont stand a chance of getting in to the sequel!
i love the books and the movie was so cool
I want to be famous like you one day. You are my role model and I would love to meet you one day. Also do you have any tips for auditioning for a movie?
is the actor that plays rowley your friend
dear zack i’m your biggest fan, how did you act as greg in the movie ,what video games do you like to play and how old are you
ZACK YOU ARE NOW MY FAVORITE MINI-ACTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
zach you are the best!
the movie was so funny!!:)
the movie was sick because he ate the rotten cheese
HAVE ANY TIPS ON BECOMING FAMOUSE
Hi Zach! I love the movie and the books and when they make the last straw movie, i’m want to be an extra!!!!!!
cool
Hey Zach. I love the movie. I was thinking I could try out for the next on. Have any advice?
ilove the books and the movie
Hey Zach, Great job in the movie! I like the Halloween scene. Do you actually hang out with the guy who plays Rowley? I’d love to get your autograph too!
I’m going to an acting audition soon. Do you have any tips? If so thanks and I might see you on the computer.
Hey Zachary Ive Always Wanted To Be In The Movie And Meet You Hopefully I Can Be In The 3rd One If The 2nd One Is A Sucess
Zach i am your #1 Fan. Can i meet you?
you’r awsome
ZACHARY GORDON IS AWSOME JADE
I loved your movie too. The fire hose making people thinking you were peeing on Rodrick(Devon)? Hilarious! XD YOU ROCK!
Hey Zachary! Your awesome! It’s weird because I’ve never talked to anyone famous. Me and my mom think your ADORABLE. I’m like your biggest fan! Can I get your autograph? You rock! I’m 8 yrs. old and I’m a girl. I have all the books and I saw the movie! I wish I could meet you! Bye,hope you reply!
you are AWESOME!!!!!!!
Zach I have all the diary of a wimpy kid books are you still into acting?
Zach… In the movie diary, it says to not mention the mashed potatoes to you if we ran into you. Were they gross? Because I LOVE mashed potatoes!!
hey zach you are awesome in diary of a wimpy kid ive read all of them 10 times (P.S can i have your autograph)
sure
Hey Zachary? How was the sugar in the opening scene? In the commentary for the movie,Thor says someone mixed it up with salt. HA!
Awsome
Zach,YOU ARE SO SO AAWWSSOOMMEE! Ireally like the books. Can I get your autograph?
fregley is gross
HEY,ZACH can I have an autograph? Also,are you in scouting?
yes and yes