The movie “Never Been Kissed” is a humorous drama that was first released in Canada in April 1999, directed by Raja Gosnell. The main roles are performed by Drew Barrymore as Josie Geller, David Arquette as Rob Geller, and Michael Vartan as Sam Coulson. This article sheds light on the shooting locations for the movie, the schedule of filming, and some interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Never Been Kissed” was filmed at several different locations. These include the Navy Pier at 600 E. Grand Avenue, Near North Side in Chicago, Illinois, and The El Monte Drive-In, situated in El Monte, California. More scenes were shot in Chicago, Illinois, at 401 N Wabash Ave and additional filming also took place in Monrovia, California. The movie was filmed from July 1, 1998, to September 15, 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Drew Barrymore | Josie Geller |
| David Arquette | Rob Geller |
| Michael Vartan | Sam Coulson |
| Molly Shannon | Anita |
| John C. Reilly | Gus |
| Garry Marshall | Rigfort |
| Sean Whalen | Merkin |
| Cress Williams | George |
| Sarah DeVincentis | Rhoda |
| Allen Covert | Roger in Op-Ed |
| Armand Reiser | Dutton |
| David Doty | Hairplug Bruns |
| Kathleen Marshall | Sun-Times Worker |
| Jenny Bicks | Miss Haskell |
| Leelee Sobieski | Aldys |
| Jeremy Jordan | Guy Perkins |
| Jessica Alba | Kirsten |
| Marley Shelton | Kristin |
| Jordan Ladd | Gibby |
| Katie Lansdale | Tracy |
| Branden Williams | Tommy |
| Gregory Sporleder | Coach Romano |
| Martha Hackett | Mrs. Knox |
| Jennifer Parsons | P.E. Teacher |
| Andrew Wilson | School Guard |
| Giuseppe Andrews | Denominator |
| Alex Solowitz | Brett |
| Niesha Trout | Sera |
| Cory Hardrict | Packer |
| Chad Todhunter | Stoner #1 |
| Daniel Louis Rivas | Stoner #2 |
| Marq Edwards | School Guard #2 |
| Denny Kirkwood | Billy Prince |
| Marissa Jaret Winokur | Sheila |
| Carmen Llywelyn | Rob’s Girlfriend |
| Sara Downing | Billy’s Prom Date |
| Steven Wilde | Bouncer |
| Maya McLaughlin | Lara |
| David Douglas | Rasta |
| Russell Bobbitt | Carny |
| Tara Skye | Tyke |
| Mark Allen | D.J. |
| Conor O’Neil | Gibby’s Prom Date |
| Joe Ochman | Prom Judge #1 |
| Don Snell | Prom Judge #2 |
| Jason Weissbrod | Big Bad Wolf |
| Tinsley Grimes | Little Red Riding Hood |
| Joshua Fitzgerald | Tarzan |
| Amanda Wilmshurst | Fruit Headdress Woman |
| Jose Espinosa | Ozomatli Band Member |
| Raul Pacheco | Ozomatli Band Member |
| Asdru Sierra | Ozomatli Band Member |
| Jiro Yamaguchi | Ozomatli Band Member |
| Andrew Aguilar | Student (uncredited) |
| Nic Arnzen | Teacher (uncredited) |
| A. David Burleigh | ND-Shopper #2 (uncredited) |
| Stephany Burns | Partygoer (uncredited) |
| Priscilla Cory | Pretty Brunette High School Student (uncredited) |
| Rich Evans | Man Without Balloon (uncredited) |
| Kevin Scott Greer | High School Student (uncredited) |
| Phil Hawn | T.V. News Cameraman (uncredited) |
| Jenny Inge | Copy Editor (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Jamaican Daughter (uncredited) |
| Fabio May | Jamaican Guy (uncredited) |
| Billy McLellan | Boy on Street (uncredited) |
| Maureen Mendoza | Student at The Prom (uncredited) |
| Tracy Reiner | Fan at Baseball Game (uncredited) |
| Marcello Robinson | Ferris Boy (uncredited) |
| Michael Satterfield | Game Attendee (uncredited) |
| Clay Smith | Club Kid (uncredited) |
| Mike Stoklasa | Man on Merry-Go-Round (uncredited) |
| Hunter G. Williams | Foreign Exchange student (uncredited) |
| Emily Young | Popular Cheerleader (uncredited) |
| Danny Zavatsky | HighSchool Student (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of the movie is Raja Gosnell.
- Apart from Barrymore, Arquette, and Vartan, the film also starred Molly Shannon, John C. Reilly, Garry Marshall, Sean Whalen, Cress Williams, Octavia Spencer, Sarah DeVincentis, Allen Covert, Armand Reiser, and David Doty.
- The movie run for a duration of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
- The movie was well-received, gaining 2 wins and 8 nominations in various award categories.
- It had 394 reviews from users and 73 critiques.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: The El Monte Drive-In, El Monte, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0758128
- Longitude: -118.0371641
- Place ID: Eh9FbCBNb250ZSBBdmUsIEVsIE1vbnRlLCBDQSwgVVNBIi4qLAoUChIJ7bHV2T7awoAROLHTTRvvdtESFAoSCe_Q9mOk0MKAEU03sKWOAQ9r
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: El Monte Ave, El Monte, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8781136
- Longitude: -87.6297982
- Place ID: ChIJ7cv00DwsDogRAMDACa2m4K8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: 401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.88893789999999
- Longitude: -87.6263956
- Place ID: ChIJ5WjOXa4sDogRs3DK8YZIUu4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, 401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Monrovia, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1442616
- Longitude: -118.0019482
- Place ID: ChIJ2eJeOzfZwoARhfe1CC46JE8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Monrovia, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
