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White Bird: A New Chapter in the Wonder Story

Sometimes the best surprises are unexpected sequels that have taken us by storm and one that fans of Wonder will love is "White Bird." The big-screen adaptation of R.J. Palacio's touching novel "Wonder," had a successful box office release back in 2017.

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If you haven't seen it yet. This family drama film tells us the story of Auggie! You might be surprised to learn it generated $315 Million in its theatrical release. Not only did the movie attract fans. The movie also has a great review with 86% of positive reviews from Rotten Tomatoes! It's certainly become a family favorite.

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White Bird's Unexpected Arrival:

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While fans of Wonder may have lost track over the last 7 years as these actors continued with different movie ventures, there's something special and truly surprising coming out that will give this a resurgence of love.

The big story is this! It's time for a new Sequel!

And here is something special for those who want a touch of suspense and intrigue.

"White Bird," an upcoming adventure, is set for release in October 2024. You won't just be watching another heartfelt coming of age movie, but it has something new, a new aspect that's pretty exciting. "White Bird is both a prequel and sequel. Meaning you can dive into the history. It even takes place after the movie "Wonder." and has an earlier storyline from this awesome, well-loved character Auggie's bully, "Julian."

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An Amazing Cast For White Bird:

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This latest addition will feature some memorable stars, but, it seems, you will also get some familiar actors! It also stars some up-and-coming stars, too! You have Gillian Anderson, and one of the biggest names of all, Helen Mirren! What was really special? You will be able to see Bryce Gheisar as he makes his comeback and re-imagines the "Julian" character from the movie, "Wonder.".

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The Stories in White Bird:

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It seems that the original film was really about the impact of differences. But "White Bird" has a whole different twist!

  • It's not a tale about those challenges that come up in school. It's an all new story!
  • There are dual timeframes!

It appears, we're going to be whisked away in the latest story to get Julian and his grandmother Sara, coming into this special connection! What makes "White Bird so unique? Sara is going to share her history as a young Jewish woman during the World War II era, helping her granddaughter make a new connection! This is a new, surprising storyline where they'll have to escape from Germany to survive.

Even though White Bird might be about acceptance, and the movie takes you to a dark place in history! It also allows the audience to re-think about all the hardships that Sara faces during a tough time! It has such a heavy, historic weight. However, White Bird may share a powerful lesson and that's about compassion. We see that in an important storyline about "Sara." she manages to make friends during this challenging time. The person that helps her get to a safer place is "Julien.". It’s truly touching to see those who help! As the story moves forward, we learn that "Julien is faced with an ongoing challenge. A challenge he’s faced ever since he was a child, called poliomyelitis (commonly known as polio). It shows that there are still great, amazing moments in spite of all of the evil that happens in the world.

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A Cast of Differences

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Those that really like the series and those that maybe haven't had a chance, here are some of the other amazing differences you can notice between "White Bird and "Wonder."!

  • You may notice, the star power is a bit different. The original film had big name actors like Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and so many others!
  • It turns out the original cast won't be in this one!
  • If anything, "White Bird does share some really amazing talent and that includes those behind the camera.

There was a unique moment for this latest iteration! Wonder was directed by Stephen Chbosky, the talented director who made amazing work in movies such as "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." "White Bird director, "Marc Forster", known for great projects like "Finding Neverland." This show is another exciting moment where the crew can continue to inspire fans, all around. While some audiences are excited to have new stars in this great production.

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The question comes down to one thing! Is this "White Bird really going to hit all those boxes! It is really a lot different in so many ways but if there are those who are afraid of a sequel it is important to understand! The original movie really is amazing. With a truly spectacular cast! And while the cast of "White Bird" isn't as large in scale or as well known as those from "Wonder". It might get the love from those who want a special, heartbreaking and awesome family movie.

To help drive home just how wonderful this project looks, it’s got all of those important things, like having a super interesting historical backdrop from a difficult and complex period! And a huge star in Helen Mirren! It's almost an irresistible combination. It turns out the movie, "White Bird is actually making waves, in its international premiere, it looks like audiences gave this an "amazing" rating! Maybe this movie is all the rage for you?

It looks like it could just make an impact as we head to its premiere! There are tons of interesting new features and details about the upcoming movie. Fans can expect it to be a super exciting new production with a great sense of emotional heart. Even if you haven't had a chance to see "Wonder" make sure to catch this, "White Bird," because you'll be treated to a special experience and that means this is going to be another special addition to this family franchise.

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