American Underdog is a biographical drama released in 2021 that’s about Kurt Warner. He’s a Hall of Fame quarterback for NFL and this movie focuses on his journey from supermarket employee to American football legend. The film, directed by Andrew and Jon Erwin, stars Zachary Levi as Kurt Warner amongst other talented cast members.
Where it Filmed?
This movie was filmed in multiple locations across the United States. Some of these include the Jim Norick Arena, State Fair Park, Oklahoma City; the Chad Richison Stadium, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond; and other various sites in Oklahoma and Atlanta, Georgia. The filming period lasted from January 25, 2021, to March 6, 2021.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Zachary Levi | Kurt Warner |
| Anna Paquin | Brenda Meoni |
| Hayden Zaller | Zack |
| Ser’Darius Blain | Mike Hudnutt |
| Dennis Quaid | Dick Vermeil |
| Chance Kelly | Mike Martz |
| Simeon Castille | Isaac Bruce |
| Bruce McGill | Jim Foster |
| Adam Baldwin | Coach Allen |
| Cindy Hogan | Sue Warner |
| Steven Chester Prince | Gene Warner |
| Dean Denton | David Gillis |
| Kevin Downes | John Ramsdell |
| Cora Wilkerson | Jesse (4 Yrs) |
| Morgana Shaw | Jenny Jo |
| Danny Vinson | Larry |
| Andrea Cohen | Weary Teacher |
| Katie Fountain | Kim |
| Beau Hart | Young Kurt (9 Yrs) |
| Bryce Bruckbauer | Young Matt (11 Yrs) |
| Brett Varvel | Steve ‘Mooch’ Mariucci |
| Christopher Rhodes | Reggie White |
| Joshua Herren | Derek |
| McKylin Rowe | Marshall |
| Johnny Horn | Security Guard |
| Ben Hall | Gas Station Attendant – Edward |
| Trisha Zarate | Hy-Vee Cashier |
| Damian Love | Tiny |
| Matt Bassuener | Brett Favre |
| Blake Henri | Skinny Rodeo Line Dancer |
| Doug Van Liew | Hell’s Angel Line Dancer |
| Sean Laube | Pretty Boy Line Dancer |
| Sean Albertson | Kurt Warner’s Agent |
| Eli Gold | Panthers’ Announcer |
| Brad Nessler | Barnstormers’ Announcer |
| Gus Johnson | CBS Announcer |
| Al Michaels | Super Bowl Announcer |
| Boomer Esiason | Super Bowl Announcer |
| Steve Levy | Sportscenter Anchor |
| Wally Wallace | Sports Radio Commentator |
| Marc Allen | Fanatic Rams Fan (uncredited) |
| Miguel Andrews | Rams Medic (uncredited) |
| Geoff Barron | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Chris Berman | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Tyrone Betters | Ravens Player (uncredited) |
| Lisandro Boccacci | Local Videographer (uncredited) |
| Brett Bower | Store Clerk (uncredited) |
| Aaron J. Brooks | Hy-Vee Customer (uncredited) |
| Isaac Bruce | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Mary C. Bruce | Rejected Dancer / Line Dancer / Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Carol Caho | Fan (uncredited) |
| Paul Carroll | Tampa Coach (uncredited) |
| Todd Christensen | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Tom Costello Jr. | Rams Coach (uncredited) |
| Julienne Rosa de Oliveira | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Annette Eberly | Football Fan (uncredited) |
| Mario Ezeh | Rams Player (uncredited) |
| Brett Favre | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Lisa Fenimore | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Clayton Florio | Ravens Trainer (uncredited) |
| Ashley Safer Fossick | Fan (uncredited) |
| Wayne Garner | Niu Staff (uncredited) |
| Alberto Gayoso | Packers Coach (uncredited) |
| Ryan J. Gilmer | Rams Videographer Lead Cameraman (uncredited) |
| Mike Golic | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Jeffery Gray | Rams Executive (uncredited) |
| Lena Harmon | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Kyle Jacob Henry | Barnstormer Football Player (uncredited) |
| Kirk Herbstreit | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Waylon Hobson | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| John Holmes | I American Underdog (uncredited) |
| Jada Jay | Rams Cheerleader (uncredited) |
| Ezra Johnson | Football Fan (uncredited) |
| Ben Kacsandi | Trent Green (uncredited) |
| Emma Keifer | UNI Cheerleader (uncredited) |
| Carla Kidd | Sideline Photographer (uncredited) |
| Mel Kiper | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Scott Lancaster | Wedding Reception (uncredited) |
| Daniel Sung Lim | Rams Football Player (uncredited) |
| Damian Lund | Uncle Buddy (uncredited) |
| Christopher Ashton Manning | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Lisa Mattheis | VIP Rams Fan (uncredited) |
| Brandon Keith McCowan | Rams Fan (uncredited) |
| Keives McGaugh | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Joe Montana | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Jennifer New Moon | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Chuck Morsher | #50 Ryan Tucker (OL |
| Rams) (uncredited) | |
| Maxton Mussman | Hy-Vee Son (uncredited) |
| Tabitha Myles | Ram’s Wife (uncredited) |
| Machelle Noel | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Garrett O’Brien | Stadium Security (uncredited) |
| Michael Anthony Page | Coach Red Brubaker (uncredited) |
| Craig Philson | Man in Chicken Suit (uncredited) |
| B. Pride | Press Conference Reporter (uncredited) |
| Barbara Sandlin | Country Line Dancer (uncredited) |
| Eugene Shawn | Football Player (uncredited) |
| Hank Slaughter | Rams Medic (uncredited) |
| Daylan Jones Smith | Ravens Football Player (uncredited) |
| Marty Smith | UNI Panthers Coach (uncredited) |
| Paul Tagliabue | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Gregory Allen Tiberius | Rams Medic (uncredited) |
| Shanna Toft | Football Fan (uncredited) |
| Tracy Townsend | Ravens Coach (uncredited) |
| James Van Alstine | John (uncredited) |
| Jackie VanZant | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Dick Vermeil | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| April Warren | Cafe Patron (uncredited) |
| Robert Way | Football Fan (uncredited) |
| Jason Allen Wear | Stadium Security (uncredited) |
| Chuck Whetstone | Priest (uncredited) |
| Mark White | Tampa Bay Storm Coach (uncredited) |
| Greg Williams | UNI Panthers Coach (uncredited) |
| Shawn Michael Wilson | Sideline Photographer (uncredited) |
| Zach Wofford | Rams Fan (uncredited) |
| Bob Yount | Albany Firebids Coach (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin served as directors for this movie.
- Alongside Zachary Levi who played Kurt Warner, the film also stars Anna Paquin and Hayden Zaller.
- The film took about six weeks to shoot, between the last week of January and the first week of March in 2021.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Jim Norick Arena, State Fair Park, 333 Gordon Cooper Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
- Latitude: 35.4705453
- Longitude: -97.5735497
- Place ID: ChIJ-b2zX1cQsocRZ5bnVPFc2Zc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 333 Gordon Cooper Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73107, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Chad Richison Stadium, University of Central Oklahoma, 100 University Drive, Edmond, Oklahoma, USA
- Latitude: 35.6615051
- Longitude: -97.47076729999999
- Place ID: ChIJhdKbbbcfsocRwcWyeAhInIw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 E University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
- Latitude: 35.4675602
- Longitude: -97.5164276
- Place ID: ChIJgdL4flSKrYcRnTpP0XQSojM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: El Reno, Oklahoma, USA
- Latitude: 35.5322741
- Longitude: -97.9550493
- Place ID: ChIJpzOWyzX7rYcR4HgeSC6RIyA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: El Reno, OK, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.748752
- Longitude: -84.38768449999999
- Place ID: ChIJjQmTaV0E9YgRC2MLmS_e_mY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Atlanta, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
