Idlewild, a film released in 2006, tells the story of a pianist named Percival and the nightclub performer, Rooster. This is a journey into the behind the scenes of where and how this movie was filmed. Learn what roles André 3000, Big Boi, and Paula Patton played, as well as the interesting facts and trivia about it.
Where it Filmed?
The filming took place at several different locations, including the Orton Plantation at 9149 Orton Road SE, Winnabow, North Carolina, USA. Another important setting was Burgaw, North Carolina, USA and other parts of North Carolina. They also shot some scenes at St. James Episcopal Parish – 25 S 3rd Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. The filming process started in August 2004.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Paula Patton | Angel Davenport |
| Terrence Howard | Trumpy |
| Faizon Love | Sunshine Ace |
| Malinda Williams | Zora |
| Cicely Tyson | Mother Hopkins |
| Macy Gray | Taffy |
| Ben Vereen | Percy Senior |
| Paula Jai Parker | Rose |
| Bobb’e J. Thompson | Young Rooster |
| Patti LaBelle | The Real Angel Davenport |
| Ving Rhames | Spats |
| Jackie Long | Monk S. Dupois |
| Oscar Dillon | Bobo |
| Jalil Jay Lynch | Cliff |
| Esau McGraw | Sonny |
| Bruce Bruce | Nathan |
| Bre’Wan Waddell | Young Percival |
| China Anderson | Rooster’s Daughter |
| Isis Faust | Rooster’s Daughter |
| Kyra Freeman | Rooster’s Daughter |
| Kabrina Truesdale | Rooster’s Daughter |
| Rodney Johnson | Fatts |
| Bryan Barber | Photographer |
| Cynthia Covington Blash | Landlady |
| Cali Casino | Stagehand |
| Kevin Rowe | Stagehand |
| Lillian Jones | Stiffed Whore |
| Lakesha Lee | Wailing Mourner |
| Charlie Lucas | Cap |
| Bill Nunn | GW |
| Afemo Omilami | Walter |
| Liwaza Green | Fine Woman |
| Annalisia Simone | Honey Bun |
| Autavia Bailey | Coco |
| Stephanie Moseley | China |
| Debra Killings | Angel (singingVoice) |
| Quinn Bass | Swop Dancer |
| Torya Beard | Swop Dancer |
| Jennifer Edmonds | Swop Dancer |
| Ryan Francois | Swop Dancer |
| Edgar Godineaux | Swop Dancer |
| Terrance Harrison | Swop Dancer |
| Micah James | Swop Dancer |
| Erika T. Johnson | Swop Dancer |
| Janice Lorraine | Swop Dancer |
| Chanel Malvar | Swop Dancer |
| Marielys Molina | Swop Dancer |
| Danielle Polanco | Swop Dancer |
| Carlos Sierra | Swop Dancer |
| Ivan ‘Flipz’ Velez | Swop Dancer |
| Nadine Ellis | Church Dancer |
| Elton Laron | Church Dancer |
| Tracie Burton | Church Dancer |
| Ayesha Orange | Church Dancer |
| Josette Wiggan | Church Dancer |
| Jason Samuels Smith | Church Dancer |
| Dannon Bryant | Church Dancer |
| Kevin Kendrick | Syncopated Church Orchestra |
| Chloe Arnold | Tap Dancer (uncredited) |
| Dabier | Voice-Over (uncredited) |
| Carlos V. Flores | Church Dancer (uncredited) |
| Chantel Heath | Tap Dancer (uncredited) |
| Raquel Horsford | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Nadyia Jones | Chicago Showgirl (uncredited) |
| J. Lee | Band Member (uncredited) |
| Tiara Parker | Show Girl (uncredited) |
| Tia Robinson | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Ben Solenberger | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Idlewild is a 2 hour and 1-minute long movie that falls under the category of Crime and Drama.
- This American film was officially released on the 25th of August, 2006.
- Directed and written by Bryan Barber, the movie showcases the performances of André 3000, Big Boi, and Paula Patton.
- The movie revolves around a nightclub where Percival (played by André 3000) lives by the rules while Rooster (played by Big Boi) is the flamboyant lead performer.
- The story takes a twist when greed, fame, and murder threaten to destroy everything.
- The movie had received 7 award nominations,
- It was critically acclaimed with 98 users rating it positively..
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Orton Plantation – 9149 Orton Road SE, Winnabow, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.0580959
- Longitude: -77.9487451
- Place ID: ChIJvV3shJICqokR4botm8mBLcs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 9149 Orton Rd SE, Winnabow, NC 28479, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Burgaw, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.5521113
- Longitude: -77.92609800000001
- Place ID: ChIJ6Z_q_Z6AqYkR65WkEi14uCc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Burgaw, NC 28425, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.7595731
- Longitude: -79.01929969999999
- Place ID: ChIJgRo4_MQfVIgRGa4i6fUwP60
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: North Carolina, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: St. James Episcopal Parish – 25 S 3rd Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.2353548
- Longitude: -77.94583779999999
- Place ID: ChIJ-5gpfcYfqokRKiDb8Om1HKw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 25 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
