Interview: A.J. Tesler Talks Hero Mode (Exclusive)
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The poster for director A.J. Tesler’s comedy, ‘Hero Mode,’ which stars Chris Carpenter.
Celebrating the collaboration of entertainment’s finest up-and-comers and veterans is a powerful, vital theme of the new video game-inspired movie, ‘Hero Mode.’ Filmmaker AJ Tesler, who made his narrative feature directing debut with the comedy, effortlessly spotlights the gripping talents of Chris Carpenter in his breakout lead acting role. With standout supporting performances by seasoned actress Mira Sorvino and actor Sean Astin, the family movie provides hope to all teenagers and their parents that if they work together, they can achieve their goals.
Mythic Quest meets Ready Player One with a side order of First Kid in the indie movie Hero Mode, which updates the ’90s-kid empowerment vibe of movies like Little Big League for 2021. Mira Sorvino, Lord of the Rings’ Sean Astin, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Kimia Behpoornia star in the story of a teen programming genius who tries to save his mom’s failing video game company by programming a fantastic game in just 30 days. Now in theaters, and coming to streaming June 11.
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