The movie Drillbit Taylor, released in 2008, is a blend of action and comedy shot in various locations across California, USA. In the plot, three kids hire a cheap bodyguard to shield them from the playground bully. The movie features actors like Nate Hartley, Troy Gentile, and Ian Roberts, under the direction of Steven Brill. This article sheds some light on the filming spots for the movie and shares some exciting facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
Shooting for the movie Drillbit Taylor started on September 25, 2006, and wrapped up on December 7, 2006. The filming took place at various locations in California. The 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica was one such location. Scenes were also shot at the University High School on 11800 Texas Avenue, West Los Angeles. Apart from these specific locations, general filming was done across Los Angeles, California.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Nate Hartley | Wade |
| Troy Gentile | Ryan |
| Ian Roberts | Jim |
| Owen Wilson | Drillbit Taylor |
| Casey Boersma | Chuck |
| Dylan Boersma | Nick |
| Lisa Ann Walter | Dolores |
| Beth Littleford | Barbara |
| David Koechner | Frightened Dad |
| Matt Walsh | Not for Pot Driver |
| Janet Varney | Attractive Woman Driver |
| Lisa Lampanelli | Ronnie’s Mom |
| Bill O’Neill | Dean |
| Shaun Weiss | Bus Driver |
| Valerie Tian | Brooke |
| David Dorfman | Emmit |
| Alex Frost | Filkins |
| Josh Peck | Ronnie |
| Dana Nicole Silver | Hallway Girl |
| Leslie Mann | Lisa |
| Vincent Malouf | Another Kid |
| Stacy Arnell | Female Police Officer on Bluff |
| David Bowe | Male Teacher |
| Tichina Arnold | Photography Teacher |
| Cedric Yarbrough | Bernie |
| Robert Musgrave | Stump |
| Danny McBride | Don |
| Joe Wilson | Homeless Man |
| Jeff Kahn | Café Manager |
| Adam Ho | Hendrix Kid |
| Stephen Root | Principal Doppler |
| Lauren Glenn | Bikini Girl |
| Leslie Ann Lizarde | Bikini Girl |
| Rance Howard | Older Man |
| Steve Bannos | Coffee Computer Guy |
| Da’Vone McDonald | Hip Hop / Country Bodyguard |
| Amir Perets | Mossad Bodyguard |
| Roger Fan | Bodyguard With Knives |
| Cristos | Tattooed Bodyguard |
| Adam Baldwin | Disgruntled Bodyguard |
| Chuck Liddell | Self |
| Frank Whaley | Jittery Bodyguard |
| Erik Stabenau | Coffee Bean Customer |
| Aisleagh Jackson | Barrista |
| Matt Besser | Pawn Shop Owner |
| Kevin Hart | Pawn Shop Employee |
| Sarah Loew | Johnny Rockets Waitress |
| James Newmyer | Sir James |
| Mary Pat Gleason | Mrs. Farber |
| Mary Brill | School Secretary |
| Jake Monkarsh | Mordor Castle Kid |
| Krista Norwood | Cute Girl |
| Alejandra Jordan | Cute Girl |
| Cathy Immordino | Angry Locker Girl |
| Blaise Garza | High School Romeo |
| Julia Roth | High School Juliet |
| Eric Rosen | Drama Teacher |
| Michael Yama | Asian Heritage Speaker |
| Josh Greenberg | Kid Doing Lice Check |
| Mary-Pat Green | Nurse |
| Vincent Laresca | Fence |
| John Kirk | Emmit’s Dad |
| Hynden Walch | Emmit’s Mom |
| Christian Pierce | 7-11 Kid With Candy |
| Jareb Dauplaise | Jareb |
| Max Van Ville | Kid With A Drink |
| Eddy Martin | Random Kid |
| Roshon Fegan | Random Kid |
| Kyle Kaplan | Random Kid |
| Jerry Minor | Arresting Police Officer |
| Barry Sigismondi | Police Officer at Party |
| Alex Donnelley | Filkins’ Mom |
| Steven M. Gagnon | Filkins’ Dad |
| Steven Brill | Doctor |
| Rakefet Abergel | Woman Driver (uncredited) |
| Christopher L. Antie | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| William Antie | Student (uncredited) |
| Marc De’Antone | Pawnshop Customer (uncredited) |
| Andrew John Ferguson | Student (uncredited) |
| Jared Grey | Guy in Sports Car (uncredited) |
| Amber Hall | Brooke’s Best Friend (uncredited) |
| Amanda Lee Jacoby | Popular Girl (uncredited) |
| Amber Perkins | High School Student (uncredited) |
| Austin Rogers | Kid with Bloody Nose (uncredited) |
| Shane Ryan-Reid | High School Student (uncredited) |
| Atifa Talleh | High school kid (uncredited) |
| Henry T. Yamada | Asian Prisoner (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie features a run-time of 1 hour and 50 minutes.
- It got released in Australia on March 20, 2008.
- The story was written by Kristofor Brown, Seth Rogen, and John Hughes.
- The cast includes famous names like Owen Wilson, Casey Boersma, Dylan Boersma, Lisa Ann Walter, Beth Littleford, David Koechner, Matt Walsh, Janet Varney, Lisa Lampanelli, Bill O’Neill, and Shaun Weiss.
- The film gathered 1 win & 2 nominations in various award categories.
- As per the reviews, 124 users and 140 critics expressed their views about the movie.
- The character of Wade was played by Nate Hartley, Ryan by Troy Gentile, and Jim by Ian Roberts.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: University High School – 11800 Texas Avenue, West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0455635
- Longitude: -118.460998
- Place ID: ChIJnUEfKWa7woARYy0VK39W8ZE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 11800 Texas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- 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
