Why Julia Roberts and other OG actors aren't in the Wonder White Bird sequel

In 2024, a historical coming-of-age film called White bird was released as a prequel to the 2017 film. Be surprised, however, most of the original cast did not return due to the new release's unique setting. For context, Be surprised is a book-to-film adaptation that tells the story of Auggie.a boy with a facial deformity who finds love and friendship at his new school. The film was a major success, earning $315 million at the box office and an 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. Now the story continues White bird, A Be surprised prequel

Because White bird is part Be surprised universe, many viewers may be expecting to see members Miracle the film's original cast such as Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson. However, none of these actors will appear in the 2024 film. Actually, the only actor from Be surprised who reprises his role is Bryce Ghaisar as Julian.. Instead the rest White Bird The cast includes Helen Mirren, Gillian Anderson, Ariella Glaser and Orlando Schwerdt. This may make viewers wonder: what is White bird about that and how it relates to Be surprised?

The story of the White Bird is mostly a prequel to the Miracle

What is "White Bird" about?

The main reason why the cast Be surprised no refund for White bird because the new movie is mostly a prequel. White bird follows two separate time frames: one today and one during World War II. Nowadays Miracle A bully turned friend, Julian has moved to a new school and is spending time with his grandmother, who is visiting from France. Meanwhile, Julian's grandmother, Sarah, tells the story of a friend she made during World War II who hid her from the Nazis and taught her to accept.

Because of this, Auggie is not central to White bird. Julian isn't even the center of this story. Instead, Sarah is the most important character and her story takes the highest priority. Her life, or rather her past, that's what White bird really about. So there was no reason to bring back Tremblay, Roberts or Wilson. This is especially true considering that Julian has moved away, which means he doesn't even go to school with Auggie anymore. White bird can be connected to Be surprised, but he creates his own completely new storyline.

White Bird's setting makes it impossible for Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay to return

Why the new line-up of “White Bird” is good

Besides this story, White Bird the situation also made it difficult for the original cast to work Be surprised do. Not only does Julian live in a new place, but most of the film takes place in 1940s France. Neither Auggie nor his parents had been born at that time, so it made no sense for them to appear again. In fact, the historical setting only allows for the introduction of new characters. White bird, including Sarah and her friend Julien. In many ways this is what it does White bird such a great party.

Although Auggie's story was touching and loved by audiences, White bird tries to do something completely different from the first film. A normal sequel could have returned to Auggie when he got older or focused on one of his friends like Jack Will. However, White bird takes a completely different approach by focusing on Sarah. Although connections with Be surprised they are more difficult to make out White Bird The new plot and setting allow the film to stand out from its predecessor. White Bird the story seems even more important because it's not too similar Be surprised because of this.

How the White Bird still refers to the miracle

Explanation of the general themes of White Bird & Wonder

Certainly, White bird not completely separated from Be surprised. The main connection between the films is Julian, who is still trying to come to terms with his bad behavior towards Auggie. It was his thoughts and feelings about the situation that prompted Sarah to share her own story of acceptance. However, in a more physical sense White bird also links Be surprised showing Julian scrolling through Auggie's Instagram. Be surprised still plays an important role in White bird as they share the same themes.

Be surprised And White bird may follow different stories, but the messages embedded in these stories are incredibly similar. Both films are about accepting others for who they are, despite their differences. Just like Julian learned to accept Auggie's facial deformities in Be surprisedSarah learns to accept Julien's disability White Bird. Therefore, those who are touched Miracle the themes will almost certainly feel the same White bird.