Nickelodeon is developing a film based on the My Weird School series of children’s books.
The books, by author Dan Gutman and illustrator Jim Paillot, follow A.J., a reluctant middle school student who encounters a series of increasingly odd teachers. The series kicked off in 2004 with Miss Daisy Is Crazy! and Mr. Klutz Is Nuts!, concluding in 2008 with Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up!
Several spinoff series of books followed, including My Weirder School, My Weirdest School, and My Weirder-est School. More than 100 books have been published between all the series.
The film adaptation, titled My Weird School, will be directed by Jonathan Judge (Life in Pieces, The Really Loud House). The cast includes Hero Hunter (Young Dylan) as A.J., along with Nakai Takawira (Team Zenko Go), Aaron D. Harris (Matlock), Adam Rose (Santa Clarita Diet), Harper Zilmer, Sean Sotaridona, and Liv Pearsall.
Nickelodeon’s Shauna Phelan 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.”
Actor Hunter shared news of the adaptation on Instagram, writing, “Things are about to get really really weird! Proud to announce I was cast as ‘AJ’ in the @paramountplus @nickelodeon movie MY WEIRD SCHOOL. I am so [excited] to make movie magic with this wonderful cast!”
Michael Schaub is a contributing writer.
