“Sorry to Bother You” is a 2018 comedy drama set in an alternate version of Oakland, exploring the life of telemarketer Cassius Green who finds a magical key to success. This story delves into the filming locations of the movie, highlighting who played each role, and uncovers some interesting backstage facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at a range of locations, exclusively in Oakland, California, USA. The filming took place between June 22, 2017 and July 28, 2017. It includes Franklin Street between 19th and 17th, The Layover on 1571 Franklin Street, Cathedral Building at 1615 Broadway, the First Unitarian Church of Oakland, and other spots in Oakland.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tessa Thompson | Detroit |
| Jermaine Fowler | Salvador |
| Omari Hardwick | Mr. _______ |
| Terry Crews | Sergio |
| Kate Berlant | Diana DeBauchery |
| Michael X. Sommers | Johnny |
| Danny Glover | Langston |
| Steven Yeun | Squeeze |
| Armie Hammer | Steve Lift |
| Robert Longstreet | Anderson |
| David Cross | Cassius’s White Voice (voice) |
| Patton Oswalt | Mr. _______’s White Voice (voice) |
| Lily James | Detroit’s White British Voice (voice) |
| Forest Whitaker | First Equisapien / Demarius |
| Rosario Dawson | Voice in Elevator (voice) |
| Shelley Mitchell | Mrs. Costello |
| Indigo Jackson | Cynthia Rose / Neanderthal Woman |
| Eric Jacobus | Blackwater Commander |
| Chad Briggs | Billboard Worker |
| David Fine | Street Preacher |
| Damion Gallegos | Jim Ellman |
| Michael Rhys Kan | Mr. Son |
| Molly Brady | Entertainment News Host |
| Nato Green | Man in Crowd |
| W. Kamau Bell | Other Man in Crowd |
| Safiya Fredericks | Colette |
| Sara Buskirk | WorryFree Commercial Voice (voice) |
| Terel Gibson | NTV Spots Announcer |
| Lyrics Born | Game Show Contestant |
| Thessaly Lerner | DIY Wig-Making Host |
| Gina Madrid | Left Eye Street Artist |
| Spy Emerson | Left Eye Street Artist |
| Silk E | Left Eye Street Artist |
| Jacinta Kaumbulu | Left Eye Street Artist |
| Sara Melekova | Left Eye Street Artist |
| Annie Chen | Left Eye Street Artist |
| Akia Greybill | Left Eye Street Artist |
| Makiah Green | Left Eye Street Artist |
| Sara Anders | Patient in Waiting Room (uncredited) |
| Rayna Angélique | Striker / Protester (uncredited) |
| Eric Arnold | Eric Arnold (uncredited) (voice) |
| William W. Barbour | Soldier / Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Marcella Bragio | Power Caller / Lady in Red (uncredited) |
| Anthony Cabello | Worry Free Gay Commercial Person (uncredited) |
| Cabran E. Chamberlain | Striker (uncredited) |
| Ryan Coursey | Langston White Voice (uncredited) |
| Talon Crow | Telemarketer (uncredited) |
| Mahari Crown | Fake Cassius Green (uncredited) |
| M. Shawn Cunningham | The Bouncer (uncredited) |
| Cyl’Nita | Striker / Protester (uncredited) |
| Steve Dakota | Striker (uncredited) |
| John Demakas | Bloody Protester (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Duffy | Man Brushing Teeth in Car (uncredited) |
| Yin Dumela | Striker (uncredited) |
| Oumie Garba | Girl in VIP Room (uncredited) |
| Tina Gilton | Telemarketer (uncredited) |
| Tom Hart | Senator (uncredited) |
| Linda Joy Henry | Power Caller (uncredited) |
| Jayson Johnson | Guy on the Street (uncredited) |
| Dawayne Jordan | Football Player (uncredited) |
| Victor Kali | Man Talking with Detroit at Gallery Opening (uncredited) |
| Brandon E. Lee | Injured Striker (uncredited) |
| John Lobato | House Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Beteal Mahari | Girl in VIP Room (uncredited) |
| Mary Lu Marr | Striker (uncredited) |
| Mahal Montoya | Telemarketer (uncredited) |
| Ed Moy | Telemarketer (uncredited) |
| Teresa Navarro | Telemarketer (uncredited) |
| Darlene Nesson | Wife (uncredited) |
| Ajani Perkins | Protester (uncredited) |
| Krystle Piamonte | Manicurist / Striker (uncredited) |
| Mel Powell | Power Caller (uncredited) |
| Brian Sampson | Protester (uncredited) |
| Yhana Sibelle | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Patricia Simmons | Factory Worker (uncredited) |
| Victor M. Slone | Copy Technician (uncredited) |
| Steve Tanabe | Blackwater Agent (uncredited) |
| Tony Toste | Blackwater Agent (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Vandagriff | Secretary (uncredited) |
| James D. Weston II | Blackwater Agent (uncredited) |
| Jimi Wheeler | Protester (uncredited) |
| Kelly Williams | Dave – Painter Chasing Detroit (uncredited) |
| Tom Woodruff Jr. | Equisapien (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Dated September 30, 2020, “Sorry to Bother You” is a comedy and drama film that runs for 1 hour and 52 minutes.
- The movie was directed and written by Boots Riley.
- Notable performances include LaKeith Stanfield playing the lead Cassius Green, Tessa Thompson appearing as Detroit, and Jermaine Fowler starring as Salvador. Other important characters are performed by actors like Omari Hardwick, Terry Crews, Kate Berlant, and more.
- Notably, the movie secured 20 wins and 56 nominations in various awards.
- As per user and critic reviews, the movie received 513 user and 217 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Franklin Street between 19th and 17th, Oakland, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.788965
- Longitude: -122.2386799
- Place ID: EiwxOXRoIEF2ZSAmIEUgMTd0aCBTdCwgT2FrbGFuZCwgQ0EgOTQ2MDYsIFVTQSJmImQKFAoSCQWKRtzhho-AEbMOMlr-4KuEEhQKEgkFikbc4YaPgBGzDjJa_uCrhBoUChIJB5Jmwx2Hj4ARrmsgJiG9IcwaFAoSCY9vduX2ho-AEWlXB16CGNVDIgoNciOGFhWR2yO3
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 19th Ave & E 17th St, Oakland, CA 94606, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: The Layover, 1571 Franklin Street, Oakland, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.805209
- Longitude: -122.2694513
- Place ID: ChIJ_8EzvLOAj4ARHA1hJXPdL2Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1517 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Cathedral Building, 1615 Broadway, Oakland, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.8062831
- Longitude: -122.2702414
- Place ID: ChIJC7iJMbKAj4ARzc_ggHeO5R0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1615 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Oakland, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.8043514
- Longitude: -122.2711639
- Place ID: ChIJA-2qKIt9hYARZ5N1NdUVtHE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oakland, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
