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'''''Hollywood Stargirl''''' is a 2022 American [[Teen film|teen]] [[romantic drama]] film directed by [[Julia Hart]] from a screenplay that she co-wrote with [[Jordan Horowitz]]. The film is a sequel to the 2020 film ''[[Stargirl (film)|Stargirl]]'', which was in turn based on [[Jerry Spinelli]]'s 2000 [[Stargirl (novel)|novel of the same name]]; it is not an adaptation of the novel's sequel ''[[Love, Stargirl]]''.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/eva-longoria-coen-brothers-steven-soderbergh-reese-witherspoon-jason-bateman-tax-credits-california-film-1234703726/ |title=Coen Brothers, Eva Longoria & Steven Soderbergh Films Among 22 Features Allocated CA Tax Credits|first=Dominic|last=Patten|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=March 1, 2021|accessdate=March 1, 2021}}</ref>
'''''Hollywood Stargirl''''' is a 2022 American [[Teen film|teen]] [[romantic drama]] film directed by [[Julia Hart (filmmaker)|Julia Hart]] from a screenplay that she co-wrote with [[Jordan Horowitz]]. The film is a sequel to the 2020 film ''[[Stargirl (film)|Stargirl]]'', which was in turn based on [[Jerry Spinelli]]'s 2000 [[Stargirl (novel)|novel of the same name]]; it is not an adaptation of the novel's sequel ''[[Love, Stargirl]]''.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/eva-longoria-coen-brothers-steven-soderbergh-reese-witherspoon-jason-bateman-tax-credits-california-film-1234703726/ |title=Coen Brothers, Eva Longoria & Steven Soderbergh Films Among 22 Features Allocated CA Tax Credits|first=Dominic|last=Patten|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=March 1, 2021|accessdate=March 1, 2021}}</ref>


The story follows Stargirl and her mother Ana, who is hired as the costume designer on a movie, as they relocate to Los Angeles, where Stargirl meets new friends and explores her creative side, gaining success as a performer.<ref name=JJ>Juneau, Jen. [https://people.com/movies/hollywood-stargirl-first-look-photos-grace-vanderwaal-uma-thurman-judy-greer-exclusive "Grace VanderWaal Returns to the Limelight in ''Hollywood Stargirl''"], ''People'', April 26, 2022</ref>
The story follows Stargirl and her mother Ana, who is hired as the costume designer on a movie, as they relocate to Los Angeles, where Stargirl meets new friends and explores her creative side, gaining success as a performer.<ref name=JJ>Juneau, Jen. [https://people.com/movies/hollywood-stargirl-first-look-photos-grace-vanderwaal-uma-thurman-judy-greer-exclusive "Grace VanderWaal Returns to the Limelight in ''Hollywood Stargirl''"], ''People'', April 26, 2022</ref>
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==Plot==
==Plot==
While moving from Arizona, Stargirl and her mother Ana arrive in Los Angeles to start a new life. Ana has gotten a job as a costume designer for a feature film, but the director is notoriously difficult to work with. While strumming in her room, Stargirl meets Evan, who lives in her new apartment building. He and his brother Terrell are making a sizzle reel for a potential film and would like her to write the music and possibly act in the film. While Stargirl has never acted before, she is convinced by the brothers and visits Terrell's workplace, a bar called Forte. Stargirl recognizes one of the regular visitors, known to the brothers as "Table Six", as Roxanne Martel, a one-hit wonder who left the music scene to become a producer; she is the actual owner of Forte.
Having moved from Arizona, Stargirl and her mother Ana arrive in Los Angeles to start a new life. Ana has gotten a job as a costume designer for a feature film, but the director is notoriously difficult to work with. While strumming in her room, Stargirl meets Evan, who lives in her new apartment building. He and his brother Terrell are making a sizzle reel for a potential film and would like her to write the music and possibly act in the film. While Stargirl has never acted before, she is convinced by the brothers and visits Terrell's workplace, a bar called Forte. Stargirl recognizes one of the regular visitors, known to the brothers as "Table Six", as Roxanne Martel, a one-hit wonder who left the music scene to become a producer; she is the actual owner of Forte.


Ana's busy work schedule leaves Stargirl to her own devices. She buys a pair of headphones for her grumpy neighbor, Mr. Mitchell, who begins to open up and reveals that he was once a film producer. Stargirl also meets with Roxanne to ask if she may use her song "Miracle Mile" for the sizzle reel, but Roxanne refuses, giving the impression that she is anti-social and bitter. Stargirl and Evan decide to write their own song, "Figure It Out", and Roxanne reveals that she denied them the use of her song to encourage them to create their own. She allows them to use a professional studio to record. Stargirl and Evan begin a romance.
Ana's busy work schedule leaves Stargirl to her own devices. She buys a pair of headphones for her grumpy neighbor, Mr. Mitchell, who begins to open up and reveals that he was once a film producer. Stargirl also meets with Roxanne to ask if she may use her song "Miracle Mile" for the sizzle reel, but Roxanne refuses, giving the impression that she is anti-social and bitter. Stargirl and Evan decide to write their own song, "Figure It Out", and Roxanne reveals that she denied them the use of her song to encourage them to create their own. She allows them to use a professional studio to record. Stargirl and Evan begin a romance.
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==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Grace VanderWaal]] as Susan "Stargirl" Caraway
* [[Grace VanderWaal]] as Susan "Stargirl" Caraway
* [[Judy Greer]] as Ana Caraway, Stargirl's mother
* Elijah Richardson as Evan
* Elijah Richardson as Evan
* [[Tyrel Jackson Williams]] as Terrell, Evan's older brother
* [[Judy Greer]] as Ana Caraway
* [[Uma Thurman]] as Roxanne Martel
* [[Judd Hirsch]] as Mr. Mitchell
* [[Tyrel Jackson Williams]] as Terrell
* Nija Okoro as Daphne
* Nija Okoro as Daphne
* [[Chris Williams (actor)|Chris Williams]] as George
* [[Al Madrigal]] as Iggy
* [[Al Madrigal]] as Iggy
* [[Judd Hirsch]] as Mr. Mitchell
* [[Uma Thurman]] as Roxanne Martel
* [[Chris Williams (actor)|Chris Williams]] as George
* [[Sarayu Rao|Sarayu Blue]] as Priya Collins
* [[Ben Geurens]] as Daniel
* [[Ben Geurens]] as Daniel
* Kristin Slaysman as Jody
* Kristin Slaysman as Jody
* [[Sarayu Rao|Sarayu Blue]] as Priya Collins
* Conor Husting as Pedro
* Conor Husting as Pedro
* Sara Amini as Nicole
* Sara Amini as Nicole
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==Production==
==Production==
A sequel to ''[[Stargirl (film)|Stargirl]]'' was announced to be in development. [[Julia Hart]] returned to direct, while [[Grace VanderWaal]] reprises her role as Stargirl Caraway. Elijah Richardson and [[Judy Greer]] joined the cast by February 2021,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stargirl-sequel-in-the-works-at-disney-exclusive |title='Stargirl' Sequel in the Works for Disney+ (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Kit|first=Borys|date=February 22, 2021|access-date=February 22, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/stargirl-sequel-judy-greer-cast-1234699317/|title=Judy Greer Boards Disney's 'Stargirl' Sequel In Key Role| website=Deadline|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=February 23, 2021|access-date=February 23, 2021}}</ref> with Greer replacing Sara Arrington as Ana, Stargirl's mother.<ref name=Deadline1/> [[Michael Penn]] wrote music for the film, while Hart and [[Jordan Horowitz]] wrote the screenplay. By March [[Uma Thurman]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/uma-thurman-joins-disneys-stargirl-sequel-exclusive|title=Uma Thurman Joins Disney's 'Stargirl' Sequel (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter| last=Kit|first=Borys|date=March 17, 2021|access-date=March 17, 2021}}</ref> [[Judd Hirsch]] and [[Tyrel Jackson Williams]] had joined the cast.<ref name=Deadline1>{{cite web| url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/disney-stargirl-sequel-adds-judd-hirsch-tyrel-jackson-williams-1234717516|title=Disney 'Stargirl' Sequel Adds Judd Hirsch & Tyrel Jackson Williams| website=Deadline|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=March 18, 2021|access-date=March 18, 2021}}</ref>
A sequel to ''[[Stargirl (film)|Stargirl]]'' was announced to be in development. [[Julia Hart (filmmaker)|Julia Hart]] returned to direct, while [[Grace VanderWaal]] reprises her role as Stargirl Caraway. Elijah Richardson and [[Judy Greer]] joined the cast by February 2021,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stargirl-sequel-in-the-works-at-disney-exclusive |title='Stargirl' Sequel in the Works for Disney+ (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Kit|first=Borys|date=February 22, 2021|access-date=February 22, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/stargirl-sequel-judy-greer-cast-1234699317/|title=Judy Greer Boards Disney's 'Stargirl' Sequel In Key Role| website=Deadline|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=February 23, 2021|access-date=February 23, 2021}}</ref> with Greer replacing Sara Arrington as Ana, Stargirl's mother.<ref name=Deadline1/> [[Michael Penn]] wrote music for the film, while Hart and [[Jordan Horowitz]] wrote the screenplay. By March [[Uma Thurman]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/uma-thurman-joins-disneys-stargirl-sequel-exclusive|title=Uma Thurman Joins Disney's 'Stargirl' Sequel (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter| last=Kit|first=Borys|date=March 17, 2021|access-date=March 17, 2021}}</ref> [[Judd Hirsch]] and [[Tyrel Jackson Williams]] had joined the cast.<ref name=Deadline1>{{cite web| url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/disney-stargirl-sequel-adds-judd-hirsch-tyrel-jackson-williams-1234717516| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318202204/https://deadline.com/2021/03/disney-stargirl-sequel-adds-judd-hirsch-tyrel-jackson-williams-1234717516/| url-status=dead| archive-date=March 18, 2021|title=Disney 'Stargirl' Sequel Adds Judd Hirsch & Tyrel Jackson Williams| website=Deadline|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=March 18, 2021|access-date=March 18, 2021}}</ref>


[[Principal photography]] began in May 2021 in [[Orange County, California|Orange County]], California,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shuler |first1=Skyler |title='Hollywood Stargirl' Begins Production - |url=https://thedisinsider.com/2021/05/17/hollywood-stargirl-begins-production/ |website=thedisinsider.com |date=May 17, 2021}} {{Better source needed|reason=[[WP:FANSITE]] |date=November 2022}} </ref> and wrapped in July.<ref>[[Julia Hart|Hart, Julia]]. [https://www.instagram.com/p/CRGACVvphQR "And that is a wrap on ''Hollywood Stargirl''"], Instagram, July 9, 2021</ref> VanderWaal wrote and performed an original song in the film, "Figure it Out".<ref name="JJ"/>
[[Principal photography]] began in May 2021 in [[Orange County, California|Orange County]], California,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shuler |first1=Skyler |title='Hollywood Stargirl' Begins Production - |url=https://thedisinsider.com/2021/05/17/hollywood-stargirl-begins-production/ |website=thedisinsider.com |date=May 17, 2021}} {{Better source needed|reason=[[WP:FANSITE]] |date=November 2022}} </ref>{{BSN|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable ([[WP:NOTRS]]).|date=April 2024}} and wrapped in July.<ref>[[Julia Hart (filmmaker)|Hart, Julia]]. [https://www.instagram.com/p/CRGACVvphQR "And that is a wrap on ''Hollywood Stargirl''"], Instagram, July 9, 2021</ref> VanderWaal wrote and performed an original song in the film, "Figure it Out".<ref name="JJ"/>


==Release==
==Release==
The official trailer was released on May 2, 2022,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5HjvOZW_VA "''Hollywood Stargirl'' | Official Trailer"], Walt Disney Studios, May 2, 2022</ref> and the film premiered on May 23, 2022, at the [[El Capitan Theatre]] in Los Angeles, California.<ref name=Pizzello>Pizzello, Chris. [https://lufkindailynews.com/anpa/us/image_b93e4fea-62d5-535b-aa49-7212af782b14.html "LA Premiere of ''Hollywood Stargirl''"], ''The Lufkin Daily News'', May 23, 2022</ref> It was released on [[Disney+]] on June 3, 2022.<ref name=JJ/>
The official trailer was released on May 2, 2022,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5HjvOZW_VA "''Hollywood Stargirl'' | Official Trailer"], Walt Disney Studios, May 2, 2022</ref> and the film premiered on May 23, 2022, at the [[El Capitan Theatre]] in Los Angeles, California.<ref name=Pizzello>Pizzello, Chris. [https://lufkindailynews.com/anpa/us/image_b93e4fea-62d5-535b-aa49-7212af782b14.html "LA Premiere of ''Hollywood Stargirl''"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625165456/https://lufkindailynews.com/anpa/us/image_b93e4fea-62d5-535b-aa49-7212af782b14.html |date=June 25, 2022 }}, ''The Lufkin Daily News'', May 23, 2022</ref> It was released on [[Disney+]] on June 3, 2022.<ref name=JJ/>

The film was removed from Disney+ on May 26, 2023, alongside its prequel, ''Stargirl'', as part of a Disney+ and [[Hulu]] purge.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/disney-remove-series-streaming-disney-plus-hulu-big-shot-willow-y-dollface-turner-hooch-pistol-1235372512/ |title=Disney Removes Dozens of Series from Disney+ & Hulu, Including ''Big Shot'', ''Willow'', ''Y'' & ''Dollface'' |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |date=May 18, 2023 |access-date=May 29, 2023}}</ref> It was released on [[Video on demand|VOD]] platforms including [[Amazon Prime Video]], [[Google Play]] and [[Vudu]] on September 26, 2023.<ref>Taylor, Drew. [https://www.thewrap.com/disney-movies-pvod-disney-plus-originals "Disney Quietly Adds Original Movies Removed from Disney+ to Paid Platforms"], ''The Wrap'', October 10, 2023</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=100|count=15|average=6.8|consensus=|ref=yes|access-date=June 20, 2022}}<ref>[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hollywood_stargirl "''Hollywood Stargirl''"], [[Rotten Tomatoes]]. Retrieved June 20, 2022</ref>
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=100|count=16|average=6.8|consensus=|ref=yes|access-date=June 20, 2022}}<ref>[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hollywood_stargirl "''Hollywood Stargirl''"], [[Rotten Tomatoes]]. Retrieved June 20, 2022</ref>


Having written for ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]],'' Courtney Howardstated that Hart's sequel manages to develop a new Disney franchise that stays both creative and pleasant and praised the narrative and the performances.<ref>Howard, Courtney. [https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/hollywood-stargirl-review-1235281200 "''Hollywood Stargirl'' Review: Grace VanderWaal Wows in a Splendid Disney+ Sequel"], ''Variety'', June 1, 2022</ref> Noel Murray of ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' found the film even more pleasant than its predecessor and the cast members likable, while complimenting the music.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Noel |date=2022-06-03 |title=Review: 'Stargirl' gets a sequel on Disney+, WWII flyboys and more movies to watch |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-06-03/review-stargirl-gets-a-sequel-on-disney-wwii-flyboys-and-more-movies-to-watch |access-date=2022-06-06 |website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> Natalia Winkelman of ''[[The New York Times]]'' commented that Stargirl appears more balanced and charismatic than the previous movie.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Winkelman |first=Natalia |date=2022-06-02 |title='Hollywood Stargirl' Review: Starting Anew in La La Land |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/02/movies/hollywood-stargirl-review.html |access-date=2022-06-06 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Radhika Menon of ''[[Decider (website)|Decider]]'' found VanderWaal very charismatic as Stargirl, liked the performances of the actors and the chemistry between them, and praised the film's positive messages and role models.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-03 |author=Radhika Menon |title='Hollywood Stargirl' Disney+ Review: Stream It or Skip It? |url=https://decider.com/2022/06/03/hollywood-stargirl-disney-plus-review/ |access-date=2022-12-06 }}</ref> Kate Erbland of ''[[IndieWire]]'' gave the film a B- rating, found Stargirl to be an unconventional yet agreeable character that emphasizes self authenticity, complimented the film for its humor and sensitivity and praised the performances.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erbland |first=Kate |date=2022-06-01 |title=''Hollywood Stargirl'' Review: A Kind-Hearted Plea for the Way Filmmaking Could Be |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2022/06/hollywood-stargirl-review-1234729554/ |work=[[IndieWire]] |access-date=2022-06-02 }}</ref> Jennifer Green of ''[[Common Sense Media]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, commended the film's positive messages, citing kindness and hope, and its diverse cast, and praised the presence of role models, stating that VanderWaal's character is a respectful, open-minded and inspiring character.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Jennifer Green |title=Hollywood Stargirl Movie Review |url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/hollywood-stargirl |work=[[Common Sense Media]] |access-date=2022-06-02 }}</ref>
Courtney Howard of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' stated that "Hart's sequel manages to develop a new Disney franchise that stays both creative and pleasant" and praised the narrative and the performances.<ref>Howard, Courtney. [https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/hollywood-stargirl-review-1235281200 "''Hollywood Stargirl'' Review: Grace VanderWaal Wows in a Splendid Disney+ Sequel"], ''Variety'', June 1, 2022</ref> Noel Murray of ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' found the film "even more pleasant than its predecessor and the cast members likable", while complimenting the music.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Noel |date=2022-06-03 |title=Review: 'Stargirl' gets a sequel on Disney+, WWII flyboys and more movies to watch |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-06-03/review-stargirl-gets-a-sequel-on-disney-wwii-flyboys-and-more-movies-to-watch |access-date=2022-06-06 |website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> Natalia Winkelman of ''[[The New York Times]]'' commented that "Stargirl appears more balanced and charismatic than the previous movie".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Winkelman |first=Natalia |date=2022-06-02 |title='Hollywood Stargirl' Review: Starting Anew in La La Land |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/02/movies/hollywood-stargirl-review.html |access-date=2022-06-06 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Radhika Menon of ''[[Decider (website)|Decider]]'' found VanderWaal "very charismatic as Stargirl", liked the performances of the actors and the chemistry between them, and praised the film's positive messages and role models.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-03 |author=Radhika Menon |title='Hollywood Stargirl' Disney+ Review: Stream It or Skip It? |url=https://decider.com/2022/06/03/hollywood-stargirl-disney-plus-review/ |access-date=2022-12-06 }}</ref> Kate Erbland of ''[[IndieWire]]'' gave the film a B− rating, finding Stargirl to be "an unconventional yet agreeable character that emphasizes self-authenticity", complimented the film for its humor and sensitivity and praised the performances.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erbland |first=Kate |date=2022-06-01 |title=''Hollywood Stargirl'' Review: A Kind-Hearted Plea for the Way Filmmaking Could Be |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2022/06/hollywood-stargirl-review-1234729554/ |work=[[IndieWire]] |access-date=2022-06-02 }}</ref> Jennifer Green of ''[[Common Sense Media]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, commended the film's positive messages, citing kindness and hope and its diverse cast, and praised the presence of role models, stating that VanderWaal's character is "a respectful, open-minded and inspiring character".<ref>{{Cite web |author=Jennifer Green |title=Hollywood Stargirl Movie Review |url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/hollywood-stargirl |work=[[Common Sense Media]] |access-date=2022-06-02 }}</ref>


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Hollywood Stargirl
Official release poster
Directed byJulia Hart
Written by
Based onCharacters
by Jerry Spinelli
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBryce Fortner
Edited byShayar Bhansali
Tracey Wadmore-Smith
Music byMichael Penn (songs)
Rob Simonsen
Duncan Blickenstaff
Production
companies
Distributed byDisney+
Release dates
  • May 23, 2022 (2022-05-23) (El Capitan Theatre)
  • June 3, 2022 (2022-06-03) (United States)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Hollywood Stargirl is a 2022 American teen romantic drama film directed by Julia Hart from a screenplay that she co-wrote with Jordan Horowitz. The film is a sequel to the 2020 film Stargirl, which was in turn based on Jerry Spinelli's 2000 novel of the same name; it is not an adaptation of the novel's sequel Love, Stargirl.[1]

The story follows Stargirl and her mother Ana, who is hired as the costume designer on a movie, as they relocate to Los Angeles, where Stargirl meets new friends and explores her creative side, gaining success as a performer.[2]

The film premiered on May 23, 2022, at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California,[3] and was released on Disney+ on June 3, 2022. It received positive reviews.

Plot

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Having moved from Arizona, Stargirl and her mother Ana arrive in Los Angeles to start a new life. Ana has gotten a job as a costume designer for a feature film, but the director is notoriously difficult to work with. While strumming in her room, Stargirl meets Evan, who lives in her new apartment building. He and his brother Terrell are making a sizzle reel for a potential film and would like her to write the music and possibly act in the film. While Stargirl has never acted before, she is convinced by the brothers and visits Terrell's workplace, a bar called Forte. Stargirl recognizes one of the regular visitors, known to the brothers as "Table Six", as Roxanne Martel, a one-hit wonder who left the music scene to become a producer; she is the actual owner of Forte.

Ana's busy work schedule leaves Stargirl to her own devices. She buys a pair of headphones for her grumpy neighbor, Mr. Mitchell, who begins to open up and reveals that he was once a film producer. Stargirl also meets with Roxanne to ask if she may use her song "Miracle Mile" for the sizzle reel, but Roxanne refuses, giving the impression that she is anti-social and bitter. Stargirl and Evan decide to write their own song, "Figure It Out", and Roxanne reveals that she denied them the use of her song to encourage them to create their own. She allows them to use a professional studio to record. Stargirl and Evan begin a romance.

Stargirl, Evan and Terrell finish the sizzle reel and send it out. As they wait for a response, Stargirl relates her past to Evan. Terrell eventually learns that an executive named Priya Collins has picked up the sizzle reel. She offers them a budget of one million dollars; enough to shoot their film. At home, Ana tells Stargirl that her film's production has shut down due to the director's behavior and that she has accepted a job in Berkeley. Stargirl is angry, as she is growing to love life in Los Angeles and realizes that Ana's issues stem from her fear of settling down. Mr. Mitchell advises her that one should learn from their mistakes and tells her that he was inspired by hearing her conversation with Terrell.

Stargirl persuades Ana that they should stay and that she needs to accept the mistakes in life. At Forte, Evan and Terrell are surprised to see Stargirl with Roxanne in a new music group called Table Six and the Shirley Temples. They are happy to learn that she will be staying. Later, Terrell begins filming his new movie, Tell Your Story, with Evan and Stargirl in the leads.

Cast

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Production

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A sequel to Stargirl was announced to be in development. Julia Hart returned to direct, while Grace VanderWaal reprises her role as Stargirl Caraway. Elijah Richardson and Judy Greer joined the cast by February 2021,[4][5] with Greer replacing Sara Arrington as Ana, Stargirl's mother.[6] Michael Penn wrote music for the film, while Hart and Jordan Horowitz wrote the screenplay. By March Uma Thurman,[7] Judd Hirsch and Tyrel Jackson Williams had joined the cast.[6]

Principal photography began in May 2021 in Orange County, California,[8][better source needed] and wrapped in July.[9] VanderWaal wrote and performed an original song in the film, "Figure it Out".[2]

Release

[edit]

The official trailer was released on May 2, 2022,[10] and the film premiered on May 23, 2022, at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California.[3] It was released on Disney+ on June 3, 2022.[2]

The film was removed from Disney+ on May 26, 2023, alongside its prequel, Stargirl, as part of a Disney+ and Hulu purge.[11] It was released on VOD platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Google Play and Vudu on September 26, 2023.[12]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 16 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.8/10.[13]

Courtney Howard of Variety stated that "Hart's sequel manages to develop a new Disney franchise that stays both creative and pleasant" and praised the narrative and the performances.[14] Noel Murray of Los Angeles Times found the film "even more pleasant than its predecessor and the cast members likable", while complimenting the music.[15] Natalia Winkelman of The New York Times commented that "Stargirl appears more balanced and charismatic than the previous movie".[16] Radhika Menon of Decider found VanderWaal "very charismatic as Stargirl", liked the performances of the actors and the chemistry between them, and praised the film's positive messages and role models.[17] Kate Erbland of IndieWire gave the film a B− rating, finding Stargirl to be "an unconventional yet agreeable character that emphasizes self-authenticity", complimented the film for its humor and sensitivity and praised the performances.[18] Jennifer Green of Common Sense Media rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, commended the film's positive messages, citing kindness and hope and its diverse cast, and praised the presence of role models, stating that VanderWaal's character is "a respectful, open-minded and inspiring character".[19]

References

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  1. ^ Patten, Dominic (March 1, 2021). "Coen Brothers, Eva Longoria & Steven Soderbergh Films Among 22 Features Allocated CA Tax Credits". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Juneau, Jen. "Grace VanderWaal Returns to the Limelight in Hollywood Stargirl", People, April 26, 2022
  3. ^ a b Pizzello, Chris. "LA Premiere of Hollywood Stargirl" Archived June 25, 2022, at the Wayback Machine, The Lufkin Daily News, May 23, 2022
  4. ^ Kit, Borys (February 22, 2021). "'Stargirl' Sequel in the Works for Disney+ (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  5. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 23, 2021). "Judy Greer Boards Disney's 'Stargirl' Sequel In Key Role". Deadline. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  6. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 18, 2021). "Disney 'Stargirl' Sequel Adds Judd Hirsch & Tyrel Jackson Williams". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  7. ^ Kit, Borys (March 17, 2021). "Uma Thurman Joins Disney's 'Stargirl' Sequel (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  8. ^ Shuler, Skyler (May 17, 2021). "'Hollywood Stargirl' Begins Production -". thedisinsider.com. [better source needed]
  9. ^ Hart, Julia. "And that is a wrap on Hollywood Stargirl", Instagram, July 9, 2021
  10. ^ "Hollywood Stargirl | Official Trailer", Walt Disney Studios, May 2, 2022
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 18, 2023). "Disney Removes Dozens of Series from Disney+ & Hulu, Including Big Shot, Willow, Y & Dollface". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  12. ^ Taylor, Drew. "Disney Quietly Adds Original Movies Removed from Disney+ to Paid Platforms", The Wrap, October 10, 2023
  13. ^ "Hollywood Stargirl", Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 20, 2022
  14. ^ Howard, Courtney. "Hollywood Stargirl Review: Grace VanderWaal Wows in a Splendid Disney+ Sequel", Variety, June 1, 2022
  15. ^ Murray, Noel (June 3, 2022). "Review: 'Stargirl' gets a sequel on Disney+, WWII flyboys and more movies to watch". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  16. ^ Winkelman, Natalia (June 2, 2022). "'Hollywood Stargirl' Review: Starting Anew in La La Land". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  17. ^ Radhika Menon (June 3, 2022). "'Hollywood Stargirl' Disney+ Review: Stream It or Skip It?". Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  18. ^ Erbland, Kate (June 1, 2022). "Hollywood Stargirl Review: A Kind-Hearted Plea for the Way Filmmaking Could Be". IndieWire. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  19. ^ Jennifer Green. "Hollywood Stargirl Movie Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
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