Michael Cera's turning geekdom into gold

New York Daily News - 9th Oct 2008

Michael Cera: Move over dark-haired dreamboats - these days Hollywood is all about revenge of the nerds. And right now, Michael Cera is the awkward teen of the moment. Thanks to back-to-back critical successes, "Superbad" and "Juno," which grossed over $100 million each, Cera is now at the center of the Hollywood limelight - and on plenty of dorm room posters too. PHOTOS: Cera'S "INFINITE" CAREER In his newest film, "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist," which opened this past weekend at the number 3 slot, Cera once again plays the lovable, but clueless, teen who's pining over a girl. The story follows Cera, "Nick," through a single all-nighter as he meets "Norah," played by a charming Kat Dennings, and the two embark on a quest to find a wayward drun Read full story at New York Daily News

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