At single parent meetings, Will uses his charm to attract women. However, when he meets Marcus, a 12-year-old with personal struggles, their friendship teaches Will about responsibility while he helps Marcus with his studies. The film About a Boy (2002) features the directing of Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz, and the writing of Nick Hornby, Peter Hedges, and Chris Weitz, starring Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, and Toni Collette.