Avalon High

About Avalon High

Avalon High is an American television film released in the year 2010. It is a Disney Channel movie directed by Stuart Gillard and features stars like Britt Robertson, Gregg Sulkin, and Joey Pollari. The film is a modern take on the legend of King Arthur and is actually based on the novel of the same name penned by Meg Cabot.

The plot revolves around a teenage girl named Allie, who transfers to Avalon High and discovers that her new classmates are reincarnations of King Arthur's court. The story unfolds as Allie slowly unravels the mystery of which classmate is the reincarnation of King Arthur himself, ultimately discovering her own significant role in this modern unfolding of the age-old legend.

Making / Production

The film's production is credited to Disney Channel and was shot in Auckland, New Zealand. The director, Stuart Gillard, is recognized for his work on other successful TV series like "Charmed" and "90210". The screenplay was written by Julie Sherman Wolfe and Amy Talkington, translating the novel’s story effectively onto the screen.

Actors

• Britt Robertson as Allie Pennington/King Arthur: Robertson gives a captivating performance as Allie, who sets in to unravel the truth of Avalon High.
• Gregg Sulkin as William Wagner/King Arthur: Sulkin portrayed the role of William Wagner valiantly, bringing an essence of charm to the character.
• Joey Pollari as Miles/The Merlin: Pollari brings comic relief and a bit of magic to his role with his quirky performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film deviates from the original book, particularly concerning the characters who are the reincarnations of King Arthur and The Lady of the Lake.
• Although set in Maryland, USA, the movie was actually shot in New Zealand.
• The high school scenes were filmed in an actual school in Auckland.

Awards

While Avalon High did not secure any awards, it garnered positive reviews, earning praise for the performances of its lead actors and its creative reimagination of the Arthurian legend.

Quotes

• “It's good to be the king.” - William Wagner
• “High school can be tough, but I love it.” – Allie Pennington

Music, Soundtrack

• One of the notable tracks of Avalon High is 'Destiny' by Play.
• 'I'm Not Your Hero' by Tim Myers is a significant song playing at the start of the movie.