This is a quick introduction to “Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie” and “Absolute Power”. Both movies are well-known for their unique filming locations and stellar casts. In this piece, we will explore where these films were shot, who participated in them, and some fascinating information about their production.
Where it Filmed?
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie was shot at different places. These locations include the Hôtel Martinez and The Bubble Palace in France, London in England, UK, and Nice, and Villefranche-sur-Mer, both in Alpes-Maritimes, France. The shooting dates were between October 12, 2015, and December 1, 2015.
On the other hand, “Absolute Power” was shot mainly in Maryland, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. Famous actor Clint Eastwood not only acted in the movie but directed it as well. There were numerous shooting sites for this movie. For example, the scenes for elder statesman Walter Sullivan’s mansion were filmed at the Maryvale School for Girls in Baltimore, Maryland and the art gallery where Whitney is confronted by FBI agent Seth Frank is the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lulu | Lulu |
| Gwendoline Christie | Gwendoline Christie |
| Jennifer Saunders | Edina |
| Joanna Lumley | Patsy |
| Julia Sawalha | Saffy |
| Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness | Lola |
| Jane Horrocks | Bubble |
| June Whitfield | Mother |
| Mo Gaffney | Bo |
| Christopher Ryan | Marshall |
| Mark Gatiss | Joel |
| Graham Norton | Graham Norton |
| Nick Mohammed | Casper |
| Kathy Burke | Magda |
| Celia Imrie | Claudia Bing |
| Beattie Edmondson | Claudia’s Assistant |
| Robert Webb | Nick |
| Chris Colfer | Christopher |
| Suki Waterhouse | Suki Waterhouse |
| Lily Cole | Lily Cole |
| Jourdan Dunn | Jourdan Dunn |
| Alexa Chung | Alexa Chung |
| Stella McCartney | Stella McCartney |
| Daisy Lowe | Daisy Lowe |
| Lara Stone | Lara Stone |
| Nick Grimshaw | Nick Grimshaw |
| Kate Moss | Kate Moss |
| Richard Arnold | Richard Arnold |
| Alex Jones | Alex Jones |
| Miquita Oliver | Miquita Oliver |
| Alesha Dixon | Alesha Dixon |
| Jerry Hall | Jerry Hall |
| Diana Green | Young Soap Star |
| Emma Bunton | Emma Bunton |
| Janette Tough | Huki Muki |
| Bruno Tonioli | Bruno Tonioli |
| Kirsty Wark | Kirsty Wark |
| Kelly Hoppen | Kelly Hoppen |
| Jon Hamm | Jon Hamm |
| Orla Guerin | Orla Guerin |
| Suzy Menkes | Suzy Menkes |
| Ben Roddy | Policeman |
| Sophie Raworth | Sophie Raworth |
| Michael Momoh | Nigerian Reporter |
| Jocelyn Jee Esien | Nigerian TV Presenter |
| Camille Ucan | Middle Eastern News Reporter |
| Sakaya Costa | Japanese Reporter |
| Josephine McGrail | Swedish Reporter |
| Jean-Phillippe Serve | French Reporter in Nice |
| Kathy Lette | Kathy Lette |
| Perez Hilton | Perez Hilton |
| Jeremy Paxman | Jeremy Paxman |
| Llewella Gideon | Llewella |
| Glen Power | Young Charlie |
| Harriet Thorpe | Fleur |
| Helen Lederer | Catriona |
| Lynn Blades | US Reporter |
| Vitali Malko | Russian Reporter |
| Shinji Ishigaki | Japanese Reporter |
| Dawn French | Interviewer |
| Rebel Wilson | Air Stewardess |
| Rylan Clark | Air Steward |
| Azuka Ononye | Masseur |
| Dan Jarratt-Cook | Lulu’s Assistant |
| Jodie Harsh | Compere |
| La Voix | Featured Drag Artist |
| Daniel Lismore | Featured Drag Artist |
| Miss Orry | Featured Drag Artist |
| Xtina | Featured Drag Artist |
| Christopher Biggins | Christopher Biggins |
| Wanda Ventham | Violet |
| Judith Chalmers | Judith Chalmers |
| Nathalie Veck | Russian Lady |
| Svetlana Marlier | Russian Lady 2 |
| Barry Humphries | Charlie / Dame Edna |
| Kita Saccocini | Beautiful Young Lady |
| Marcia Warren | Lubliana |
| Jacques Thomas | French Concierge |
| Cedric Varley | The Priest |
| James Le Lann | French Policeman |
| Joan Collins | Joan Collins |
| Tim Donovan | TV Reporter |
| Abbey Clancy | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Alice Dellal | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Bip Ling | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Brix Smith-Start | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Camilla Rutherford | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Ella Eyre | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Foxes | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Geraldine Larkin | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Jade Parfitt | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Jamie Laing | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Joshua Kane | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Oscar Dunbar | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Ozwald Boateng | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Pam Hogg | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Poppy Delevingne | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Sadie Frost | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Tinie Tempah | Fashion Show / Huki Muki Attendee |
| Sofia Abbasi | Press Photographer (uncredited) |
| Michael Addo | Net-a-Porter Delivery Man (uncredited) |
| Amrou Al-Kadhi | Patsy Drag-Alike (uncredited) |
| Scherrikar Bell | Publisher’s Secretary (uncredited) |
| Paul Blackwell | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Luigi Boccanfuso | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Aiden Brady | Fashionista (uncredited) |
| Alexandra Dellemme | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Nathan Dellemme | Lifeguard (uncredited) |
| Daniel Eghan | Detective (uncredited) |
| Anya Hindmarch | Anya Hindmarch (uncredited) |
| Laura Hydari | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Tobias James-Samuels | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Kamil Lemie | Kamil Lemie (uncredited) |
| Pete Meads | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Eunice Olumide | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Alicia Robinson | Vigil Hipster Girl (uncredited) |
| Moon Saker | Model (uncredited) |
| Sarah Sharman | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Stacy Sobieski | Event Organiser (uncredited) |
| Faith Tarby | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Georgie-May Tearle | Fashionista (uncredited) |
| Deborah Tracey | Prison Inmate (uncredited) |
| Vassiliki Tzanakou | Journalist (uncredited) |
| Paul Vallespi | Jet Set Man (uncredited) |
| Glenn Webster | Police Officer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Hôtel Martinez – 73 Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Latitude: 43.5483819
- Longitude: 7.0308582
- Place ID: ChIJ82aVG72BzhIRKfmuyQnWQmI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 73 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: The Bubble Palace – Theoule-sur-Mer, France
- Latitude: 43.505623
- Longitude: 6.940983999999999
- Place ID: ChIJSQpn4F2DzhIRMifE0hXQ1yw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Théoule-sur-Mer, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5072178
- Longitude: -0.1275862
- Place ID: ChIJdd4hrwug2EcRmSrV3Vo6llI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: London, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Latitude: 43.7101728
- Longitude: 7.261953200000001
- Place ID: ChIJMS2FahDQzRIRcJqX_aUZCAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nice, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Villefranche-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Latitude: 43.703976
- Longitude: 7.311109000000001
- Place ID: ChIJE07jsCnbzRIR9CjH665khhQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
