The movie ‘District 9’ was released in 2009. It’s a science fiction action movie about aliens who live in poor conditions on Earth and one of them finds a friend in a government agent. The movie has many interesting details about where it was filmed and the cast who played the characters.
Where it Filmed?
District 9′ was filmed in a few different locations. These include Johannesburg and other parts of South Africa, as well as Miramar and Wellington in New Zealand. The movie was also shot at Stone Street Studios in Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand, and at the Ponte City Tower in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa. The filming took place from October 10, 2007, to March 30, 2008.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sharlto Copley | Wikus van de Merwe |
| Jason Cope | Grey Bradnam – UKNR Chief Correspondent / Christopher Johnson |
| David James | Koobus Venter |
| Vanessa Haywood | Tania van de Merwe |
| Mandla Gaduka | Fundiswa Mhlanga |
| Kenneth Nkosi | Thomas |
| Eugene Khumbanyiwa | Obesandjo |
| Louis Minnaar | Piet Smit |
| William Allen Young | Dirk Michaels |
| Nathalie Boltt | Sarah Livingstone – Sociologist |
| Sylvaine Strike | Dr Katrina McKenzie |
| Elizabeth Mkandawie | Interviewee |
| John Sumner | Les Feldman – MIL Engineer |
| Greg Melvill-Smith | Interviewer |
| Nick Blake | Francois Moraneu – CIV Engineer Team |
| Morena Busa Sesatsa | Interviewee |
| Themba Nkosi | Interviewee |
| Mzwandile Nqoba | Interviewee |
| Barry Strydom | Interviewee |
| Jed Brophy | James Hope – Police Officer |
| Marian Hooman | Sandra van de Merwe |
| Vittorio Leonardi | Michael Bloemstein – MNU Alien Civil Affairs |
| Johan van Schoor | Nicolas van de Merwe |
| Stella Steenkamp | Phyllis Sinderson – MNU Alien Relations |
| Mampho Brescia | Reporter |
| Tim Gordon | Clive Henderson – Entomologist |
| Morne Erasmus | MNU Medic |
| Anthony Bishop | Paramedic |
| David Clatworthy | MNU Doctor |
| Mike Huff | MNU Doctor |
| Anthony Fridjhon | MNU Executive |
| Hlengiwe Madlala | Sangoma |
| Siyabonga Radebe | Obesandjo’s Lieutenant |
| Melt Sieberhagen | Anton Grobler |
| Andre Odendaal | Mike Van Kerland |
| Jonathan Taylor | MNU Doctor |
| John Ellis | MNU Medical Student |
| Louise Saint-Claire | MNU Medical Student |
| Alan Glauber | MNU Operating Room Doctor |
| Nicolas Herbstein | MNU Biolab Technician |
| Norman Anstey | MNU Lead Medical Technician |
| Robert Hobbs | Ross Pienaar |
| Sibulele Gcilitshana | Günters Woman |
| Mahendra Raghunath | SABC Anchor Person |
| Phillip Mathebula | Meat Stall Seller |
| Claudine Bennent | MNU Office Worker |
| Michelle Ayden | MNU Office Worker |
| Antony Sarak | MNU Office Worker |
| Billy Somagaca | MNU Office Worker |
| Ryan Whittal | MNU Office Worker |
| John Jacob | MNU Office Worker |
| Yashik Maharaj | MNU Office Worker |
| Fernando Saraiva | MNU Office Worker |
| Sharon Waugh | MNU Office Worker |
| Brandon Auret | MNU Mercenary |
| Jacques Gombault | MNU Mercenary |
| Justin Strydom | MNU Mercenary |
| Theunis Nel | MNU Mercenary |
| Sonni Chidiebere | MNU Mercenary |
| Matt Stern | MNU Mercenary |
| Danny Datnow | MNU Mercenary |
| David Dukas | MNU Mercenary |
| Daniel Hadebe | MNU Guard |
| Wisani Mbokota | MNU Guard |
| Craig Jackson | MNU Guard |
| Justin Duplessis | MNU Guard |
| Rodney Downey | MNU Guard |
| Bongo Mbutuma | Nigerian Gangster |
| Johnny Selema | Nigerian Gangster |
| Mashabela Galane | Nigerian Gangster |
| Mfazwe Sekobane | Nigerian Gangster |
| Nicholas Ratlou | Nigerian Gangster |
| Saint Gregory Nwokedi | Nigerian Gangster |
| Donalson Rabisi | Nigerian Gangster |
| Zephania Sibanda | Nigerian Gangster |
| Gideon Thodane | Nigerian Gangster |
| Mdu Mthabela | Nigerian Gangster |
| David Mikhethi | Nigerian Gangster |
| Jeffries Simelane | Nigerian Gangster |
| Shafique Allan | Nigerian Gangster |
| Wendy Mbatha | Nigerian Hooker |
| Leigh Mashupye | Nigerian Hooker |
| Beauty Setai | Nigerian Hooker |
| Nkiyase Mondlana | Nigerian Hooker |
| Kuda Rusike | Soweto Resident |
| Morena Setatsa | Soweto Resident |
| Mpho Molao | Soweto Resident |
| Ntombi Nkuua | Soweto Resident |
| Absalom Dikane | Soweto Resident |
| Monthandazo Thomo | Soweto Resident |
| Norman Thabalala | Soweto Resident |
| Siphiwe Mbuko | Soweto Resident |
| Shiela Nene | Soweto Resident |
| Neill Blomkamp | Man with Wikus’ Coordinates (uncredited) |
| Trevor Coppola | MNU Mercenary (uncredited) |
| Peter Muyzers | Scientist (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie ‘District 9’ was directed by Neill Blomkamp.
- The writers of the movie are Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell.
- The main stars were Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, and David James.
- Sharlto Copley played the character Wikus van de Merwe.
- Jason Cope played the character Grey Bradnam, the UKNR Chief Correspondent and Christopher Johnson.
- David James portrayed Koobus Venter in the movie.
- The movie was nominated for four Oscars and won 32 other awards. It was also nominated for 113 other accolades.
- The review count for the movie from users and critics are 1,497 and 500, respectively.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Latitude: -26.205647
- Longitude: 28.0337185
- Place ID: ChIJUWpA8GgMlR4RQUDTsdnJiiM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Location Name: Stone Street Studios, Stone Street, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand
- Latitude: -41.3182286
- Longitude: 174.8134241
- Place ID: ChIJ_ZQpR4KvOG0Rhbs7JJz9tqM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Stone Street, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Location Name: Ponte City Tower – Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Latitude: -26.1905394
- Longitude: 28.05706
- Place ID: ChIJfTiILCkMlR4R8EMURZRSxig
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ponte City Apartments, Towers, Berea, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Location Name: South Africa
- Latitude: -30.559482
- Longitude: 22.937506
- Place ID: ChIJURLu2YmmNBwRoOikHwxjXeg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
