A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a 2019 movie with a mix of biography and drama. It tells the heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship between a cynical journalist, Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys), and a kind TV presenter, Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks). This article will explore the filming locations, dates, and some interesting backstage facts about this film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was primarily filmed in four locations across the USA. These include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the William Penn Hotel located at 530 William Penn Place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Some scenes were also shot at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10109, and in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. As for when the movie was filmed, the dates fell between September 10, 2018, and November 9, 2018.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Hanks | Fred Rogers |
| Matthew Rhys | Lloyd Vogel |
| Chris Cooper | Jerry Vogel |
| Susan Kelechi Watson | Andrea Vogel |
| Maryann Plunkett | Joanne Rogers |
| Enrico Colantoni | Bill Isler |
| Wendy Makkena | Dorothy |
| Tammy Blanchard | Lorraine |
| Noah Harpster | Todd |
| Carmen Cusack | Margy |
| Kelley Davis | First AD |
| Christine Lahti | Ellen |
| Maddie Corman | Lady Aberlin |
| Daniel Krell | Mr. McFeely |
| Jon L Peacock | Sound Technician |
| Gretchen Koerner | Doctor |
| Gavin Borders | Young Boy |
| Mark August | Young Boy’s Dad |
| Tressa Glover | Young Boy’s Mom |
| Jessica Hecht | Lila Vogel |
| Di Zhu | Waitress |
| Diane Monroe | Uptown String Quartet |
| Lesa Terry | Uptown String Quartet |
| Tahirah Whittington | Uptown String Quartet |
| Nigel Swinson | Subway Singer |
| Kayla Fan | Subway Singer |
| Alexander Ment | Subway Singer |
| Madeline Ment | Subway Singer |
| Olivia Irene Ruiz | Subway Singer |
| Kiesse Yengo-Passy | Subway Singer |
| Marcel Kottmann | Subway Singer |
| John Castagliola | Subway Singer |
| Reginald Bannerman | Subway Singer |
| Spencer Lott | Puppeteer |
| Haley Jenkins | Puppeteer |
| Marc Petrosino | Puppeteer |
| Kathleen Kim | Puppeteer |
| Mike Ancas | WQED Grip (uncredited) |
| Kathleen Antonia | Phone Operator (uncredited) |
| Krizia Bajos | Gala Attendee / Phone Operator (uncredited) |
| Greg Black | Gala Attendee (uncredited) |
| Tom Bonello | WQED Grip and Electric (uncredited) |
| Chris Breen | EMT (uncredited) |
| Gregory Bromfield | Awards Banquet Waiter (uncredited) |
| Francesca Calo | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| William Caraballo | Port Authority Passenger (uncredited) |
| Lloyd Crago | Gala Attendee (uncredited) |
| Kitty Crystal | Subway Punk (uncredited) |
| Rosie Duguid | Esquire Employee (uncredited) |
| Dave Edmonds | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Amy Lyn Elliott | WQED Makeup Artist (uncredited) |
| Joe Fishel | Journalist (uncredited) |
| Wes Fisher | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Jim Fitzgerald | Restaurant Diner (uncredited) |
| Heather Habura | Award Presenter (uncredited) |
| Robert Edward Healy III | Orderly (uncredited) |
| Josh Heileman | Gala Attendee (uncredited) |
| Nate Heller | Wedding Band Lead Guitarist (uncredited) |
| Liz Higgins | Journalist (uncredited) |
| Benjamin Norman Howland | Wedding Band Bass Player (uncredited) |
| Matthew Iacono | Mister Rogers Fan (uncredited) |
| Bill Isler | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Kevin L. Johnson | Darin Scharf (uncredited) |
| Nathaniel Johnson | Waiter (uncredited) |
| William Kania | Orderly (uncredited) |
| Trudi Kennedy | Journalist (uncredited) |
| Diane Kimbrell | Fan (uncredited) |
| Jim Kuhn | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| James Lloyd | Grip (uncredited) |
| Scott Lockhart | Chinese Restaurant Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Amy Mack | Puppeteer (uncredited) |
| Jack Marnoni | Gala Attendee (uncredited) |
| Michael Masini | Richie (uncredited) |
| Kirsten McCain | Gala Attendee (uncredited) |
| Patrick McDade | Rick (uncredited) |
| Phil Nardozzi | Hospital Visitor (uncredited) |
| Mark Newara | Gala Attendee (uncredited) |
| David Newell | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Jackson Nunn | Grip (uncredited) |
| Trevor Stevie Ray Ontiveros | New Yorker (uncredited) |
| Keith Otto | Gala Attendee (uncredited) |
| Khary Payton | Arthur Mendez – Telegraph Clerk (uncredited) |
| Ginger Tice Pennington | Subway Singer (uncredited) |
| Alex Perez | Parent (uncredited) |
| Katrina E. Perkins | Mr. Rogers Superfan (uncredited) |
| Lauren Price | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Jivan Xander Ramesh | Mr. Rogers’ Fan (uncredited) |
| Scott Rapp | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Jordan Rhone | WQED Production Assistant (uncredited) |
| Fred Rogers | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Joanne Rogers | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Reagan Rohrer | Puppeteer (uncredited) |
| Gisèle Rousseau | Chief Operator (uncredited) |
| Edlyn Sabrina | Gala Guest (uncredited) |
| Laurie Sheppard | School Teacher on Subway (uncredited) |
| Erika Shrout | Mother (uncredited) |
| Laura Faye Smith | Julia Henderson – Fred’s Secretary / Wedding Band Dancer (uncredited) |
| Ryan Sobota | Wedding Band Guitarist (uncredited) |
| Rebecca Watson | Diana (uncredited) |
| Stephen West-Rogers | Peter (uncredited) |
| Margaret Whitmer | Self (uncredited) |
| Ted Williams | WQED Electrician (uncredited) |
| Frank Wilson | WQED Sound Technician (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, and Chris Cooper played key roles in the film under the direction of Marielle Heller. The writing team consisted of Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster, and Tom Junod. The film garnered a lot of recognition and was even nominated for an Oscar. It managed to score ten wins and a whopping 63 nominations. It captivated a large audience with a total of 725 user reviews and 290 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.44062479999999
- Longitude: -79.9958864
- Place ID: ChIJA4UGSG_xNIgRNBuiWqEV-Y0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: William Penn Hotel – 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.44071599999999
- Longitude: -79.99687999999999
- Place ID: ChIJZZduw1nxNIgRY5TuolZ-SBA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Port Authority Bus Terminal, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10109, United States
- Latitude: 40.7569006
- Longitude: -73.9902798
- Place ID: ChIJCU8NPFNYwokRbsOJFYQPeag
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Port Authority Bus Terminal, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.3734155
- Longitude: -80.0488517
- Place ID: ChIJsf6BS3j3NIgRSOHiLRj-CSM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mt Lebanon, PA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
