But also the choice of director and actors was just as important to the producers of the film. The circle covers more than fifty miles and could take. Seafood restaurants populate the southport yacht basin, where. When i heard safe haven was filming in southport, nc about a 40 minute drive from wilmington i had to go. Filmed in southport, north carolina, the nicholas sparks adaptation safe haven opens in theaters on valentines day and the latest promo video released yesterday highlights julianne hough as katie. Over the years in southport has become an increasingly popular location for a variety of movies and tv series to be filmed at. This is an almost spoiler and sugarfree compilation of the most interesting filming locations of this production.
Please see disclosures here christy little of our southern home is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to safe haven movie part 1. Sep, 2018 next, move on to another one of sparks most famous novelturnedmovie, safe haven the small, coastal town of southport. See more ideas about safe haven, filming locations and southport. But not before its street dance i cant wait to see all the action.
The new netflix series set in kildare county, nc, were also shot here. Follow the footsteps of the safe haven cast and crew to explore the sites where the movie was filmed in southport and wilmington. This house made a variety of appearances in the film, which is why fans come and visit this location. Visitors center welcome to the city of southport, nc. Like most nicholas sparks stories, safe haven is set in a sleepy north carolina seaside village that oozes southern charm. A young woman with a mysterious past lands in southport, north carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her. Jan 25, 20 the historic seaside town of southport, nc was the location for safe haven, the film adaptation of the nicholas sparks novel, starring josh duhamel and julianne hough. Aug 08, 2012 moveis being filmed in southport nc safe haven is just about ready to wrap. Safe haven stars julianne hough and josh duhamel the new. Safe haven makes southport look great ocean isle beach. Safe haven stars julianne hough and josh duhamel the. Take a nicholas sparks tour of north carolinas brunswick islands. The historic seaside town of southport, nc was the location for safe haven, the film adaptation of the nicholas sparks novel, starring josh duhamel.
Julianne hough take you on a tour of beautiful southport, north carolina where the novel safe haven is based and the movie was filmed. You can view the safe haven film exhibit at the town museum and there is a filming location board by fishy fishy restaurant detailing all the sites. The film faithfully follows the text of the nicholas sparks bestseller, opening as katie julianne hough, a battered wife, finds shelter with a kindly neighbor. Moore street market was a lunch spot for the stars of safe haven, which was filmed in southport and came out on dvd last week. Safe haven is the latest nicholas sparks novel to be made into a film.
The a walk to remember house can be found at 1716 chestnut st, wilmington. The film was directed by lasse hallstrom, and is an adaptation of nicholas sparks 2010 novel of. In safe haven, however, southport finally gets to be itself and its never looked better. I love josh duhamel whos starring in the movie with julianne hough and ive watched him ever since his all my children days as leo dupre. By now, southport has played many roles in the movies. It was released theatrically in north america on february 14, 20. The town sits at the mouth of the cape fear river and almost seems to be surrounded by water. Immerse yourself in nicholas sparks safe haven in the town of southport, the setting for his bookturnedmovie also known as americas happiest seaside town. Southport oak island area movies or tv series filmed in the region. With julianne hough, josh duhamel, cobie smulders, david lyons. Safe haven, filmed in southport, set to make debut news.
After opening on valentines day, the film came in third place at the box office. Here, you can visit the southport marina where josh duhamels character kept his boat, the house that he lived in with his children, the old american fish co. The motor vessel southport and its crew will be utilized in the filming of the movie safe haven, which is currently being filmed in and around the southport area and. Safe haven is a 20 american romantic drama fantasy thriller film starring julianne hough, josh duhamel and cobie smulders. Safe haven will be filming in the beautiful town of southport, north carolina, where the film adaptation of a walk to remember was also filmed. Its no doubt that folks in southport nc were chomping at the bit last week, waiting for the local and national premier of the movie safe haven on valentines day. The likelihood of a big movie filming in southport is improving by the week. Safe haven was filmed in southport and wilmington in north carolina.
Julianne hough and josh duhamel star in relativity medias safe haven, filmed in southport, north carolina. Explore nicholas sparks safe haven in this coastal town. The romantic thriller safe haven plays like an extended infomercial for the lulling charms of southport, n. It stars julianne hough, josh duhamel, and david lyons and filmed in the summer of 2012 in southport, nc. Alexs house from safe haven is actually the historic grey burriss house, located at 410 w. Nov 15, 2018 filming for safe haven, the film adaptation of the nicholas sparks novel, was shot in southport, nc. Step into scenes filmed at old american fish company and the historic grey burriss house, or kick back where the stars relaxed around town. Production crews behind safe haven, a film adaptation of the nicholas sparks novel that is considering southport for its primary filming location, are calling for participation from local organizations in. Sunset beach, southport, oak island and caswell beach have served as the backdrop for every breath 2018, safe haven 2010, a walk to remember 1999 and the longest ride 20. Pictureperfect town stars in safe haven the boston globe. The house has also made appearances in the stephen king tv show, under the dome apparently as well, which filmed in southport. After spending time discussing what was needed to really ensure that the essence of this film was retained it was discovered that everyone knew exactly what needed to be done. The movie was filmed in southport during the summer of 2012. Jun, 2012 safe haven will be filming in the beautiful town of southport, north carolina, where the film adaptation of a walk to remember was also filmed.
The town can be seen in the television series dawsons creek, under the dome, revenge, and matlock, and in numerous movies, including i know what you did last summer, summer catch, domestic disturbance, crimes of the heart, nights in rodanthe, a walk to remember and safe haven. Safe haven is a 20 american romance film starring julianne hough, josh duhamel and cobie smulders. Feb 02, 20 its no doubt that folks in southport nc were chomping at the bit last week, waiting for the local and national premier of the movie safe haven on valentines day. If youre able to visit southport, you can also see the cemetery and jamies fathers church when you visit, which i just did this past june 2017 when i was there finding safe haven locations. After a day of strolling our treelined streets, shopping in our boutiques, and visiting the many sites that make southport so special, be sure to stop and spend some time at one of our. The production shot in southport and wilmington during the summer of 2012. Southport, nc wect two departures from the southportfort fisher ferry route will be cancelled tuesday, august 7 to assist safe haven productions with their filming efforts. Safe haven set visit in southport, nc 5 minutes for books. Filming for safe haven, the film adaptation of the nicholas sparks novel, was shot in southport, nc. Safe haven makes southport look great southport nc. Take a nicholas sparks tour of the north carolina coast.
See more ideas about southport, safe haven and nicholas sparks novels. As weve reported, the historic seaside town of southport, n. But if you love safe haventhis is a dream town to visit rodanthe the outer banks nights in rodanthe 2008 if there was one movie location i dreamt of seeing, it was this house. Feb 14, 20 the romantic thriller safe haven plays like an extended infomercial for the lulling charms of southport, n. All signs point to safe haven filming in southport news. Safe haven, filmed in southport, set to make debut. Southport historic tours southport historical society. Next, move on to another one of sparks most famous novelturnedmovie, safe haven the small, coastal town of southport. Julianne hough is on the run in new safe haven promo. Many tv shows and films had been filmed here but safe haven, a film adapted from nicholas sparks book of the same name. The town has never looked so good and many were heard leaving the theatre saying the.
The town has never looked so good and many were heard leaving the theatre saying the real star of the movie was indeed southport. Safe haven, the movie from 20 inspired on a novel by nicholas sparks, is a classic romantic tale set in a gorgeous real town called southport. Nicholas sparkss safe haven set tour with josh duhamel and. A safe haven in southport, north carolina the quaint town of southport, north carolina sits at the mouth of the cape fear river. Fans of safe haven, or travelers just looking for a fun adventure. All signs point to safe haven filming in southport.
She buys a bus ticket with her hair now cropped and bleached and stops in the small town of southport, north carolina. Feb 12, 20 though sparks set safe haven in southport, scouts considered wrightsville beach and varnamtown before deciding on the novels setting for filming, he said. Filmed in southport, nchome of the fourth of july paradein the summer of 2012. You can watch the new julianne hough sizzle reel in the player below.
Though sparks set safe haven in southport, scouts considered wrightsville beach and varnamtown before deciding on the novels setting for filming, he said. Who knows maybe you will stumble upon a live production or bump into a star on the street. Southport gets first look at safe haven port city daily. Ryans port market was built and burnt for the film at brunswick street at. Sparks was inspired by the town when he was here shooting a walk to remember. Jan 31, 20 filmed in southport, north carolina, the nicholas sparks adaptation safe haven opens in theaters on valentines day and the latest promo video released yesterday highlights julianne hough as katie. Southport nc tour video,oak island tour, brunswick county tour duration.
Yes the location chosen in answer to where was safe haven filmed was important. Tour 11 southport locations where the hit movie safe haven was filmed. Stay tuned for behindthescenes scoop from all the safe haven set and you can also follow safe haven movie on facebook to get the latest news on the movie throughout the production process. Julianne hough is on the run in new safe haven promo nc. Its quaint, pretty and even though its touristy, the residents are full of southern hospitality. This village is situated somewhere south of the masondixon line, as one of the characters say. Safe haven, a romantic thriller film adapted from the nicholas sparks novel, debuted on the silver screen valentines day 20, and two north carolina coastal cities played starring roles the production shot in southport and wilmington during the summer of 2012.
Moveis being filmed in southport nc safe haven is just about ready to wrap. Many popular movies and tv shows have been filmed in southport including crimes of the heart, nicholas sparks safe haven and steven kings under the dome. The film marks the final film role for actor red west. Circle tour youll want to drive if you plan to take this tour. Julianne hough dancing with the stars, grease live and josh duhamel transformers, las vegas are the cutie couple blessed by actress cobie smulders. Southport is the location of the north carolina fourth of july. Crimes of the heart, i know what you did last summer, safe haven, under the dome, summer catch are just a few. Aug 02, 2012 when i heard safe haven was filming in southport, nc about a 40 minute drive from wilmington i had to go. When in southport, visit the southport visitors center and museum to see a display of props from safe haven including the doors from the market and katies. Starring julianne hough rock of ages, footloose, josh duhamel transformers, cobie smulders the avengers, and david. During the american civil war the union forces blockaded the coast of the southern states.
Fans of safe haven, or travelers just looking for a fun adventure, can follow the footsteps of the cast and crew and explore the. Safe haven the romantic thriller starring josh duhamel and julianne hough debuted on valentines day 20, after being filmed exclusively in southport and wilmington. Explore nicholas sparks safe haven in southport project 543. Ryans port market, brunswick street and yacht basin area. Southport is a quiet, sleepy town on the southeast coast of north carolina. Under the dome was filmed in southport and many scenes people. February 11, 20 26 comments this post may contain affiliate links. Production crews behind safe haven, a film adaptation of the nicholas sparks novel that is considering southport for its primary filming location, are calling for participation from local organizations in a floatbuilding contest for this years n. Nicholas sparks safe haven to start filming in southport, nc.
Take a nicholas sparks tour of north carolinas brunswick. See the north carolina sites where safe haven filmed. Nicholas sparks uk safe haven to start filming in southport, nc. The city of southport tourism and the southport historical society are proud to provide this tour guide to our visitors and neighbors.
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