Recent High-Profile Movies and TV Shows Filmed in and around Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina, has become a hotspot for filmmakers in recent years, hosting a wave of high-profile movies and TV shows. Many of these productions have utilized locations on or near Cape Fear Community College’s downtown campus, showcasing the city’s historic and coastal charm.
CFCC’s Film and Video Production Technology program benefits from this vibrant local film industry. Students and alums frequently secure roles in these productions, gaining hands-on experience.
Cody Hanna, a 2014 graduate of CFCC’s Film and Video Production Technology program, is a shining example of this. Cody won two 48-Hour Film Festivals in Wilmington and Greensboro for his independent films. He has also worked as a production assistant on several notable film and television series, including “Under the Dome,” “Sleepy Hollow,” “Halloween Kills,” and “The Black Phone.”
Reflecting on his success, Cody said, “I’m grateful to have a solid background from CFCC that prepared me to face larger productions and provided excellent networking opportunities within the film community. All thanks to my roots at Cape Fear.”
Here’s a look at some notable projects filmed in the area recently, along with an exciting new film project just announced:
Movies
“Scream”
Synopsis: 25 years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, CA, a new killer dons the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past. ( Source: IMDb )
Stars: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette
Photo Courtesy of IMDb, Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
“The Black Phone”
Synopsis: After being abducted and locked in a basement, a boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer’s previous victims. (Source: IMDb )
Stars: Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke
Photo Courtesy of IMDb, Cape Fear Optimist Club on N Kerr Avenue
TV Shows
“The Summer I Turned Pretty”
Synopsis: A love triangle between one girl and two brothers. A story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer. ( Source: IMDb )
Stars: Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno
Photo Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video, Cape Fear Marina near the Hilton Drawbridge
Photo Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video, The Upper Room – Basilica of Saint Mary in downtown Wilmington
“Hightown”
Synopsis: Set in the world of beautiful but bleak Cape Cod, one woman’s journey to sobriety is overshadowed by a murder investigation dragging her into its fold. ( Source: IMDb )
Stars: Monica Raymund, Riley Voelkel, Atkins Estimond
Photo Courtesy of IMDb, Wrightsville Beach
“George & Tammy”
Synopsis: A look at the romance between famed country musicians George Jones and Tammy Wynette. ( Source: IMDb )
Stars: Jessica Chastain, Michael Shannon, Steve Zahn
“Florida Man”
Synopsis: When an ex-cop returns to his home state of Florida to find a mobster’s runaway girlfriend, what should’ve been a quick gig turns into a wild odyssey. (Source: IMDb)
Stars: Edgar Ramírez, Abbey Lee, Otmara Marrero
Drama Instructor Jack Landry (right) played Roy in Florida Man
Upcoming
“Merv”
Synopsis: A recently separated couple take their shared dog on a holiday trip to cheer him up but end up reconnecting romantically. ( Source: IMDb )
Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Patricia Heaton, Charlie Cox
Photo Courtesy City of Wilmington, Princess Street in downtown Wilmington
“The Waterfront”
Synopsis: As their storied North Carolina fishing empire decays, the damaged Buckleys grapple to revive their imperiled maritime heritage. ( Source: IMDb )
Creator: Kevin Williamson (creator of “Dawson’s Creek”)
