The movie ‘Brightest Star’ came out in 2013 and is a comedy-drama. The film tells a compelling tale of a young college graduate who, after a heart-wrenching breakup, embarks on a journey to win back the love of his dreams. The film features renowned actors like Christopher Lowell, Rose McIver, and Jessica Szohr, and is directed by Maggie Kiley.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of ‘Brightest Star’ took place in two main locations in the United States. Scenes were shot in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, as well as the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York. Unfortunately, specific filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rose McIver | Charlotte Cates |
| Jessica Szohr | Lita Markovic |
| Alex Kaluzhsky | Ray |
| Clark Gregg | Mr. Markovic |
| Allison Janney | The Astronomer |
| Peter Jacobson | Dr. Lambert |
| Todd Weeks | Jeff |
| Mando Alvarado | Juan |
| Jason Ralph | Gary |
| Jeffrey Addiss | Tokagawa |
| Marcus Lorenzo | Alpha Co-Worker |
| Ariya Ghahramani | Gaurav |
| Cynthia Silver | Receptionist |
| Sunah Bilsted | The Manager |
| Jennifer Rau | Hot Bartender |
| Dan Pfau | Another Waiter |
| John Patrick Hayden | Alexander |
| Mary B. McCann | Lita’s Aunt |
| Peter Maloney | Uncle Ivan |
| Faith Stanek | Waitress |
| Erin Timony Bump | Economics Student (uncredited) |
| Lee Doud | Economics Student (uncredited) |
| Greta Jung | Economics Student (uncredited) |
| Sarah Koblenz | College Student (uncredited) |
| Keith Mackler | Sound Man (uncredited) |
| Bettina Mangiaracina | The New Girl (uncredited) |
| Michael Moravek | Skinny Pants Boyfriend (uncredited) |
| Liz Osborn | Economics Student (uncredited) |
| Emily Peck | Economics Student (uncredited) |
| Neil Reese | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Mariah Celeste Robinson | College Student (uncredited) |
| Rachel Rubenstein | Lita’s cousin (uncredited) |
| Nate Steinwachs | Bar patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- ‘Brightest Star’ is the directorial debut of Maggie Kiley.
- The movie is a longer version of the short film ‘Some Boys Don’t Leave’ that was released in 2009.
- Many actors are playing similar roles as in the previous short film, which keeps continuity with their original characters.
- The funny and reflective quote from the movie, “I hate that I’m good at the things I don’t care about and terrible at the things I do,” is quite relatable to many audience members.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- 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
