“Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood” is a drama film that was released in the year 2002. Directed by Callie Khouri, the movie features stars Sandra Bullock, Ellen Burstyn, and Fionnula Flanagan, along with a number of other talents. It tells the story of a problematic mother-daughter relationship which gets a new turn when the daughter receives a scrapbook about her mother’s friendship with school girls called “Ya-Yas”. This piece provides more information about where this movie was filmed and also reveals interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood” took place in various locations in North Carolina, USA. Some of the notable sites include the Silver Gull Motel located at 20 E Salisbury Street, Wrightsville Beach, and the Orton Plantation at 9149 Orton Road SE, Winnabow. Other shooting locations were Burgaw, Chadbourn, and Faison, all within North Carolina. The shooting happened from April 3, 2001, to June 2001.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sandra Bullock | Sidda |
| Ellen Burstyn | Vivi |
| Fionnula Flanagan | Teensy |
| James Garner | Shep Walker |
| Cherry Jones | Buggy |
| Ashley Judd | Younger Vivi |
| Shirley Knight | Necie |
| Angus Macfadyen | Connor |
| Maggie Smith | Caro |
| Jacqueline McKenzie | Younger Teensy |
| Katy Selverstone | Younger Caro |
| Kiersten Warren | Younger Necie |
| David Lee Smith | Younger Shep Walker |
| Gina McKee | Genevieve |
| Matthew Settle | Jack |
| David Rasche | Taylor Abbott |
| Leslie Silva | Willetta |
| Ron Dortch | Chaney |
| Allison Bertolino | Little Sidda |
| Austin R. Cooper | Little Shep Jr. |
| Sarah Huck | Lulu |
| Alex Cooper | Baylor |
| Caitlin Wachs | Little Vivi |
| Alyssa May Gold | Little Teensy |
| Mary Katherine Weiss | Little Caro |
| Nicki Tschudi | Little Necie |
| Deborah Hobart | Aunt Louise |
| Clint Lienau | James Jr. |
| David Bridgewater | Dr. Beau Poche |
| Sarallen | Older Willetta |
| Veda Wilson | Shirley |
| Mark Joy | Mr. Whitman |
| Michael Mattison | Officer Roscoe Jenkins |
| Gil Johnson | Younger Chick |
| Boyd Kestner | Adult Shep Jr. |
| Barbara Weetman | Female Interviewer |
| Suellen Yates | Stage Manager |
| E. Michael Hewett | Airplane Man |
| Robert Longstreet | Pilot |
| Mark Jeffrey Miller | Lyle Johnson |
| Nina Repeta | Lady at Gas Station |
| Taj Mahal | Swing Band Singer |
| Ann Savoy | Chanteuse |
| Ursula Burton | Sister Solange (uncredited) |
| Kevin Connington | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Aaron Fiore | Ballroom Photographer (uncredited) |
| Alexandra Hernly | Dancer (uncredited) |
| David Hernly | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Tristan Jackson | Party Guest #2 (uncredited) |
| Kevin Lapsley | Party Dancer (uncredited) |
| Connor Matheus | Young Boy (uncredited) |
| Jeremy McLain | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Pete M. Rivera | Sida’s Birthday Guest (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is based on the novel by Rebecca Wells, who also contributed as a writer for the film.
- Furthermore, the film secured one award and received seven nominations.
- It received mixed reviews from critics and users with 203 user reviews and 72 critic reviews recorded.
- The movie features a significant number of stars including James Garner as Shep Walker, Ashley Judd as Younger Vivi, and Maggie Smith as Caro among others.
- Apart from taking place in diverse locations, the film includes the use of a scrapbook as a significant plot point, signalling the use of mixed media storytelling.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Silver Gull Motel – 20 E Salisbury Street, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.214326
- Longitude: -77.7899108
- Place ID: ChIJXeUidf3yqYkR-Nrr-Tylrpg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 20 E Salisbury St, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Orton Plantation – 9149 Orton Road SE, Winnabow, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.0580959
- Longitude: -77.9487451
- Place ID: ChIJvV3shJICqokR4botm8mBLcs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 9149 Orton Rd SE, Winnabow, NC 28479, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Burgaw, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.5521113
- Longitude: -77.92609800000001
- Place ID: ChIJ6Z_q_Z6AqYkR65WkEi14uCc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Burgaw, NC 28425, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Chadbourn, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.3221129
- Longitude: -78.8269664
- Place ID: ChIJ5ZgmFGONqokRs_DtQ_oeqsE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chadbourn, NC 28431, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Faison, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.1162763
- Longitude: -78.1361033
- Place ID: ChIJx7iZn4nuq4kRMDyY3vcTFgc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Faison, NC 28341, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
