“What Just Happened” is a comedy-drama film released in 2008. It shares the misadventures of a Hollywood producer struggling with his new picture. The movie features Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, and Catherine Keener, and was directed by Barry Levinson. Written by Art Linson, it provides an intriguing behind-the-scenes peek of filmmaking.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot mainly in the United States and France. The filming locations include:
- Rose Hills Cemetery, located on 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California, USA.
- Showcase Cinemas, positioned on 286 Canfield Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA.
- California State University Northridge at 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- The beautiful Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes in France.
- Various sites in Connecticut, USA.
The filming took place from March 22, 2007, through May 12, 2007.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert De Niro | Ben |
| Sean Penn | Sean Penn |
| Catherine Keener | Lou Tarnow |
| Bruce Willis | Actor |
| John Turturro | Dick Bell |
| Stanley Tucci | Scott Solomon |
| Kristen Stewart | Zoe |
| Michael Wincott | Jeremy Brunell |
| Mark Ivanir | Johnny |
| Christopher Evan Welch | Studio Marketing Guy |
| Lily Rabe | Dawn |
| Sam Levinson | Carl |
| Logan Grove | Max |
| Peter Jacobson | Cal |
| Moon Bloodgood | Laura |
| Ari Barak | Aba Peterson |
| Paul Herman | Jerry |
| Jonathan C. Kaplan | Suit #1 |
| Brandon Keener | Young Studio Executive |
| Terrance Yates | Dance Instructor |
| Ron Li-Paz | Rabbi |
| Jacques Maroun | French Taxi Driver |
| Dey Young | Ben’s First Wife |
| Marin Hinkle | Vanity Fair Coordinator |
| Paul Lieber | Vanity Fair Photographer |
| Lombardo Boyar | Guard at Studio Gate |
| Lindy Booth | Hostess |
| Kate Burton | Doctor Randall |
| William Ragsdale | Agent #1 |
| Brent Rose | First AD |
| Bess Rous | Actor’s Assistant |
| Ayla Kell | Mary #1 |
| Paydin LoPachin | Mary #2 |
| Jean-Michel Richaud | Festival Host |
| Alex Norca | Guard at Cannes Airport |
| Cayleen Davies | Young Woman in Maserati |
| John Schiappa | ‘Fiercely’ Villain |
| Annie Parisse | ‘Fiercely’ Actress |
| Tienne Vu | Manicurist #1 |
| Thao Le | Manicurist #3 |
| Michelle Elkin | Chroreographer |
| Emily J. Benson | Dancer |
| Erin Marino | Dancer |
| Heather McManama | Dancer |
| Junar Pasco | Dancer |
| Katie A. Rustowicz | Dancer |
| Patrick R. Sheck | Dancer |
| Phromporn Thongsrisook | Dancer |
| Marni E. Zaifert | Dancer |
| Scott Burn | Lou’s Assistant |
| Sulinh Lafontaine | Manicurist |
| Julia Faye West | Cannes Film Festival Guest |
| Don Abernathy | Man in Restaurant (uncredited) |
| Dennis Albanese | Anthony (uncredited) |
| DB Albert | Cannes Film Attendee (uncredited) |
| Stacey Alfano | Kaitlyn (uncredited) |
| Sera Bailey | Guest – Cannes Film Festival (uncredited) |
| Patrizia Barretto | Production Assistant (uncredited) |
| Brett Berg | Deniro’s Film Editor (uncredited) |
| Scott Alan Berk | Film Premiere Guest / Paparazzi (uncredited) |
| Alexander Blaise | French (uncredited) (voice) |
| Felix J. Boyle | Hollywood Producer / Vanity Fair (uncredited) |
| Jolie Brady | Friend of Zoe (uncredited) |
| Virginia Bryant | Grammy Scene Award Attendee (uncredited) |
| Adrian Bustamante | Lou’s Entourage (uncredited) |
| Graham Clarke | Edward Ziggenthrope (uncredited) |
| Laurie Curtis | Paparazzi (uncredited) |
| Ryan Curtis | Paparazzi (uncredited) |
| Byron de Marse | Funeral Guest #1 (uncredited) |
| Vincent De Paul | Jack L. McDonagh’s Brother (uncredited) |
| Sarah Elizabeth Dell | Cannes Spectator (uncredited) |
| Aubrey Dickinson | Film Festival Attendee (uncredited) |
| Aryn Elaine | Movie Screening Guest (uncredited) |
| Sommer Fehmel | French Tourist (uncredited) |
| Aura Figueiredo | Lady at Cannes Film Festival (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Flanigan | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Jill Flint | Lou’s Secretary (uncredited) |
| Julia Frisoli | Lady Getting Pedicure (uncredited) |
| Gabriel Furman | Movie Screening Guest (uncredited) |
| Steven Galarce | Jack L. McDonagh’s Cousin (uncredited) |
| JR Garcia | Red Carpet Attendee (uncredited) |
| Philip M. Gardiner | Film Critic (uncredited) |
| Dennis Garr | Lou’s Entourage (uncredited) |
| Tommy Gerrits | Student (uncredited) |
| Kevin A. Green | Movie Screening Attendee (uncredited) |
| Frank Hansen | Hitman #2 (uncredited) |
| Stephen Janousek | Funeral Guest #2 (uncredited) |
| Dave Johnson | Red Carpet Guest (uncredited) |
| Lu Johnson | Vanity Fair Set Dresser (uncredited) |
| Kalina Justice | French Wife (uncredited) |
| Vivian Kalinov | Producer (uncredited) |
| Slim Khezri | Self – Cannes Film Festival Guest (uncredited) |
| Stefania Koszti | Celebrity Guest #1- Cannes Film Festival (uncredited) |
| Kat Kramer | Celebrity Guest – Cannes Film Festival (uncredited) |
| Yeva-Genevieve Lavlinski | Cannes Film Festival Attendee (uncredited) |
| Laurie Lee | Red Carpet Fan (uncredited) |
| Linda Lee | Manicurist (uncredited) |
| Dimitri Lekkos | Jack L. McDonagh – Dead Agent (uncredited) |
| Austin Lord | Actor – Burial Scene (uncredited) |
| Michael Lovern | Paparazzi (uncredited) |
| Joe Mancini | Teamster (uncredited) |
| Kristopher Maslardzievski | Famous Actor (uncredited) |
| Michael Masucci | Outraged Moviegoer (uncredited) |
| Robert Sky McDougall | Hollywood Producer at Funeral (uncredited) |
| Orleans Miranda | Hollywood Agent at Funeral (uncredited) |
| Anna Moon | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Jared Morrison | Film Crew (uncredited) |
| James M. Myers | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Kazu Nagahama | Asian Jewish Guy (uncredited) |
| Shiran Nicholson | Hitman (uncredited) |
| Thelma O’Leary | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Ali Olomi | Waiter (uncredited) |
| David Pearl | French Officer (uncredited) |
| Nicole Peplinski | Beautiful Girl (uncredited) |
| Jaime Peralta | Doorman (uncredited) |
| May Porter | Restaurant patron (uncredited) |
| Tom Probst | Celebrity Guest (uncredited) |
| Tiffany Pulvino | Executive Assistant (uncredited) |
| Monica Ramon | Celebrity Guest (uncredited) |
| Gene Richards | Hollywood Producer – At Funeral (uncredited) |
| John Robert | Producer-Cannes Film Festival (uncredited) |
| Eric Shackelford | Director – Cannes Film Festival (uncredited) |
| Sean Shea-Clark | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Noush Skaugen | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Gary Teague | Cheering Fan at Cannes Film Festival (uncredited) |
| Rob Tode | Test Screening Guest (uncredited) |
| Scott L. Treger | POWER Producer (uncredited) |
| Gerard van Gent | Guest – Cannes Film Festival (uncredited) |
| Sonny Vellozzi | Film Crew Member (uncredited) |
| Turner Lee Wendy | Starlet (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie, “What Just Happened,” was released on October 31, 2008, in the United States.
- The film was categorized as a comedy and drama, with a running time of 1 hour and 44 minutes.
- It features big names like Robert De Niro, who played Ben, Sean Penn as himself, and Catherine Keener as Lou Tarnow.
- Rounding out the cast are Bruce Willis, John Turturro, Robin Wright, Stanley Tucci, Kristen Stewart, Michael Wincott, Jason Kravits, and Mark Ivanir.
- The movie has received a nomination for a film award.
- It has garnered a variety of views, with 132 user reviews and 134 critical reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Rose Hills Cemetery – 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0155848
- Longitude: -118.0404731
- Place ID: ChIJ-7jRcEDRwoARbN7MQxiEFlQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rose Hills Mortuary, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- 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: Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Latitude: 43.5539499
- Longitude: 7.0170217
- Place ID: ChIJ__8MU4CBzhIRIJ6X_aUZCAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cannes, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.6032207
- Longitude: -73.087749
- Place ID: ChIJpVER8hFT5okR5XBhBVttmq4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Connecticut, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
