Reign Over Me (Columbia Pictures) A Sony Pictures Entertainment release Produced by Jack Binder.
A man, having lost his family in the September 11th attack on New York City, runs into his old college roommate. Rekindling the friendship appears to be the one thing able to help the man recover from his grief.
The Cast
The cast includes Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Liv Tyler, Saffron Burrows, Cicely Tyson, Robert Klein, Melinda Dillon, Mike Binder, and Ted Raimi.
Production Team
Produced by Jack Binder
Written and directed by Mike Binder.
Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle walking in the park
Reign Over Me Production Notes
Filming took place in Manhattan, New York City and Los Angeles, CA. Most of the exterior were shot in NYC on the streets. Park Avenue was featured as a main location in the movie.
Location Versus Studio Filming
Locations
Location filming for Reign Over Me took place in both cities, with stages built in Los Angeles at Sony Entertainment / Columbia Pictures Studios. Exteriors in New York included Park Avenue, Lower Manhattan, Roosevelt Island, Municipal buildings, a Court House and the streets outside the United Nations.
One of the tricky aspects of filming was the use of the scooter that lead character, Charlie, played by Adam Sandler, used to get around town. Road closures were a major factor in determining if we could shoot in the city, which was desired for creative authenticity. The Governors Office of Film & Television was extremely helpful in coordinating with local officials, the police and traffic divisions to ensure safety and minimize public impact.
Soundstage Filming
Soundstage film work included the Interior Court Room featuring the legendary actor Donald Sutherland as the judge. Downtown Los Angeles office building doubled as New York interiors for the Psychiatry Office of actress Liv Tyler.
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