Where was 2 Guns filmed?
2 Guns is a 2013 American action comedy film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, starring Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, Paula Patton, and Bill Paxton. The movie is based on the comic book series of the same name by Steven Grant. The film follows two Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents who are forced to work together to take down a cartel and clear their names after they are mistakenly identified as drug traffickers.
Principal Filming Locations
The main filming locations for 2 Guns were in:
• New Orleans, Louisiana: Many of the exterior scenes, including the boat chase and the fight between Bobby and Stans, were filmed in and around New Orleans.
• Gulfport, Mississippi: Some of the boat scenes were filmed in Gulfport.
• Alaska: The opening sequence, which shows Bobby’s (Mark Wahlberg) escape from the Mexican cartel, was filmed in Alaska.
• Mexico: Several scenes were filmed on location in Mexico, including the cartel’s hideout and the town where Bobby and Stans (Denzel Washington) go undercover.
Additional Filming Locations
Other filming locations included:
• Louisiana Film Studios: The production team used the studios in Louisiana for some of the interior scenes, such as the DEA headquarters and the cartel’s hideout.
• Gulf Shores, Alabama: Some scenes were filmed on location in Gulf Shores, including the scene where Bobby and Stans go to meet with the cartel.
• Los Angeles, California: Some of the production team traveled to Los Angeles to film additional scenes, including the scene where Bobby and Stans go to meet with the DEA agent (James Marsden).
Filming Schedule
The principal photography for 2 Guns began on August 22, 2011, and wrapped on October 29, 2011. The production team filmed for about 7 weeks, with some additional scenes filmed in 2012.
Crew
The crew for 2 Guns included:
• Baltasar Kormákur: Director and producer
• Marc Silverstein: Screenwriter
• Denzel Washington: Star
• Mark Wahlberg: Star
• Paula Patton: Star
• Bill Paxton: Star
• Roger Deakins: Cinematographer
Production Companies
The production companies involved in making 2 Guns included:
• Universal Pictures: The studio that released the film
• Emmett/Furla Films: A production company co-founded by Emmett Furla and Randall Emmett
• Waypoint Entertainment: A production company founded by James Garner and Matthew George
• Envision Entertainment: A production company co-founded by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Gordon
Budget and Box Office
The budget for 2 Guns was $50 million, which is relatively low for a major Hollywood film. Despite this, the film went on to gross $131 million worldwide, making it a commercial success.
Trivia
• Denzel Washington’s first comedy: 2 Guns was Denzel Washington’s first comedy film in his career, which spans over 30 years.
• Mark Wahlberg’s first buddy cop film: 2 Guns was Mark Wahlberg’s first buddy cop film, a genre that has been popular in Hollywood for decades.
• Baltasar Kormákur’s American debut: 2 Guns was the directorial debut of Baltasar Kormákur in the United States. He had previously directed several films in his native Iceland.
In conclusion, the filming locations for 2 Guns included New Orleans, Louisiana; Gulfport, Mississippi; Alaska; Mexico; Louisiana Film Studios; Gulf Shores, Alabama; and Los Angeles, California. The production team filmed for 7 weeks, with a budget of $50 million and a final gross of $131 million worldwide.
