Michael Madsen has appeared in more than 170 fims. |
Now being filmed at various scenic locations in and around Marianna, Cobragator tells the story of a battle against a hideous and deadly creature that is part cobra, part alligator. Film crews have already been at work at Florida Caverns State Park and Merritt's Mill Pond.
Madsen has appeared in more than 170 films including Kill Bill, Sin City, Die Another Day, Donnie Prasco, The Getaway, The Doors, Thelma & Louise, Wyatt Earp and Free Willy. It was Reservoir Dogs, however, that catapulted him to top status as an actor. He is expected to star in another Tarantino film - The Hateful Eight - later this year.
Madsen was "Mr. Blonde" in Reservoir Dogs |
Cobragator is the second movie to film in Marianna and Jackson County this year. Coming on the heels of Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre which filmed during the winter, it is a sign of the increasing popularity of the area's caves, crystal clear spring water and spectacular natural settings with filmmakers. While they obtain pristine natural settings and clear water in which to film underwater scenes, they are bringing a significant economic impact to the community.
Conservative estimates indicate that the two films have brought hundreds of thousands of dollars in new money to the local economy. Filmmakers have rented blocks of hotel rooms for weeks at a time, while also contracting with local businesses for everything from spa treatment for actors to help from Cave Adventurers in filming underwater scenes. Local restaurants have benefited from catering contracts as well as daily visits from cast and crew.
Sources familiar with negotiations for future projects indicate that as many as six more movies are in the works for Marianna and Jackson County.
Here are links to DVD's of some of Madsen's other films:
Reservoir Dogs
Free Willy (Keepcase)
Donnie Brasco (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray]
Thelma & Louise (20th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray]
Wyatt Earp [Blu-ray]
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This is great for this area especially if it gives locals the opportunity to be extras
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