Before 'The Boys,' Erin Moriarty Had Her Big Break in This Coming-of-Age-Comedy

Erin Moriarty in 'The Kings of Summer'

The Big Picture While it was released to relatively little fanfare in the summer of 2013, the independent coming-of-age dramedy The Kings of Summer ended up having a significant impact on the careers of many of its key collaborators. The film’s director, Jordan Vogt-Roberts, went on to kickstart Legendary’s MonsterVerse with his work on Kong: Skull Island, a film that is still heralded as one of the best in the series.

The Kings of Summer RComedyDocumentaryDrama Three teenage friends, in the ultimate act of independence, decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land. Moriarty adds an important female perspective to a film that is inherently about male fantasy. Initially, Joe believes that simply being away from his father and his rules is enough. He doesn’t take the time to consider that freedom also comes with responsibility. Once Kelly becomes part of his life, Joe begins to realize that he may have deeper aspirations.

Erin Moriarty Had a Mature Coming-Of-Age Story in 'The Kings of Summer' The attention may squarely be on Joe and his friends, but Moriarty is able to show how Kelly’s coming-of-age arc mirrors that of the male characters. Kelly’s most critical moment comes in the aftermath of a dispute with Joe, who lashes out at her aggressively after suspecting that she is impeding on the perfection of his home.

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