“Becoming Jane” is a film from 2007 that presents a biographical glimpse of author Jane Austen before she became famous, focusing especially on her romantic involvement with a young Irishman. It stars Anne Hathaway as Jane Austen and James McAvoy as her romantic interest, Tom Lefroy, among many others. This article will provide more details about the film, including where it was filmed, and interesting facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in several locations in Ireland. These include Higginsbrook in Trim, County Meath; the City Hall in Dublin, County Dublin; Donabate in County Dublin; the Kilruddery House in Bray, County Wicklow; and the Charleville Forest Castle in Tullamore, County Offaly. Filming started on March 26, 2006.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anne Hathaway | Jane Austen |
| James McAvoy | Tom Lefroy |
| Julie Walters | Mrs. Austen |
| James Cromwell | Reverend Austen |
| Maggie Smith | Lady Gresham |
| Anna Maxwell Martin | Cassandra Austen |
| Lucy Cohu | Eliza De Feuillide |
| Laurence Fox | Mr. Wisley |
| Ian Richardson | Judge Langlois |
| Joe Anderson | Henry Austen |
| Leo Bill | John Warren |
| Jessica Ashworth | Lucy Lefroy |
| Eleanor Methven | Mrs. Lefroy |
| Michael James Ford | Mr. Lefroy |
| Tom Vaughan-Lawlor | Robert Fowle |
| Elaine Murphy | Jenny |
| Guy Carleton | Coachman |
| Russell Smith | Second Coachman |
| Philip Culhane | George Austen |
| Helen McCrory | Mrs. Radcliffe |
| Louise Marie Kerr | Admirer |
| Gina Costigan | Caroline |
| Chris McHallem | Mr. Curtis |
| Michael Patric | Don Dogarty |
| Tom Maguire | Miscreant |
| Lynda Lee | Soprano |
| Aidan Broadbridge | Fiddler (uncredited) |
| Tony Brown | Player (uncredited) |
| Una C. | Opera Guest (uncredited) |
| Judy Donovan | Lady at Gresham Ball (uncredited) |
| Glenn Gannon | Mr. Radcliffe (uncredited) |
| Lucy McKenna | Lady Gresham’s Maid (uncredited) |
| Stephen Daniel Morrison | Lamp Lighter (uncredited) |
| Dave Murray | Bow Street Runner (uncredited) |
| Giedrius Nagys | Farmer Boy (uncredited) |
| Donal O’Farrell | Black Bob (uncredited) |
| Laurence Richardson | Alan Brett (uncredited) |
| Mark Rush | Rioting Apprentice (uncredited) |
| Nikky Smedley | Miss Larrimore – Opera Guest (uncredited) |
| Alan Smyth | The Showman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed by Julian Jarrold.
- The script was written by Jane Austen, Kevin Hood, and Sarah Williams.
- Other notable cast members include Julie Walters as Mrs. Austen, James Cromwell as Reverend Austen, and Maggie Smith as Lady Gresham.
- The film has won three awards and has been nominated for six others.
- The film was released in the UK on March 9, 2007.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: City Hall, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.34404809999999
- Longitude: -6.267214399999999
- Place ID: ChIJnwQ3IZ0OZ0gRW1NgrS2vROs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Dame St, Dublin, D02 DF20, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Donabate, County Dublin, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.4853365
- Longitude: -6.1504482
- Place ID: ChIJF_4ZLyYaZ0gRUIAxl6nHAAo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Donabate, Co. Dublin, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Kilruddery House, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.1795604
- Longitude: -6.105066
- Place ID: ChIJWSD6ppqoZ0gRH4Azy3v7p7Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Garden House, Kilruddery Demesne West, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Charleville Forest Castle, Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.2752768
- Longitude: -7.4924439
- Place ID: ChIJCSa3DoalXUgRAHUxl6nHAAo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
