The movie “Life or Something Like It” released in 2002, tells the tale of a reporter who meets a psychic and learns about her fate. The movie showcases performances by prominent stars like Angelina Jolie, Edward Burns, and Tony Shalhoub, told in a genre blend of comedy and romance. This piece will discuss where the movie was shot and provide interesting behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
Life or Something Like It was filmed in diverse locations across North America. The main filming spots included Vancouver Film Studios and the city of Vancouver itself, both located in British Columbia, Canada. Additionally, some parts of the movie were filmed in other parts of Canada, as well as Seattle, Washington and New York, USA. The film production took place from April to May 2001.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Angelina Jolie | Lanie Kerrigan |
| Tony Shalhoub | Prophet Jack |
| Christian Kane | Cal Cooper |
| James Gammon | Pat Kerrigan |
| Melissa Errico | Andrea |
| Stockard Channing | Deborah Connors |
| Lisa Thornhill | Gwen |
| Max Baker | Vin |
| Andromeda Dunker | Mo |
| Jesse James Rutherford | Tommy |
| Veena Sood | Doctor |
| Eric Snellman | George |
| Theron Zahn | Steve |
| Paul Morgan Stetler | Limo Driver |
| David Dunard | Striker Bob |
| Tawnya Pettiford-Wates | Striker #2 |
| P.J. Prinsloo | Another Club Kid |
| Tony Doupe | Man #1 in Sports Bar |
| Jamie Moss | Man #2 in Sports Bar |
| Barry Michael Greene | Maitre D’ |
| Pamela Martin | KQMO Anchorwoman |
| Jill Krop | Strike News Anchor |
| Johnathan Brownlee | Morning Show Host |
| Catherine Lough Haggquist | Morning Show Hostess |
| Amanda Tapping | Carrie Maddox |
| Dan Lewis | Jake Manning |
| Margo Myers | Lori Ruben |
| Christopher Shyer | Mark Laughlin |
| Steve Pool | Weatherman Sam |
| Michelle Esteban | Hope Carmichael |
| Suleka Mathew | Airline Attendant |
| Marika Anuik | Lanie – 10 Years Old |
| Ashlyn Morgan Williams | Lanie – 5 Years Old |
| Kasey Stevens | Gwen – 15 Years Old |
| Sean Watson | High School Teenager |
| John C. Havens | Plaza Doorman |
| Shannon Powell | Lanie’s Mother |
| Kristine Beuerleine | Gwen’s Daughter |
| Scott Beuerleine | Gwen’s Son |
| Bruce Dawson | Gwen’s Husband |
| James Owen | KQMO News Director |
| George Catalano | Control Room Tech |
| Patrick McEnroe | Rick |
| Apollonia Vanova | Stewardess |
| Shawn Bordoff | Frightened Flyer |
| Angela Moore | Airport Guard |
| Dick Henley | Plaza Bell Man |
| Alexander Kalugin | Russian Driver |
| Rick Tae | Fan |
| Peter Kelamis | AM USA Producer |
| Berend McKenzie | Makeup Guy |
| Eileen Pedde | Stage Manager |
| Victoria Deschanel | Woman at Café |
| Henry O. Watson | Man at Café |
| Brent Mendenhall | George Bush |
| Tracy Trueman | Pete’s Ex-Wife |
| Jack Heptonstall | Farmer Hubberd |
| Lyle Campbell | Man on Plane |
| Riley Cantner | Kid with Cold |
| Ken Whelan | Police Officer #2 |
| Michael Arthur | Police Officer #3 |
| Peter Epstein | New York Gunman |
| Heidi Hoppenfeld | Executive Assistant |
| Gary Lindsay | Reporter #1 |
| Natasha Smith | Reporter #2 |
| John Sharify | Reporter #3 |
| Tracy Vedder | Reporter #4 |
| Mike James | Reporter #5 |
| Paul Becker | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jacob Davis | Vince (uncredited) |
| Demian | Holds pub door open for Angelina Jolie (uncredited) |
| Brian Donahue | Undercover Detective (uncredited) |
| Amy Esterle | Lanie 15 Years Old (uncredited) |
| William Holmgren | Night Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Laurie Murdoch | Suit (uncredited) |
| C.D. Ruiz3 | Picketing Busdriver Singer (uncredited) |
| Kevin T. Williams | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie released on 26th April 2002 in the USA and runs for 1 hour and 43 minutes.
- It was directed by Stephen Herek and written by John Scott Shepherd and Dana Stevens.
- The film earned a nomination for an award.
- Angelina Jolie’s character is named Lanie Kerrigan in the movie.
- Edward Burns played Pete, while Tony Shalhoub portrayed Prophet Jack.
- Other significant roles include Christian Kane as Cal Cooper, James Gammon as Pat Kerrigan and Melissa Errico as Andrea.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Vancouver Film Studios, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.261063
- Longitude: -123.0279579
- Place ID: ChIJnR-5FNF2hlQRfUyBX5INPLA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3500 Cornett Rd, Vancouver, BC V5M 2H5, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Canada
- Latitude: 56.130366
- Longitude: -106.346771
- Place ID: ChIJ2WrMN9MDDUsRpY9Doiq3aJk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canada
- Timezone: America/Regina
- Location Name: Seattle, Washington, USA
- Latitude: 47.6061389
- Longitude: -122.3328481
- Place ID: ChIJVTPokywQkFQRmtVEaUZlJRA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Seattle, WA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 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
