Paper Towns (HBO)

About Paper Towns (HBO)

"Paper Towns" is a 2015 American romantic mystery comedy-drama film directed by Jake Schreier. The movie is based on the 2008 novel of the same name by John Green. It follows Quentin "Q" Jacobsen (Nat Wolff) who has spent his whole life admiring Margo Roth Spiegelman (Cara Delevingne) from afar. Now, Margo needs him to help plot an elaborate revenge plan. Their one night of adventure ends with Margo disappearing, leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. Though it's a mystery, Quentin sets out on a cross-country trip with his friends to find her.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen, who also produced The Fault in Our Stars. The screenplay was written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, the writing team behind The Fault in Our Stars and The Spectacular Now. Principal photography took place in North Carolina from November 3 to December 19, 2014.

Actors

• Nat Wolff as Quentin "Q" Jacobsen: He perfectly portrays the love-struck teen devoted to finding Margo, showcasing a balance of maturity and youthful charm.
• Cara Delevingne as Margo Roth Spiegelman: Delevingne encapsulates Margo's adventurous spirit and mysterious demeanor in a compelling performance.
• Justice Smith as Marcus "Radar" Lincoln: Smith provides comic relief as the quirky and geeky friend, adding depth to the group's dynamic.
• Austin Abrams as Ben Starling: Abrams embodies the goofiness and energy of Ben, adding another dimension to the group of friends.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on a novel by John Green, who also wrote The Fault In Our Stars.
• This was Cara Delevingne's first leading role in a feature film.
• The title "Paper Towns" refers to a trick that mapmakers use to prevent their work from being plagiarized.

Awards

"Paper Towns" won the Choice Summer Movie at the Teen Choice Awards in 2015.

Quotes

• "The town was paper, but the memories were not." - Quentin Jacobsen
• "Forever is composed of nows." - Margo Roth Spiegelman
• "It's a paper town...all those paper people living in their paper houses." - Margo Roth Spiegelman

Music, Soundtrack

• "Radio" - Santigold
• "Swingin Party" - Kindness
• "Falling" - HAIM
• "Look Outside" - Nat & Alex Wolff