The movie “Mimic” which was released in 1997, is based on a horror and science-fiction story. The film follows Dr. Susan Tyler who created a genetically-modified insect to fight a deadly disease. The film was directed by Guillermo del Toro and includes various actors like Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, and Alexander Goodwin. You’ll find informative and interesting details about where and when the movie was filmed below.
Where it Filmed?
“Mimic” was filmed in several locations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. These areas include the Lower Bay Station, Harris Filtration Plant, Osgoode Hall, and Knox College which is part of the University of Toronto. The process of filming took place from September 22, 1996, to January 4, 1997.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mira Sorvino | Susan Tyler |
| Jeremy Northam | Dr. Peter Mann |
| Alexander Goodwin | Chuy |
| Giancarlo Giannini | Manny |
| Charles S. Dutton | Leonard |
| Josh Brolin | Josh |
| Alix Koromzay | Remy |
| F. Murray Abraham | Dr. Gates |
| James Costa | Ricky |
| Javon Barnwell | Davis |
| Norman Reedus | Jeremy |
| Pak-Kwong Ho | Preacher |
| Margaret Ma | Chinese Woman |
| Warna Fisher | Bag Lady |
| Alan Argue | Skeletal Bum |
| Charles Hayter | Homeless Man |
| Julian Richings | Workman |
| James Kidnie | Subway Repairman |
| Eve English | Homeless Woman |
| Bill Lasovich | Long John |
| Doug Jones | Long John |
| Roger Clown | Long John |
| Greg Bronson | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Marian Caparrós | Bystander SWAT Arrival (uncredited) |
| Vanessa J. Daniel | Subway Rider (uncredited) |
| Thomas Lundy | Subway Passenger (uncredited) |
| Napo | Homeless (uncredited) |
| Rocco Salata | SWAT Team Leader (uncredited) |
| Tara Shelley | Young Girl (uncredited) |
| Paul Shottner | NYPD Officer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Three years earlier, Dr. Susan Tyler, an entomologist, created an insect to kill cockroaches that carry a severe disease. However, the insects turn against their creator in an attempt to destroy their only predator – humans.
- The film was directed by Guillermo del Toro and the screenplay was written by Donald A. Wollheim, Matthew Robbins, and Guillermo del Toro.
- The movie starred several actors, including Mira Sorvino as Susan Tyler, Jeremy Northam as Dr. Peter Mann, and Alexander Goodwin as Chuy.
- “Mimic” acclaimed 3 wins and had 8 nominations in total.
- The movie was released in Chile on August 21, 1997.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lower Bay Station, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.6703296
- Longitude: -79.3899933
- Place ID: ChIJm0K48680K4gR6dZgUkluQOc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bay, 1240 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5R 2A7, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Harris Filtration Plant, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.67340739999999
- Longitude: -79.27891819999999
- Place ID: ChIJV1e45Mw0K4gRH77Zyycud4w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2701 Queen St E, Scarborough, ON M4E 1H4, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.653226
- Longitude: -79.3831843
- Place ID: ChIJpTvG15DL1IkRd8S0KlBVNTI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Knox College, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.661336
- Longitude: -79.3970976
- Place ID: ChIJy1Dcyrg0K4gRB9XHwMEHp-E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 59 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 2E6, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
