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21 Jump Street
Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, 21 Jump Street (2012) is a comedic reboot of the classic 1980s television series. Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum star as Schmidt and Jenko, two underachieving police officers who are sent undercover as high school students to trade their badges for backpacks. Their mission is to infiltrate a synthetic drug ring and find the supplier of a dangerous new substance called "HFS."
The film was a massive success, praised for its self-aware humor, the unexpected comedic chemistry between Hill and Tatum, and its subversion of teen movie tropes. It successfully breathed new life into the franchise, leading to a hit sequel and solidifying both leads as major comedic forces.
Locations
Although the film is set in a fictionalized version of Metropolitan City, the production was filmed almost entirely on location in New Orleans, Louisiana, utilizing various schools and historic neighborhoods.
St. James AME Church, New Orleans
The titular "21 Jump Street" headquarters—the undercover police station located inside a revived Korean church—was filmed at the St. James AME Church at 222 North Roman Street. The production added the iconic giant Jesus statue and Korean signage to transform the historic African Methodist Episcopal church into the secret base of operations. Map Location
Riverdale High School, Jefferson
The fictional Sagan High School, where Schmidt and Jenko go undercover, was primarily filmed at Riverdale High School in the suburb of Jefferson. The production utilized the school’s hallways, classrooms, and cafeteria to capture the authentic vibe of a modern American high school. Map Location
West Jefferson High School, Harvey
Additional high school sequences, specifically the athletic fields and certain exterior campus shots, were filmed at West Jefferson High School. The contrast between the academic interior and the competitive sports culture was a key element of Jenko’s struggle to fit into the "new" high school hierarchy. Map Location
The French Quarter, New Orleans
The chaotic drug-induced hallucination sequence, where Schmidt and Jenko experience the various "stages" of the HFS drug, features several shots of the duo navigating the vibrant streets of the French Quarter. The neon lights and historic architecture added to the surreal and disorienting tone of the scene. Map Location
Lafreniere Park, Metairie
The scene involving the high school track and field meet, as well as several outdoor transition shots, was filmed at Lafreniere Park. The park's open spaces and walking paths served as the backdrop for the characters' developing relationships with their "classmates" and their teacher, Ms. Griggs (Ellie Kemper). Map Location
Bourbon Street (Climax), New Orleans
The film's high-speed limousine chase climax, which culminates in a massive shootout at a hotel, was filmed on and around Bourbon Street and Canal Street. The production managed to close down sections of these busy thoroughfares to execute the stunts, including the famous exploding chicken truck. Map Location
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Directors
Phil Lord
Christopher Miller
Cast
Jonah Hill
Channing Tatum
Brie Larson
Dave Franco
Rob Riggle
Ice Cube
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