![]() ![]() The series’ backdrop also allows Schwartz-by way of his regular music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas-to return to a place he knows very well: the defining music of the aughts. It’s an affectation that falls in line with the concept that makes “Looking For Alaska” work as well as it does (both as a story and as a miniseries): “Looking For Alaska” realizes that, for a teen, every single action and choice is the most important, life-altering action and choice you can make. In the grand Dawsonian (as in, “Dawson’s Creek”) legacy of teen drama characters, there is a lot of dialogue in “Looking For Alaska” that is bound to make you say “That’s not how teenagers talk.” On top of that, they also talk a lot-perhaps too much-until the moment before the series’ major tragedy, the moment where words could have possibly saved their friend from going off into the night. “Looking For Alaska” Alfonso Bresciani/Hulu He immediately gets his wish for excitement upon meeting his roommate, Chip “The Colonel” Martin (Denny Love), who introduces him to his new world-and the class feud against the privileged rich kids at school, known as the Weekday Warriors-which includes his laidback friend Takumi Hikohito (Jay Lee) and the third-wave feminist and whirlwind that is Alaska Young (Kristine Froseth). This desire sends him aways to his father’s alma mater, Culver Creek Boarding School in Alabama, to find something less boring and safe than the life he’s always lived. “Looking For Alaska” tells the story of Miles “Pudge” Halter (Charlie Plummer), a teenage boy from Orlando who is obsessed with famous last words and has become consumed by his desire to seek “the Great Perhaps,” a concept inspired by the last words of poet Francois Rabelais. ‘Succession’ Review: Episode 8 Makes Us Watch as the Poison Drips Through “Looking For Alaska” is a story that fits right into Schwartz and Savage’s teen drama ethos. This is far from the duo’s first adaptation-“Gossip Girl,” “The Carrie Diaries,” and Marvel’s “Runaways” all exist-but it is impressive just how much the source material and the finished product makes it feel like their own creation. Now it’s finally here, and despite the story originally being written by someone else entirely, “Looking For Alaska” fits Schwarz and Savage like a glove. Then in May 2018, it was announced that Schwartz would be writing the eight-episode limited series for Hulu, executive producing alongside his Fake Empire partner and longtime collaborator Stephanie Savage. In fact, in 2005, it was set to be adapted by him as a feature film but even after writing a screenplay that Green reportedly loved, the movie remained in development hell, with constant delays for years. Biology major who will attend medical school after graduation.Based on the 2005 John Green novel of the same name, “ Looking For Alaska” was made to be adapted for television by Josh Schwartz. Has two brothers, Noah (14) and Benjamin (12). Son of Eric & Shelley Schwartz and Barbara & Ernest Bechet. Was also an all-state performer in ice hockey.įull name is Joshua Michael Schwartz. Named First Team All-County during his junior year. Posted 12 goals as a senior which stands as a single-season record. Completed his career with a record 29 goals and 12 assists. As a senior was named First Team All-County, First Team All-State and NACAA All-South. Had a goal against Charlotte (10/7).įour-year letter winner at Broadneck HS in Annapolis, Md. Scored his first goal of the season against Dartmouth (9/24). Member of the A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll in Fall 2012 and Spring 2013. Named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District team. Scored the only goal of the game in a 1-0 victory over Vermont (8/27). Also netted the game-tying goal in a 1-1 tie with Harvard (8/31). Scored the game-winner in a 2-0 win over Saint Joseph's (10/12). Led the team in goals (5), assists (2), points (12) and game-winning goals (2). Made the starting lineup in 15 of his 18 appearances. Member of the A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll in Fall 2013 and Spring 2014.Ģ012 (Sophomore): Game-By-Game Statistics Career-best two goals and two assists in 5-2 win over Siena (9/28), which included his lone game-winner of the year. Primary corner kick player with 51 taken. Ranked 10th in the A-10 in points, 11th in goals and 13th in assists. Led the team in scoring (16), goals (6), assists (4) and shots (44). First Team All-America by Jewish Sports Review. ![]() Had a team high 41 shots on the season, 19 of which were on goal. Led the team in points with 15 on 5 goals and 5 assists. Started in 17 games out of 18 games played.
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