The film 300, released in 2006, is an Action/Drama depicting the ancient battle of Thermopylae. It involves King Leonidas, played by Gerard Butler, along with 300 Spartans, battling against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. This article provides insights on the filming locations of the movie, the shooting timeline, and other intriguing backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming for the movie “300” spanned across various locations. Key locations can be found in Montréal, Québec, Canada, including the Ice Storm Studios, located at 2595 Place Chassé. Other filming areas in Canada, and some scenes were also shot in Los Angeles, California, USA. The filming dates stretched from the 17th of September to 18th of December in the year 2005.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gerard Butler | King Leonidas |
| Lena Headey | Queen Gorgo |
| Dominic West | Theron |
| David Wenham | Dilios |
| Vincent Regan | Captain |
| Michael Fassbender | Stelios |
| Tom Wisdom | Astinos |
| Andrew Pleavin | Daxos |
| Andrew Tiernan | Ephialtes |
| Rodrigo Santoro | Xerxes |
| Stephen McHattie | Loyalist |
| Greg Kramer | Ephor #1 |
| Alex Ivanovici | Ephor #2 |
| Kelly Craig | Oracle Girl |
| Eli Snyder | Leonidas at 7 / 8 yrs |
| Tyler Neitzel | Leonidas at 15 yrs |
| Tim Connolly | Leonidas’ Father |
| Marie-Julie Rivest | Leonidas’ Mother |
| Peter Mensah | Messenger |
| Arthur Holden | Partisan |
| Michael Sinelnikoff | Elder councilman |
| John Dunn-Hill | Councilman |
| Neil Napier | Spartan with Stick |
| Maurizio Terrazzano | Sentry #2 |
| Robert Paradis | Spartan General |
| Kwasi Songui | Persian |
| Alexandra Beaton | Burned Village Child |
| Frédéric Smith | Statesman |
| Loucas Minchillo | Spartan Baby A |
| Nicholas Minchillo | Spartan Baby B |
| Tom Rack | Ephor #3 |
| David Francis | Ephor #4 |
| James Bradford | Ephor #5 |
| Andrew Shaver | Free Greek-Potter |
| Robin Wilcock | Free Greek-Sculptor |
| Kent McQuaid | Free Greek-Blacksmith |
| Marcel Jeannin | Free Greek-Baker |
| Jere Gillis | Spartan General #2 |
| Tyrone Benskin | Persian Emissary |
| Robert Maillet | Uber Immortal (Giant) |
| Patrick Sabongui | Persian General |
| Leon Laderach | Executioner |
| Vervi Mauricio | Armless Concubine |
| Charles Papasoff | Blacksmith |
| Isabelle Champeau | Mother at Market |
| Veronique-Natale Szalankiewicz | Daughter at Market (3 / 5 years old) |
| David Thibodeau | Boy #1 at Market |
| David Schaap | Potter |
| Stewart Myiow | Persian General |
| Sara Giacalone | Concubine #2 |
| Isabelle Fournel | Kissing Concubine #2 |
| Danielle Hubbard | Dancer |
| Ruan Vibegaard | Dancer |
| Bonnie Mak | Slave Girl |
| Amélie Sorel | Slave Girl |
| Caroline Aspirot | Slave Girl |
| Gina Gagnon | Slave Girl |
| Tania Trudell | Slave Girl |
| Mercedes Leggett | Slave Girl |
| Chanelle Lamothe | Slave Girl |
| Sabrina-Jasmine Guilbault | Slave Girl |
| Manny Cortez Tuazon | Transsexual (Asian) #1 |
| Cindy | Transsexual (Asian) #2 |
| Atif Siddiqi | Transsexual (Arabian) #3 |
| Camille Rizkallah | Giant with Arrow |
| Trudi Hanley | Long Neck Woman |
| Neon Cobran | Litter Bearer / Slave |
| Gary A. Hecker | Ubermortal Vocals (voice) |
| Martin Blais | Spartan Warrior (uncredited) |
| David-Bernard Blanchet | Free Greek (uncredited) |
| Devin Delorme | Market boy #2 (uncredited) |
| David Leitch | Spartan Warrior (uncredited) |
| Deke Richards | Spartan Soldier (uncredited) |
| Darren Shahlavi | Persian (uncredited) |
| Marc Trottier | Spartan Warrior (uncredited) |
| Duy Vo Van | Persian (uncredited) |
| Agnieshka Wnorowska | Market woman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director for the film is Zack Snyder. The script was penned by him along with Kurt Johnstad and Michael B. Gordon.
- The main stars of the movie include Gerard Butler, playing King Leonidas, Lena Headey, who portrayed Queen Gorgo, and Dominic West as Theron.
- The film garnered many accolades with a count of 19 wins and 57 nominations.
- Among other cast members are David Wenham, Vincent Regan, Michael Fassbender, Tom Wisdom, Andrew Pleavin, and many others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ice Storm Studios – 2595 Place Chassé, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 45.5429116
- Longitude: -73.5693124
- Place ID: ChIJrWkue-UbyUwRd82juo6EIVY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2595 Pl. Chassé, Montréal, QC H1Y 2C3, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 45.5018869
- Longitude: -73.56739189999999
- Place ID: ChIJDbdkHFQayUwR7-8fITgxTmU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Montreal, QC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
