After 20 years,Stargirlis finally coming to life.
And director Julia Hart has the perfect explanation as to why.
“One of my favorite things about turning it into a movie was turning it into a musical.
Stargirl starring Grace Vanderwall credit: Dale Robinette/Disney +.Dale Robinette/Disney+
The original draft of the script wasnt really musical.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: When did you first read the book?
What was it about the book that inspired you to direct the feature adaptation?
Stargirl starring Grace Vanderwall credit: Dale Robinette/Disney +.Dale Robinette/Disney+
The world is such a complicated place.
It feels like these days, more than ever.
I wanted to make something that honored how inspiring and special young people are.
Stargirl starring Grace Vanderwall credit: Dale Robinette/Disney +.Dale Robinette/Disney+
What was the most important part of the novel that you wanted to get right in the onscreen version?
So many happy, positive stories about young people dont even go there.
That was important to me to preserve.
Was there anything you knew you were going to change from the outset in the film adaptation?
I wanted Stargirl and Leo to have even more backstory than they originally had in the book.
That was really important to us.
There are so many fun musical performances peppered throughout the movie what was that like bringing them to life?
It was so fun, it was like my dream.
I grew up completely in love with musicals so getting to make one was such a dream.
I love Be True to Your School, Ive always loved that song and The Beach Boys.
Has that been a conscious choice?
Thats the next step in the evolution.
The stories I want to tell are all about women.
I feel fine about that.
Just to keep trying.
Stargirlis now streaming on Disney+.
