Jack Black Reflects On School of Rock's Legacy
Star Jack Black reflects on School of Rock's long-lasting legacy, crediting director Richard Linklater as the reason audiences continue to love it. Black starred in the 2003 comedy as Dewey Finn, a ne'er do well rock guitarist who has just been fired from his band and is struggling to come up with money to pay his rent before he's kicked out by his roommate and girlfriend. In an effort to make the money, Dewey poses as his roommate to be a substitute teacher at a high-class prep school and attempts to form a band with his fourth-grade students to win the Battle of the Bands competition his previous group are performing in.
Alongside Black, the cast for School of Rock included Joan Cusack, Mike White, who also wrote the film, Sarah Silverman, Miranda Cosgrove, Joey Gaydos Jr., Kevin Clark, Rivkah Reyes, Robert Tsai, Maryam Hassam, Aleisha Allen and Caitlin Hale. Helmed by Richard Linklater, the film was a smash hit upon its release, grossing over $131 million against its $35 million budget and scored rave reviews from critics and audiences alike for its humor and Black's performance, which earned a Golden Globe nomination, though he lost to Bill Murray for Lost in Translation. As the film nears its 20th anniversary, one of the principal stars is reflecting on School of Rock's beloved legacy.
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While speaking with Entertainment Tonight for the release of Linklater's latest film Apollo 10 1/2, Jack Black reflected on School of Rock's legacy. The actor credits Linklater for the film's long-lasting success, believing the director's grounded approach to the humor is why audiences continue to love the film and why their newest collaboration works just
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