Wonder to release in India on December 1

New Delhi Nov 20 (IANS) Family drama "Wonder" based on R.J. Palacios 2012 eponymous bestseller will make its way to the big screen in India on December 1 through PVR Pictures.

Starring Julia Roberts Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay "Wonder" tells the story of a 10-year-old boy (Tremblay) born with facial deformities who makes the transition from home schooling to a private school.The film is directed by American novelist screenwriter and film director Stephen Chbosky.

Roberts said in a statement: "I read the book with my kids I loved it they loved it. I couldn t put the book down. It is such a powerful way of telling people how they should behave to others.

"It reminded me to find moments in every day to choose the nice approach with other people. I hurled myself to the mercy of the producers and asked them to please let me be in this movie. I wanted to be the mom."

Tremblay said he along with his parents researched about facial differences online to learn about it in preparation for the role.

"I found a group of kids in sick kids hospital who are affected by facial deformities. I sent them a video asking them about their experiences tips anything they wanted me to know. Later I got letters from them with their experiences and tips and I put it all in a binder and would read it before my scenes " he said.

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