Going to America (2014) is a comedy-drama film that showcases the journey of an African man who claims to be a royal prince named Fumnanya. Eddie Griffin plays the role of Fumnanya, who sets out to Los Angeles in search of his dream princess and is joined by his trusted companion Andy (Josh Meyers) on this quest. This article shares intriguing information about where the film was shot, introduces the main characters, and presents some little-known facts and trivia about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in various locations in the United States. The primary filming took place in Anaheim, California. The Silver Dream Factory, located at 1181 N Knollwood Circle, Anaheim, California, was another significant location for the shooting.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Eddie Griffin | Fumnanya |
| Josh Meyers | Andy |
| Najarra Townsend | Candy |
| Yves Bright | Dr. Tucker |
| Mindy Robinson | Nurse Betty |
| Dave Vescio | Rocco |
| Joe Sabatino | Desk Sergeant |
| Penny Marshall | Self – Famous Director |
| Natalie Diane Miranda | Amy |
| Keena Ferguson | Girl on street |
| Kirk Bovill | Pharmacist |
| Leonel Claude | Orderly |
| Lovlee Carroll | Brunette |
| Austen Jaye | TV news reporter |
| Joni Bovill | Good Morning America news anchor |
| Robert Younis | Dr. Brown |
| Jamie Morgan | Reporter |
| Phil Paul Call | John Murray |
| Bruce Van Patten | Arresting Officer |
| Kent McGuire | Arresting officer |
| Mikey Tellez | Arresting Officer |
| Terry Myers | Officer Hooper |
| Christine Kellogg-Darrin | Granny |
| Billynaire Cruz | Holmes guy |
| Tracy Perez | Wife |
| Craig Smith | Manager |
| Destiny Soria | Andy’s girlfriend (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The character Candy, played by Najarra Townsend, was initially offered to Lindsay Lohan.
- The movie, directed by Param Gill, has won 13 awards,
- The film, also known as Last Supper in some regions, was produced with an estimated budget of $3,500,000.
- The official duration of the film is 90 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Anaheim, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8365932
- Longitude: -117.9143012
- Place ID: ChIJZ-hVgPnW3IARYLErmquJqwE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Anaheim, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Silver Dream Factory, 1181 N Knollwood Circle, Anaheim, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.849788
- Longitude: -117.980302
- Place ID: ChIJN5Ab3dYr3YAR72xHX0qbKJY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1181 N Knollwood Cir, Anaheim, CA 92801, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
