The film, “A Futile and Stupid Gesture” from 2018, tells the tale of National Lampoon’s rise to prominence and the life of Douglas Kenney, executed by the talented director David Wain and portrayed by actors like Frank Gingerich, Morgan Gingerich, and Annette O’Toole. All details about where the film was shot and when are contained in this summary. More fun and surprising facts about the production are also provided for movie buffs.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of the “A Futile and Stupid Gesture” was done mainly in the USA. Cities like Boston and Cambridge, both in Massachusetts, and multiple locations in Los Angeles, California including downtown and Altadena were used. The movie was shot within a span of a month and a half, specifically from April 14, 2016, to May 27, 2016.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Frank Gingerich | Doug – Age 12 |
| Morgan Gingerich | Doug – Age 12 |
| Annette O’Toole | Stephanie Kenney |
| Harry Groener | Harry Kenney |
| Martin Mull | Modern Doug |
| David Wain | Interviewer |
| Domhnall Gleeson | Henry Beard |
| Will Forte | Douglas Kenney |
| Jon Klaft | Preppy Student |
| Camille Guaty | Alex Garcia-Mata |
| Brad Morris | Peter Ivers |
| Carla Gallo | Lucy Fisher |
| Beau Bassewitz | Umpire |
| Rick Overton | First Publisher |
| Mark Metcalf | Second Publisher |
| David Krumholtz | Time-Life Publisher |
| Matt Walsh | Matty Simmons |
| Michael Colton | Art Director |
| John Aboud | Art Director |
| Thomas Lennon | Michael O’Donoghue |
| Michael Sherman | Ed Sullivan |
| Matt Lucas | Tony Hendra |
| Kerri Kenney | Sullivan Producer |
| Natasha Lyonne | Anne Beatts |
| Bob Stephenson | Construction Worker |
| Neil Casey | Brian McConnachie |
| Ellen Colton | Waitress |
| Liz Femi | Skeptical Black Woman |
| Chris Redd | Skeptical Black Man |
| Krister Johnson | Michael Gross |
| Peter Blake | Advertiser |
| Mike Nojun Park | Advertiser |
| Gregg Turkington | Advertiser |
| Ed Helms | Tom Snyder |
| Jackie Tohn | Gilda Radner |
| Jon Daly | Bill Murray |
| Seth Green | Christopher Guest |
| John Gemberling | John Belushi |
| Rick Glassman | Harold Ramis |
| Joel McHale | Chevy Chase |
| Adam Wade | Radio Hour Drummer / Premiere Party Drummer |
| Meera Rohit Kumbhani | Elaine |
| Jherek Bischoff | Lemmings Bass Player |
| Craig Wedren | Lemmings Piano Player |
| Nelson Franklin | P.J. O’Rourke |
| Emmy Rossum | Kathryn Walker |
| Sam Mickens | Street Musician |
| Armen Weitzman | Lorne Michaels |
| Max Greenfield | Chris Miller |
| Lonny Ross | Ivan Reitman |
| Joe Lo Truglio | Brad |
| Finn Wittrock | Tim Matheson |
| Steven Sims | Stephen Furst |
| Brian Huskey | John Landis |
| Bo Boddie | Premiere Party Guitar Player |
| Rich Sommer | Harry Crane |
| Kate Simmons | Party Guest |
| Abigail Klein | Missy |
| Andrew Gray McDonnell | Michael O’Keefe |
| Erv Dahl | Rodney Dangerfield |
| Paul Scheer | Paul Shaffer |
| Martha Smith | Studio Tour Guide ‘Babs’ |
| Leslie Nielsen | Dr. Rumack (archiveFootage) |
| Robert Hays | Ted Striker (archiveFootage) |
| Lorna Patterson | Randy (archiveFootage) |
| Matt Ballard | Bartender |
| Melissa Paulo | Room Service Waitress |
| Lindsey Kraft | Gwyneth Cravens |
| Christopher Arminio | National Lampoon Staffer (uncredited) |
| Bambadjan Bamba | Taxi Driver (uncredited) |
| James Bearb | Doug Niedermeyer (uncredited) |
| Garrett Boyd | Young Omega Chip Diller (uncredited) |
| Guile Branco | Rick Meyerowitz (uncredited) |
| Jack Cook | Dan Aykroyd (uncredited) |
| T.C. Daniels | Brian Doyle-Murray (uncredited) |
| Gina Dunlap | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Paige Flannery | Stoned College Kid (uncredited) |
| Austin Hanner | Harvard Student (uncredited) |
| Steffi Hill | Bikini Girl (uncredited) |
| Jake Jacobson | Ted Knight (uncredited) |
| Allyson Nicole Jones | Student (uncredited) |
| Shannon Klein | Pool Girl (uncredited) |
| Forrest Lark | Daniel Keeney (uncredited) |
| Sean Leo | Boy Scout (uncredited) |
| Christina Miller | Funeral Guest (uncredited) |
| Lauryn Morse | Cheerleader Captain (uncredited) |
| Heidi Brook Myers | Additional Voices (uncredited) (voice) |
| Henry Nolin | Teen in Cadillac (uncredited) |
| Devin O’Kelly | Kid Talking in Library (uncredited) |
| Hunter Paul | Sketchy Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Sandra Rosko | Stoner College Kid (uncredited) |
| Dallas Ryan | Sound Guy (uncredited) |
| David Sampen | Caddyshack Film Crew (uncredited) |
| Tim Seitter | Kroger (uncredited) |
| Noah Thorne | Party swimmer (uncredited) |
| Bruce E. Wayne | National Lampoon Staffer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The film vaguely falls under the Biography and Comedy genres and debuted in the United Arab Emirates on January 26, 2018. Written by Michael Colton, John Aboud, and Josh Karp, the film portrays the brilliance and issues of Douglas Kenney through the roles played by actors like Frank Gingerich and Morgan Gingerich. More known faces include Annette O’Toole, Domhnall Gleeson, and Will Forte. The film was well-received as it got 69 user reviews and 41 critic reviews, along with 2 nominations for awards.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.3600825
- Longitude: -71.0588801
- Place ID: ChIJGzE9DS1l44kRoOhiASS_fHg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Boston, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.3736158
- Longitude: -71.10973349999999
- Place ID: ChIJX8wwy6Vw44kRh2xoiWSOOsU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cambridge, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.055691
- Longitude: -118.2487702
- Place ID: ChIJAf09JTTGwoARIKmlGd9S_iY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Altadena, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.190162
- Longitude: -118.1313188
- Place ID: ChIJRUXtQLvCwoARhX06ubgzUIs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Altadena, CA, 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
