Bad Boys II is a 2003 film centered around two mismatched cops, played by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, who investigate a major drug case in Florida. This article would give a detailed idea about the locations where this movie was shot and the major characters involved. Furthermore, interesting and unknown facts related to the movie and its filming will also be disclosed.
Where it Filmed?
Bad Boys II was filmed in various locations. They include Puerto Rico, Arecibo, Manatí – all located in Puerto Rico. Apart from this, filming also took place across the pond in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. In the United States, much of the film was shot at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, located at 3251 S Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida. Filming stretched from July 22, 2002, until December of the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Martin Lawrence | Detective Marcus Burnett |
| Will Smith | Detective Mike Lowrey |
| Jordi Mollà | Hector Juan Carlos ‘Johnny’ Tapia |
| Gabrielle Union | Syd |
| Peter Stormare | Alexei |
| Theresa Randle | Theresa |
| Joe Pantoliano | Captain Howard |
| Michael Shannon | Floyd Poteet |
| Jon Seda | Roberto |
| Jason Manuel Olazábal | Detective Marco Vargas |
| Otto Sanchez | Carlos |
| Henry Rollins | TNT Leader |
| Antoni Corone | DEA Tony Dodd |
| Gary Nickens | TNT Fanuti |
| Rey Hernandez | TNT Zank |
| Charlie Johnson Jr. | TNT Lockman |
| Paul Villaverde | TNT Dexter |
| John Salley | Fletcher |
| Phil Owens | AC DEA |
| Timothy Adams | DEA Van Agent |
| Keith Hudson | DEA Agent |
| Rich Kelley | DEA Agent |
| Dave Corey | FBI Eames |
| Bill Erfurth | Alpha 12 |
| R.E. Rodgers | Delongpre |
| Chris Charles Herbert | Coast Guard Radio Operator |
| Nelson J. Perez | Coast Guard Captain |
| Bobby Talbert | AWAC Techie |
| Nancy Duerr | Marcus’ Police Psychologist |
| Ivelin Giro | Mike’s Police Psychologist |
| Damaris Justamante | Group Therapist |
| Bill Cordell | Doctor |
| Dennis Greene | Reggie |
| Bianca Bethune | Megan Burnett |
| Scott Cumberbatch | Quincy Burnett |
| Mason Rock Bay | Mason the Mastiff |
| Gloria Irizarry | Donna Maria Tapia |
| Alissa Mullins-Diaz | Tapia’s Daughter |
| Jay A. Boutwell | Mortuary Security Guy |
| Anthony Correa | Mortuary Security Guy |
| Gino Salvano | Tapia Muscle Crew |
| Ralph Navarro | Tapia Muscle Crew |
| Fernando Gaviria | Tapia Muscle Crew |
| Renee Reilly | Hot South Beach Woman |
| Cash Casia | Hot South Beach Woman |
| James Zelley | Klan Leader |
| Bubba Baker | Klansman |
| Steve Gibb | Klansman |
| Emerson Forth | Boat Dock Guy |
| Oleg Taktarov | Josef |
| J. Michael Tiedeberg | Cigar Smoking Thug |
| Treva Etienne | Icepick |
| Dieudonne S. Abel | Haitian Gang |
| Gregory Bastien | Haitian Gang |
| Shannon Briggs | Haitian Gang |
| Irwin Gould | Haitian Gang |
| Carlos Guity | Haitian Gang |
| Merdock Malcolm Mercer | Haitian Gang |
| Reggie Pierre | Haitian Gang |
| Bruno Ramos | Haitian Gang |
| Reggie Mann Stanley | Haitian Gang |
| Todd Rogers Terry | Haitian Gang |
| Raymond Tong | Haitian Gang |
| Tiara Harris | Haitian Girl |
| Edward Finlay | Rave Kid |
| Sharon Wilkins | Heavy Black Woman |
| Anthony Giaimo | Gay Hairdresser |
| Jamaica Carter | Gay Hairdresser |
| Bryan Bottinelli | Little Boy |
| Sean Lampkin | Zook Pest Control Owner |
| Michael Bay | Crappy Car Driver |
| Terrence J. Crowley | Car Salesman |
| Dan Marino | Dan Marino |
| Jessica Karr | Female Corpse |
| Luis Alba | Police Detective (uncredited) |
| Omar Avila | Rebel (uncredited) |
| Jon Beshara | Alpha 66 (uncredited) |
| Flint Beverage | Air Force Radar Tech (uncredited) |
| Anthony Boco | Miami Jail Cop #2 (uncredited) |
| Jack Bonneman | Punk Teenager (uncredited) |
| Mika Brooks | Underaged Raver Girl (uncredited) |
| John Cenatiempo | Undercover DEA (uncredited) |
| Chris Cheatham | Security Guard at Spanish Palms (uncredited) |
| Smith Cho | Customer in Electronics Store (uncredited) |
| Bobby Dodge | Undercover Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Dexter Fletcher | Swat Leader (uncredited) |
| Deborah Smith Ford | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Megan Fox | Stars-and-Stripes Bikini Kid Dancing Under Waterfall (uncredited) |
| Tony Gomez | Morgue Attendant (uncredited) |
| Evelyn Gutierrez | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Victor Jones | Police Tech (uncredited) |
| Hal Kreitman | Bodybuilder (uncredited) |
| Paul Lawrence | Mortuary Worker (uncredited) |
| Rick Michaels | Plainclothes Detective (uncredited) |
| Girard Middleton | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Nevin Millan | Ecstasy Clubber (uncredited) |
| Dan Nunan | KKK Member (uncredited) |
| Robert Ponce | Plainclothes Detective (uncredited) |
| Denise Quiñones | Streetwalker in Cuba (uncredited) |
| Jay Rasumny | Limo Guy (uncredited) |
| Kevin Rego | Hospital Extra (uncredited) |
| Adam Reign | Featured Breakdancer (uncredited) |
| Angelina Riposta | Street Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Olivia D. Robinson | Customer in Electronics Store (uncredited) |
| Ralph Ruiz | Bouncer (uncredited) |
| Pasi Schalin | Fitness Athlete (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Star | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Taina | Streetwalker in Cuba (uncredited) |
| Damian Urra | Accountant (uncredited) |
| Vaja | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Joe Vida | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Jasmine Waltz | Video Store Customer (uncredited) |
| Sincerely A. Ward | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Brian Anthony Wilson | Tapia Muscle Crew (uncredited) |
| Katarzyna Wolejnio | Extras (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Bad Boys II is a sequel to the movie Bad Boys released in 1995.
- The movie was directed by Michael Bay, known for his high-octane action films.
- The main characters in the movie were played by popular actors Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, with help from Joe Pantoliano, Téa Leoni, Theresa Randle, Tchéky Karyo, Marg Helgenberger, and Kevin Corrigan.
- Part of the movie was filmed at the Biltmore Hotel at 1200 Anastasia Avenue at De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, Miami, Florida which was the location of murder scenes in the movie.
- Will Smith’s character has a stylish apartment block at 2030 Park Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida.
- The cop station featured in the movie is the real-life Dade County Courthouse, located at 73 West Flagler Street, downtown Miami, Florida.
- Other actors featured in the film include Jordi Mollà, Gabrielle Union, Peter Stormare, Theresa Randle, Joe Pantoliano, Michael Shannon, Jon Seda, and Yul Vazquez.
- The movie featured a mix of action and comedy and was marked by its 2 hours and 27 minutes runtime.
- The film was released on the 29th of August, 2003.
- Despite mixed reviews, the movie walked away with 5 awards and 13 nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Puerto Rico
- Latitude: 18.220833
- Longitude: -66.590149
- Place ID: ChIJ-aeSGyaWAowRGpsEGCjsNvM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Puerto Rico
- Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico
- Location Name: Arecibo, Puerto Rico
- Latitude: 18.3880086
- Longitude: -66.6652785
- Place ID: ChIJpzerWkjeAowR8TDNUP4pxFc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arecibo, Puerto Rico
- Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico
- Location Name: Manatí, Puerto Rico
- Latitude: 18.4204876
- Longitude: -66.48667329999999
- Place ID: ChIJPXjHRuMYA4wRXKQD728Xwtk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Manatí, Puerto Rico
- Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico
- Location Name: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
- Latitude: 52.3675734
- Longitude: 4.9041389
- Place ID: ChIJVXealLU_xkcRja_At0z9AGY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Location Name: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens – 3251 S Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7443866
- Longitude: -80.21047469999999
- Place ID: ChIJE5jqT1222YgR4STdDoStYPg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
