“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days” is a 2012 comedy-family movie that portrays the story of Greg’s not-so-great summer vacation. It was directed by David Bowers and featured Zachary Gordon, Steve Zahn and Robert Capron. This article provides further details about this film, including its filming locations and some fun facts about its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was predominantly filmed at various distinctive locations. These sites include Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada; Eagle Ridge Pool, located on Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, Canada; and Springfield, located in the fictional town of Stinkysockville, USA. Another filming location was the Playland Amusement Park, specifically within the Pacific National Exhibition Grounds in Vancouver. The filming took place between the 8th of August 2011 and the 7th of October 2011.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Zachary Gordon | Greg Heffley |
| Steve Zahn | Frank Heffley |
| Robert Capron | Rowley Jefferson |
| Devon Bostick | Rodrick Heffley |
| Rachael Harris | Susan Heffley |
| Peyton List | Holly Hills |
| Grayson Russell | Fregley |
| Karan Brar | Chirag Gupta |
| Laine MacNeil | Patty Farrell |
| Connor Fielding | Manny Heffley |
| Owen Fielding | Manny Heffley |
| Melissa Roxburgh | Heather Hills |
| Philip Maurice Hayes | Stan Warren |
| Terence Kelly | Grandpa Heffley |
| Bronwen Smith | Mrs. Jefferson |
| Elise Gatien | Madison |
| John Shaw | Mr. Draybick |
| Andrew McNee | Coach Malone |
| Tom Stevens | Lenwood Heath |
| Bryce Hodgson | Ben Segal |
| Dalila Bela | Taylor Pringle |
| Frank C. Turner | Troop Master Barrett |
| Emily Holmes | Mrs. Hills |
| Jeff Kinney | Mr. Hills |
| Amitai Marmorstein | Cranium Shaker Operator |
| Roan Curtis | Girl at Cranium Shaker #1 |
| Sydney Wong | Girl at Cranium Shaker #2 |
| Reese Alexander | Cop |
| Cameron Mitchell Jr. | Country Club Manager |
| Latonya Williams | Receptionist Amy |
| Nicole Fraissinet | Receptionist Julie |
| Doug Abrahams | Rodrick’s Rescuer |
| Melody B. Choi | Snack Bar Girl |
| Wanda Ayala | High Diving Fan |
| Kyle Cassie | Country Club Waiter |
| Amy Esterle | Country Club Waitress |
| Gerry Durand | Country Club Valet |
| Joshua J. Ballard | Spag Union Math Boy |
| Matt Mazur | Spag Union Tracking Device Boy |
| Jared Abrahamson | Tim Warren |
| Matteo Stefan | Biff Warren |
| Collin MacKechnie | Chip Warren |
| Sofia Bowers | Li’l Cutie |
| Dawn Chubai | Newscaster |
| Anne Openshaw | Mrs. Warren |
| Keith MacKechnie | Man in Kitchen |
| Simon Chin | Restaurant Owner |
| BJ Harrison | Dry Cleaner |
| Russell Roberts | Confederate Soldier |
| Paul Fisher | Spag Union Announcer |
| David Palacio | Spag Union Boy |
| Oliver | Sweetie the Dog |
| Hero | The Warren’s Dog |
| James Allore | Pool Goer (uncredited) |
| Peter Brown | Popcorn Vendor (uncredited) |
| Zeeshan Goawala | Student (uncredited) |
| Nina Jacobson | Woman in Bumper Car (uncredited) |
| Paul Oostergo | Amusement Park Crowd (uncredited) |
| Mark Redsky | Cook on Phone (uncredited) |
| Trenton Rogers | Student (uncredited) (voice) |
| Brad Simpson | Man in Bumper Car (uncredited) |
| Cameron K. Smith | Union Rifleman (uncredited) |
| James Sullivan | Sunblock Guy (uncredited) |
| Ian Thompson | Bus Driver (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on the 3rd of August 2012.
- The genre of this film is comedy and family-oriented.
- The duration of the film is approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes.
- Zachary Gordon played the role of Greg Heffley.
- Steve Zahn featured as Frank Heffley.
- Robert Capron characterized as Rowley Jefferson.
- The film has garnered 2 wins and 7 nominations in awards.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2827291
- Longitude: -123.1207375
- Place ID: ChIJs0-pQ_FzhlQRi_OBm-qWkbs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Eagle Ridge Pool, 1200 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2846616
- Longitude: -122.8104472
- Place ID: ChIJGcQ-a9N4hlQRrUCOyxtSrLk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1200 Lansdowne Dr, Coquitlam, BC V3E, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Springfield, Stinkysockville, USA
- Latitude: 37.2089572
- Longitude: -93.29229889999999
- Place ID: ChIJP5jIRfdiz4cRoA1pHrNs_Ws
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Springfield, MO, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Playland Amusement Park, Pacific National Exhibition Grounds, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.28164169999999
- Longitude: -123.0362189
- Place ID: ChIJm1iznN5whlQRaE-axeldswo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Playland Amusement Park, 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 5J1, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
