Evolution is a movie that was released in 2001. It tells a comedic science fiction story about a fire-fighting cadet, two college professors, and a clever government scientist who work against an alien organism that evolved rapidly after arriving on Earth inside a meteor. In this text, we will explore where this film was shot, who played the major roles, and share some interesting behind-the-scenes facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Evolution took place in different locations in the USA. Some of these places include Page in Arizona, Carson and Santa Clarita in California. Even the California State University at 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, California served as a shooting spot. Apart from California, some scenes were also filmed in Kanab, Utah. The movie was shot from October 19, 2000, to February 7, 2001.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Duchovny | Ira Kane |
| Julianne Moore | Allison |
| Orlando Jones | Harry Block |
| Seann William Scott | Wayne |
| Ted Levine | Gen. Woodman |
| Ethan Suplee | Deke |
| Pat Kilbane | Officer Johnson |
| Ty Burrell | Flemming |
| Dan Aykroyd | Governor Lewis |
| Katharine Towne | Nadine |
| Gregory Itzin | Cartwright |
| Ashley Clark | Lt. Cryer |
| Michelle Wolff | Carla |
| Sarah Silverman | Denise |
| Richard Moll | Fire Training Inspector |
| Michael McGrady | Fireman |
| Steven Gilborn | Judge Guilder |
| Wayne Duvall | Dr. Paulson |
| Michael Chapman | Sheriff Long |
| Kyle Gass | Officer Drake |
| Lucas Dudley | Sgt. Toms |
| Steven Pierce | Sgt. Larson |
| Wendy Braun | Nurse Tate |
| Jennifer Savidge | Claire |
| Jerry Trainor | Tommy |
| Stephanie Hodge | Jill Mason |
| Kristen Meadows | Patty |
| Winifred Freedman | Debbi |
| Miriam Flynn | Grace |
| Mary Pat Gleason | Customer |
| Tony Mirzoian | Husband |
| Morgan Nagler | Dressing Room Girl |
| Andrew Bowen | Road Worker |
| Steve Kehela | Reporter |
| Lee Garlington | Reporter |
| Kenny Blank | Student |
| John Cho | Student |
| Tressa Pope | Student |
| Adrienne Smith | Student |
| Chris Wylde | Student |
| Marty Belafsky | Military Police |
| Lee Weaver | Military Police |
| Tom Davis | Governor’s Aide |
| Gary Kent | Governor’s Aide |
| Timothy R. Layton | Guard Gate Soldier |
| Angelo Vacco | Officer Thompson |
| Tom Woodruff Jr. | Lead Primate Creature |
| Tony Babarino | Bar Tender (uncredited) |
| Jim Brockhohn | Volleyball Spectator (uncredited) |
| Steve Cameron | Military Escort / Driver (uncredited) |
| Erin Carufel | Tina (uncredited) |
| Diondre Cheatam | Campus Security Officer (uncredited) |
| Annie Coffey | Volleyball Spectator #2 (uncredited) |
| Johnny Drocco | Lab Tech / Man Catching Falling Lady (uncredited) |
| Patrick Coleman Duncan | News Cameraman (uncredited) |
| James Foster | Soldier #28 (uncredited) |
| Nasi Glekas | Construction Foreman (uncredited) |
| Jon Gourley | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Paul G. Gray | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Matt Hall | Volleyball Spectator (uncredited) |
| Michael Andrew Colin Keller | College Student (uncredited) |
| Earl Maddox | Lab Tech (uncredited) |
| Leslie McCasky | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Paul McMichael | Student (uncredited) |
| Christie McNew | Student (uncredited) |
| John Napoleon | Army Soldier (uncredited) |
| Aryn Nelson | Volleyball Player / Volleyball Spectator (uncredited) |
| Toni Senatore | Student (uncredited) |
| Sonya Wolk | College student (uncredited) |
| Danny Wolske | Soldier (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of Evolution is Ivan Reitman, and it was written by Don Jakoby, David Diamond, and David Weissman.
- The main cast includes David Duchovny as Ira Kane, Julianne Moore as Allison, and Orlando Jones as Harry Block.
- Other notable actors are Seann William Scott who played Wayne, Ted Levine who personified Gen. Woodman, and Ethan Suplee who played Deke.
- The movie received two nominations during its time.
- It also received 489 user reviews and 74 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Page, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 36.91472220000001
- Longitude: -111.4558333
- Place ID: ChIJj3XN_VsTNIcROU44U1EvmG4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Page, AZ 86040, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Carson, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8316745
- Longitude: -118.281693
- Place ID: ChIJfcS6fx7LwoARZYDiqXgXL6E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Carson, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3916641
- Longitude: -118.542586
- Place ID: ChIJJxjVrDOGwoARSNYFc-CPSlY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Kanab, Utah, USA
- Latitude: 37.0474855
- Longitude: -112.5263145
- Place ID: ChIJA1v4CiHUNIcRF9NvpSmDTog
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kanab, UT 84741, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
