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A Wrinkle in Time’s Deric McCabe – Interview and Giveaway

Deric McCabe interview A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time (Madeleine L’Engle) – as a bookworm, I am shocked that this was a book that never crossed my path. It’s a classic, and though a challenge, turning it into a visual masterpiece on the big screen was inevitable.

Just in time for summer break, Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” from acclaimed director Ava DuVernay, comes home May 29 on Digital HD, 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere and June 5 on Blu-ray™, 4K Ultra HD™, DVD and On-Demand. The stunning story of an ordinary girl’s extraordinary adventure through time and space offers exhilarating entertainment and positive messages for the whole family—encouraging self-confidence, inclusion and pushing imagination to the next level.

As part of my trip to LA, Disney arranged for an interview with one of the standout stars of A Wrinkle in Time, Deric McCabe, and not only do I bring you that today, but I’m giving 2 lucky winners a copy of the movie! Keep on reading to enter!

(Disney invited me to California on an all-expenses paid trip, in exchange for our coverage of events. As always, all opinions are my own. Affiliate link in post.)

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A Wrinkle in Time’s Deric McCabe

A Wrinkle in Time Deric McCabe

Sure, A Wrinkle in Time has a star-studded, talented,  and incredibly diverse cast – Mrs. Which (two-time Academy Award® nominee Oprah Winfrey), Mrs. Whatsit (Oscar®, Golden Globe® and Emmy® winner Reese Witherspoon) and Mrs. Who (Emmy nominee Mindy Kaling), but it was the children I was drawn to. In some ways, they really were the stars.

Three celestial guides come to Earth to share their wisdom and love with struggling eighth-grader Meg Murry (Storm Reid) as she journeys across dimensions with classmate Calvin (Levi Miller) and younger brother Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe) in search of her father (Chris Pine), a world-renowned physicist who mysteriously disappeared four years ago.

Just an Ordinary Kid – Not Quite

We met Deric McCabe, a charming elementary-aged actor, on the Walt Disney Studios lot, accompanied by his father.

At first glance, Deric looked like someone my daughter would be hanging out with at school. Just a year younger than my own daughter, I was immediately drawn to him. But it was his personality that won me over, something I wasn’t even expecting – and if I could bottle up his energy, I would be a rich woman.

From the moment I walked into the small room with stage, Deric McCabe was front and center. We were waiting on quite a few people, so the interview hadn’t begun, yet Deric found himself very comfortably center stage “performing” so to speak. Though I dare say this is his personality, not a performance.

The high energy child quickly found himself showing off his cartwheel moves for us – impressive.

We soon found out that he and my daughter had a lot more in common. When asked what his favorite course in school was, some who have seen the movie and his character might anticipate something a bit studious like math or science. No – “Lunch!” Other than lunch – “Recess!”

Yes, he sounds like a typical kid who still attends regular school and hasn’t made the transition to homeschooling like so many young actors do.

But Deric McCabe is anything but typical. He found himself acting alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood and traveling to exotic places like New Zealand.

Not many 4th graders can say that.

Deric McCabe

On Acting, Scarlett Johansson, and being an Avenger?

Sitting on stage was where he seemed most comfortable, quickly pointing from one blogger to the next shouting, “YOU!”

Deric, though young, was still so much a child; however, he certainly understood the importance of diversity in this film and how it meant so much to him being part Filipino (and being his first big role).

He recalls the time he realized he wanted to be an actor.

Deric said, “This is going to sound really silly.  But I was watching the Avengers with my dad.  I was watching the Avengers with my dad and I just saw Scarlett Johansson and I was like oh, I want to do that.  And I was like, and I’m going to meet her.  So, then I was like, I think I want to do acting.  So, they put me into acting and now here I am talking to all you mommy bloggers.”

It was clear from this interview that Deric might have a crush on the beautiful Scarlett Johansson. I say “might” but really, he does. His biggest wish is to work with her and I’m putting it out right there into the universe. I say we wait another decade or so and just see if Deric McCabe might be part of the Avengers one day. He doesn’t want to be a superhero that already exists. He would love to create his own. Hulk look out!

His advice for kids who want to get started in acting? Deric simply said, “When you don’t get any jobs, keep the faith.”

Spoken like a true actor, wiser than his years.

A Wrinkle in Time Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Ate his Popcorn?

Can you imagine what it must be like to play opposite Oprah Winfrey? As Mrs. Which in Disney’s A WRINKLE IN TIME, she commanded a certain amount of respect on the set I’m sure. But Deric had a great story of how he met Oprah the first time.

Over popcorn. Oh, yes!

Deric shared how on set they made this incredibly good popcorn. Once again, he’s all about the food! Deric had gotten his popcorn all set up with butter and some cheddar cheese on it, but quickly had to set it aside to join  stunt practice for the cave scene alongside Storm and Levi.

It wasn’t Oprah’s turn yet.

Apparently Oprah started eating Deric’s popcorn and blurted out, “Who’s popcorn is this? This is delicious.”

I can just imagine Deric as he responded, “Oh, that’s me!”

He proudly beamed – “Oprah’s eating my popcorn!”

Of course you and I would imagine Oprah giving Deric some great takeaway from the film – advice on life or acting. And she did. Oprah told him, “There’s more to come after the movie.” He recalls sobbing on the floor jokingly, “No there’s not. My life is over”.

This kid. Watch out Hollywood!

A Wrinkle in Time Blu-Ray Release

A Wrinkle in Time blu-ray

Families who bring home “A Wrinkle in Time” will go behind the scenes to meet the talented crafts persons, actors and filmmakers who brought to life every spectacular detail of this triumphant tale. Bonus material includes an extended featurette providing inside access to the A-list cast and crew; insightful audio commentary from director Ava DuVernay and team; deleted scenes; bloopers; and two music videos, including “I Believe” performed by GRAMMY®-nominated music mogul DJ Khaled and featuring GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Demi Lovato.

Bonus features include**:

BLU-RAY & DIGITAL HD:

  • A Journey Through Time – Take an up-close look at the making of this magnificent movie with Director Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey, and the cast and crew.
  • Deleted Scenes (with optional director audio commentary)
  1. Ant on a String
  2. Aunt Beast
  3. Meg Learns About Calvin’s Dad
  4. Papergirl
  • Audio Commentary
  1. Director Ava DuVernay
  2. Producer Jim Whitaker
  3. Co-Screenwriter Jennifer Lee
  4. Production designer Naomi Shohan
  5. First assistant director Michael Moore
  6. Editor Spencer Averick
  7. VFX supervisor Rich McBride
  • Bloopers
  • Original Songs/Music Videos
  1. “I Believe” performed by DJ Khaled featuring Demi Lovato
  2. “Warrior” performed by Chloe x Halle

GIVEAWAY – 2 Winners – A Wrinkle In Time (Plus, don’t forget to enter my other giveaway – Peter Pan 65th Anniversary Giveaway with 3 winners!

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Comments

  3. I want to win this for my mom. She is so excited for this movie. She told me that is what one of her favorite books when she was a kid.

  6. I want to win because I’m a child at heart. I would enjoy this with my grandchildren.

  8. I would love to watch this with my daughter if I won. It looks like a great movie!

  9. I want to win because I read the book with me daughter and it would be fun to watch the movie together.

  11. We absolutely loved this in the theater! It was my favorite book as a young girl, and I thought they did a marvelous job with the film! So I’d love if we could watch it again & again at home!

  19. Thanks my fave book and.I’ve seen the older version and would.love to see this one too.

  23. My daughter keeps asking to see this wonderful movie looks amazing love to watch it with her.

  24. I’d love to win this because I love the book and I want to see this really bad.

  27. I read the book as a young girl. My 14 year old daughter has read it too. I’d love to watch the movie with her!

  33. Such an awesome book would love to see the movie!!!

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  35. I would love to win because I loved this book when I was a kid and haven’t seen the movie yet.

  40. i would like to win this so my family and i can watch it we have been looking forward to seeing this movie.

  43. My daughter really wanted to go see this in the theater, but we missed it! I’d love to win this for her so she can finally watch it!

  46. I would love to win this because both me and my niece really want to watch this movie.

  49. I would love to win this. I saw this movie in theaters and my family really enjoyed it. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.

  51. We haven’t seen the movie so we would like to win so that we could enjoy the movie at home and have a movie night

  54. Wrinkle was one of my favorites books as a child. I missed seeing the movie in the theatre. I’m looking forward to it.

  55. I’ve been dying to see this but missed the chance to see it in theaters. I know the reviews for this are mixed, but I love Ava DuVernay’s films. I also love sci-fi/fantasy & this has a great cast to boot.

  56. Truth be told, I wasn’t sure I’d be interested in watching A Wrinkle in Time but after reading this, I want to see Deric McCabe act! What a fun kid!

  59. I would love to see this movie as my kids have been talking about it and have yet to see it!

  62. What an incredible experience! I’d love to win as I have been wanting to see this movie for myself!

  63. I missed this in theatres and my nieces and nephew wanted to see it.

  64. I haven’t read the book nor watched the movie. My son and nieces havent seen it either I would love to watch it with them!

  65. I would love to win because I watch the movie and think it is an amazing movie and love all the colors they put in the movie looks so magical.

  68. This was my favorite story as a little girl. I wore this book out i read it so many times!

  69. My husband and I both enjoyed the book when we were kids, but missed seeing the movie.

  72. We don’t go out much because of health problems and movie night is always anticipated.

  74. i would love to win for my daughter, she really wants to see this movie

  77. A Wrinkle In Time was one of my fave childhood books and I remember hoping and believing there really was a “tesseract”. Would love to share the movie experience with my daughter.

  79. I want to win because I have wanted to see it since I first learned about it. It looks so good to be a twist from a classic story.

  80. I really think my son will love this movie! Would love to see it with him too.

  82. I would love to win and have a movie night with my kids. I’ve never seen this movie before.

  83. I have wanted to see this movie since I saw a commercial for it. It looks like a great movie! That young boy is a big star in the making. Great interview by the way. Thank you for the chance ☺

  84. I just read the book so I’d like to see the movie! I can’t believe I waited so long to read it. I never had to read it in school. Odd but true! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.