Our movie of focus is “John Carter,” released in 2012. This film centres around the thrilling adventures of Civil War vet John Carter on the barren planet of Barsoom, played by Taylor Kitsch. Walk through this exciting journey as we delve into the filming locations of this movie, its cast, and behind-the-scenes details.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “John Carter” was filmed at various locations, bringing the world of Barsoom to life. Locations spanned from the picturesque landscapes of Utah and New Mexico in the USA to the elegant Ham House in Richmond, Greater London, England, UK. The diverse locations included Moab, Utah; Shiprock, New Mexico; Big Water, Utah; Coal Mine Canyon, Tuba City, Arizona, and more. Filming took place from January 2010 to July 2010, a period of seven months.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Taylor Kitsch | John Carter |
| Lynn Collins | Dejah Thoris |
| Samantha Morton | Sola |
| Willem Dafoe | Tars Tarkas |
| Thomas Haden Church | Tal Hajus |
| Mark Strong | Matai Shang |
| Dominic West | Sab Than |
| James Purefoy | Kantos Kan |
| Bryan Cranston | Powell |
| Polly Walker | Sarkoja |
| Daryl Sabara | Edgar Rice Burroughs |
| Arkie Reece | Stayman #1 / Helm |
| Davood Ghadami | Stayman #3 |
| Pippa Nixon | Lightmaster |
| James Embree | Thern #2 |
| Philip Philmar | Thern #1 |
| Figs Jackman | Man in the Bowler |
| Emily Tierney | Pretty Woman in NYC Doorway |
| Edmund Kente | Telegraph Clerk |
| Rupert Frazer | Thompson |
| Nicholas Woodeson | Dalton |
| Kyle Agnew | Stable Boy |
| Don Stark | Dix the Storekeeper |
| Josh Daugherty | Rowdy #1 |
| Jared Cyr | Rowdy #2 |
| Sean Carrigan | Cavalryman |
| Dusty Sorg | Twitchy Corporal |
| Christopher Goodman | Stockade Guard |
| Amanda Clayton | Sarah Carter |
| Phil Cheadle | Thern in Cave |
| David Schwimmer | Young Thark Warrior |
| Arnie Alpert | Council Member #1 |
| Ian Ray | Council Member #2 |
| Peggy Clements | Council Member #3 |
| Evelyn Dubuc | Council Member #4 |
| Daniel O’Meara | Vas Kor |
| Emma Clifford | Lightman / Helm |
| Oliver Boot | Bodyguard (Matai) |
| Rebecca Sarker | Stayman #1 / Navigator |
| Philip Arditti | Spotter #2 |
| Jon Favreau | Thark Bookie |
| Art Malik | Zodangan General |
| Holly Weston | Carter’s Wife (Corpse) |
| Gary Milner | Zodangan Guard |
| Cate Fowler | Matron of Chamber (Matai) |
| Darwin Shaw | Zodangan Officer (Matai) |
| Eileen Page | Elderly Woman (Matai) |
| Myriam Acharki | Priestess |
| Steven Cree | Humble Guard |
| Garry Tubbs | Orkney Dig Worker |
| Jeremy Booth | Doctor |
| Jill Baker | Additional Voice (voice) |
| Rubina Ali | Zodangan Soldier (uncredited) |
| Pippa Andre | Helium Soldier (uncredited) |
| Mehran Armando | Navigator (uncredited) |
| J.C. Augare | Apache Rider (uncredited) |
| Paul Bailey | Victorian Student (uncredited) |
| Christian Black | Zodangan Soldier (uncredited) |
| Johnny Yong Bosch | Rupert (uncredited) |
| Ekaterina Botziou | Dejah’s Handmaiden (uncredited) |
| Darren Brady | Apache Rider (uncredited) |
| Chloé Bruce | Zodangan Soldier (uncredited) |
| Guy C.A. | Barsoomian Audience (uncredited) |
| Chris Carlson | Apache Rider (uncredited) |
| Ben Champniss | Victorian Public Man (uncredited) |
| Leo Will Christmas | Cavalry Soldier (uncredited) |
| Bern Collaço | Zodangan Civilian / Zodangan Fruit Stall Holder (uncredited) |
| Lisa Connell | Zodangan (uncredited) |
| Shane B. Cook | Helium Soldier (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Crazybull | Apache Rider (uncredited) |
| Filippo Delaunay | Victorian Man (uncredited) |
| Hasan Dixon | Medical Student (uncredited) |
| Chloe Driver | Civilian Martian (uncredited) |
| Brian Duffy | Cavalry Soldier (uncredited) |
| Mark Dymond | Heliumite Captain (uncredited) |
| Danny Edmo | Apache Rider (uncredited) |
| Guinevere Edwards | Victorian Maid (uncredited) |
| Ramzy El Huraiby | Zodangan (uncredited) |
| Ahmed Elwahsh | Civilian (uncredited) |
| Lorena Fernández | Warrior (uncredited) |
| Stefano Foster | Helium Fighter (uncredited) |
| Chloe Franks | Haughty Victorian (uncredited) |
| Mick Fryer-Kelsey | Passenger on Train (uncredited) |
| Annette Georgiou | Martian / Zodangan (uncredited) |
| Shonn Gregory | Martian (uncredited) |
| Pat Judge Hall | Apache Rider (uncredited) |
| Aaron Hammer | Apache Rider (uncredited) |
| Walles Hamonde | Helium Swordsman (uncredited) |
| Gray Wolf Herrera | Apache Rider (uncredited) |
| Shawn Jenkins | Apache Rider (uncredited) |
| Kelly-Marie Kerr | Zodangan Warrior (uncredited) |
| Jess King | Cavalry Soldier (uncredited) |
| Matt Lasky | Young Thark Warrior (uncredited) |
| Debra Leigh-Taylor | Student (uncredited) |
| Simone Liebman | Heliumite (uncredited) |
| Sonu Louis | Zodangan Soldier (uncredited) |
| Alvin William ‘Dutch’ Lunak | Apache Rider (uncredited) |
| Danny Lyons | Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Faye Maughan | Helium Soldier (uncredited) |
| Yasmine Maya | Helium Alien Mistress (uncredited) |
| Victor McGuire | Drunk Zodangan (Matai) (uncredited) |
| Perry Millward | Telegraph Boy (uncredited) |
| James Minett | Student (uncredited) |
| Rob Oldfield | Various Tharks (uncredited) |
| David Owen | Martian (uncredited) |
| Howard Pearse | Londoner (uncredited) |
| Tyler Peasley | Apache Rider (uncredited) |
| Francisco Peramos | Guard (uncredited) |
| Pavel Pleva | Helium Soldier (uncredited) |
| Thomas J. Post | Helium Soldier (uncredited) |
| Alo Raptopoulos | Helium Soldier (uncredited) |
| Raad Rawi | Snide Councillor (uncredited) |
| Kat Rogers | HOS Elder (uncredited) |
| Jacqui Shaw | Zogangan Girl (uncredited) |
| Bella Sokol | Zodangan (uncredited) |
| Russell Solberg | Cavalry Soldier (uncredited) |
| Alain Stash | Zodangan Civilian (uncredited) |
| Julian Stone | Zodangan Commander (uncredited) |
| Zoe Thomas | Maid (uncredited) |
| Umit Ulgen | Tattooist (uncredited) |
| Christian Wolf-La’Moy | Helium Dignitary (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
This film is a spectacle of action and adventure that lasts for a duration of 2 hours and 12. The directorial prowess of Andrew Stanton, alongside writers Mark Andrews and Michael Chabon, was brought to screen. The star-studded cast features Taylor Kitsch as John Carter, Lynn Collins as Dejah Thoris, Samantha Morton as Sola, Willem Dafoe as Tars Tarkas, to mention a few. It is also worth noting that “John Carter” bagged 2 wins and received 8 nominations in total. With 1,005 user reviews and 442 critical reviews, this film certainly drew attention.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Moab, Utah, USA
- Latitude: 38.5733155
- Longitude: -109.5498395
- Place ID: ChIJjS24muXhR4cRLcTV8XqxMgs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Moab, UT 84532, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Shiprock, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 36.7855543
- Longitude: -108.6870322
- Place ID: ChIJv8OXLjq2O4cRaXfJvo3H1c4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Shiprock, NM, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Big Water, Utah, USA
- Latitude: 37.0824856
- Longitude: -111.6643335
- Place ID: ChIJ14p2TJ4YNYcR0ljo6UlLqrc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Big Water, UT 84741, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Coal Mine Canyon, Tuba City, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 36.1385746
- Longitude: -111.2262809
- Place ID: ChIJ8UgmbXDRM4cRdq7w4BwRSZs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Coalmine St, Tuba City, AZ 86045, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Ham House, Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4440593
- Longitude: -0.3139581
- Place ID: ChIJveotHW8MdkgR20X8xZkYD-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ham St, Ham, Richmond TW10 7RS, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
