Where was “Shotgun Wedding” filmed?
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When pirates hijack Darcy’s (Jennifer Lopez) and Tom’s (Josh Duhamel) exotic destination wedding and take the guests hostage, it’s up to the couple to save their family, their marriage, and themselves. Featuring celebrities like Lenny Kravitz and Callie Hernandez, the hilarious, action-packed trailer depicts trouble in paradise.
But where was it filmed?
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Where was “Shotgun Wedding” filmed?
From the trailer, it looks like the Shotgun Wedding will take place in an isolated (albeit idyllic) location. And the best part? You can see it in real life! Most of the scenes in the 2023 romantic comedy take place at ÀNI Dominican Republic, his 14-bedroom luxury all-inclusive resort on a private peninsula.
Surrounded by 270-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, this exclusive estate epitomizes luxury. Centrally located on the Dominican Republic’s north coast, between the Samana Peninsula and Cabarete, the Caribbean resort boasts breathtaking beaches, world-class golf courses, and lush jungle.
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ÀNI Dominican Republic offers some exceptional outdoor experiences due to its proximity to a variety of terrains. The Cordillera Septentrional Mountains are great for hiking, and the tropical waters offer perfect conditions for scuba diving, fishing and whale watching.
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Other popular outdoor activities include canoeing, horseback riding, and cave/waterfall rappelling. We also recommend exploring the more populated areas of the Dominican Republic. Puerto Plata, her third largest city in the Dominican Republic, is highly recommended by his ÀNI for its rich cultural heritage.
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Josh Duhamel nearly died while filming ‘Shotgun Wedding’.
In a recent interview with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, Josh Duhamel revealed that he nearly died during his stay in the Dominican Republic. During breaks in filming, the 50-year-old actor visited a nearby cove that was usually calm. However, when he arrived, the waves were crashing at nearly “30 feet.”
“While we were filming this thing, this raging wave came and literally almost washed me off the edge of this cliff,” Josh said. “Luckily this very sharp coral held me up, but then I turned into a burger on many parts of my body. But it sure was one of the near-death experiences of my life.” was one.
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The location of “Shotgun Wedding” is a popular wedding venue.
ÀNI Dominican Republic caters not only for private stays, but also for special celebrations and events, making it the wedding of your dreams. “At dawn, in a lush garden, on a palm-fringed beach, on a clifftop, or on your own private peninsula, overlooking spectacular ocean views and saying, ‘I do.’ From, dine and dance the night away in yet another photogenic setting. You and your loved one,” the resort’s website reads.
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However, based on the Shotgun Wedding trailer, it looks like Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel are doing more than eating and dancing all night long.
The Shotgun Wedding is coming to Prime Video on Friday, January 27th.