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The New Guy

The New Guy

A zero will rise.

20025.91h 28m

Overview

Nerdy high school senior Dizzy Harrison has finally gotten lucky -- after purposely getting expelled, he takes lessons in 'badass cool' from a convict and enrolls at a new school. But can he keep up the ruse?

Directed by Ed Decter
Written by David Kendall
Produced by Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray, Todd Garner
Box OfficeBudget: $13.0MRevenue: $31.2M

Top Cast

DJ Qualls

DJ Qualls

Dizzy Harrison / Gil Harris

Eliza Dushku

Eliza Dushku

Danielle

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Nora

Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett

Bear Harrison

Jerod Mixon

Jerod Mixon

Kirk

Illeana Douglas

Illeana Douglas

Kiki Pierce

Parry Shen

Parry Shen

Glen

Kurt Fuller

Kurt Fuller

Mr. Undine

Julius Carry

Julius Carry

Coach

M.C. Gainey

M.C. Gainey

Clem

Themes & Keywords

prisonhigh schooldual identityidentitycheerleaderloserbullyingjockbullyduringcreditsstingersenior high school students

About The New Guy

The New Guy is a comedy film released in 2002 exploring themes of prison, high school, dual identity, identity, cheerleader, loser. Directed by Ed Decter, it stars DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku, Zooey Deschanel. Nerdy high school senior Dizzy Harrison has finally gotten lucky -- after purposely getting expelled, he takes lessons in 'badass cool' from a convict and enrolls at a new school. But can he keep up the ruse?

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