Adaptation is a 2002 movie, directed by Spike Jonze and written by Susan Orlean and Charlie Kaufman. The prominent cast includes Nicolas Cage, Tilda Swinton and Meryl Streep. This text explores locations where the film was shot and also enlightening facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting for the film Adaptation took place in several locations in California, USA. Some of the key spots included Santa Barbara, Polsa Rosa Ranch in Acton, Santa Clarita, and Downtown Los Angeles, specifically at the Los Angeles Center Studios. The filming was carried out between the months of March to June in the year 2001.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Nicolas Cage | Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman |
| Tilda Swinton | Valerie Thomas |
| Meryl Streep | Susan Orlean |
| Chris Cooper | John Laroche |
| Jay Tavare | Matthew Osceola |
| Roger Willie | Randy |
| Jim Beaver | Ranger Tony |
| Cara Seymour | Amelia Kavan |
| Doug Jones | Augustus Margary |
| Stephen Tobolowsky | Ranger Steve Neely (scenesDeleted) |
| Gary Farmer | Buster Baxley |
| Peter Jason | Defense Attorney |
| Gregory Itzin | Prosecutor |
| Curtis Hanson | Orlean’s Husband |
| Paul Fortune | Orlean Dinner Guest |
| Paul Jasmin | Orlean Dinner Guest |
| Lisa Love | Orlean Dinner Guest |
| Wendy Mogel | Orlean Dinner Guest |
| David O. Russell | Orlean Dinner Guest |
| Judy Greer | Alice the Waitress |
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | Caroline Cunningham |
| Bob Stephenson | David |
| Bob Yerkes | Charles Darwin |
| Lynn Court | Laroche’s Dad |
| Roger E. Fanter | Laroche’s Uncle Jim |
| Caron Colvett | Laroche’s Wife |
| Larry Krask | EMT |
| Ron Livingston | Marty Bowen |
| Brian Cox | Robert McKee |
| John Etter | McKee Lecture Attendee |
| Ray Berrios | Police Officer |
| Nancy Lenehan | Kaufman’s Mother (voice) |
| Susan Orlean | Woman in Supermarket (scenesDeleted) |
| Lance Acord | Self (uncredited) |
| Brigitte Bogle | Teenage Orlean (uncredited) |
| Ryan Bosch | Partygoer (uncredited) |
| Jan Citron | Flower Shop Patron (uncredited) |
| Curt Clendenin | Restaurant Customer (uncredited) |
| Tony Collucci | Guy in Diner (uncredited) |
| Lathan Crowe | Orchid Vendor (uncredited) |
| John Cusack | John Cusack (uncredited) |
| Donald Dowd | Cafe Customer (uncredited) |
| Chip Godwin | Bicycle Messenger (uncredited) |
| Spike Jonze | Self (uncredited) |
| Catherine Keener | Catherine Keener (uncredited) |
| Jake Magnuson | Cafe Customer (uncredited) |
| John Malkovich | Self (uncredited) |
| Thomas Patrick Smith | Thomas Patrick Smith (uncredited) |
| Rheagan Wallace | Kim Canetti (uncredited) |
| Anne Zogby | Wardrobe Supervisor (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Nicolas Cage plays the role of Charlie Kaufman and Donald Kaufman in the film. Tilda Swinton is cast as Valerie Thomas while Meryl Streep plays Susan Orlean. The movie has received significant recognition including an Oscar and numerous other wins and nominations. It has also received 800 user reviews and 120 critic reviews. There is also a wide range of supporting characters played by actors like Chris Cooper, Jay Tavare, Litefoot, and many others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4208305
- Longitude: -119.6981901
- Place ID: ChIJ1YMtb8cU6YARSHa612Q60cg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Barbara, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Polsa Rosa Ranch – 5726 Soledad Canyon Road, Acton, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4366592
- Longitude: -118.2324425
- Place ID: ChIJCQHgcYP0woARkQyO9SRhwU4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5726 Soledad Canyon Rd, Acton, CA 93510, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3916641
- Longitude: -118.542586
- Place ID: ChIJJxjVrDOGwoARSNYFc-CPSlY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles Center Studios – 450 S. Bixel Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0552572
- Longitude: -118.2610862
- Place ID: ChIJh4XeR67HwoARGvqP9xGbkMg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 450 S Bixel St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
