This section provides the basic introduction of the movies “Superstar” and “Superman Returns”. We will talk about the main characters in these movies and where the films were shot. We’ll also cover some fun and unknown facts about these movies.
Where it Filmed?
“Superstar” was filmed in Canada, primarily in Toronto including the University of Toronto. The movie was shot between Aug 17, 1998 and Oct 20, 1998.
As for “Superman Returns”, it was majorly filmed in New South Wales, Australia with a few scenes capturing the views of Manhattan from above. The baseball stadium scene was shot in Dodger Stadium located in Los Angeles. Several scenes were filmed in Sydney including Rivendell hospital, Breeza, and at an Art Gallery. Some other filming locations include University of Newcastle, Martin Place and Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel. Lois Lane’s home was filmed at 2 James Cook Island, Sylvania Waters in Sydney.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Molly Shannon | Mary Katherine Gallagher |
| Will Ferrell | Sky Corrigan / Jesus |
| Elaine Hendrix | Evian |
| Harland Williams | Slater |
| Mark McKinney | Father Ritley |
| Glynis Johns | Grandma |
| Jason Blicker | Howard |
| Gerry Bamman | Father John |
| Emmy Laybourne | Helen |
| Jennifer Irwin | Maria |
| Rob Stefaniuk | Thomas |
| Natalie Radford | Autum |
| Karyn Dwyer | Summer |
| Tom Green | Dylan |
| Chuck Campbell | Owen |
| Jack Newman | Mr. Feinstein |
| Donna Hanover | Mrs. Corrigan |
| Dan Redican | Freaky Freddy |
| Joan Massiah | Crucifix Nun |
| Jean Howell | Moira McDaniels |
| Frank Scott | George |
| Mallory Margel | Little Mary |
| Deirdre McCloskey | Rosemary Gallagher |
| David Warrack | Father David |
| Aidan Kelly | Thornton Gallagher |
| Jane Moffat | Sister Eileen |
| Tracy Wright | Sister Anne |
| Rick Campanelli | Reporter |
| Ariel Manson-Wagner | Reporter |
| Boyd Banks | Weatherman |
| Sal Scozzari | Special Ed Kid |
| Christina Gordon | Special Ed Kid |
| Susie Dias | Special Ed Kid |
| David Meinke | Special Ed Kid |
| Christine Nowland | Cheerleader |
| Michael McCloskey | Shamus O’Shea |
| Blake Brooker | Man with Cake |
| Joanna Bennett | Student (uncredited) |
| Gabriel Burrafato | Todd (uncredited) |
| Phil Crowley | Etiquette Record (uncredited) (voice) |
| Darrell Hicks | Scientist (uncredited) |
| Gwenne Hudson | Cheerleader (uncredited) |
| Spencer Humm | Choral Singer (uncredited) |
| Fraser McGregor | Bike Boy (uncredited) |
| April Morgan | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jonathan W. Robbins | Tom |
| Whose Dad Is Dead (uncredited) | |
| Jason Sehorn | Man in Pink Tutu (uncredited) |
| Mike Tracz | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jay Zaidi | South Asian Catholic Student (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Superstar” was released in 1999 and was a romantic comedy.
- It was directed by Bruce McCulloch and written by Molly Shannon and Steve Koren.
- Molly Shannon played the lead role of Mary Katherine Gallagher and other stars included Will Ferrell and Elaine Hendrix.
- This film was nominated for two awards.
- “Superman Returns” was released in 2006, directed by Bryan Singer.
- The main cast included Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, and Kate Bosworth among others.
- In “Superman Returns,” to represent ‘Smallville, Kansas’, a complete house and barn were built on a property in Umagarlee, New South Wales.
- In the same film, Superman saving Kitty Kowalski in the runaway car scene was filmed at Martin Place, Sydney.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.653226
- Longitude: -79.3831843
- Place ID: ChIJpTvG15DL1IkRd8S0KlBVNTI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.6615415
- Longitude: -79.4008748
- Place ID: ChIJ2QPFl780K4gR5TexQp8e_Uw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 40 Willcocks St #1007, Toronto, ON M5S 1C6, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
