Adventureland is being film here in Pittsburgh! We’ve been getting more attention here lately as far a location for shooting films and TV shows (Kill Point, anyone…? Hmmm?) with a few more in the works with upcoming months.

Greg Mottola, who directed the summer blockbuster hit “Superbad,” directs “Adventureland” as well. The movie is based around Mottola’s own life. He worked in the real Adventureland in Long Island, N.Y., after college.
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In the movie, which is set in 1987, actor Jesse Eisenberg plays a recent college graduate who couldn’t afford a European vacation, so he ended up working for minimum wage at an amusement park.

Actress Kristen Stewart plays his love interest. Also starring in the film is actor Ryan Reynolds.

The names of the rides and games will be changed for the movie, but if you can reach back far enough, you’ll be able to recognize the Pittsburgh-area landmark.

“This is one of the few amusement parks,” said art director Matt Munn. “It’s a historic landmark, and it’s maintained that older look. It hasn’t been updated. There are the wooden roller coasters, which are great.”

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I only had time for one day on set, but it was a lot of fun. I also met some new friends (Hi Megan and Melissa!). I’ll have a video up as soon as I get a chance to edit it.