“Dropa” a movie that premiered in 2019. This film, which is a blend of drama and sci-fi, tells a thrilling story set in an alternate future America, where a government assassin hunts down a killer extraterrestrial. The script was written by Wayne Slaten who also directed the movie, and boasts a stellar cast including Jason Douglas, David Matranga, and James Hong. In this guide, you’ll find more about where the film was made, an understanding of the dates for filming, plus some interesting facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
Dropa was filmed entirely in the United States, more specifically Houston, Texas. The filming took place over several dates. The earliest recorded shooting happened in September 2012, with further scenes shot on November 15, 2015. This Texan background lends a certain character to the film, providing the backdrop to this intense sci-fi drama.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jason Douglas | Mikhail |
| David Matranga | Harrison |
| James Hong | Jin |
| Shayla Bagir | Madison |
| Jacob Reynolds | Monroe |
| Michelle Ellen Jones | Yelena |
| Julie Oliver-Touchstone | Dr. Glenka / C.O.N.T.A.G. |
| Uju Edoziem | Carter |
| Greg Dean | Taft |
| Matthew Carter | Arthur |
| Emily Neves | Kate |
| Presley Fuentes | Eva |
| Christopher Colt Auld | Harrison (4 Years) |
| Cinnamon Auld | Harrison’s Mother |
| Rosalind Branch-Muhammad | Crime Scene Investigator |
| Jackie Diep | Woman in Bar |
| Andrew Kantowski | Veteran in Bar |
| Courtney Lomelo | Smoking Woman In Bar |
| Susan Ly | Crime Scene Photographer |
| Nick W. Nicholson | Coroner |
| Conner O’Brien | Crime Scene Detective |
| Troy Parker | Harrison’s Father |
| Anatoliy Shuvayev | Crime Scene Detective |
| Emma Slaten | Alien child |
| Michael Transon | DNA Investigator |
| Gary Watson | Bouncer |
| Vasiliy Yasenev | Erik (creditOnly) |
Trivia and Facts
One fascinating trivia about “Dropa” is that the names of several characters in the movie correspond to the names of U.S. Presidents. These include: Jackson, Monroe, Carter, Taft, Harrison, Madison and Arthur. The movie also made a reference in “Do Not Send Us Astray” in 2018. The budget for this film was estimated to be around $1,200,000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Houston, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 29.7600771
- Longitude: -95.37011079999999
- Place ID: ChIJAYWNSLS4QIYROwVl894CDco
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Houston, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Texas, USA
- Latitude: 31.9685988
- Longitude: -99.9018131
- Place ID: ChIJSTKCCzZwQIYRPN4IGI8c6xY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Texas, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
