The film ‘Big Fish’, released in 2003, discusses the puzzling life of a dying father as seen through his son’s eyes. The movie illustrates some of the beautiful locations where it was shot alongside the performances of renowned actors and actresses. We find exciting details about the shooting locations, the characters in the film, and curious facts about its creation.
Where it Filmed?
Big Fish’ filming was scattered across various places in Alabama, USA. They started filming on October 7, 2002, and wrapped up on January 6, 2003. Here are the key locations it was filmed at:
- Wetumpka: A charming city in Alabama was one of the main locations.
- Prattville: This Alabama city also provided an ideal setting.
- Huntingdon College, Montgomery: This historic location added depth to the film.
- Montgomery: Alabama’s capital city was another key filming location.
- Moulton: This city in Alabama served as a background for the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ewan McGregor | Ed Bloom (young) |
| Albert Finney | Ed Bloom (senior) |
| Billy Crudup | Will Bloom |
| Jessica Lange | Sandra Bloom (senior) |
| Helena Bonham Carter | Jenny (young & senior) & The Witch |
| Alison Lohman | Sandra Bloom (young) |
| Robert Guillaume | Dr. Bennett (senior) |
| Marion Cotillard | Josephine |
| Matthew McGrory | Karl the Giant |
| David Denman | Don Price (age 18-22) |
| Missi Pyle | Mildred |
| Ada Tai | Ping |
| Arlene Tai | Jing |
| Steve Buscemi | Norther Winslow |
| Danny DeVito | Amos Calloway |
| Deep Roy | Mr. Soggybottom |
| Perry Walston | Ed Bloom (age 10) |
| Hailey Anne Nelson | Jenny (age 8) |
| Grayson Stone | Will Bloom (age 6-8) |
| R. Keith Harris | Ed’s Father |
| Karla Droege | Ed’s Mother |
| John Lowell | Don Price (age 12) |
| Darrell Vanterpool | Wilbur (age 10) |
| Joseph Humphrey | Little Brave |
| Morgan Grace Jarrett | Will’s Date |
| Sallie Hedrick | Pretty Girl |
| Charles McLawhorn | Mayor |
| Frank Hoyt Taylor | Sharecropper |
| Savanna James | Little Girl |
| Billy Redden | Banjo Man |
| James DeForest Parker | Shotgun Toter |
| Russell Hodgkinson | Some Farmer |
| Don Young | Shephard |
| Jayne Morgan | Townsperson |
| David Ramsey | Townsperson |
| Greg Hohn | Townsperson |
| Zach Hanner | Cashier |
| George McArthur | Colossus |
| Jeff Campbell | Jump Leader |
| Lawrence Sykkmon | Chinese Emcee |
| Bonnie Johnson | Teller Woman |
| Howard Houston Jr. | Piano Student |
| Joanne Pankow | Heavy Set Nurse |
| Trevor Gagnon | Will’s Son |
| Jacob Radford | Kid |
| Karlos Walkes | Dr. Bennett – Young |
| Cathy Berry | Lobster Woman |
| John Fugate | Side Show Barker |
| Daniel Wallace | Econ Professor |
| Metz Duites | Ventriloquist |
| Barry C. Harvard | Chicken Plant Operator |
| Edward Aldag | Municipal Dump Owner |
| Michael Garnet Stewart | Auctioneer |
| Jake Brake | Old Zacky |
| Bevin Kaye | River Woman |
| Hélène Cardona | Secretary (uncredited) (voice) |
| Chris Cate | Spectre Citizen (uncredited) |
| John Collier | Parade Spectator (uncredited) |
| Derek Frey | Army Paratrooper (uncredited) |
| Ransom Gates | Big Butt Clown (uncredited) |
| Michael Griffiths | Spontaneous Dancer (uncredited) |
| Haley Hill | Little Girl (uncredited) |
| L.C. Holt | Spectre Citizen (uncredited) |
| James Russell Lingerfelt | Spectre Citizen (uncredited) |
| Shannon McCrory | Spectre Dancer (uncredited) |
| Mark McWhorter | Army Officer (uncredited) |
| Nick Mielke | Funeral Attendee (uncredited) |
| Matthew D. Miller | ’50s Farmer (uncredited) |
| Priscilla Monnier | Spectre’s Dancing Girl (uncredited) |
| Darlene Moore | County Fair Patron (uncredited) |
| Gary Newton | Circus Announcer / Contortionist / Korean Fighter (uncredited) (voice) |
| Benjamin Plaut | Circus Patron (uncredited) |
| Adam Ragsdale | Misshaped Shadow in Circus Crowd (uncredited) |
| Cade Saint | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Michael Shunnarah | Circus Worker John (uncredited) |
| Bruce Snowdon | Fat Man in Circus (uncredited) |
| Robin Steele | College Student (uncredited) |
| Will Thomas | Spectre Citizen (uncredited) |
| John Thornhill | ’70s Carnival Worker (uncredited) |
| Shayne Tingle | Paratrooper (uncredited) |
| Jacob Williams | Townsperson with Bat (uncredited) |
| Phil Wright | Circus Strongman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Big Fish’, also known as ‘Periya Min’, is an adventurous, dramatic movie directed by Tim Burton. The screenplay was written by Daniel Wallace and John August. The audience cherished the performance of Ewan McGregor as ‘Ed Bloom (young)’, Albert Finney as ‘Ed Bloom (senior)’, Billy Crudup as ‘Will Bloom’, and many more. It was critically acclaimed and even bagged an Oscar nomination along with 68 other nominations. Here are some interesting facts:
- Movie Title: Periya Min (2003) aka Big Fish (original title)
- Release Date: March 26, 2004
- Duration: 2 hours and 5 minutes
- Genre: Adventure, Drama
- Director: Tim Burton
- Writers: Daniel Wallace, John August
- Stars: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup
- Nominated for 1 Oscar, with a total of 68 other nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Wetumpka, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 32.5437448
- Longitude: -86.2119127
- Place ID: ChIJ86C2rOYmjIgRvVyHZJXoEKY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wetumpka, AL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Prattville, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 32.4640245
- Longitude: -86.4596966
- Place ID: ChIJGygfmX2PjogRJd_EXOOMl5M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Prattville, AL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Huntingdon College, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 32.3505627
- Longitude: -86.28622949999999
- Place ID: ChIJaaZEerKBjogRDEu16o8VixQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1500 E Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 32.3792233
- Longitude: -86.3077368
- Place ID: ChIJ-YHUsJSBjogR_4VCNR1RG44
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Montgomery, AL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Moulton, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 34.4812062
- Longitude: -87.29335329999999
- Place ID: ChIJga48aqKgYogRX92QyA8DbC0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Moulton, AL 35650, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
