The Midsummer Night’s Dream movie, released in 2014, was directed by Julie Taymor and has Kathryn Hunter, David Harewood, and Tina Benko as the leading stars. The film is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s famous romantic comedy and explores the intriguing episodes of the lives of young lovers and magical sprites. Read on to discover where it was all shot and some behind-the-scenes details about this film.
Where it Filmed?
The entire filming of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” took place in the bustling city of New York in the USA. Unfortunately, specific filming dates are not available for this movie. The urban setting of New York City provided an ideal backdrop for this romantic-comedy adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kathryn Hunter | Puck |
| David Harewood | Oberon |
| Tina Benko | Titania |
| Max Casella | Nick Bottom |
| Zach Appelman | Demetrius |
| Jarrett Austin Brown | Rude Elemental |
| Brendan Averett | Snug |
| Olivia Bak | Rude Elemental |
| Marcus Bellamy | Rude Elemental |
| Ciaran Bowling | Rude Elemental |
| Roger Clark | Duke Theseus |
| Jon Viktor Corpuz | Rude Elemental |
| Christina Dimanche | Rude Elemental |
| Lilly Englert | Hermia |
| Jake L. Faragalli | Rude Elemental |
| Jaryd Farcon | Rude Elemental |
| Joe Grifasi | Peter Quince |
| Jake Horowitz | Lysander |
| Reimi Kaneko | Rude Elemental |
| Robert Langdon Lloyd | Lord Egeus |
| Sophia Lillis | Rude Elemental |
| Johnny Marx | Rude Elemental |
| Mandi Masden | Helena |
| Jacob Ming-Trent | Tom Stout |
| Okwui Okpokwasili | Queen Hippolyta |
| Isaiah Register | Rude Elemental |
| Briana Robinson | Rude Elemental |
| Willa Scolari | Rude Elemental |
| Sophie Shapiro | Rude Elemental |
| Alex Shimizu | Rude Elemental |
| Madison Smith | Rude Elemental |
| Azalea Twining | Rude Elemental |
| Cassidy VanVonno | Rude Elemental |
| William Youmans | Robin Starveling |
| Emmet Smith | Rude Elemental |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was showcased at the prestigious Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City as part of the Shakespeare on Screen series on October 23, 2016.
- Did You Know? This 2014 film is actually another rendition of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” from 1909, breathing new life into the century-old classic.
- The producer line-up for this film includes notable names like Robert Chartoff and Lynn Hendee, while the comedic storyline springs from the legendary writer, William Shakespeare himself.
- The film, which lasts for 144 minutes, is mainly in English, further broadening its accessibility to a global audience.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
