The filming of Good Burger 2 began in North Providence, Rhode Island on Thursday, May 18!
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| The old Friendly's restaurant on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence is the home of the new "Good Burger" sequel. (WLNE) |
Local residents were feeling the excitement, getting to see a glimpse of the production of the sequel to the 1997 classic that starred Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell.
Both actors are returning to their roles as Dexter and Ed. An ABC 6 News crew saw Mitchell joyously throw his arms in the air, wearing the classic striped Good Burger uniform.
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| Kel Mitchell throws his arms up in joy on the first day of filming "Good Burger 2" at the old Friendly's restaurant on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence, Thursday, May 18, 2023. (WLNE) |
The filming of "Good Burger 2" begins at the former Friendly's restaurant on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence, Thursday, May 18, 2023. (WLNE)
Kel Mitchell throws his arms up in joy on the first day of filming "Good Burger 2" at the old Friendly's restaurant on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence, Thursday, May 18, 2023. (WLNE)
The movie production caught the attention of almost everyone driving on Mineral Spring Avenue, with many pulling over to take pictures of the old Friendly’s restaurant, which has been turned into the beloved burger joint they’ll soon see on the big screen, as well as holding out hope they’ll catch a glimpse of some of the actors in the movie.
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| The filming of "Good Burger 2" begins at the former Friendly's restaurant on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence, Thursday, May 18, 2023. (WLNE) |
Mayor Charles Lombardi told ABC 6 he’s looking forward to the town being a part of the production.
The local ties don’t end there. The Rhode Island Film & Television Office even recruited Rhode Islanders to be actors and extras.
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| The old Friendly's restaurant on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence is the home of the new "Good Burger" sequel. (WLNE) |
The highly-anticipated sequel will be filmed across Rhode Island this summer.
The film office said fans can anticipate a new group of Good Burger employees and lots of references to the first movie.
Produced by Nickelodeon Studios, Good Burger 2 will premiere on Paramount+ later this year.
In Good Burger 2, Dexter Reed (Thompson) is down on his luck after another one of his inventions fails. Ed (Mitchell) welcomes Dex back to Good Burger with open arms and gives him his old job back. With a new crew working at Good Burger, Dex devises a plan to get back on his feet but unfortunately puts the fate of Good Burger at risk once again.
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