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I constantly love reading books and watching TV programs and movies that have a Florida connection, and specifically seeing locations that you recognize with and understanding your favorite star or starlet was there too is extremely cool. I did some browsing and found 15 films that were filmed right here in Southwest Florida.
I simply completed the TV series “The Glades” that was shot on the east coast of Florida and it got me believing that there needed to be other series recorded 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 includes a various murder with some excellent individual character stories woven in. I couldn’t find anything that was shot here as far as TV goes, but for films, there’s quite a list. A few of them I understood, 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 stunning beaches, lovely downtown locations and over a million acres of wetlands protect with The Everglades, there’s a background for almost any motion picture, and being able to film all year down here is a significant benefit.
From zombies to owls, ghost orchids, scandals and football gamers the variety of films filmed partially or totally here in our area is wide. Just a few of the many actors who have recorded here include Denzel Washington, Sean Connery, Joe Pesci, Reese Witherspoon, Woody Harrelson and Jayne Mansfield.
SOURCE: naplesnews.com
15 Movies Filmed in Southwest Florida:
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