Ticket to Paradise: Julia Roberts and George Clooney reunite
Released in 2022, Ticket to Paradise is directed by Ol Parker (Oh mama! Here we go again). The story follows David and Georgia Cotton, a divorced couple who find themselves forced together. Their common goal? Stop her daughter Lily, a recent graduate, from marrying a man she just met in Bali. Convinced that she risks making the same mistake as them, they join forces sabotage the marriagenot without encountering a series of hilarious plot twists.
This film marks the reunion of George Clooney and Julia Roberts, after their collaborations in the franchise Ocean’s Eleven AND Money monster. Their natural chemistry drives the film, offering spicy dialogue and a dynamic in which rivalry and tenderness coexist. Ticket to Paradise cleverly plays on misunderstandings and funny situations, lightly exploring the themes of parenthood, forgiveness and second chances.
The rest of the cast includes Lucas Bravo (Emily in Paris), Billie Lourd (Scream queens) and Kaitlyn Dever (Hunted).
A Balinese decor recreated in Australia
Although the story of Ticket to Paradise takes place in Bali, filming did not take place on the Indonesian island. Due to restrictions and lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the production team had to revise their initial plans. Therefore, the scenes are expected to take place in Bali were filmed in Australiamainly in the state of Queensland.
The pristine beaches, turquoise waters and tropical landscapes seen on screen are actually those of the Whitsunday Islands, the Gold Coast and Brisbane. The Tangalooma Island Resort, located on Moreton Island, also served as a filming location, providing an idyllic setting for the seaside scenes. These Australian sites were chosen for their similarity to Balinese landscapes, thus allowing the sought-after exotic atmosphere to be recreated.
Choosing Australia as an alternative filming location proved wise. The production teams were able to exploit the similarities between the Australian and Balinese landscapes to give viewers an authentic viewing experience.
Source: Cine Serie
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