Hot Rod is a comedy-sport movie from 2007. This film, directed by Akiva Schaffer, featured Andy Samberg as stuntman Rod Kimble whose aim was to perform a daring stunt to raise funds for his stepfather’s heart operation. In this section, we will discover where this film was shot, the actors’ roles, and other interesting and lesser-known facts about “Hot Rod”.
Where it Filmed?
Hot Rod has various filming locations around British Columbia, Canada. It was filmed in North Vancouver, at a site known as Pemberton Avenue. Other locations include the Greenaway Pool in Cloverdale, Buntzen Lake in Anmore, North Burnaby, and the 50’s Drive-in Burnaby. The shooting of the movie took place from July 24, 2006, to September 23, 2006.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Andy Samberg | Rod Kimble |
| Jorma Taccone | Kevin Powell |
| Bill Hader | Dave |
| Danny McBride | Rico |
| Isla Fisher | Denise |
| Sissy Spacek | Marie Powell |
| Ian McShane | Frank Powell |
| Will Arnett | Jonathan |
| Chris Parnell | Barry Pasternack |
| Chester Tam | Richardson |
| Mark Acheson | Homeless Dude |
| Brittany Tiplady | Maggie |
| Ken Kirzinger | Trailer Guy |
| Britt Irvin | Cathy |
| Alana Husband | Waitress |
| Andrew Moxham | Sullivan |
| Alvin Sanders | Furious Boss |
| Chris Eastman | EMT |
| Paulo Ribeiro | EMT |
| Paul Herbert | EMT |
| Carly McKillip | High School Girl |
| Donavon Stinson | Heckler |
| John Destry | Projectionist |
| Doug Abrahams | Police Officer |
| Frank C. Turner | Fisherman |
| Henry Michaels | Boy Stealing Wheelchair |
| Gillian Barber | Riot Singer |
| Sammy Fattedad | Riot Singer |
| William S. Taylor | Riot Singer |
| Mi-Jung Lee | Newswoman |
| Carrie Ruscheinsky | Hippie Girl |
| Charlie Hope | Autograph Kid |
| Matthew Gallagher | Autograph Kid |
| Titan Toyish | Gown |
| Joseph Castillo | Gown |
| Alain Moschulski | Gown |
| Troy Van Leeuwen | Gown |
| Jesse Haddock | Crowd Member |
| Ometa Gittens | Crowd Member |
| Aaron Au | Taco |
| Brett Chan | Grilled Cheese |
| John Burnside | Scrooge |
| Queens Of The Stone Age | Gown (uncredited) |
| Stephen Altman | Rod’s Dad (uncredited) |
| Ryan Hess | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| Jennifer LaPlaca | Cashier (uncredited) |
| Meghan K. Lees | Cheer Girl (uncredited) |
| Tom MacNeill | Crowd Member (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth McCarthy Meek | Grocery Store Mom (uncredited) |
| Marjorie Roden | Crowd Member (uncredited) |
| Akiva Schaffer | Derrick (uncredited) |
| Patricia Schaffer | Woman with Grocery Bags Dodging Flyers (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
• Andy Samberg played the role of Rod Kimble, a self-proclaimed stuntman.
• Jorma Taccone portrayed the character of Kevin Powell.
• Bill Hader’s character was named Dave.
• The character, Rico, was brought to life by actor Danny McBride.
• Actress Isla Fisher played the role of Denise.
• Sissy Spacek, known for her role as Marie Powell.
• The character Frank Powell was played by Ian McShane.
• Will Arnett portrayed the character of Jonathan.
• Barry Pasternack’s character was played by Chris Parnell.
• The role of Richardson was played by Chester Tam.
• Mark Acheson played the part of a homeless dude.
• Maggie was portrayed by actress Brittany Tiplady.
• Ken Kirzinger played the role of the Trailer Guy.
• The character Cathy was portrayed by Britt Irvin.
• Alana Husband played the part of a waitress.
• Andrew Moxham portrayed Sullivan.
• Terri Anne Taylor’s character was known as Ang.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.3234573
- Longitude: -123.1077695
- Place ID: ChIJGbuPJNJxhlQREAP9Mb3cqVY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pemberton Ave, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Greenaway Pool, Cloverdale, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.1116669
- Longitude: -122.7266135
- Place ID: ChIJvfrVUgzQhVQRvtXOgDoFuRk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 17901 60 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 6W4, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: North Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2488091
- Longitude: -122.9805104
- Place ID: ChIJc4OcIah3hlQRabFSh3NyCt0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Burnaby, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: 50’s Drive In, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2247739
- Longitude: -122.9403619
- Place ID: ChIJE5NR2cZ3hlQRqd5TeoLIuds
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 7741 Edmonds St, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B9, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
