“Gremlins 2” is a 1990 comedy and fantasy movie, also known as “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” in its original title. This is a story about unusual creatures causing chaos in a New York City high-tech skyscraper. Let’s dive into details where it was shot, starring Howie Mandel, Tony Randall, and Zach Galligan, and discover interesting backstage trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Gremlins 2” was predominantly shot in several noteworthy sites. These included 101 Park Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, and several areas in Los Angeles, California. The Warner Brothers Burbank Studios also played a significant role as a filming location, particularly Stage 14 and Stage 25. The filming process started on May 26, 1989, and wrapped up in September of the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Howie Mandel | Gizmo (voice) |
| Tony Randall | Brain Gremlin (voice) |
| Zach Galligan | Billy Peltzer |
| Phoebe Cates | Kate Beringer |
| John Glover | Daniel Clamp |
| Robert Prosky | Grandpa Fred |
| Robert Picardo | Forster |
| Christopher Lee | Doctor Catheter |
| Haviland Morris | Marla Bloodstone |
| Dick Miller | Murray Futterman |
| Jackie Joseph | Sheila Futterman |
| Gedde Watanabe | Mr. Katsuji |
| Keye Luke | Mr. Wing |
| Kathleen Freeman | Microwave Marge |
| Don Stanton | Martin |
| Dan Stanton | Lewis |
| Shawn Nelson | Wally |
| Archie Hahn | Forster’s Technician |
| Leslie Neale | Forster’s Technician |
| Ron Fassler | Forster’s Technician |
| Time Winters | Forster’s Technician |
| Heather Haase | Yogurt Jerk |
| Jason Presson | Yogurt Jerk |
| Lisa Mende | Yogurt Customer |
| Patrika Darbo | Yogurt Customer |
| Jerry Goldsmith | Yogurt Customer |
| Rick Ducommun | Security Guard |
| John Capodice | Fire Chief |
| Belinda Balaski | Movie Theatre Mom |
| Nicky Rose | Movie Theatre Kid |
| Paul Bartel | Theatre Manager |
| Kenneth Tobey | Projectionist |
| Eric Shawn | TV Reporter |
| Michael Salort | TV Reporter |
| Frank P. Ryan | Cop |
| Diane Sainte-Marie | TV Reporter at Wing’s |
| Kristi Witker | TV Anchor in Bar |
| Sarah Lilly | Reporter in Lobby |
| Vladimir Bibic | Taxi Driver |
| Page Hannah | Tour Guide #1 |
| Liz Pryor | Tour Guide #2 |
| Raymond Cruz | Messenger |
| Julia Sweeney | Peggy |
| Jeff Swanson | Forster’s Assistant |
| Dale Swann | Clamp Center Surveillance Supervisor |
| Gray Daniels | TV Cameraman |
| Jacque Lynn Colton | Lady at Elevator |
| May Quigley | Hallway Employee |
| Isiah Whitlock Jr. | Fireman |
| Dean Norris | Swat Team Leader |
| Saachiko | Newsstand Lady |
| John Astin | Janitor |
| Henry Gibson | Employee Fired for Smoking |
| Leonard Maltin | Leonard Maltin |
| Hulk Hogan | Hulk Hogan |
| Dick Butkus | Dick Butkus |
| Bubba Smith | Bubba Smith |
| Frank Welker | Mohawk (voice) |
| Mark Dodson | Gremlins (voice) |
| Neil Ross | Announcer (voice) |
| Jeff Bergman | Bugs Bunny / Daffy Duck (voice) |
| Cindy Abrams | Clamp Tower Tourist (uncredited) |
| Don Bennett | Clamp Tower Employee (uncredited) |
| Joel Brooks | Mountie Waiter (uncredited) |
| Joan Carey | Running Employee (uncredited) |
| Joe Dante | Grandpa Fred Director / Beanie Gremlin / Wicked Witch Gremlin (uncredited) (voice) |
| Bob Davis | Clamp Tower Employee (cut scene) (uncredited) |
| James Davison | SWAT Officer (uncredited) |
| Dylan Dawson | Clamp Building Tourist (uncredited) |
| Bruce Dobos | Clamp’s Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Lanier Edwards | Clamp Tower Employee (uncredited) |
| Lee Faranda | Robin Hood Actor (uncredited) |
| Sally Frei | Clamp Tower Passerby (uncredited) |
| Roy Goldman | Splice of Life Scientist (uncredited) |
| Anthony Gordon | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Carmen J. Gray | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Conrad Hurtt | Clamp Tower Employee (uncredited) |
| Roger Ito | Clamp Tower Security Technician (uncredited) |
| James Land | Clamp Tower Employee (uncredited) |
| Crystal Lincoln | Clamp Tower Passerby (uncredited) |
| Farrell Mayer | Clamp’s Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| John Hugh McKnight | Clamp Tower Employee (uncredited) |
| Mark Monto | Clamp Employee (uncredited) |
| Gary Morgan | Running Employee (uncredited) |
| Carl Anthony Nespoli | Lab Scientist (uncredited) |
| Nils Nichols | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Wanda Norman | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Susan Olar | Clamp Tower Employee (uncredited) |
| Mike Paciorek | SWAT Officer (uncredited) |
| Jim Painter | Running Office Employee (uncredited) |
| Brian Penikas | Singing Gremlin Triplets (uncredited) |
| John S. Platt | Firefighter (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Pruitt | Running Office Employee (uncredited) |
| Richard Sarstedt | Evacuated Office Worker (uncredited) |
| George Sasaki | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Lilian Sasson | Running Tourist (cut scene) (uncredited) |
| Ted Scott | Tied Up Office Worker (uncredited) |
| Michael Sheehan | Special Vocal Effects (uncredited) (voice) |
| Roger Trantham | Forster’s Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Paul Van | Clamp Tower Passerby / Office Worker (uncredited) |
| Kaye Wade | Running Tourist (uncredited) |
| Gary Woodward | Clamp Tower Passerby (uncredited) |
| Sheb Wooley | Screaming Victim (uncredited) (archiveSound) |
Trivia and Facts
- The filming locations included 101 Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Some other parts were shot in back lots of Warner Brothers Burbank Studios, located at 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
- The movie was also filmed in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Specific stages in Warner Brothers Burbank Studios were used, which were Stage 14 and Stage 25
- The production schedule ran from May 26, 1989, to September 1989
- The film is directed by Joe Dante and Chuck Jones. The script was written by Charles S. Haas and Chris Columbus
- Howie Mandel lends his voice to the character Gizmo, Tony Randall to Brain Gremlin, and Zach Galligan plays Billy Peltzer
- The film received 6 award nominations
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 101 Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.75112360000001
- Longitude: -73.97773219999999
- Place ID: ChIJ0QEVZgFZwokRuiO-sHfXpqA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 101 Park Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Backlot, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios – 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1487314
- Longitude: -118.3386863
- Place ID: ChIJzYYbHsm_woAR4qXsM7ka5uQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91522, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Stage 14, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios – 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1487314
- Longitude: -118.3386863
- Place ID: ChIJzYYbHsm_woAR4qXsM7ka5uQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91522, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Stage 25, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios – 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1484407
- Longitude: -118.3378579
- Place ID: ChIJrWj2mUi_woARBSjWCxgQK_g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4000 Warner Blvd Rm 211, Burbank, CA 91522, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
