Variety has reported that Emma Watson and Logan Lerman are currently in talks to star in the indie coming-of-age drama, The Perks of Being a Wallflower for John Malkovich’s Mr. Mudd Production company.
Stephen Chbosky, author of the same-titled novel published in 1999, will be directing from his own script with Lianne Halfon, John Malkovich and Russell Smith producing.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower tells the story of a shy, unpopular teen who assumes the alias “Charlie”, who narrates his life and the happenings of his high school through a series of letters to an anonymous person. The book caused some controversy amongst parents who disliked its frank treatment of some heavy issues including suicide, drugs, and sex. It will be interesting to see how these issues are dealt with in the film and whether they will be just as controversial on screen.
Should Watson get the role, The Perks of Being a Wallflower will be her first feature film following her extended stay in the Harry Potter franchise. Lerman, last seen in Percy Jackson And The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, will undoubtedly be trying for the lead role of “Charlie”.
Would you like to see Emma Watson and Logan Lerman star in The Perks of Being a Wallflower?