‘My Weird School’ Beloved Book Series Is Getting a Nickelodeon Adaptation: Movie Release Date, Cast, More!

Nickelodeon is gearing up to release a movie adaptation of the beloved book series My Weird School by Dan Gutman. Known for books such as Miss Daisy Is Crazy! and Ms. Hannah Is Bananas! (a personal fav), the book series is a staple in elementary schools. So, who’s set to star in the teacher-crazed flick?

Keep reading for everything we know about My Weird School:

What Is ‘My Weird School’ Aboutt?

The movie will follow “middle school student A.J. as he finds himself joining forces with faculty and friends to save the world from an alien invasion,” according to a press release.

Shauna Phelan, EVP, Live Action Series and Film, Nickelodeon & Awesomeness said in a statement:“We are so excited to bring this beloved book series to life with a dream cast of actors and influencers we know our audience will love, and a creative team lead by Jonathan Judge who will elevate the movie in a hilarious way for Nickelodeon’s kids and family audience.”

With more than 100 titles and 35 million copies sold, Dan Gutman’s My Weird School book series, published by HarperCollins, follows the day-to-day life of wisecracking A.J., his loyal pals Ryan and Michael, and his archenemy, smarty-pants Andrea, as they face a set of wacky teachers at Ella Mentry School — the weirdest school ever.

When Does ‘My Weird School’ Come Out?

It’s unclear when the movie will be released, however, production on the film begins in Vancouver, Canada, in October 2024. My Weird School will stream day-and-date on Paramount+ and air on Nickelodeon channels around the world.

Who Stars In ‘My Weird School’?

My Weird School will star Hero Hunter as A.J., Harper Zilmer as Lex, Aaron Harris as Ryan, Nakai Takawira as Andrea, Sean “SeanDoesMagic” Sotaridona as Todd, Liv Pearsall as Mrs. LaGrange and Adam Rose as Mr. Small.

My Weird School is directed by Jonathan Judge (The Really Loud House).

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