This article focuses on the movies “Ella Enchanted” (2004) and “Elizabeth: The Golden Age” (2007). It discusses who played specific roles in the movies and the unique facts about the films, as well as where they were filmed. The aim of this piece is to enlighten you about some interesting tidbits on the making of these films and their behind-the-scenes events.
Where it Filmed?
“Ella Enchanted” was filmed at multiple locations in Ireland. The first was Ardmore Studios, followed by Humewood Castle, Kilruddery House, and Powerscourt in County Wicklow. The production took place from August to December 2002.
“Elizabeth: The Golden Age” was filmed at various spots in the UK, including London, Cambridgeshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Somerset, and Scotland. The London-based Westminster Cathedral was used to depict the Spanish court. Ely Cathedral was used for several scenes, including those that required the ‘Whitehall’ court set. Staring actors in the film were Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen and others.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anne Hathaway | Ella |
| Hugh Dancy | Char |
| Cary Elwes | Edgar |
| Joanna Lumley | Dame Olga |
| Lucy Punch | Hattie |
| Jennifer Higham | Olive |
| Minnie Driver | Mandy |
| Eric Idle | Narrator |
| Steve Coogan | Heston (voice) |
| Jimi Mistry | Benny |
| Vivica A. Fox | Lucinda |
| Parminder Nagra | Areida |
| Jim Carter | Nish |
| Patrick Bergin | Sir Peter |
| Donna Dent | Ella’s Mother |
| Ankita Malkan | Young Areida |
| Sally-Ann Tingle | Mean Little Girl |
| Aimee Brigg | Ella (Aged 8) |
| Helen Norton | Prof. Edith |
| Emmet Kirwan | Vendor |
| Christopher Kelly | Salesman |
| Audrey Hamm | Perfume Sprayer |
| Mikel Murfi | Mall Cop |
| Rory Keenan | Otto |
| Aaron Monaghan | Pug |
| Heidi Klum | Brumhilda |
| Alvaro Lucchesi | Koopooduk |
| Paraic Breathnach | Ogre No. 2 |
| Daniel Naprous | Ogre No. 3 |
| Pat Kinevane | Make-Up Artist |
| Andrea Irvine | Tour Guide |
| Merrina Millsapp | Hall of Records Attendant |
| Amelia Crowley | Fairy Administrator |
| Alan Kelly | Dancer |
| Jonathan Delaney Tynan | Trumpter (uncredited) |
| Trevor Fehin | Royal Courtier (uncredited) |
| David Gilna | Elf (uncredited) |
| Johnny Tri Nguyen | Red Knight (uncredited) |
| Anna Nugent | Backing Singer (Giant) (uncredited) |
| Tommy O’Haver | Squirrel-on-a-Stick Vendor (uncredited) |
| Rachel Rath | Elf (uncredited) |
| Claire Michelle Scally | Background Artist (uncredited) |
| Gerry Wade | Wedding Giant (uncredited) |
| Howard Wilson | Giant (Bongo player) (uncredited) |
| Ron Yuan | Red Guard (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
In the movie “Elizabeth: The Golden Age”, the character of Sir Walter Raleigh was more prominent than Sir Francis Drake’s, a decision that caused a bit of controversy. Westminster Cathedral, used to portray the Spanish court, was once used as a ‘Russian’ church. Ely Cathedral, another filming location, has been used in movies like “The Other Boleyn Girl” and “The King’s Speech”.
The ‘Thames’ River from which the Queen’s barge floated was not the actual Thames, but the River Cam in Cambridge. Hatfield House in Hertfordshire depicted two separate locations in the film. Buckinghamshire’s Dorney Court was used to portray Walter Raleigh’s house.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.196698
- Longitude: -6.1249014
- Place ID: ChIJWSWEbtanZ0gRHKkTr9FMPYA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Herbert Rd, Killarney, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Kilruddery House, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.1795604
- Longitude: -6.105066
- Place ID: ChIJWSD6ppqoZ0gRH4Azy3v7p7Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Garden House, Kilruddery Demesne West, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Powerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.1842905
- Longitude: -6.1866837
- Place ID: ChIJp-IbAv2mZ0gRvIV9f0y-uz0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Powerscourt House & Gardens, Powerscourt Demesne, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Ireland
- Latitude: 53.77975540000001
- Longitude: -7.3055309
- Place ID: ChIJj2lzXZ5hXkgRjcZqTUQ5m8o
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
