“Josie” is a movie that premiered in 2018. It tells the intriguing story of Hank, a solitary man who sparks the interest of his small town when he mysteriously becomes close to Josie, a new high school student. This article is all about exploring the behind-the-scenes aspects of the movie, particularly where it was filmed, who starred in it and various intriguing facts related to its production.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Josie” took place in the United States, specifically in California. Key filming locations included the Pink Motel & Cadillac Jack’s Diner, situated at 9457 San Fernando Road in Sun Valley. Other filming scenes were captured in Southern California and Sun Valley, Los Angeles.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sophie Turner | Josie |
| Dylan McDermott | Hank |
| Jack Kilmer | Marcus |
| Kurt Fuller | Gordie |
| Robin Bartlett | Martha |
| Daeg Faerch | Gator |
| Lombardo Boyar | Romero |
| Jennifer Prediger | Ms. Elkins |
| Jessa Zarubica | Young Mom |
| Mickey Faerch | Gator’s Mom |
| Matthew Gallagher | Officer Murray |
| Santiago Bendiksen | Bartender |
| Justin Drucker | Punk |
| Sedona Feretto | Student |
| George Todd McLachlan | Max |
| Aleh Neliubin | Driftwood Resident |
| Jake Parrish | Student |
| Kevin Teh | Rebellious Student |
Trivia and Facts
- Despite initial plans to have Anya Taylor-Joy and Shea Whigham as the main characters, they eventually dropped out of the project. Their roles were taken up by Sophie Turner and Dylan McDermott.
- The movie’s setting is in Huntsville, Texas. However, the actual filming location, Sun Valley in California, does not match the Texan landscape. Unlike the thick pine forests surrounding Huntsville, Texas, Sun Valley is a desert region. This is an interesting discrepancy.
- Close attention to the opening credits reveals a misspelling. “a COALITION GROUP production” is incorrectly typed as “prodution.”
- The plot involves a complex man-teenage-girl-relationship.
- The film has received awards and has been reviewed multiple times.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: The Pink Motel & Cadillac Jack’s Diner, 9457 San Fernando Road, Sun Valley, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2412462
- Longitude: -118.3960501
- Place ID: ChIJBXys81aRwoARd2xaqwIodhk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 9457 San Fernando Rd, Sun Valley, CA 91352, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Southern California, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.9592083
- Longitude: -116.419389
- Place ID: ChIJSabJhaclw4AR2GgM9DPDI3I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Southern California, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2225413
- Longitude: -118.3878208
- Place ID: ChIJ41W8cD-UwoARa9yZhNFXXYg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sun Valley, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
