First Look: Will ‘Chasing Mavericks’ be making waves?
What: "Chasing Mavericks"
When: Opening Friday
Cast: John Weston, Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer, Taylor Handley
Director: Curtis Hanson
The story: Surfing phenom Jay Moriarity (Weston) enlists local legend Frosty Hesson (Butler) to train him to master the Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth.
The buzz: There's no word on the script, but the waves are said to be some of the most spectacular ever captured on film.
- CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE
