The movie “Entertainment” is a drama film released in 2015 about a middle-aged comedian trying to revive his career and reconnect with his distant daughter. The film was directed by Rick Alverson, featuring Gregg Turkington as the struggling comedian. In the story, various characters play key roles that shape the comedian’s journey. This article is a dive into the filming locations of the movie, when it was filmed, and some intriguing facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
“Entertainment” was filmed in a number of locations within California. Some of these locations include Ridgecrest, Tehachapi, Mira Loma Detention Center in Lancaster, Red Rock Canyon State Park on Highway 14, Cantil, and Bakersfield. Unfortunately, we don’t have the specific filming dates at our disposal.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gregg Turkington | The Comedian |
| John C. Reilly | Cousin John |
| Tye Sheridan | Eddie the Opener |
| Lotte Verbeek | The Chromotherapist |
| Amy Seimetz | Woman in Bar |
| Michael Cera | Tommy |
| Annabella Lwin | Airplane Tour Guide |
| Mike Hickey | The Heckler |
| Craig Holland | Oil Field Tour Guide |
| Juventino Martin | Gael |
| Sergio Estrada | Alejandro |
| Susan Cernas | Alejandro’s Daughter Maria |
| Kevin Guthrie | Ghost Town Tour Guide |
| Tonantzin Carmelo | Teresa |
| Juan Cueto | John’s Father-in-Law |
| David Yow | Party Host |
| Dustin Guy Defa | Ruben |
| Natalia Contreras | Ruben’s Girlfriend |
| Ashley Atwood | Pregnant Woman |
| Jeffrey Jensen | Pants the Opener |
| Tim Heidecker | The Celebrity |
| Dean Stockwell | The Celebrity’s Henchman |
| Joe Sachem | Hose |
| Mariann Gavelo | Sitcom Maria |
| Carmen Alegria | |
| Chris Anthony | |
| Michael Asher | |
| Cliff Bearden | |
| Bonifacio Caballero | |
| Michael Chandler | Prisoner |
| Jack Cummings | |
| Jon Doll | |
| William Echeverri | Prisoner |
| Jordan Fulmer | |
| Jason Giampietro | |
| Stephen Gurewitz | |
| Rebekka Haas | |
| John Hansen | |
| Emily Hirsch | |
| Eric Landsgaard | |
| Julie Malcomson | |
| Caitlin Mehner | |
| Matthew Noennich | |
| Rebekah Potter | |
| Mariann Ramos | |
| Brenna Rhea | Poolside Girl |
| Cheryl Sherwin | |
| Elizabeth Sherwyn | |
| Nathan Silver | |
| Sunny Thomas | |
| Simone Turkington | Crying Woman on TV |
| Mathew Whyte | (as Matthew Whyte) |
| Richard Amezcua | Prisoner (uncredited) |
| Becktoria | Bikini Girl (uncredited) |
| Sean Burgos | Gardener (uncredited) |
| Rafael Cobos Delgado | Gardener (uncredited) |
| Waymond Lee | Prisoner (uncredited) |
| Lawrence Michael Levine | Heckler Voice (uncredited) (voice) |
| Jose Lizarde Jr. | Stage Hand (uncredited) |
| Jaime Nungaray | Prisoner (uncredited) |
| Kalia Prescott | Maria (uncredited) |
| Carlos Simental Jr. | Prisoner (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Here are some interesting things to note about the movie:
- Gregg Turkington, who played the role of the comedian, is actually a comedian in real life. In the film, he portrays a version of his stage persona, Neil Hamburger.
- The film received a mix of nominations and wins at various award shows.
- The film has a runtime of 1h and 43 minutes, and it was officially released in the USA on 13th November 2015.
- The movie also features a reference in another movie called “Episode 540: Entertainment(2015)”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ridgecrest, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.6224561
- Longitude: -117.6708966
- Place ID: ChIJpYoMALxswYARuq4QZwNzstw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ridgecrest, CA 93555, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Tehachapi, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.1321877
- Longitude: -118.4489739
- Place ID: ChIJEUbfWTT2wYAR1JxKuNZ0qU8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tehachapi, CA 93561, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Red Rock Canyon State Park – Highway 14, Cantil, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.3843718
- Longitude: -117.9623195
- Place ID: ChIJUeVBItuCwYARQr9TK8nfYFw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Red Rock Canyon State Park, 37749 Abbott Dr, Cantil, CA 93519, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Bakersfield, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.3732921
- Longitude: -119.0187125
- Place ID: ChIJDcuUuchr6oARyHT-mAkMNlk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bakersfield, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
