Making movies is definitely a serious business, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun on the set as well. We get a small glimpse at some of the on-set shenanigans in a newgag reelfrom the Lionsgate comedyMiddle School: The Worst Years of My Life. This video featuresAndy Dalyas Principal Dwight showingAdam Pally’s Mr. Teller the various contraband students have in their lockers, although he opens the wrong locker in this sequence, forcing him to start over. We also get a glimpse atLauren Graham, as she knocks over a house of cards, andGriffin Gluckgoofing around withEfren Ramirez.
The New York Times best-selling series byJames Pattersonbreaks all the rules whenMiddle School: The Worst Years of My Lifearrives on Digital HD December 20 and Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD, and On Demand January 3 fromLionsgateand CBS Films. This hilarious, family-friendly leap from the page to the big screen starsGriffin Gluck(Batman vs. Robin) alongsideLauren Graham(TV’sGilmore Girls),Rob Riggle(The Hangover),Thomas Barbusca(TV’sWet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp),Andy Daly(Semi-Pro),Adam Pally(Dirty Grandpa),Isabela Moner(TV’s100 Things to Do Before High School),Isabella Amara(The Boss) andAlexa Nisenson(TV’sConstantine).
Rafe has an epic imagination…and a slight problem with authority. Both collide when he transfers to a rule-crazy middle school. Drowning in do’s and don’ts, Rafe and his best friend Leo hatch a plan to expose the principal by breaking every rule in the school’s Code of Conduct. As the principal strikes back, Rafe’s world, at home and at school, explodes into hilarious chaos (both real and imagined) in this laugh-filled family comedy based onJames Patterson’s best-selling book series.Middle School: The Worst Years of My Lifeopened in theaters this past October, and while it only took in just over $20 million at the box office, it only cost $8.5 million to produce.
TheMiddle School: The Worst Years of My Lifehome entertainment release special features include four behind-the-scenes featurettes, a hilarious gag reel plus fourdeleted scenes, including one hilarious animated sequence. Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life will be available on Blu-ray and DVD January 3 for the suggested retail price of $39.99 and $29.95, respectively.Middle School: The Worst Years of My Lifeis directed bySteve Carrwith screenplay byChris Bowman&Hubbel PalmerandKara Holden. The film is executive produced byJames PattersonandSteve Bowen, withLeopoldo GoutandBill Robinsonserving as producers.
While we don’t see her in the gag reel, this film marks the major studio debut ofIsabela Moner, who may be on her way to super-stardom. She will next be seen in the highly-anticipated summer blockbusterTransformers: The Last Knight, which is set for release on June 23, alongsideMark Wahlberg. It remains to be seen if Lionsgate has plans to adapt the other three novels inJames Patterson’s best-sellingMiddle Schoolseries. While we wait for more on the future of this potential franchise, take a look at this gag reel fromMiddle School: The Worst Years of My Lifebelow.
