“Blades of Glory”, released in 2007, is a comedy/sports movie about two competitive Olympic ice skaters who, after being banned, find a loophole allowing them to compete as a team. Directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, the film features Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, and Will Arnett in the lead roles. This article will explore where the movie was shot and reveal interesting trivia and facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Blades of Glory” was primarily filmed in multiple locations across the United States and Canada. These locations include Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado; Montréal, Québec, Canada; Santa Clarita, California; Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena situated at 3939 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, California; and the Pepsi Center, located at 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, Colorado. Filming commenced on June 26, 2006.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Will Ferrell | Chazz Michael Michaels |
| Jon Heder | Jimmy MacElroy |
| Will Arnett | Stranz Van Waldenberg |
| Amy Poehler | Fairchild Van Waldenberg |
| Jenna Fischer | Katie Van Waldenberg |
| William Fichtner | Darren MacElroy |
| Craig T. Nelson | Coach |
| Romany Malco | Jesse |
| Nick Swardson | Hector |
| Scott Hamilton | Sports Anchor |
| Andy Richter | Mountie |
| Greg Lindsay | Mountie |
| Rob Corddry | Bryce |
| Nick Jameson | PA Announcer |
| Tom Virtue | Floor Manager |
| Ben Wilson | Fox |
| William Daniels | Commissioner Ebbers |
| Zachary Ferren | Young Jimmy |
| Luciana Carro | Sam |
| Nancy Kerrigan | Attractive Official |
| Luke Wilson | Sex Class Counselor |
| David Pressman | Reporter – Montreal |
| Craig Gellis | Jail Cell Inmate |
| Angela Chee | Newswoman |
| Hans Uder | Usher |
| Chad Brennan | Chazz Skate Double |
| Ethan Burgess | Jimmy Skate Double |
| Patrick Hancock | Stranz Skating Double |
| Tiffany Scott | Fairchild Skating Double |
| Brian Boitano | Federation Judge |
| Dorothy Hamill | Federation Judge |
| Peggy Fleming | Federation Judge |
| Phil Reeves | Father |
| Mollie Marie Clinton | Alice |
| Matt Levin | Matt |
| Eloise Lynch | Female Fan |
| Fiona Gubelmann | Woodland Fairie |
| Smith Cho | Woodland Fairie |
| James P. Yorke | Skate Fox |
| Alysse Alcroft | Skate Woodland Fairie |
| Taylor Neff | Skate Woodland Fairie |
| Wendy Wilke | Skate Woodland Fairie |
| Matt Evers | Skate Tree |
| Keith Joe Dick | Skate Tree |
| Sunita Param | Reporter |
| Stephanie Courtney | Reporter at Sign Ups |
| Lisa-Marie Allen | Middle-Aged Sweater Mom |
| Elliott Cho | Little Kid |
| Loretta Fox | Court Stenographer |
| Kyle Bornheimer | Rink PA Nationals |
| Jim Lampley | Co-Anchor |
| Sasha Cohen | Sasha Cohen |
| Alison Martin | Female Judge – Stockholm |
| Griffin Armstorff | Finnish Skating Prodigy |
| Armen Saakian | Skate Acrobat Chazz Double |
| Akop Manoukian | Skate Acrobat Jimmy Double |
| Grant Thompson | Wallet Mountie |
| Kelly Gould | Crying Girl |
| Margaret Roblin | Female Judge – Montreal |
| Lisa Paul | Catholic School Girl |
| Lora Starkman | Girl Who Kisses Chazz |
| J.D. Cantrell | Future Skater |
| Kerry Rossall | Fire Extinguisher |
| Wesley Alfvin | Off-Ice Skater (uncredited) |
| Vanessa Athens | Jimmy Fan (uncredited) |
| Brandon Barton | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Yuki Bird | Skate Fan (uncredited) |
| Bill Blair | Male Sex Addict (uncredited) |
| Stephen Boss | Flamboyant Dancer (uncredited) |
| Nevada Brandt | Flower Girl (uncredited) |
| Melissa Butts | Judge-Denver (uncredited) |
| Ruth Chiang | Hostage (uncredited) |
| Craig Cox | Angry Skater (uncredited) |
| Chris J. Cullen | Skate Fan (uncredited) |
| Johnny Drocco | Jail Cell Inmate (uncredited) |
| Tatiana Edwards | Skate Woodland Fairie #4 (uncredited) |
| Kevin Elms | Team Jimmy (uncredited) |
| Michelle Fabiano | Mother (uncredited) |
| Andrea Fellers | Rebellious Grublets Fan (uncredited) |
| Makiko Fujisawa | Japanese Reporter (uncredited) |
| Gichi Gamba | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jamie Hoggan | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Sydney Jay | Chazz Groupie (uncredited) |
| King Joseph | Usher (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Ice Skater (uncredited) |
| Jared Melei | Stockholm Off-Ice Skater (uncredited) |
| Lisa Lee Morgan | Panty-Waving Chazz Fan (uncredited) |
| Dillon Neaman | Female World Games Paramedic (uncredited) |
| Joshua Parham | Snow Flake (uncredited) |
| Alex Richard | Riki Scooter (uncredited) |
| Mariev Rodrig | Olympic Athlete (uncredited) |
| Stuart Ross | TV Reporter (uncredited) |
| Shane Ryan-Reid | Fan (uncredited) |
| David Sampen | Male Pairs Skater (uncredited) |
| Constandina Savvenas | Judge Montreal (uncredited) |
| Amber Slaven | Off-Ice Skater (uncredited) |
| Amélie Sorel | Olympic Athlete (uncredited) |
| Arne Starr | Montreal Judge (uncredited) |
| Atifa Talleh | Audience member (uncredited) |
| Joe Taylor | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Levi Tinker | Montreal Reporter (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Vollmer | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jean Volmy | Judge (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a blend of comedy and sports, offering a unique angle on the world of competitive skating.
- Despite the chaotic world presented in the film, the film won 3 awards and received 10 nominations.
- Notable actors like Will Ferrell, Jon Heder and Will Arnett played significant roles, contributing to its success.
- Will Ferrell played the character Chazz Michael Michaels and Jon Heder portrayed Jimmy MacElroy.
- Will Arnett’s character was Stranz Van Waldenberg while Amy Poehler played Fairchild Van Waldenberg.
- Jenna Fischer brought the character Katie Van Waldenberg to life and William Fichtner played Darren MacElroy.
- Craig T. Nelson appeared as Coach, Romany Malco as Jesse, and Nick Swardson as Hector.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 45.5018869
- Longitude: -73.56739189999999
- Place ID: ChIJDbdkHFQayUwR7-8fITgxTmU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Montreal, QC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena – 3939 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0136647
- Longitude: -118.2878355
- Place ID: ChIJ-2dO1wfIwoARNj2U1XAKz1Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Pepsi Center – 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, Colorado, USA
- Latitude: 39.7486519
- Longitude: -105.0075988
- Place ID: ChIJd3toZrh4bIcRhnfUNzcn7Hs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
