Driving Miss Daisy
Scenes filmed at 204 Bridge Street and bridge across from home. A Southern story based on the novel by Fannie Flagg. Cast included Jessica Tandy, Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson and Cicely Tyson.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Scenes filmed at 204 Bridge Street and bridge across from home. A Southern story based on the novel by Fannie Flagg. Cast included Jessica Tandy, Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson and Cicely Tyson.
Freejack
This action, thriller received three nominations – best actor, costume, and science fiction film from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films. Stars included Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, and Rene Russo.
Pet Sematary II
Filmed at 163 Seavy Street in Senoia and Dunaway Gardens. Child star Edward Furlong headed the cast. This was the sequel to “Pet Sematary”, a book by novelist Stephen King.
Consenting Adults
Stars in movie included Kevin Kline, Kevin Spacey, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. This crime, drama, mystery received a nomination. Spacey received best supporting actor award.
The War
Filmed at the Gin Property in Senoia, and in Grantville. This story is of a Vietnam veteran who returns home. Stars included Kevin Costner, Mare Winningham, and Elijah Wood.
Gordy
This is the story of a pig who becomes a millionaire. Country music singer Doug Stone, who grew up in Coweta County, and Michael Roescher starred in the film.
Andersonville
Stars included Jarrod Ernick, Frederic Forrest, and Cliff DeYoung. Film was based on a diary kept by a Union soldier at the famous prisoner of war camp in south Georgia.
A Christmas Memory
Movie based on Truman Capote’s short story. Filmed at Bethel United Methodist Church and in Senoia at 163 Seavy Street. Stars included Patty Duke, Piper Laurie and Eric Lloyd in the Depression era tale.
Mama Flora’s Family
Filmed around Haralson and at 141 Bridge Street, this film was first shown on television. The Hallmark Hall of Fame production included Cicely Tyson, Blair Underwood, and Queen Latifah.
Sweet Home Alabama
Scenes filmed at Starr’s Mill and Wynn’s Pond at the Coweta-Fayette line off Highway 34 East. The cast included Reese Witherspoon, Patrick Dempsey, Candice Bergen, and Mary Kay Place.
The Fighting Temptations
Filming was done at the Senoia United Methodist Church at the corner of Bridge and Seavy Street. Stars included: Cuba Gooding, Jr., Beyonce’ Knowles, and Rue McClanahan.
Broken Bridges
Scenes were filmed at The Veranda Bed & Breakfast. located at 252 Seavy Street. This drama starred Kelly Preston, Burt Reynolds, and Toby Keith.
Meet the Browns
Angela Bassett and Tyler Perry were stars in this comedy, drama , romance film. Filmed at 163 Seavy Street. The film received three award nominations from BET, Black Reel, and Image Awards.
KIllers
This action, comedy, romance, thriller starred Katherine Heigl, Ashton Kutcher, and Tom Selleck. All production was done at Raleigh Studios Atlanta located in Senoia.
Footloose
Scenes were filmed at Senoia Raceway, off Highway 16 in Senoia. This comedy, drama, music remake of the 1984 movie starred Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid, and Andie MacDowell.
I’ll Fly Away
This drama was filmed from 1991-1993. Thirty-eight episodes were filmed in Senoia. Cast included Sam Waterston, Regina Taylor, and Jeremy London.
Drop Dead Diva
This comedy series began filming in 2009 and is currently in its fourth season. Cast includes Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, and Jackson Hurst. Main Street, Maguires Pub, Founders Restaurant, The Redneck Gourmet, and Senoia Coffee and Cafe were all used in scenes.
The Walking Dead
This drama, horror, thriller series was based in Senoia for season two and three. Cast includes Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, and Sarah Wayne Callies. This series is one of the highest rated cable television series.