Life of the Party is a comedy movie released in 2018 directed by Ben Falcone and starring Melissa McCarthy, Matt Walsh, and Molly Gordon. The film is about a middle-aged mother who decides to return to college to finish her degree after her husband asks for a divorce. This article is a brief exploration of where the movie was shot, along with who played which roles, plus bonus tidbits of fun facts and trivia about the movie and the backstage.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Life of the Party” was filmed in several places, primarily in Georgia, USA. Among the locations were Agnes Scott College at 141 E. College Avenue, Decatur and 2176 Monticello Street SW, Covington. Other areas in Georgia where filming took place include Atlanta, Covington, and Decatur. The film was shot primarily in August 2016.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Melissa McCarthy | Deanna |
| Matt Walsh | Dan |
| Molly Gordon | Maddie |
| Ben Falcone | Uber Driver |
| Jacki Weaver | Sandy |
| Stephen Root | Mike |
| Maya Rudolph | Christine |
| Steve Falcone | Older Man #1 / Vince |
| Michael D. McCarthy | Older Man #2 / Dennis |
| Chris Cavalier | Eugene |
| Gillian Jacobs | Helen |
| Adria Arjona | Amanda |
| Jessie Ennis | Debbie |
| Flynn Falcone | Guidance Counselor |
| Julie Coile | Bookstore Cashier |
| Heidi Gardner | Leonor |
| Debby Ryan | Jennifer |
| Yani Simone | Trina |
| Chris Parnell | Mr. Trurack |
| Julie Bowen | Marcie |
| Karen Maruyama | Mediator |
| Jimmy O. Yang | Tyler |
| Luke Benward | Jack |
| Mac Alsfeld | Hench |
| Damon Jones | Frank |
| Karina Delbeau-Charles | Carol |
| Kevin Gutierrez | Water Bottle Student |
| Steve Mallory | Bill |
| Courtney Patterson | Amy |
| Nat Faxon | Lance |
| Sarah Baker | Gildred |
| Seth Dousman | College Kid #1 |
| Sheila Maddox | Graduation Speaker |
| Dytto | Dancer |
| Frankie Freeman | Dancer |
| Naeemah McCowan | Dancer |
| Jae Scott | Dancer |
| Jordan Galloway | Dancer |
| Ahmed Zakzouk | Dancer |
| Christina Aguilera | Christina Aguilera (uncredited) |
| Bobby Akers | Student (uncredited) |
| Emmy Allin | Sorority Sister (uncredited) |
| Brandy Angel | Wedding Videographer (uncredited) |
| Cassidy Balkcom | Anthropology Student (uncredited) |
| Alicia Beshears | Partier (uncredited) |
| Walter James Billingham II | Partier (uncredited) |
| Tyler Bilyeu | Frat Guy (uncredited) |
| Joshua Booker | Student (uncredited) |
| Victoria Budkey | Partier (uncredited) |
| Michael Bunch | A / V Camera Guy (uncredited) |
| Lucie Carroll | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Matthew Christensen | Frat Brother (uncredited) |
| Lacey Coan | Student / Teddy Bear Girl (uncredited) |
| Tiffany Colón | Core Sorority Sister (uncredited) |
| Justin David | Frat Boy In Robe (uncredited) |
| Lilith De Devi | Jennifer’s Friend (uncredited) |
| Orson Dishman | Partier (uncredited) |
| Laura Distin | Bridesmaid (uncredited) |
| Anna Elizabeth | College Student (uncredited) |
| Kayla Ellenwood | Walk of Shame Girl (uncredited) |
| Mister Fitzgerald | Frat Brother (uncredited) |
| Bina Forbes | Alumni Professor (uncredited) |
| Matthew Fowler | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Gabe Garcia | Frat Partier (uncredited) |
| Amy Carver Haynes | Wedding Party (uncredited) |
| Leli Hernandez | Mia (uncredited) |
| Jon Horstman | Gamer (uncredited) |
| Clay Jeffries | Partier (uncredited) |
| David King | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Aleia Kristene | College Student (uncredited) |
| Demetri Landell | Archeology Student (uncredited) |
| George Lott | College Drinker #1 (uncredited) |
| Sherin Maldonado | Sorority Girl (uncredited) |
| Caleb Martin | Archaeology Student (uncredited) |
| Casey McCullum | Partier (uncredited) |
| Matthew J Millard | Partier (uncredited) |
| Ryan Newton | Frat Guy (uncredited) |
| Jonathon Pawlowski | College Kid (uncredited) |
| Tim Peek | Preacher (uncredited) |
| Jenna Perusich | Jogging Mom (uncredited) |
| Charlie Reyes-Torreblanca | Partier (uncredited) |
| Chris Russell | Weightlifter (uncredited) |
| Sammy Sanders | Valet (uncredited) |
| Patti Schellhaas | Restaurant Diner (uncredited) |
| Austin Sikora | Partier (uncredited) |
| Jarreth Smith | College Partier (uncredited) |
| Andru Voss | College Student (uncredited) |
| Johny Walsh | Sorority Graduate (uncredited) |
| Christina Michelle Williams | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Ethan Williams | Uber Driver (uncredited) |
| Emily Williquette | Sorority Girl (uncredited) |
| Raven Wynn | Jennifer’s Friend #1 (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- This movie features a talented cast, notably Melissa McCarthy as Deanna, Matt Walsh as Dan, and Molly Gordon as Maddie.
- Ben Falcone is not only the director, but he also plays a part in the movie as the Uber Driver.
- The movie has won three awards and has been nominated for four others.
- One of the locations the movie was filmed at is the Agnes Scott College at Decatur which speaks to the movie’s plot about a middle-aged woman going back to college.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 2176 Monticello Street SW, Covington, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.5920031
- Longitude: -83.86040969999999
- Place ID: ChIJE0QW-GQ09IgRGyC1KHdyBSM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2176 Monticello St SW, Covington, GA 30014, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.748752
- Longitude: -84.38768449999999
- Place ID: ChIJjQmTaV0E9YgRC2MLmS_e_mY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Atlanta, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Covington, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.5967815
- Longitude: -83.8601827
- Place ID: ChIJKS8e4H8z9IgRvtxN-b8BuvE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Covington, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Decatur, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.7748275
- Longitude: -84.2963123
- Place ID: ChIJ6SD-FDwH9YgRAHjRfNzgUjE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Decatur, GA 30030, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
