The movie “21 Jump Street” from 2012 was directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller featuring actors Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle, Ice Cube, and more. This simple overview introduces you to where the film was shot and who performed which roles. You’ll also get intriguing details about the movie and lesser-known backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
“21 Jump Street” was filmed in several locations around Louisiana, mainly in New Orleans. Other specific sites include Riverdale High School in Jefferson, Lafreniere Park in Metairie, the Historic St James AME Church and the Esplanade Mall in Kenner. The film shooting started on April 11, 2011. The plot brings the characters to different spots, giving a diverse feel of the filming ambiance.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jonah Hill | Schmidt |
| Channing Tatum | Jenko |
| Brie Larson | Molly Tracey |
| Dave Franco | Eric Molson |
| Rob Riggle | Mr. Walters |
| DeRay Davis | Domingo |
| Ice Cube | Captain Dickson |
| Dax Flame | Zack |
| Chris Parnell | Mr. Gordon |
| Ellie Kemper | Ms. Griggs |
| Jake Johnson | Principal Dadier |
| Nick Offerman | Deputy Chief Hardy |
| Holly Robinson Peete | Officer Judy Hoffs |
| Johnny Pemberton | Delroy |
| Stanley Wong | Roman |
| Justin Hires | Juario |
| Brett Lapeyrouse | Amir |
| Lindsey Broad | Lisa |
| Caroline Aaron | Annie Schmidt |
| Joe Chrest | David Schmidt |
| Geraldine Singer | Phyllis |
| Dakota Johnson | Fugazy |
| Rye Rye | Jr. Jr. |
| Valerie Tian | Burns |
| Jaren Mitchell | Sanders |
| Johnny Simmons | Billiam Willingham |
| Keith Kurtz | DJ Ay Papi |
| Randal Reeder | Karl |
| Peter Epstein | One-Percenter #1 |
| Anthony Molinari | One-Percenter #2 |
| Mike Seal | One-Percenter #5 – Ed |
| Spencer Boldman | French Samuels |
| Joe Nin Williams | Scott |
| Chad Hessler | Crazy |
| Victor Paguia | Crazy |
| Chanel Celaya | Melodie |
| Carol Sutton | Hamilton Principal |
| Andrea Frankle | Cinnamon |
| Andrea Madison | Prostitute |
| Hristo Birbochukov | Accompanist |
| Candi Brooks | VW Bug Driver |
| Turner Crumbley | EMT |
| Joshua Nelms | Naked Drama Threesome |
| Courtney Jarrell | Naked Drama Threesome |
| Melissa Cordero | Naked Drama Threesome |
| Charles Ferrara | Janitor |
| Mark Adams | Police Chief |
| Brian H. Rossitto | Instructor |
| Andrea Vittoria Alvarado | Zach’s Friend (uncredited) |
| John L. Armijo | Plainclothes Detective (uncredited) |
| Mike Bleed | High School Student (uncredited) |
| Cameron M. Brown | Boy in Park (uncredited) |
| Valencia Christina | Drunk Girl (uncredited) |
| Rebecca Collins | Student at Prom (uncredited) |
| Danny Connelly | Flashback High School Teacher (uncredited) |
| Raymond Delaune | Father (uncredited) |
| Peter DeLuise | Officer Doug Penhall (uncredited) |
| Johnny Depp | Officer Tom Hanson (uncredited) |
| Sheila Eden | Rockabilly Girl (uncredited) |
| Rene Fabre | Theater Parent (uncredited) |
| Cy Fahrenholtz | Graduation Attendee (uncredited) |
| Fernando Gonzalez | Chad (uncredited) |
| Ayman Hasan | Cop #5 (uncredited) |
| Billy Hendrickson | Mouth in Hallucination (uncredited) |
| Dakota Hill | Jake (uncredited) |
| Dustin Hymel | Band Director (uncredited) |
| Jacquelyn Twodat Jackson | Parent at play (uncredited) |
| Jackie Jenkins Jr. | Cop (uncredited) |
| Allyson Leigh Jordan | Parent (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Graduation Attendee (uncredited) |
| Samantha Kelly | Rockabilly Girl (uncredited) |
| Sara Kenley | Flashback High School Girl (uncredited) |
| Kristal Kincaid | Student (uncredited) |
| Stephen Livaudais | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Tony Longo | Flashback Middle School Teacher (uncredited) |
| D.J. Mills | Scared Kid in Park (uncredited) |
| Jared Moser | High School Student (uncredited) |
| Moses Munoz | Police Academy Cadet (uncredited) |
| Steve Rally | Auditorium Parent (uncredited) |
| Danzel Square | Track Runner #1 (uncredited) |
| Travis Allen Stutsman | Goth Student (uncredited) |
| Darren Sumner | Officer Miller (uncredited) |
| Dave Thompson | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Zac Waggener | Jock #2 (uncredited) |
| Michael Warren | High School Student (uncredited) |
| Stephen Warren | High School Student (uncredited) |
| Will Woldenberg | Trainee (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- New Orleans played the fictional ‘Anytown, USA’ in the film ’21 Jump Street’.
- Scenes were shot in the west of New Orleans, particularly in Metairie.
- Locations such as Riverdale High School and Lafreniere Park appear in the film.
- The Historic St James AME Church was represented as the Korean ‘Aroma Of Christ Church’, acting as the secret police HQ at ’21 Jump Street’.
- Three schools, West Jefferson High School, Belle Chasse High School, and Grace King High School, were merged in the film to represent ‘Sagan High School’.
- The film’s final thrilling scene was shot in the Central Business District of New Orleans.
- The ‘Green Lantern’ movie also used the same location in New Orleans for filming.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.95106579999999
- Longitude: -90.0715323
- Place ID: ChIJZYIRslSkIIYRtNMiXuhbBts
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Orleans, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Riverdale High School, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.9586858
- Longitude: -90.1660441
- Place ID: ChIJG96qRry6IIYRCebUVzqknCY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 240 Riverdale Dr, Jefferson, LA 70121, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Lafreniere Park – 3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.9985499
- Longitude: -90.21483309999999
- Place ID: ChIJK32FA8ewIIYRXMSR3gbef64
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Historic St James AME Church – 222 N Roman St, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.9615172
- Longitude: -90.0782454
- Place ID: ChIJWfVAR-OlIIYR5pTI-kunvrI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 222 N Roman St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Esplanade Mall – 1401 West Esplanade, Kenner, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 30.0164156
- Longitude: -90.2492738
- Place ID: ChIJwwQbShy3IIYR9Sgj8SClgpY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1401 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
