Various Movies are filmed in New Mexico….Talk About Creative!
New Mexico--Land of Enchantment
Did you know many films have been made in New Mexico? The first movie filmed in New Mexico was a documentary in 1898.
There are at least six films being filmed in New Mexico right now including The Loop with Rachel Nichols and Jackson Hurst; Due Date with Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Gallafinkis; and Passion Play with Mickey Rourke and Megan Fox.
This summer Roy, New Mexico became the film set for a film due to be released in December, 2009
Did you Hear About the Morgans?
Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Hugh Grant, Sam Elliott and Mary Steenburger.
As seen on "Did you Hear About the Morgans?" movie with Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant
Roy was transformed to represent Ray, Wyoming. Several of the local businesses were featured in the movie. Our famous Annette’s Cafe was featured in the film too. Because the film makers enjoyed Annette’s spirit, they decided to keep the name of the restaurant in the movie as Annette’s.
Roy, New Mexico
Filmmakers chose Roy, New Mexico because of our home-style hospitality and simple layout of our community.
Other movies that have been filmed over the years in New Mexico include: Beer for My Horses, All the Pretty Horses, Easy Rider, Grapes of Wrath, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Shadow of Doubt, American Graffiti, and Traffic.
Enjoy a look at our beautiful New Mexico scenery in the upcoming film.
Happy Stitching!
Rough and Tough Embroidery
