sponsor



Homepage > Entertainment

Related To Story

Kennywood Is 'Adventureland' In New Ryan Reynolds Film

POSTED: 11:24 am EDT October 8, 2007
UPDATED: 1:43 pm EDT October 9, 2007

Production began on Monday and filming began Tuesday at Kennywood Park for a new move called "Adventureland."

Hundreds of Pittsburgh-area residents showed up for the casting call over the weekend.

Greg Mottola, who directed the summer blockbuster hit "Superbad," directs "Adventureland" as well. The movie is based around Mottola's own life. He worked in the real Adventureland in Long Island, N.Y., after college.

In the movie, which is set in 1987, actor Jesse Eisenberg plays a recent college graduate who couldn't afford a European vacation, so he ended up working for minimum wage at an amusement park.

Actress Kristen Stewart plays his love interest. Also starring in the film is actor Ryan Reynolds.

The names of the rides and games will be changed for the movie, but if you can reach back far enough, you'll be able to recognize the Pittsburgh-area landmark.

"This is one of the few amusement parks," said art director Matt Munn. "It's a historic landmark, and it's maintained that older look. It hasn't been updated. There are the wooden roller coasters, which are great."

In the film, you will notice many of Kennywood's rides and a lot of locals playing extras.

"Adventureland" will be filming in Kennywood through Nov. 6. Crews will then be filming in other locations around Pittsburgh as well.


Related Links:
More County News

Get RSS | E-Mail Alerts



Links We Like

Sponsored Content

Tired of diets that don’t work? Let us show you how you can succeed when it comes to losing that unwanted weight. More

There are several mistakes many people make when getting a mortgage plan. Be sure you stay ahead of the game and avoid the pitfalls that come with a mortgage. More

Learn how to avoid common mistakes and find financial advice that you and your parents can trust. More

Just because your credit isn’t perfect doesn’t mean you can’t get a new car. Find out how you can get a great loan on the car you want today. More

Like online video? Then you'll love Now See This.

Links We Like includes a selection of information, tools and resources from our partners and sponsors.

Sponsored Links

Consumer Info


Sponsored Content Provided by ARA
E-Mail News Alerts
Get breaking news and daily headlines.
Browse all e-mail newsletters