The movie “Folk Hero & Funny Guy” is a comedy-drama flick from 2016. In this film, Alex Karpovsky plays Paul, Wyatt Russell is Jason, and Meredith Hagner stars as Bryn. This article will share interesting facts about where the movie was filmed, who acted in it, and reveal other fascinating tidbits about the movie’s production.
Where it Filmed?
“Folk Hero & Funny Guy” was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The filming process started on the 9th of February, 2015. If you are curious about the landscapes and cityscapes you see in the movie – now you know!
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alex Karpovsky | Paul |
| Wyatt Russell | Jason |
| Meredith Hagner | Bryn |
| Melanie Lynskey | Becky |
| Hannah Simone | Emily |
| Michael Ian Black | Randy |
| David Cross | Chris DeRose |
| Sarah Arnold | Kelly |
| Cameran Surles | Barton’s Pub Waitress |
| Alex McKenna | Stacy |
| Rachel Staman | Sky |
| Thida Penn | Belinda |
| Jessica Megan Rivera | Anastacia |
| Todd Berger | Johnny VooDoo |
| Blaise Miller | Doug Woodman |
| Kevin M. Brennan | Robbie Nelson |
| Jeff Grace | Host |
| Belinda D’Pree | Crocodile Host |
| Emma Steele | Stella |
| Vinny Chhibber | Fielder |
| Atkins Estimond | Usher |
| Dylan Cornell | Bass Player |
| Rachel Freidt | |
| Alexander Petersen | Keyboard Player |
| Sarah Ragsdale | Tera Klein |
| Smith Anthony | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Libby Blake | Maid of Honor (uncredited) |
| Tarik Chernet | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Jason DeSanto | Prop Comic (uncredited) |
| Frank Francisco | Ice Skater (uncredited) |
| Billy James | Sound Guy (uncredited) |
| Eli Logue | Drunk Bachelorette Party Girl (uncredited) |
| Daniel McGraw | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Richard Morava | Wedding Photographer (uncredited) |
| Roberto Pina | Jogger (uncredited) |
| Albert Roberts | Bar Patron During Show (uncredited) |
| Wayne Shannon | Bartender (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed and written by Jeff Grace.
- The cast also includes Melanie Lynskey, Hannah Simone, Michael Ian Black, David Cross, and several others.
- It runs for 1 hour and 28 minutes.
- It was first released in the USA on 12 May 2017.
- The successful singer-songwriter in the film, played by Russell, brings his friend’s comedy career back to life with a special plan – hiring him as an opening act on his solo tour.
- The movie has 2 wins and 1 nomination for awards in its name.
- The story was crowd-funded and it explores themes like Charleston and drunkenness in its plot.
- Jokes about pregnancy are part of the movie’s comedic script.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.748752
- Longitude: -84.38768449999999
- Place ID: ChIJjQmTaV0E9YgRC2MLmS_e_mY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Atlanta, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
