Joyful Noise is a comedy-drama movie from 2012, with Queen Latifah as Vi Rose Hill and Dolly Parton as G.G. Sparrow. The movie focuses on a choir’s journey to a national competition, under the direction of Vi Rose Hill, with many interesting aspects about the making of the film and behind-the-scenes details to discover.
Where it Filmed?
The movie had been shot in various locations across Georgia, USA. These filming locations include Fairburn, Newnan, Peachtree City, Smyrna, and Conyers. The specific filming dates are not provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Queen Latifah | Vi Rose Hill |
| Dolly Parton | G.G. Sparrow |
| Keke Palmer | Olivia Hill |
| Jeremy Jordan | Randy Garrity |
| Dexter Darden | Walter Hill |
| Courtney B. Vance | Pastor Dale |
| Jesse L. Martin | Marcus Hill |
| Kirk Franklin | Baylor Sykes |
| Angela Grovey | Earla |
| Andy Karl | Caleb |
| Kris Kristofferson | Bernard Sparrow |
| Paul Woolfolk | Manny |
| Francis Jue | Mr. Hsu |
| Roy Huang | Justin |
| Karen Peck | ‘Mighty High’ Soloist |
| Ivan Kelley Jr. | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Soloist |
| David Dwyer | Caleb’s Dad |
| Stevie Ray Dallimore | Restaurant Manager |
| Kevin Bulla | Stage Manager |
| Ziah Colon | Club Girl |
| Hajji Golightly | Man at Table |
| Rana Kirkland | Church Kitchen Patron #1 |
| Bruce Williamson | Church Kitchen Patron #2 |
| Maurice Johnson | Man with Cellphone |
| Charles E. Bullock | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Choir Member |
| Ceasar Davis | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Choir Member |
| Michelle Kabashinski | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Choir Member |
| Rivka Levin | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Choir Member |
| Valerie Payton | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Choir Member |
| Promise Ramsey | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Choir Member |
| Brad Raymond | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Choir Member |
| Takara Clark | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Choir Member |
| Troy Delarosa | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Choir Member |
| Likesa Harris | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Choir Member |
| Eric Len Jordan | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Choir Member |
| Dixie Light | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Choir Member |
| Kevin O’Hara | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Choir Member |
| Jessica Pack | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Choir Member |
| Shari Dyon Perry | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Choir Member |
| Melody J. Pinion | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Choir Member |
| Brian Ashton Smith | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Choir Member |
| Kevin Steele | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Choir Member |
| Antwan Thomas | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Choir Member |
| George E. Barnett | ‘Mighty High’ Choir Member |
| Karen Beyer | ‘Mighty High’ Choir Member |
| Whitney Christopher | ‘Mighty High’ Choir Member |
| Tony DeSario | ‘Mighty High’ Choir Member |
| David Faust | ‘Mighty High’ Choir Member |
| Jyn Hall | ‘Mighty High’ Choir Member |
| Lisa L. Irby | ‘Mighty High’ Choir Member |
| Kate Kneeland | ‘Mighty High’ Choir Member |
| Dustin Lewis | ‘Mighty High’ Choir Member |
| Bruce Meadows | ‘Mighty High’ Choir Member |
| Craig A. Meyer | ‘Mighty High’ Choir Member |
| Shameik Moore | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Master |
| Isabella Amara | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Chloe Bailey | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Valencia Barnes | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Trey Best | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Kennedy Milan Bright | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Samuel Bush | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Mikayla Farrington | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Nia Imani | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Erykah K. Johnson | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| LaKendra Kennedy | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Tarren Mason | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Anna Leanne Morrell | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Taylin Destiny Morris | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Choice Mostellar | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Erica Radermacher | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Ce Avani Rhodes | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Jordan Semone Robertson | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Bryana Salaz | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Kylah Searcy | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Tyler Silva | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Krishtian Sonny | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Matthew Taylor | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Sydney Lee Thompson | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Justin Truitt | Our Lady of Perpetual Tears Choir Member |
| Mervyn Warren | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Musician (Piano) |
| Ron James | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Musician (Sax) |
| Jonathan Lloyd | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Musician (Trombone) |
| Jason Young | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Musician (Trumpet) |
| Sheryl Harper | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Musician (Drummer) |
| Richard ‘Rip’ Gager | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Musician (Lead Guitar) |
| Michael Hurwitz | Pacashau Sacred Divinity Musician (Bass Guitar) |
| Phillip T. Cornish | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Musician (Organ) |
| Harold ‘Sahun’ Martin | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Musician (Piano) |
| Shelley Paul | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Musician (Tenor Sax) |
| Gaika James | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Musician (Trombone) |
| Jarriel Carter | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Musician (Trumpet) |
| Robert ‘Sput’ Searight | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Musician (Drums) |
| Keith Taylor | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Musician (Bass Guitar) |
| Steve Cunningham | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Musician (Guitar) |
| Katie Baughman | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Musician (Violin) |
| Kevin Chaney | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Musician (Violin) |
| Angele Lawless | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Musician (Violin) |
| Jonathan Wright | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Musician (Violin) |
| Robert S. Barmettler | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Chance Bartels | G.G.’s Son (uncredited) |
| Deanne Charlton | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Krystle Comer | Church member (uncredited) |
| John T. Ford | Concert Attendee (uncredited) |
| Justin Lee Gobble | Patron (uncredited) |
| Carlos Ramónne Graham | Concert goer (uncredited) |
| Jimmie Green | Self (uncredited) |
| Walter Hendrix III | Celebration Patron (uncredited) |
| Ashlyn R. Hendrix | Celebration Patron (uncredited) |
| Roger Herrera | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Hillery | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Steven Kennebrew-Turner | Man at Entrance of Club (uncredited) |
| Scott Ledbetter | Theater Goer (uncredited) |
| Josiah Lyricq | Church Member (uncredited) |
| BreeAnna Marie | Audience (uncredited) |
| Moses J. Moseley | Club Goer (uncredited) |
| Isaiah Motz | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Gregory Marshall Smith | Food Server (uncredited) |
| Pat Smith | Concert Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Peter Stolmeier | Business Man At Elevator (uncredited) |
| Brett Taylor | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Andy Turner | Basketball referee (uncredited) |
| Steve Warren | Vi’s Hospital Patient (uncredited) |
| Marvin E. West | Concert Goer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Director and Writer: Todd Graff
- Stars: Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer
- Queen Latifah played the character Vi Rose Hill
- Dolly Parton played the character G.G. Sparrow
- Other key characters include Olivia Hill played by Keke Palmer, Randy Garrity played by Jeremy Jordan, Walter Hill played by Dexter Darden, Pastor Dale played by Courtney B. Vance, Marcus Hill played by Jesse L. Martin, Baylor Sykes played by Kirk Franklin, Earla played by Angela Grovey, Caleb played by Andy Karl, Devonne played by Dequina Moore, and Bernard Sparrow played by Kris Kristofferson
- The movie received 1 nomination in award shows
- The movie received 91 user reviews and 94 critic reviews
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Fairburn, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.5670562
- Longitude: -84.5810418
- Place ID: ChIJSwPy0KvG9IgRqjNT_beoGSA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fairburn, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Peachtree City, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.3968557
- Longitude: -84.59634319999999
- Place ID: ChIJm1Zr3pHB9IgRqkZ_PWCs_ZQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Peachtree City, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Smyrna, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.8839926
- Longitude: -84.51437609999999
- Place ID: ChIJ5xP6dT0M9YgRowT1xO4EYZk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Smyrna, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Conyers, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.6676103
- Longitude: -84.01769039999999
- Place ID: ChIJ03GQ_spV9IgR7Jy6JUxvfSg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Conyers, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
