Interview: A.J. Tesler Talks Hero Mode (Exclusive)
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The poster for director A.J. Tesler’s comedy, ‘Hero Mode,’ which stars Chris Carpenter.
Celebrating the collaboration of entertainment’s finest up-and-comers and veterans is a powerful, vital theme of the new video game-inspired movie, ‘Hero Mode.’ Filmmaker AJ Tesler, who made his narrative feature directing debut with the comedy, effortlessly spotlights the gripping talents of Chris Carpenter in his breakout lead acting role. With standout supporting performances by seasoned actress Mira Sorvino and actor Sean Astin, the family movie provides hope to all teenagers and their parents that if they work together, they can achieve their goals.
AJ is from Hartford and is moving back to Connecticut! AJ’s directorial debut, Magnolia's Hope, a documentary about his family’s journey following their daughter Magnolia's diagnosis with Rett Syndrome, was released in December 2020. HERO MODE marks AJ’s narrative feature directing debut.
AJ is from Hartford and is moving back to Connecticut! AJ’s directorial debut, Magnolia's Hope, a documentary about his family’s journey following their daughter Magnolia's diagnosis with Rett Syndrome, was released in December 2020. HERO MODE marks AJ’s narrative feature directing debut.