‘Rebel Ridge,’ directed by Jeremy Saulnier, tells the story of a former Marine, Terry Richmond, who goes to a small town in Louisiana called Shelby Springs. He gets into big trouble with the corrupt police force there. Terry is on his way to bail his cousin out of jail when police officers stop him and steal his money. When he goes to the police station to complain, they harass him and refuse to help.
As Terry tries harder to make the police pay for what they did, the officers plant false evidence against him and try to stop him. Terry, with no other choice, uses his military skills to fight back in this exciting and action-filled movie. The Netflix film takes us to a peaceful and sunny town, which is very different from the action and fights in the story.
Where was “Rebel Ridge” filmed?
Filming for ‘Rebel Ridge’ took place in Leesville, Lacombe, and New Orleans, Louisiana. Some parts were also filmed in Los Angeles, California. Filming started on April 18, 2022, and ended by June 24, 2022. Originally, filming began in May 2021 with actor John Boyega in the lead role, but he left due to family reasons. There were also reports of disagreements over the script and living arrangements, which delayed the project.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The film crew spent a lot of time shooting in New Orleans, which is in Orleans Parish. This beautiful city, with its quiet neighborhoods, helped show the small-town settings we see in the movie. New Orleans is popular for filming because it has many experienced workers, and its streets and buildings make it look perfect for Southern towns. Other films shot here include ‘The Killer,’ ‘Baby Driver,’ and ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.’
Lacombe, Louisiana
Lacombe is a quiet town north of New Orleans, across Lake Pontchartrain, in St. Tammany Parish. Its calm atmosphere, with forests and empty roads, provided the right setting for the scenes between Terry and the police. The isolated and peaceful look of Lacombe added to the tension of the movie. This town has also been used in other films, like ‘Midnight Special’ and ‘Swamp Women.’
Leesville, Louisiana
The small town of Leesville, in Vernon Parish, was another important filming location. The movie showed this town as part of Shelby Springs. Filming in Leesville brought excitement to the local community when the crew shot scenes along 3rd Street. A place called Senior Circle was made to look like the post office of Shelby Springs. Leesville has a rustic charm, which made it a perfect fit for the film’s story. In 2021, the movie ‘65’ also filmed in Leesville for its scenes in wooded areas.
Los Angeles, California
Although most of ‘Rebel Ridge’ was filmed in Louisiana to capture the small-town feel of Shelby Springs, some scenes were shot in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles, known for its huge film industry, provided the crew with everything they needed for filming. This city is also where many other productions, like ‘The Rookie,’ ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,’ and ‘Collateral’, have been shot.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Rebel Ridge
Q: Where was ‘Rebel Ridge’ filmed?
A: ‘Rebel Ridge’ was filmed in various locations, mainly in Louisiana, including New Orleans, Lacombe, and Leesville. Some parts were also shot in Los Angeles, California.
Q: When was ‘Rebel Ridge’ filmed?
A: Filming for ‘Rebel Ridge’ started on April 18, 2022, and was completed by June 24, 2022. Originally, filming began in May 2021, but it was delayed after John Boyega left the project.
Q: What is the release date of ‘Rebel Ridge’?
A: ‘Rebel Ridge’ was released on August 6, 2024 on Netflix.
Q: What is ‘Rebel Ridge’ about?
A: ‘Rebel Ridge’ follows an ex-Marine, Terry Richmond, who gets involved in a dangerous battle with corrupt local police in a small Louisiana town while trying to seek justice for the officers’ wrongdoing.
Q: Who is in the cast of ‘Rebel Ridge’?
A: The cast of ‘Rebel Ridge’ features Aaron Pierre as the main character, Terry Richmond, a former Marine. Other key cast members include David Denman, Don Johnson, James Badge Dale, and Zsane Jhe. Together, they bring the intense and action-packed story to life as Terry fights against a corrupt police force in a small Louisiana town.
