Owen Vaccaro has a super cool new movie out – Finding ‘Ohana!
The 15-year-old actor stars as Casper in the film, which is out now on Netflix.
“What I loved most about this movie was the people working on it. We had an incredibly talented cast and crew,” Owen told JJJ. “While filming in Thailand and Hawaii, the crew we worked with lived there and I loved learning about the Hawaiian and Thai cultures from them.”
“Filming on this movie was an absolute blast because we got to do scenes I have never done before. Like stunt work and filming underwater,” Owen added. “Plus, some of the cast got to do lines in another language which I think they hadn’t done before”
He even shared that they got bombarded by bats while filming in the caves!
“While we were shooting in caves in Thailand, there were actual bats! They would come within inches of your face and then fly away. We have to block off a lot of entrances with giant tarps to film and when it would get dark, we would get bombarded by the bats because they would wake up! The crew and the cast would have to dodge the bats and everything!”
You may recognize the actor from some of his past projects – Disney+’s Noelle as Young Nick, Arrested Development as Young Buster, or Daddy’s Home and Daddy’s Home 2 as Dylan.
While speaking with the teen star, we also learned 10 Fun Facts about him. Check them out:
1. I love to travel! London is my favorite place. I thoroughly enjoy the architecture and how old everything was! I also love to travel to Florida because so much of my family lives there.
2. I love to crochet. Right now, I’m in the middle of crocheting a blanket that is blue, brown, yellow, and white. I have been crocheting since the start of quarantine and have made sweaters and blankets.
3. My favorite show is Schitt’s Creek – a lot of people say I look like Dan Levy and act like David Rose!
4. My favorite movies ever are the Pitch Perfect movies! My order of favorites is the 3rd, 1st, then 2nd. I love Anna Kendrick to the moon and back and I know every single song to every single movie.
5. My favorite snack is Egg-in-a-Hole. You cut a hole in the center of a piece of bread and cook the egg in the middle. I spread avocado on top with garlic salt, salt, and pepper.
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Here’s a synopsis: Geocache champion Pilialoha “Pili” Kawena, age 12, is abruptly lifted from her busy New York life and dropped into rural O’ahu to help care for her grandfather. Initially skeptical about her new surroundings, Pili finds a cryptic pirate’s journal in her Papa’s studio hinting at a 200-year-old shipwrecked treasure hidden away in the island’s caves and mountains.
With her older brother and new friends in tow she uses her clue solving skills to lead them on an adventure of a lifetime through the natural wonders of Hawaiʻi. As she learns to respect and love her native culture she also discovers not all secrets should be shared and that the real treasure in life is ‘ohana – her family.
Finding ‘Ohana will premiere on January 29th on Netflix!
‘Finding ‘Ohana’ Trailer
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Here’s a synopsis: A summer in rural Oahu takes an exciting turn for two Brooklyn-raised siblings when a journal pointing to long-lost treasure sets them on an epic adventure with new friends, and leads them to reconnect with their Hawaiian heritage.
“Starting the countdown, I can finally share that my new movie Finding ‘Ohana is coming to Netflix on January 29!” Kea shared on Instagram.
“SO excited to announce Finding Ohana coming to Netflix on January 29th 2021!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉,” Owen shared on his account.
The super cute sisters and YouTubers challenged the stars of The House with a Clock in its Walls – Jack Black and Owen Vaccaro – to a pumpkin carving contest.
While working on their creations, the group talked their favorite Halloween memories and all about the new movie.
In the end, the pumpkin designs didn’t quite turn out as planned but it looks like everyone had a great time!
The House with a Clock in its Walls is in theaters now.
Check out how the pumpkins turned out in the video below…
