17 Again 2009 Movie Cast
Overview
17 Again is a 2009 American comedy film directed by Burr Steers. The movie follows the story of Mike O'Donnell, a 37-year-old man who is unhappy with his life. After a chance encounter with a mysterious janitor, Mike is transformed back into his 17-year-old self. The movie explores themes of family, friendship, and second chances.
Main Cast
Zac Efron as Mike O'Donnell (Young)
- Zac Efron plays the lead role of Mike O'Donnell, a high school basketball star who is transported back in time to his 17-year-old self. Efron's charismatic performance brought the character to life and made the movie a huge success.
Matthew Perry as Mike O'Donnell (Adult)
- Matthew Perry plays the adult version of Mike O'Donnell, a 37-year-old man who is unhappy with his life. Perry's comedic timing and wit added depth to the character.
Leslie Mann as Scarlett O'Donnell
- Leslie Mann plays Scarlett O'Donnell, Mike's wife and the mother of their two children. Mann's performance added a touch of warmth and humor to the movie.
Thomas Lennon as Ned Gold
- Thomas Lennon plays Ned Gold, Mike's best friend and a computer mogul. Lennon's comedic performance was a highlight of the movie.
Michelle Trachtenberg as Maggie O'Donnell
- Michelle Trachtenberg plays Maggie O'Donnell, Mike and Scarlett's daughter. Trachtenberg's performance was endearing and added to the movie's emotional depth.
Sterling Knight as Alex O'Donnell
- Sterling Knight plays Alex O'Donnell, Mike and Scarlett's son. Knight's performance was impressive, and his character's interactions with Zac Efron's Mike were some of the movie's most memorable moments.
Supporting Cast
- Melora Hardin as Principal Masterson
- Hunter Parrish as Stan
- Josie Loren as Nicole
- Jim Gaffigan as Coach Murphy
- Nicole Sullivan as Naomi
Awards and Nominations
- Zac Efron was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Comedy.
- The movie was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Comedy.
Trivia
- The movie was filmed in California and Arizona.
- Zac Efron did most of his own stunts in the movie.
- The movie's script was originally written with a more serious tone, but was later rewritten to incorporate more comedy.
