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There's a new movie being filmed right now starring Brad Pitt and in it, one Florida restaurant will be featured.
When you think of how many restaurants there are in the Sunshine State, it's a pretty big deal for one to be chosen for a movie. There have been so many restaurants that are now destinations based on TV shows or movies they've been featured in. Some were popular before, others got to be popular after. One, for example, is Katz's Deli in New York City featured in When Harry met Sally. Antoine’s in New Orleans is another, featured in JFK, The Pelican Brief and The Client.
Florida Restaurant To Be Featured In New Brad Pitt Movie
Fox35 reports that Brad Pitt is heading to Florida to begin working on a new movie. There isn't a name for it yet, but the premise has to do with Formula 1 racing. Brad Pitt's role in the movie will be a driver who comes out of retirement to compete once again. One restaurant that movie will be filming at is Pappas Drive-In & Restaurant in New Smyrna Beach. Some employees will even be extras in the movie. Filming will also be done at Daytona International Speedway.
The last movie Brad Pitt starred in was 2022's Bullet Train. This new movie is due to come out sometime in 2025.
I always love reading books and watching TV shows and movies that have a Florida connection, and especially seeing places that you're familiar with and knowing your favorite actor or actress was there too is super cool. I did some searching and found 15 movies that were filmed right here in Southwest Florida.
I just finished the TV series "The Glades" that was filmed on the east coast of Florida and it got me thinking that there had to be other series filmed here on the west coast. If you haven't seen it, it actually premiered back in 2010 but it's like a CSI-type show where each episode features a different murder with some great personal character stories woven in. I couldn't find anything that was filmed here as far as TV goes, but for movies, there's quite a list. Some of them I knew, and some I didn't, so now I have a few to add to my to-watch list.
Of course with miles and miles of beautiful beaches, charming downtown areas and over a million acres of wetlands preserve with The Everglades, there's a backdrop for just about any movie, and being able to film year round down here is a major bonus.
From zombies to owls, ghost orchids, scandals and football players the variety of movies filmed partially or fully here in our area is wide. Just a few of the many actors who have filmed here include Denzel Washington, Sean Connery, Joe Pesci, Reese Witherspoon, Woody Harrelson and Jayne Mansfield.
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15 Movies Filmed in Southwest Florida:
"The Hybrids Family" (2015)
Filming for this horror movie spoof was filmed primarily in Ave Maria with some locals and Ave Maria students appearing as extras.
"Hoot" (2006)
Hoot” was filmed mainly on the east coast of Florida, but parts of the movie were shot in Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island.
"Out Of Time" (2003)
This crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Eva Mendes was filmed in Boca Grande.
"Striptease" (2002)
This Demi Moore flick was filmed primarily in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, however some parts of the movie were shot in Clewiston.
"Adaptation" (2002)
This film featuring Meryl Streep and Nicolas Cage was shot primarily in Los Angeles, but some scenes were filmed at the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve.
"Sweet Home Alabama" (2002)
This Reese Witherspoon rom-com had parts filmed at South Seas Resort on Captiva.
"Palmetto" (1998)
Some of Woody Harrelson's scenes were shot in downtown Fort Myers, others were shot in Charlotte County, Palmetto and Sarasota.
"Gone Fishin'" (1997)
This Disney comedy was filmed all over Southwest Florida, from Fort Myers, Estero, Marco Island and Bonita Springs to Big Cypress Swamp and Everglades National Park.
"Just Cause" (1995)
This thriller was filmed in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and other parts of Collier County.
"Blue Sky" (1994)
Jessica Lange won an Academy Award for Best Actress for this drama filmed in Fort Myers and North Captiva Island.
"Coupe De Ville" (1990)
Some of the scenes from this comedy-drama were filmed in Cape Coral and Fort Myers.
"Day of the Dead" (1985)
The underground scenes were filmed in Pennsylvania, but the above ground scenes were filmed in downtown Fort Myers.
"Night Moves" (1975)
This Gene Hackman film had scenes shot on Sanibel Island.
"The Fat Spy" (1966)
This comedy parody flick was filmed in Cape Coral. Some of the scenes were shot at the Cape Coral Yacht Club, the beach and the Iwo Jima memorial.
"Wind Across the Everglades" (1958)
Filming for this Christopher Plummer movie took place in the town of Chokoloskee.
