New Hulu film ‘Suncoast’ filmed in Charleston, South Carolina

Searchlight Pictures new film Suncoast, which was filmed in South Carolina, is the first film directed by Laura Chinn. With an autobiographical feel, the bittersweet Hulu coming-of-age comedy is set in the early 2000s and takes us into the world of Doris and her terminally ill brother, and the social ramifications that surround her and her family.

Charleston, South Carolina

According to Wikipedia, principal photography of the movie started in September of 2022 and Charleston, South Carolina was the main location used. The location was chosen as it could easily replicate the areas of Florida where the film was set and has some stunning coastlines and beaches ideal for the production.

Fort Johnson, Charleston

For a scene in the film that required a church, Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, located in Fort Johnson, Charleston, was used. The building used can be found at 424 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, United States.

Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Wikipedia would go on to note that filming in the chosen location had to be stopped due to Hurricane Ian deciding to strike, meaning that the film had to stop production until the weather phenomena had passed. In October of 2022, filming resumed in Moncks Corner.

Suncoast was produced and directed by Laura Chinn, and Chinn used her memoir when making the film. This was the directorial debut for Chinn too. Named producers on the movie also included Jeremy Plager, p.g.a., Francesca Silvestri, p.g.a., Kevin Chinoy, p.g.a., and Oly Obst.

Here’s a brief timeline of how Suncoast came to fruition:

• Woody Harrelson, Laura Linney, and Nico Parker were all signed to the movie in August of 2022, meaning that production could go ahead under the auspices of Searchlight Pictures.
• Principal photography started in September 2022.
• Hurrican Ian halted filming of Suncoast until October 2022.
• Post-production wrapped in late 2023.
• Suncoast debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in January 2024.
• Suncoast was released on Hulu on February 9, 2024.