Better Nate Than Ever star Rueby Wood says film inspired him to be “unapologetically” himself
Better Nate Than Ever star Rueby Wood opened up about the film’s inspirational message in a new interview. On 1 April, the highly-anticipated musical comedy was released on Disney+.
The film, which is based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name, follows unpopular 13-year-old Nate Foster (Wood) and his ambitious dreams of conquering Broadway.
After failing to get a role in a school play, Nate and his best friend Libby (Aria Brooks) head to New York City for a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” at superstardom in the musical production of Lilo and Stitch.
In an interview with PEOPLE, Wood revealed that Nate and his story motivated him to be his authentic self. “Nate really inspired me to just be myself, unapologetically, all the time, no matter what,” he explained. “It’s just an amazing story about finding who you are and finding your light and coming into yourself.
