The movie ‘About a Boy’ hit the screens in 2002 where Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult played the lead roles. The film followed the story of a womanizer named Will who forms a bond with a 12-year-old boy named Marcus. This narrative will delve into the various filming locations and some interesting trivia about the film’s backstage realities.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting for ‘About a Boy’ happened in several locations in England, UK during the span of April to June in 2001. Some of the places are:
- Lady Margaret Road, Kentish Town, London
- London Zoo, Regent’s Park, London
- Notting Hill, London
- West Hill Primary School, Wandsworth, London
- HMV Oxford Circus, Oxford Street, London
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hugh Grant | Will Freeman |
| Nicholas Hoult | Marcus Brewer |
| Sharon Small | Christine |
| Madison Cook | Imogen |
| Jordan Cook | Imogen |
| Nicholas Hutchison | John |
| Ryan Speechley | Barney |
| Joseph Speechley | Barney |
| Toni Collette | Fiona Brewer |
| Laura Kennington | Ellie’s Friend |
| Tanika Swaby | Ellie’s Friend |
| Peter McNicholl | Ellie’s Friend |
| Ben Ridgeway | Lee |
| Jack Warren | Lee’s Sidekick |
| Russell Barr | Maitre D’ |
| Isabel Brook | Angie |
| Orlando Thor Newman | Angie’s Kid |
| Fritha Goodey | Bitter Ex-Girlfriend |
| Susannah Doyle | Bitter Ex-Girlfriend |
| Delma Walsh | Bitter Ex-Girlfriend |
| Jonathan Franklin | Mark |
| John Kamal | Nicky |
| Tessa Vale | Class Teacher |
| Lorna Dallison | Woman in Supermarket |
| Bethany Muir | Child in Supermarket |
| Joyce Henderson | Moira / SPAT |
| Jenny Galloway | Frances / SPAT |
| Janine Duvitski | Caroline / SPAT |
| Sue Hyams | SPAT Woman |
| Lynn Askew | SPAT Woman |
| Beverly Milward | SPAT Woman |
| Danielle Harvey | SPAT Woman |
| Anna Maria Credenzone Philip | SPAT Woman |
| Sarah King | SPAT Woman |
| Susan Ghamsary | SPAT Woman |
| Edna Johnson | SPAT Woman |
| Victoria Smurfit | Suzie |
| Frog Stone | Mothercare Shop Assistant |
| Buddy Hunter | Family Member in Mothercare Car Park |
| Kristine Perrin | Family Member in Mothercare Car Park |
| Nathan Perrin-Hunter | Family Member in Mothercare Car Park |
| Rachael Perrin-Hunter | Family Member in Mothercare Car Park |
| Amy Craven | Suzie’s Baby Megan |
| Rebecca Craven | Suzie’s Baby Megan |
| Sidney Livingstone | Park Keeper |
| Cathy Murphy | Nurse |
| Joanne Petitt | Hairdresser |
| Jason Salkey | Amnesty International Worker Tom |
| Annabelle Apsion | Amnesty International Worker |
| Matt Wilkinson | Amnesty International Worker |
| Peter Roy | Will’s Dad |
| Aaron Keeling | Candy Thrower |
| Scott Charles | Candy Thrower |
| Claire Harman | Skechers Shopgirl |
| Sian Martin | Cute Waitress |
| Mark Drewry | Clive |
| Denise Stephenson | Lindsey |
| Rosalind Knight | Lindsey’s Mum |
| Rachel Weisz | Rachel |
| Murray Lachlan Young | New Year’s Eve Party Guest |
| Augustus Prew | Ali |
| Alex Kew | Simon Cosgrove |
| Mark Heap | Math Teacher |
| Sunanda Biswas | Def Penalty Kru |
| James Marshall-Gunn | Def Penalty Kru |
| Jamie Mayer | Def Penalty Kru |
| Korede Obashju | Def Penalty Kru |
| Roger Brierley | Mr. Chalmers |
| the M.C. | |
| Stefan Pejic | Apple Thrower |
| Henry Allan | Tribute Band Member (uncredited) |
| Macéo Bhardwaj | School Boy (uncredited) |
| Gillian Evans | Self – Lexicographer (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Simon Faulkner | Walker in Park (uncredited) |
| Nia Jermin | School Girl (uncredited) |
| Charlotte Magee | School Student (uncredited) |
| Tim Rice | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Chris Tarrant | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Mark Topps | Schoolboy (uncredited) |
| Carol Vorderman | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| John Whitby | Father (uncredited) |
| Richard Whiteley | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Stuart Wood | Self (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was originally called ‘About a Boy’
- The film genre is Comedy/Drama
- Release date was 06 Sep 2002
- The director duo, Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz, led the film’s creative direction
- Screenplay was the work of Nick Hornby, Peter Hedges, and Chris Weitz
- Actors Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, and Sharon Small took on the key roles
- The film received a nomination for an Oscar, won 11 awards, and received 29 other nominations
- The movie has been reviewed by 455 users and 144 critics
- Additional cast includes actors like Madison Cook, Jordan Cook, Nicholas Hutchison, Ryan Speechley, Joseph Speechley, Toni Collette, and Natalia Tena.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lady Margaret Road, Kentish Town, London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5538814
- Longitude: -0.1374228
- Place ID: EhxMYWR5IE1hcmdhcmV0IFJkLCBMb25kb24sIFVLIi4qLAoUChIJjyulGAEbdkgRBsNMXIL-IuwSFAoSCblPjSJWGnZIETEGUdAurg4m
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lady Margaret Rd, London, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: London Zoo, Regent’s Park, London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5352875
- Longitude: -0.1534303
- Place ID: ChIJV_iXMtcadkgRqBI84CY_crE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Outer Cir, London NW1 4RY, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Notting Hill, London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5160125
- Longitude: -0.2090148
- Place ID: ChIJoaPN0OIPdkgRSuo08uDmIJA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Notting Hill, London, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: West Hill Primary School – 5 Merton Road, Wandsworth, London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4557298
- Longitude: -0.1980765
- Place ID: ChIJU159FWYPdkgRaRHnODv5kYM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: West Hill Primary School, 5 Merton Rd, London SW18 5ST, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: HMV Oxford Circus, Oxford Street, London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.514308
- Longitude: -0.1485906
- Place ID: ChIJFYZBICsbdkgRe463WppyLmw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 363 Oxford St, London W1C 2LA, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
