Chasing Mavericks (2012)

***Chasing Mavericks*** is a 2012 American biographical drama film about the life of American surfer Jay Moriarity (portrayed by Jonny Weston). It was directed by Curtis Hanson and Michael Apted, and stars Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer, and Leven Rambin.

Filming took place in October 2011. While Hanson began production, Apted was brought in to finish the final 15 days of shooting and post due to Hanson's failing health. It was the final film directed by Hanson before his death in 2016, and the second to last film directed by Apted before his death in 2021.

## Shooting

* Filming was from October 10th, 2011 - December 19th, 2011.

## Cast

* Gerard Butler - Robert 'Frosty' Hesson
* Jonny Weston - Jay Moriarity
* Elisabeth Shue - Kristy Moriarity
* Abigail Spencer - Brenda Hesson
* Leven Rambin - Kim Moriarity
* Greg Long - Magnificent One
* Peter Mel - Magnificent Two
* Zach Wormhoudt - Magnificent Three
* Devin Crittenden - Blonde
* Taylor Handley - Sonny
* Cooper Timberline - Young Jay Moriarity
* Maya Raines - Roquet
* Harley Graham - Young Kim Moriarity
* Jenica Bergere - Zeuf
* James Anthony Cotton - Frank
* Channon Roe - Bob Pearson
* Thomas Freil - Bells
* L. Peter Callender - Biology Teacher (as L. Peter Callendar)
* Andrew Pierno - Sonny Crew #1
* Coy Coffman - Sonny Crew #2
* Richard Gross - Brenda's Father
* Gary Griffis - Young Blonde
* Brandon Fleschner - Beach Cruiser
* Adam Del Rio - Capitola Mall Druggie
* Keegan Boos - Young Sonny
* Kaila Pearson - Female Student
* Christopher Sweeney - Eli
* Elina Wells - Melia
* Brandon Hooper - Photographer on Boat
* Nate Feix - Little Grommet

**Rest of cast listed alphabetically:**

* Michael Acosta - Pickup Driver (uncredited)
* Derek W. Adam - Driver in Firebird (uncredited)
* Kimberly Allen - Beach Goer (uncredited)
* AnnaCorey - Kate Bonfire Hostess (uncredited)
* Elliott Arcelis - Sexy Surfer (uncredited)
* Andy Arness - Blue-Collar Worker (uncredited)
* Samuel Baca - Driver / Neighbor (uncredited)
* Rodolfo C Barrios - Migrant Worker (uncredited)
* Riko Bay - Blue-Collar Worker (uncredited)
* Erin Bell - Student (uncredited)
* Alex Bretow - Beach Cruiser (uncredited)
* Anthony Cabello - Farm Worker in Pick-up (uncredited)
* Jacquie Cardinale - Surfer Girl (uncredited)
* Cabran E. Chamberlain - Neighbor (uncredited)
* Nestor Cuellas - Blue Collar Worker (uncredited)
* Robert Cure - Surfer #2 (uncredited)
* Galen Davis - Student (uncredited)
* Leesha Davis - Mavericks Spectator (uncredited)
* Deborah de Alva - Student (uncredited)
* Scott Eastwood - Gordy (uncredited)
* Sammy Elliott - Cute Surfer (uncredited)
* Quint Gabriel - Neighbor (uncredited)
* Douglas Gawoski - Young Frosty's Dad (uncredited)
* David Gizzarelli
* Mark Daniel Hodge - Neighbor (uncredited)
* Mike Howard - Neighbor / Bike Rider (uncredited)
* Rebecca Hyland - Mme. Grover (uncredited)
* Kymberly Jenal - Bon Fire #1 (uncredited)
* Jeffrey W. Jenkins - Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
* Alexander Kanellakos - Surfer #1 (uncredited)
* Ainslee Kate - Surfer (uncredited)
* Diana Kibunguchy
* Nate Komari - High School Student (uncredited)
* Mark Lavell - Santa Cruz Local (uncredited)
* Veronica Loud - Shopping Wife (uncredited)
* Janean Christine Mariani - Mavericks Videographer (uncredited)
* Deanna Marks - Molly (uncredited)
* Julian Martinez - Surfer (uncredited)
* Jay Moriarty - Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
* Cloud Mykals - Surfer #3 (uncredited)
* Lourdes Nadres - Mavericks Spectator (uncredited)
* Christian Harris Neeman - Beach Bum (uncredited)
* C. Andrew Nelson - Shopping Husband (uncredited)
* Steven Jon Nichols - Featured Spectator (uncredited)
* Nkechi - Mavericks Photographer (uncredited)
* Montgomery Paulsen - Nosy Neighbor (uncredited)
* Jekyns Pelaez - Neighbor (uncredited)
* David Alan Poe - Driver (uncredited)
* Rene Rivas - Corner Store Dealer #3 (uncredited)
* Brian Sampson - Blue Collar Worker / Driver (uncredited)
* Frank Scozzari - Beach Goer at Bonfire (uncredited)
* Jon Komp Shin - Surfer (uncredited)
* Josh Squire - Mavericks Surf Competition Spectator (uncredited)
* Tony Toste - Frosty's Neighbor (uncredited)
* Etienne Vick - Driver 1966 VW (uncredited)
* Steven Wiig - Mavericks Spectator (uncredited)