The movie “12 Rounds”, released in 2009, is an action-packed crime flick. It stars John Cena as Detective Danny Fisher who must complete a dozen challenges to save his abducted girlfriend. The film contains intriguing details about the filming locations and backstage trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “12 Rounds” took place in various locations around New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Some of these locations consist of the Hotel Monteleone on Royal St, a residential address at 1233 Teche St, and the Algiers and Canal Street Ferry Terminals. Filming occurred from the 25th of February to the 12th of May in 2008.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Cena | Danny Fisher |
| Aidan Gillen | Miles Jackson |
| Ashley Scott | Molly Porter |
| Steve Harris | George Aiken |
| Brian White | Hank Carver |
| Gonzalo Menendez | Ray Santiago |
| Taylor Cole | Erica Kessen |
| Kyle Clements | Dave Fisher |
| Peter Navy Tuiasosopo | Willie Dumaine |
| Travis Davis | Anthony Deluso |
| Nick Gomez | Samuel |
| Brian Decaro | FBI Agent Gator |
| Rosalind Rubin | FBI Agent Sheila |
| Billy Slaughter | Technician |
| Kim Collins | Phil the Plumber |
| Lara Grice | Cell Store Owner |
| Wayne Ferrara | Battallion Commander |
| Vincent Flood | Detective Chuck Jansen |
| Wally Crowder | Streetcar Conductor |
| Luke Albright | Johnny Jenkins |
| Bryan Johnson | Sleeping Streetcar Passenger |
| Luukas Harlin | Streetcar Kid |
| John Wilmot | Elderly Man |
| Louis Herthum | BEP Employee |
| David Frye | Officer Phelps |
| Bill Martin Williams | Ferry Patrolman |
| J. Omar Castro | FBI Agent |
| Roy Huang | Sharpshooter |
| Pauline Boudreaux | Medic |
| Hunter Burke | Hot Tub Man / Hotel Employee |
| Danie Coleman | Hot Tub Woman |
| George | Shortie the Pug |
| Kimberly Bailey | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Doug Burch | Additional Voices (voice) |
| John DeMita | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Greg Finley | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Peggy Flood | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Amad Jackson | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Daniel Mora | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Jason Pace | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Richard Penn | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Paige Pollack | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Michael Ralph | Additional Voices (voice) |
| David Randolph | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Noreen Reardon | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Vernon Scott | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Cheryl Tyre Smith | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Joel Swetow | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Ruth Zalduondo | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Shaun Grant | Police Officer |
| Julia Adams | Carnival Patron (uncredited) |
| Seaun Carlo Boseda | Street Car Passenger (uncredited) |
| David E. Brown | Mistaken Miles (uncredited) |
| Joseph Cintron | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Edward R. Cox | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| Daurice Cummings | Ferry Patron (uncredited) |
| Thomas C. Daniel | Gas Company Employee (uncredited) |
| Micheal K. Douglas | Club Patron / Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Kyrt Gates | Bus Passenger (uncredited) |
| Geraldine Glenn | Fair Goer (uncredited) |
| Renny Harlin | Air Traffic Control (uncredited) (voice) |
| Rodney Hebert | Ferry Passenger (uncredited) |
| Cody Juneau | Bomb Squad (uncredited) |
| Tony Lawson | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Cynthia LeBlanc | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Laurie Lee | FBI Witness (uncredited) |
| Audrey Lynn | Police Detective / Computer Specialist (uncredited) |
| Don Mac | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| Avon Maser | Ferry Ramp Commuter (uncredited) |
| James B. McDaniel | Fleeing Citizen (uncredited) |
| Sam Medina | Henchmen (uncredited) |
| Tony Pallo | Curious Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Lyssa Prine | Ferry Passenger (uncredited) |
| Karen Pritchett | Fleeing Citizen (uncredited) |
| Jaime San Andres | Sniper #2 (uncredited) |
| Cassidy Smith | Ice Cream Sister (uncredited) |
| Chaz Smith | Bellhop (uncredited) |
| Gary Michael Smith | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Logan Douglas Smith | NOPD Motorcycle Officer (uncredited) |
| Terry Lee Smith | Gas Company Employee (uncredited) |
| Corey Stewart | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| Martha Twombly | Hospital Staff (uncredited) |
| Daniel Vincent | Chris Owen’s Club Patron (uncredited) |
| M. Jearl Vinot | Street Car Passenger (uncredited) |
| Michael Wozniak | Foreman (uncredited) |
| Lynette Zumo | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Renny Harlin and penned by Daniel Kunka.
- Alongside John Cena, the film features Aidan Gillen as Miles Jackson and Ashley Scott as Molly Porter.
- Other actors include Steve Harris as George Aiken, Brian White as Hank Carver, and Gonzalo Menendez as Ray Santiago.
- The role of Erica Kessen was portrayed by Taylor Cole, while Kyle Clements played Dave Fisher.
- Notably, characters like Willie Dumaine, Anthony Deluso, and Samuel were played by Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, Travis Davis, and Nick Gomez respectively.
- The film featured FBI Agent characters played by Brian Decaro (Agent Gator) and Rosalind Rubin (Agent Sheila).
- Billy Slaughter made his mark as the Technician in the movie.
- Lastly, Kim Collins was featured as Phil the Plumber.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.95106579999999
- Longitude: -90.0715323
- Place ID: ChIJZYIRslSkIIYRtNMiXuhbBts
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Orleans, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Hotel Monteleone – 214 Royal St, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.954222
- Longitude: -90.0677562
- Place ID: ChIJeeeT5SSmIIYRcEbGkOxXAH8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 214 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: 1233 Teche St, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.9425623
- Longitude: -90.0523024
- Place ID: ChIJ03EzmUOmIIYRxcXG3dV0ZI4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1233 Teche St, New Orleans, LA 70114, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Algiers Ferry Terminal – 101 Morgan St, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.9530178
- Longitude: -90.05606499999999
- Place ID: ChIJ_fRXfRWmIIYRtv-63zDEmL0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Algiers Ferry Terminal, New Orleans, LA 70114, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Canal Street Ferry Terminal, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.949989
- Longitude: -90.062179
- Place ID: ChIJLQk0xGymIIYRnYEEfG6_yOI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canal Street Ferry Terminal, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
