About How to Build a Better Boy

"How to Build a Better Boy" is a Disney Channel Original Movie released in 2014. The film revolves around the lives of two high school best friends, Gabby Harrison and Mae Hartley, who intricately design the ideal boyfriend on a computer. Their creation comes to life in the form of Albert, a perfect yet sensitive humanoid.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Paul Hoen, known for his outstanding work in directing other Disney Channel Original Movies. Written by Jason Mayland, the film presented a blend of science fiction, comedy, and teenage romance.

Actors

• China Anne McClain as Gabby Harrison: Gabby is a technological prodigy who helps create Albert.
• Kelli Berglund as Mae Hartley: Mae is Gabby's best friend, who agrees to go to the homecoming dance with Albert.
• Marshall Williams as Albert: Albert is the sensitive and perfect humanoid designed by Gabby and Mae.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shot in Toronto, Canada.
• "How to Build a Better Boy" was watched by 4.6 million people upon its premiere.
• Marshall Williams, who played Albert, appeared in the seventh season of the Canadian Idol.

Quotes

• "If you can dream it, you can build it." - Gabby
• "Being perfect is not about that scoreboard out there. It's not about winning. It's about you and your relationship with yourself and your family and your friends." - Albert
• "Just because it's never been done doesn't mean it can't be done!" - Mae

Music, Soundtrack

• "Do You Wanna Build a Boy" - Performed by Kelli Berglund and China Anne McClain
• "Something Real" - Performed by China Anne McClain and Kelli Berglund