The Understudy is a film released in 2008 which dives into the world of show business through the story of an understudy who is eager for fame. The key characters include Marin Ireland, who plays Rebecca, Paul Sparks as Bobby, and Aasif Mandvi as Sarfras. This article provides an overview of the filming locations, relevant dates, and intriguing facts about the film and its production process.
Where it Filmed?
The Understudy movie was shot in the city of New York in the United States of America. The film was in production between the dates of April 8, 2007 and May 10, 2007.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Marin Ireland | Rebecca |
| Paul Sparks | Bobby |
| Aasif Mandvi | Sarfras |
| Richard Kind | Ian |
| Tom Wopat | Detective Jones |
| Gloria Reuben | Greta |
| Reiko Aylesworth | Kinsky |
| Nicky Arezu Akmal | Autograpth Hunter #1 |
| Ashley Adler | Waitress |
| Emanuele Ancorini | Jesus |
| Stephen Anoroso | Producer 1 |
| Pun Bandhu | Producer 2 |
| Kerry Bishé | April |
| Jean Boht | Mrs. Davidovitz |
| Louise Brown | Nurse’s Colleague |
| Scott Cohen | Jonny – Greta’s dealer |
| David Conolly | Hollywood Producer |
| Carl Davis | Mr. Davidovitz |
| Hannah Davis | Casting Assistant |
| Marcia DeBonis | Alison |
| Zachary Didomenick | Audience member |
| Kelli Giddish | Simone |
| Carole Healey | Pru |
| Fredrick Helm | Janitor |
| Charlie Hewson | Douglas |
| Calista Hill | BBQ Kid |
| Gabriella Hill | BBQ Kid |
| Madeline Hill | BBQ Kid |
| Dee Hoty | Diane Kinsman |
| Birgit Huppuch | Nurse’s Colleague |
| Sakina Jaffrey | Nurse |
| Timothy Karcher | Chris |
| Barbara Lindorme | Celebrity |
| Jennifer Loryn | Aphrodite – Greek Chorus |
| Adam Ludwig | Hermes – Greek Chorus |
| Frank Lukacs | Background |
| Melanie Angelina Maras | Simone’s Agent |
| Adrian Martinez | Guard |
| Justin Maruri | Cronos – Greek Chorus |
| Emily Cass McDonnell | Jackie |
| Peter McRobbie | Edward |
| David Melville | Oscar |
| Daya Mendez | Gaia – Greek Chorus |
| Billy Merritt | Dennis |
| Torri Newman | Persephone – Greek Chorus |
| Neko Parham | Detective Smith |
| Michael Pauley | Fireman |
| Amy Redford | Helen |
| Amanda Ronconi | Customer |
| John Rothman | |
| Johnny Sanchez | Bill |
| Brooklyn Scalzo | Medusa – Greek Chorus |
| Mike Silverman | Producer 3 |
| James P. Stephens | Atlas – Greek Chorus |
| Myra Lucretia Taylor | Lara |
| Sarah Yahr Tucker | Athena – Greek Chorus |
| Judy Unger | Georgia |
| Max Woertendyke | Delivery Boy |
| Michael Ciesla | Autograph Hunter (uncredited) |
| Flavia Masson | Autograph Hunter #2 (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The Understudy is a not rated film with a run time of 1h 41min, and it is a blend of comedy and drama.
- The film was released in the USA on the 2nd of November in 2012.
- Marin Ireland played the character of Rebecca, Paul Sparks played Bobby, and Aasif Mandvi as Sarfras.
- The film’s directors and writers both include David Conolly and Hannah Davis.
- Interesting trivia about the film includes the fact that Marin Ireland and Paul Sparks also star together in Sparrows Dance (2012), and an error in the film where character Bobby’s New York accent appears to come and go inconsistently.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
