The movie “Favorite Son” (2008) is a compelling drama about a minor league baseball player named David Paxton, who finds his life intertwining with Joan and her son Ross. Directed by Howard Libov, and starring Pablo Schreiber, Connor Paolo, and Kellie Overbey, this movie takes viewers through a story of dreams, redemption, and relationships. Let’s dive in to explore where the movie was filmed and uncover fun facts about its production.
Where it Filmed?
“Favorite Son” was filmed in multiple locations across the United States. The shooting spots include Tucson in Arizona, and multiple places in New Jersey such as Chatham, Franklin, Somerset, and Rockaway Township. The movie was shot over a span of about a month and a half, with filming dates from July 3, 2006, to August 11, 2006.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Pablo Schreiber | David Paxton |
| Connor Paolo | Ross Embry |
| Kellie Overbey | Joan Embry |
| Richard Bekins | Coach William Huston |
| Matt Walton | Robert Mason |
| Tolan Aman | Eric Mason |
| Cornell Womack | Baseball Manager |
| Stacy Fullerton | Mrs. Mason |
| Ryan Metzger | Young David Paxton |
| Joshua Becker | Les |
| Paul Thode | Jake (Young Boy #2) |
| Marci Occhino | School Office Assistant |
| Karol Shveyster | Drama Teacher |
| John Morgan | Stadium M.C. |
| Joseph Prussak | David Paxton |
| Sr. | |
| Brian Hotaling | Young Insurance Executive |
| Jonathan Sang | Guy Outside Bar |
| Jackie Sneyer | Counter Girl |
| John Beloff | Shortstop / Baseball Players & Coaches |
| Mario Mergola | Young Baseball Player |
| Molly Miles | Melissa |
| Brian McClaughlin | Father of Young Girl |
| Michael Griffo | Boy on L. L. Field |
| Lenore Zann | Wendy |
| Mark Amato | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Mike Arp | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Phil Barone | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Jim Bova | Stadium Ceremony |
| Susan Bova | Stadium Ceremony |
| T.J. Burke | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Jay Calhoun | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Shane Carpenter | Little League Players |
| Robert Childs | Stadium Ceremony |
| Nephty Cruz | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Darren DeLuca | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Armando Diaz | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| James Galo | Little League Players |
| Dave Gruben | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Dirk Harqual | Little League Players |
| Dave Jiminian | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Jason Kay | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Nicholas Kenny | Auditorium Players |
| Pat Kenny | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Mike Killion | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Greg Koutsis | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Dave Lau | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Sam Lozano | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Michael Lucente | Little League Players |
| Nancy Lucente | Little League Players |
| Nicholas Lucente | Little League Players |
| Matt Lynaugh | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| John Martin | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Sean McClellan | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Dan Mercado | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Samantha Mielach | Stadium Ceremony |
| Deborah Morgan | Stadium Ceremony |
| Jonathan Morgan | Stadium Ceremony |
| Victoria Morgan | Stadium Ceremony / Auditorium Players |
| Mike Orrechio | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Nick Pace | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Scott Peltos | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Emily Puhak | Little League Players |
| Lynn Puhak | Little League Players |
| Tommyu Puhak | Little League Players |
| Pat Quinn | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Patrick Reilly | Little League Players |
| Joey Santillo | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Pat Santorsola | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| George Sikora | Baseball Players and Coaches |
| Alex Studelska | Stadium Ceremony |
| April Studelska | Stadium Ceremony |
| John Tobias | Little League Players |
| Drew Vautin | Little League Players |
| Gavin Wallace | Little League Players |
| Michael Wallace | Little League Players |
| Mike Williams | Baseball Players and Coaches |
Trivia and Facts
- Howard Libov directed the movie and also co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Stewart.
- The cast includes notable actors such as Pablo Schreiber who played David Paxton, Connor Paolo playing Ross Embry, and Kellie Overbey as Joan Embry.
- Apart from the main cast, a long list of actors appeared in the movie in various minor roles, including baseball players, stadium ceremony attendees, and Little League players.
- The production crew involved people for different roles including set dressers, prop handlers, sound designers, and more.
- Despite being an emotional journey, no animals were harmed in the making of the movie.
- Interestingly, “Favorite Son” is a remake of the film “Little Man” (1999).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2539787
- Longitude: -110.9741769
- Place ID: ChIJK-0sC0Fl1oYRFccWTTgtw3M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tucson, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Franklin, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 41.12204089999999
- Longitude: -74.5804378
- Place ID: ChIJMcM7g5Vrw4kRhs0cZhqMVA8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Franklin, NJ 07416, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Somerset, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.497604
- Longitude: -74.48848679999999
- Place ID: ChIJKcSbPw7Aw4kRrekiBFvGuQk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Somerset, Franklin Township, NJ 08873, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Rockaway Township, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.9300943
- Longitude: -74.4872422
- Place ID: ChIJS-IDUBcMw4kRwH93wPhWs8s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rockaway Township, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
