The 2005 movie “Sky High” is an action-comedy flick that portrays a world where superheroes are a common sight. The film centers around William Stronghold, played by Michael Angarano, who is trying to balance his ordinary teenage life with his extraordinary abilities. This is an outline of where the movie was shot, the characters involved and some fascinating information about the film and its making.
Where it Filmed?
“Sky High” was primarily shot in various locations across California. These include the California State University Northridge, a house on Prospect Circle in South Pasadena, and Barwick Studios in Los Angeles. Other general filming locations featured are Los Angeles and Pasadena. The movie’s shooting took place in October 2004.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Angarano | Will Stronghold |
| Kurt Russell | Steve / The Commander |
| Kelly Preston | Josie / Jetstream |
| Danielle Panabaker | Layla |
| Kevin Heffernan | Ron Wilson Bus Driver |
| Kelly Vitz | Magenta |
| Loren Berman | Little Larry |
| Nicholas Braun | Zach |
| Khadijah Haqq | Penny |
| Jake Sandvig | Lash |
| Will Harris | Speed |
| Mary Elizabeth Winstead | Gwen / Royal Pain |
| Lynda Carter | Principal Powers |
| Bruce Campbell | Coach Boomer |
| Dustin Ingram | Carbon Copy Kid |
| Steven Strait | Warren Peace |
| Cloris Leachman | Nurse Spex |
| Jim Rash | Mr. Grayson / Stitches |
| Kevin McDonald | Mr. Medulla |
| Amy Brown | Twin |
| Kimmy Brown | Evil Twin |
| Lucille Soong | Cook |
| Zachry Rogers | Young Commander |
| Tom Kenny | Mr. Timmerman |
| Jill Talley | Mrs. Timmerman |
| Patrick Warburton | Royal Pain (voice) |
| Vakisha Coleman | Student Sidekick (uncredited) |
| Sean Gordon | Penny’s Date (uncredited) |
| Hans Hernke | Laser-Vision Boy (uncredited) |
| Katrina-Jovan Howard | Student (uncredited) |
| Nicole Malgarini | Freeze Girl (uncredited) |
| Jason Maxim | Funky Prom Boy (uncredited) |
| Robert McMurrer | Student (uncredited) |
| Jennifer Rhys | Jill (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- In the director’s chair for “Sky High” was Mike Mitchell, with the script written by Paul Hernandez, Bob Schooley, and Mark McCorkle.
- Joining Michael Angarano in the cast were Kurt Russell, playing the role of Steve/The Commander, and Kelly Preston, depicting his mother, Josie/Jetstream.
- The supporting cast included Danielle Panabaker playing the role of Layla, Christopher Wynne as the News Anchor, and Kevin Heffernan as the Ron Wilson Bus Driver.
- The film earned three award nominations and was reviewed by 272 users and 100 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: California State University Northridge – 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2406756
- Longitude: -118.5300196
- Place ID: ChIJj2ayD1SawoARVirZh_OSEPA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 410 Prospect Circle, South Pasadena, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.121518
- Longitude: -118.1575703
- Place ID: ChIJUeHAv4fEwoARyio3VxXYW2o
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 410 Prospect Cir, South Pasadena, CA 91030, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Barwick Studios – 4585 Electronics Place, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1451116
- Longitude: -118.2762525
- Place ID: ChIJqcLKnWDAwoARA5VgHsl7kao
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4585 Electronics Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Pasadena, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1477849
- Longitude: -118.1445155
- Place ID: ChIJUQszONzCwoARSo_RGhZBKwU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pasadena, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
