This piece is about two movies: “Boiler Room” from 2000, and “Bohemian Rhapsody” from 2018. We’ll discuss where these films were shot, who were the main characters, and other interesting backstage facts. Get ready to learn more about these two fascinating movies.
Where it Filmed?
“Boiler Room ” was filmed in various parts of New York, USA including Garden City, Greenpoint and Manhattan. It was specifically filmed in locations such as Roosevelt Hotel and Old Town Bar. The filming process started on Jan 12, 1999.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” was filmed in London and Hertfordshire, led by directors Bryan Singer and Dexter Fletcher. Notable locations include Air Lyndhurst in Hampstead, London where the band rehearsed prior to Band Aid; Bovingdon Airfield in Hertfordshire which was used to recreate the 1985 Wembley Stadium; and the Bulsara family home on Malyons Road in London. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Giovanni Ribisi | Seth Davis |
| Vin Diesel | Chris Varick |
| Nia Long | Abbie Halpert |
| Nicky Katt | Greg Weinstein |
| Scott Caan | Richie O’Flaherty |
| Ron Rifkin | Judge Marty Davis |
| Jamie Kennedy | Adam |
| Taylor Nichols | Harry Reynard |
| Bill Sage | FBI Agent David Drew |
| Tom Everett Scott | Michael Brantley |
| Ben Affleck | Jim Young |
| John Griesemer | Concierge |
| David Younger | Marc |
| Mark Webber | Kid |
| Christopher Fitzgerald | Kid |
| Donna Mitchell | Mrs. Davis |
| André Vippolis | Neil Davis |
| Jon Abrahams | Jeff |
| Will McCormack | Mike the Casino Patron |
| Jared Ryan | Casino Steve |
| Anson Mount | Broker |
| Kirk Acevedo | Broker |
| Seth Ullian | Broker |
| Eddie Malavarca | Broker |
| Carlo Vogel | Rude Kid |
| Serge Skliarenko | Croatian Broker |
| Lisa Gerstein | Sheryl |
| Ross Ryman | Isaac |
| Marjorie Johnson | Abbie’s Mother |
| Peter Rini | JP Morgan Broker |
| Raymond Pirkle | JP Morgan Broker |
| Joe Pretlow | JP Morgan Broker |
| Peter Maloney | Dr. Jacobs |
| Lori Yoffe | Secretary |
| Alex Webb | FBI Director |
| Gillian Sacco | Waitress at Mickey’s |
| Mark Moshe Bellows | John Feiner |
| Neal Lerner | Gay Restaurant Patron |
| Taylor Patterson | Sara Reynard |
| Michael McCarthy | Max Reynard |
| Marsha Dietlein | Susan Reynard |
| Joseph Tudisco | Janitor |
| Judy Del Giudice | Office Woman |
| Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Michelle |
| Frank Anello | Stockbroker (uncredited) |
| Scott Atkins | Mad Big Dick Steve / Broker (uncredited) |
| Delancey Birzin | Broker (uncredited) |
| Angelo Bonsignore | JP Marlin Trainee (uncredited) |
| Robert Boris | JP Marlin Trainee (uncredited) |
| Jonny Fido | JP Marlin Trainee (uncredited) |
| Robert Frannicola | Abrams (uncredited) |
| Sholom Gelt | Broker (uncredited) |
| Desmond Harrington | JP Marlin Trainee (uncredited) |
| David Martel | Casino Bro (uncredited) |
| George Nicolaidis | Broker (uncredited) |
| Daniel Reton | Broker (uncredited) |
| Stephen Scibetta | JP Marlin Senior Broker (uncredited) |
| Simon Shelton | Salesboy (uncredited) |
| Spero Stamboulis | Todd (uncredited) |
| Mike Struck | Trainee (uncredited) |
| Ben Van Bergen | Agent Etkins (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The “Boiler Room” is about a college dropout who gets a job at a suburban investment firm. It starred Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, and Nia Long and was released on February 18, 2000.
- The iconic Live Aid scene in “Bohemian Rhapsody” was a reconstruction of Queen’s actual performance at the event in 1985.
- Internal shots of the Bulsara family home had to be recreated on a soundstage due to the noise from nearby Heathrow Airport.
- The old Town Hall in Bromley, Southeast London was used to film the band’s early gigs.
- “Bohemian Rhapsody” starred Rami Malek as the legendary rock star, Freddie Mercury. His performance won him an Academy Award.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Garden City, Long Island, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7267682
- Longitude: -73.6342954
- Place ID: ChIJxUU-IzV9wokRmdUFc0h64A4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Garden City, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Roosevelt Hotel – 45th Street & Madison Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7546645
- Longitude: -73.9772368
- Place ID: ChIJmSOiBv5YwokR6EhyoFNCayA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 45 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- 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
- Location Name: Old Town Bar – 45 East 18th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7376111
- Longitude: -73.9891583
- Place ID: ChIJw-9BIqJZwokRJHawGH7Y_kc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 45 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
