Supporting Characters is a comedy movie released in the United States on 25th January 2013. Directed by Daniel Schechter and featuring stars such as Alex Karpovsky, Tarik Lowe, and Arielle Kebbel, the movie tells the story of two film editors from New York who juggle their personal lives while editing a film in crisis. The focus of our discussion, however, will be on intriguing behind-the-scenes facts pertaining to where the movie was filmed and other fun trivia related to its production.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Supporting Characters took place in New York City, New York, USA. Unfortunately, no specific filming dates are available. The choice of the location was fundamental to the story as the plot revolves around two New York film editors, and thus, the city’s distinctive aura brings authenticity to the storytelling.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alex Karpovsky | Nick |
| Tarik Lowe | Darryl |
| Arielle Kebbel | Jamie |
| Sophia Takal | Amy |
| Melonie Diaz | Liana |
| Mike Landry | Mike |
| Kevin Corrigan | Adrian |
| Lena Dunham | Alexa |
| Sebastian Sozzi | Sebastian |
| Josh Alexander | Beck |
| Mikal McDaniel | Rodney the Doorman |
| Isabel Ramírez | Dana |
| Jeremy Cohen | Jeremy |
| Salvatore Interlandi | Marco the DP |
| Ryan O’Nan | Actor |
| Patrick Duff | Mr. Federico |
| Alejandro Ramia | Alejandro |
| Will Clark | Receptionist |
| Kaitlyn Schechter | Adrian’s Daughter |
| Felipe Dieppa | College Student |
| Stephanie Cieplinski | Jaime’s Friend |
| Pizza | Pizza the Dog |
| Jasper | Elevator Dog |
| Andrew Bechtold | Dancer |
| Cat Cogliandro | Dancer |
| Ominese Faison | Dancer |
| Austin Redman | Dancer |
| Natalie Self | Dancer |
| Sabrina Slattery | Dancer |
| Jenna Smith | Student |
| Tara Deleon | Gillian (uncredited) |
| Michael Rivera | Rivera (uncredited) |
| Carlos Velazquez | Carlos (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- In a conversation with Interview magazine in 2013, director Daniel Schechter explained why he chose the main characters to be film editors. The objective was to create a setting where the characters could work together and express their complaints about their significant others. Schechter himself comes from an editing background and perceives it as an unsung hero in the filmmaking process. His intention was to showcase the elements of editing rather than solely focusing on making a movie. The movie Modern Romance (1981), wherein Albert Brooks plays a film editor dealing with personal problems, greatly inspired this film.
- The movie pays tribute to other works in cinema, including the iconic film Casablanca (1942).
- Some memorable dialogues reflect the dynamics of the film’s characters. For instance, a conversation between characters Liana and Darryl reveals their relationship’s nuances and conflicts.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
