The movie ‘Morning Glory’, released in 2010, reveals the behind-the-scenes of a struggling morning show with battling co-hosts. It features performances from Rachel McAdams, Noah Bean, and Jack Davidson with the film being directed by Roger Michell and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. Today, we’ll take a look at where it was filmed, along with some interesting facts about its production.
Where it Filmed?
Morning Glory’ was primarily filmed in various locations across New York, USA. The main filming spots include the NBC Building in the Rockefeller Center and the 21 Club on 52nd Street, both situated in Manhattan. Other film locations spread across New York are Cafe Formaggio in Carle Place, the Eisenhower Park on Hempstead Turnpike, and a McDonald’s restaurant located on 42nd Street. The movie was shot over the span of a few months, from May 28, 2009, to August 10, 2009.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rachel McAdams | Becky |
| Noah Bean | First Date |
| Jack Davidson | Dog Walking Neighbor |
| Vanessa Aspillaga | Anna |
| Jeff Hiller | Sam – Channel 9 Producer |
| Linda Powell | Louanne |
| Mike Hydeck | Ralph |
| Joseph J. Vargas | Channel 9 Director |
| Mario Frieson | Channel 9 Technical Director |
| Kevin Herbst | Channel 9 Associate Director |
| Jerome Weinstein | Fred |
| David Fonteno | Oscar |
| Patti D’Arbanville | Becky’s Mom |
| Jeff Goldblum | Jerry Barnes |
| Patrick Wilson | Adam Bennett |
| Harrison Ford | Mike Pomeroy |
| Ty Burrell | Paul McVee |
| Diane Keaton | Colleen Peck |
| Adrian Martinez | IBS Lobby Guard |
| John Pankow | Lenny Bergman |
| J. Elaine Marcos | Lisa Bartlett |
| Matt Malloy | Ernie Appleby |
| Rizwan Manji | Daybreak Producer |
| Jay Russell | Daybreak Producer |
| Finnerty Steeves | Daybreak Producer |
| Rick Younger | Daybreak Producer |
| Arden Myrin | Daybreak Producer |
| Caroline Clay | Daybreak Producer |
| Allen Warnock | Daybreak Producer |
| Welker White | Daybreak Producer |
| Maddie Corman | Daybreak Producer |
| Jeremy Beiler | Daybreak Producer |
| Jonathan Forte | First Intern |
| Kevin Pariseau | Horse Teeth Reporter |
| Lauren Cohn | Crafts Expert |
| Jayne Houdyshell | Stage Manager |
| Miguel A. Hernandez Jr. | Editor |
| Alice Callahan | Girl at Schiller’s |
| Miles O’Brien | IBS Anchorperson |
| Elaine Kaufman | Elaine Kaufman |
| Bob Schieffer | Bob Schieffer |
| Morley Safer | Morley Safer |
| Chris Matthews | Chris Matthews |
| Don Roy King | Merv – Daybreak Director |
| Robert Caminiti | Daybreak Associate Director |
| Gray Winslow | Daybreak Technical Director |
| Kristine Nielsen | Fan |
| Paul Urcioli | IBS Evening News Producer |
| Rosalynd Darling | Daybreak Fan on Plaza |
| Gio Perez | Second Intern |
| Pepper Binkley | Jerry’s Assistant |
| Steve McAuliff | Animal Expert |
| Vincent J. Robinson | Bagpiper |
| Tony Yayo | Tony Yayo |
| DJ Whoo Kid | DJ Whoo Kid |
| Lloyd Banks | Lloyd Banks |
| Reed Birney | Governor Willis |
| Carmen M. Herlihy | Becky’s Assistant |
| Bruce Altman | Television Executive |
| Kathleen McNenny | Television Executive |
| Jason Kravits | Television Executive |
| John Bundy | Magician |
| Sherman Alpert | Handyman (uncredited) |
| George Clooney | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Michael Cramer | Knight (uncredited) |
| Michael Dean | Office Worker (uncredited) |
| Steve Ferrarie | Fair Attendee (uncredited) |
| Andrew Goldfarb | Passerby (uncredited) |
| Rosemary Howard | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Donna Sue Jahier | Fan of Weather Man (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Tony Kost | Daybreak Crew (uncredited) |
| Lisa Landino | Daybreak Crew (uncredited) |
| Paul Jude Letersky | Daybreak Crew (uncredited) |
| Eva Longoria | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Danielle McKee | Daybreak Competitor (uncredited) |
| Tim Miller | Guy in Diner (uncredited) |
| Celeste Octavia | Mike’s Stylist (uncredited) |
| Loukas Papas | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Phil Parlapiano | Daybreak Crew (uncredited) |
| Lorna Pruce | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Condoleezza Rice | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Michael E. Russo | Short Order Cook (uncredited) |
| Pete Simpson | Blue Man Group (uncredited) |
| Tomasz Smolarski | Television crew (uncredited) |
| Rennel Turner | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Ben Van Bergen | Camera Truck Driver (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie falls under the genre of comedy and drama, with a running time of 1 hour 47 minutes.
- The film got its release in Canada on November 10, 2010.
- Aside from the main cast, additional performers include Jack Davidson as the Dog Walking Neighbor, and Vanessa Aspillaga portraying a character named Anna.
- ‘Morning Glory’ has earned various awards, with 1 win and 3 nominations to its name.
- As per the reviews, the movie has been critiqued by 147 professionals and 237 users.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: NBC Building, Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7593651
- Longitude: -73.98009789999999
- Place ID: ChIJl61Ywf5YwokRWtmFUFfO_ms
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Cafe Formaggio, 307 Old Country Rd., Carle Place, Long Island, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7446796
- Longitude: -73.60787239999999
- Place ID: ChIJ-YbXlYGHwokR6-p75S00H2Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 307 Old Country Rd, Carle Place, NY 11514, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: McDonald’s, 220 W. 42nd Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.756393
- Longitude: -73.988039
- Place ID: ChIJZf5dsFRYwokREFuj5MyG9II
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 220 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 21 Club – 21 West 52nd Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7605396
- Longitude: -73.9774216
- Place ID: ChIJpZepXflYwokRNuSe6xAwprw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 21 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
