“Dinner for Schmucks” is a 2010 comedy movie directed by Jay Roach. Based on Francis Weber’s 1998 French film “Le Dîner de Cons”. The story follows Tim, an up-and-coming manager looking for a boost in his career. He soon discovers that in order to get into the inner circle of his superiors, he must join the monthly dinner hosted by his boss and bring the biggest fool to the dinner table.
After initially declining the invitation, Tim has a change of heart when he runs into Barry, thinking the latter would be the perfect guest to take to the event. However, his plan backfires when his life is turned upside down despite Barry’s good intentions. While the comedic narration tickles your fancy and keeps you engaged with the film, the interesting use of different backdrops is likely to spark questions in your mind about the Dinner for Schmuck’s film shooting locations.
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Dinner for Schmucks Movie Filming Locations
“Dinner for Schmucks” was filmed exclusively in California, specifically in and around Los Angeles County. Filming of the Steve Carell-starrer took place around October 2009.
The Golden State’s diverse geography makes it a suitable location for the production of movies and TV shows. So without further ado, let’s walk through the specific locations featured in the Dinner for Schmucks movie!
California
Most of the key scenes for “Dinner for Schmucks” were filmed in Los Angeles, a large city in Southern California. While the Creative Artists Agency at 2000 Avenue of the Stars in Century City served as the Fender Financial office building where Tim works, the Sunset Tower Hotel at 8358 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood represented Tim’s apartment. A scene involving Tim and his client couple, the Muellers, was filmed at The Madison at 102 Pine Avenue in Long Beach. However, this restaurant is now permanently closed.
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The Morono Kiang Gallery at 218 West 3rd Street in Los Angeles doubles as the Cronin Art Gallery where Tim first meets Kieran. Unfortunately, the art gallery has now permanently closed its doors. The scene where Tim drives his Porsche towards Westwood was filmed at 9200 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and then at 1045 Broxton Avenue in Los Angeles, right outside the Landmark’s Regent Theatre, where he accidentally hits Barry with his car.
Kendall’s Brasserie at 135 N Grand Ave in the Music Center is where Tim and Julie catch up and discuss Kieran over a few drinks. While Barry’s home in the film is at 22201 Hartland Street in Canoga Park, Kieran’s home is at 1317 Willow Street in Los Angeles.
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The building at 6301 Owensmouth Avenue in Los Angeles represents Barry’s workplace in the film, the Internal Revenue Service’s Canoga Processing Center. When Tim tracks him down, the location of Kieran’s ranch is revealed and the scene was filmed at El Campeón Farms at 1201 West Potrero Road in Thousand Oaks.
The scene involving Fender’s mansion where the dinner is held was recorded at the actual mansion at 380 South San Rafael Avenue in Pasadena. It may look familiar because it is the same mansion used to portray Wayne Manor in the old TV series “Batman.” In addition, other parts were filmed in Westwood Village, Westlake Village, and at 900 South Hope Street in Los Angeles.
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In addition, the cast and crew of “Dinner for Schmucks” used the south parking lot of the Culver Hotel at 9400 Culver Boulevard in Culver City to film Madison’s exterior scene. “Dinner for Schmucks.”
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