Following the story of a divorced couple who set out to disrupt the upcoming nuptials of their only child, “Ticket To Paradise” follows these two bickering parents as they fly to Bali to “save” their daughter. In an attempt to stop the wedding, the ex-couple (George Clooney and Julia Roberts) begrudgingly team up to ensure their daughter does not make, at least in their eyes, a life-altering mistake. As the divorcees take desperate measures to derail the nuptials, the duo finds themselves in an unexpected turn of events by rekindling their own romance.
Released in 2022, Ticket To Paradise earned 172.2 million dollars in box office sales on a 60 million dollar budget. But what about where it takes place and the location of filming? Ahead is everything you need to know about where this romantic comedy was actually filmed.
Directed by Oliver Parker, Best Known for Directing Mamma Mia!
Oliver Parker is an English director, producer, and screenwriter best known for directing “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,” “The Best Marigold Hotel,” and “Imagine Me & You.” Parker also did his fair share of acting before completely committing to behind the camera work. His children are Nico and Ripley Parker, who are both exact images of their mother, Thandie Newton.
The Cast Spent Down Time Relaxing on Resort Islands
Is there any better reason to quit a 9-5 job and become an actor so you can spend time relaxing on resort islands? Seems pretty compelling, and this is just what the cast and crew got to do on the movie set. According to sources, the cast of “Ticket To Paradise” spent most of their downtime relaxing on resort islands in between filming the movie on various islands.
Luxury yachts were on hand to transport them from island to island. For Clooney and his family, an 85-foot deluxe charter was commissioned to transport them. The yacht, which was hired from Alani, can be used for overnight trips and has a waterslide, stand-up paddle boards, and snorkeling gear with its own crew. Julia Roberts, Clooney’s fake- ex-wife, was rumored to hop from island to island using a helicopter.
So, Where Was ‘Ticket To Paradise Filmed’? It Wasn’t Bali
Much like other films where the plot’s location isn’t actually filmed there, “Ticket To Paradise” is one of them. The movie, set in Bali, was actually filmed in Australia. The cast and crew had every intention to film in Bali, however, they had to cease production because of COVID regulations and restrictions for filming.
Their next best bet was Whitsunday Islands in Australia. It was the ideal place to film certain scenes with lush tropical backdrops. Close to Brisbane in Queensland, Whitsunday Islands is surrounded by beautiful mountains and turquoise-blue ocean waters. The location of the film fits perfectly with Australia for the “Balinese” backdrop you see in the movie.
It is confusing sometimes as to why film production takes place in a different location than where the film is supposed to take place. The reason for this is usually much more complicated than one might expect, so much so that a crucial part of a production team is the location scout/manager.
Location scouts/managers are tasked with finding the perfect place for the film production to take place. According to an article by MasterClass, this entails considering the aesthetic of the location, the location’s distance, permission to film on the location, cost of using that location, logistical factors of being on that location and environmental factors of the location.
Hopefully now the answer to “where was ticket to paradise filmed?” being Australia seems a lot less random when location scouting is taken into account.
How To Visit Ticket To Paradise Filming Locations
The film’s gorgeous Balinese-inspired landscape surely makes you want to book an impromptu getaway to the nearest tropical island. For fans that want to explore Whitsunday Islands in Australia, you can experience the film yourself in real-time with a stay at the luxurious resort on world-class Hayman Island where George Clooney was spotted. The stay is $1,000 per night and provides beautiful views of the island. You can also take a scenic plane or helicopter flight to tour the scenic route for a one-of-a-kind experience.
