The movie “Private Romeo” released in 2011 is a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless tragic love story, ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Set in an all-boys military academy, the plot revolves around the forbidden romance between two cadets. In this section, you will discover where the movie was filmed, who played which character, and some other interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Private Romeo” was filmed in three locations across New York, USA. These included the Chaminade High School in Mineola, Long Island, Sarah Lawrence College at Bronxville, and the Maritime College of the State University of New York (SUNY) in Bronx, New York City. The exact filming dates would add more detailed insights, but unfortunately, they are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hale Appleman | Josh Neff / Mercutio / Capulet |
| Charlie Barnett | Ken Lee / Prince Escalus |
| Adam Barrie | Adam Hersh / Fr. Laurence |
| Chris Bresky | Omar Madsen / Nurse |
| Matt Doyle | Glenn Mangan / Juliet |
| Sean Hudock | Gus Sanchez / Capulet’s Wife / Benvolio |
| Bobby Moreno | Carlos Moreno / Capulet / Tybalt |
| Seth Numrich | Sam Singleton / Romeo |
Trivia and Facts
- The scenes of the cadet school and lessons about the play “Romeo and Juliet” feature desaturated colors like gray, khaki, and pale.
- The scenes depicting the Shakespearean drama moments, on the other hand, are displayed in rich and deeply saturated colors.
- The film encountered a minor error on the first military drill scene where the visuals did not match with the drill orders.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Chaminade High School, Mineola, Long Island, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7445585
- Longitude: -73.6495199
- Place ID: ChIJATbnulV9wokRoRsrw1bIoV4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 340 Jackson Ave, Mineola, NY 11501, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Sarah Lawrence College, 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY 10708, USA
- Latitude: 40.93459
- Longitude: -73.8455821
- Place ID: ChIJL9XU7lTtwokRne5NUoR_7U4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY 10708, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: SUNY Maritime College, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.8074244
- Longitude: -73.796808
- Place ID: ChIJu2t-5v-KwokRSEfV3bZjkWM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6 Pennyfield Ave, Bronx, NY 10465, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
