The Next Best Thing was a movie released in the year 2000. This comedy-drama film was about the story of Abbie, a woman who decides to raise a baby with her gay friend after a failed string of relationships. This section discusses the filming locations, the roles played by the actors, and other interesting details about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in multiple locations in California, USA from April 11, 1999, to July 7, 1999. It was filmed in Whittier, which is a city in California. Part of the film was also shot at Rae’s Restaurant, located at 2901 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, California. Moreover, some scenes were shot in the city of Los Angeles, California.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Madonna | Abbie Reynolds |
| Rupert Everett | Robert Whittaker |
| Benjamin Bratt | Ben Cooper |
| Illeana Douglas | Elizabeth Ryder |
| Michael Vartan | Kevin Lasater |
| Josef Sommer | Richard Whittaker |
| Malcolm Stumpf | Sam |
| Lynn Redgrave | Helen Whittaker |
| Neil Patrick Harris | David |
| Mark Valley | Cardiologist |
| Suzanne Krull | Annabel |
| Stacy Edwards | Finn |
| John Carroll Lynch | Abbie’s Lawyer |
| Fran Bennett | Judge Tracey Bennett |
| Ricki Lopez | Angel |
| Ramiro Fabian | Flavio |
| Tiffany Paulsen | Young Mother |
| Joan Axelrod | Bel Air Matron |
| George Axelrod | Bel Air Man |
| Jack Betts | Vernon |
| William Mesnik | Ashby |
| Irene Roseen | Lena |
| Gavin Lambert | Ricky |
| ‘Gangsta’ Terrell Anderson | Rapper #1 |
| ‘Kmac’ Kelly Garmon | Rapper #2 |
| ‘Browski’ James Reese | Rapper #3 |
| ‘Dutch’ Amoa Chester | Rapper #4 |
| Thomas Bankowski | Omar |
| Terrance Sweeney | Priest at Funeral |
| Anna Garduno | Coffee Shop Waitress |
| Frank James | Dad at Airport |
| Linda Larkin | Kelly |
| Tom Burke | Tom – Annabel’s Husband |
| Benjamin Koldyke | Kelly’s Boyfriend |
| Marie Chambers | Party Guest #1 |
| Lee Lucas | Party Guest #2 |
| Glenn Tannous | Party Guest #3 |
| Caitlin Wachs | Rachel |
| Maxx Tepper | Kyle |
| Jessica Sara | Kid #3 |
| Katelin Petersen | Kid #4 |
| Holly Houston | Yoga Student |
| Alvin H. Einbender | Male Diner |
| Laurent Schwaar | Restaurant Manager |
| Patrick Price | Maitre’d |
| Michael Arnon | Waiter |
| Jay Karnes | Kevin’s Lawyer |
| Michael R Bowman | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Greg Bronson | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Rebekah Hoyle | Orderly (uncredited) |
| Sean Ireland | Friend at Funeral (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Tim Phoenix | Bumper Car Racer (uncredited) |
| Marcio Rosario | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Lenny Wilson | Extra (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- ‘The Next Best Thing’ was released in the year 2000.
- It is a comedy-drama film that runs for 1 hour and 48 minutes.
- The film was directed by John Schlesinger and written by Tom Ropelewski.
- The main stars of the movie are Madonna, Rupert Everett, and Benjamin Bratt. Madonna played the role of Abbie Reynolds. Rupert Everett portrayed Robert Whittaker. Benjamin Bratt appeared as Ben Cooper.
- The movie has won 3 awards and received 10 nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Whittier, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9791793
- Longitude: -118.032844
- Place ID: ChIJ94d6VYbTwoARWiRAwUd9qCc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Whittier, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Rae’s Restaurant, 2901 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0250248
- Longitude: -118.4595917
- Place ID: ChIJSW8VcBe7woAR8DwpRv0V0bI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2901 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
