Almost Popular is a 2024 teen comedy movie directed by Nayip Ramos and written by Pamela Duffy-Little and Eleni Rivera. The story follows Susie and Bobbie, two high school sophomores with one big dream: to join the POP Girls, the most popular clique in school. After a series of funny and humiliating attempts, the girls finally get their big shot to shine.
The series stars Ruby Rose Turner, Reid Miller, Isabella Ferreira, Ellodee Carpenter, Arden Myrin, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Elijah M. Cooper, and Avi Angel. Almost Popular depicts teen life in a cinematic and familiar setting with a light-hearted plot and classic high school antics.
Where Was Almost Popular Filmed?
The movie Almost Popular was filmed mostly in Los Angeles, California—from the beginning of 2023 to the beginning of 2024. The city’s diverse neighbourhoods and famous landmarks attract teen comedies and high school shows.
A famous location in the movie is “John Marshall High School” in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. The historic school has been a favourite in Hollywood for decades thanks to its Collegiate Gothic style and classic brick front.
John Marshall High School
John Marshall High School has appeared in countless movies and TV shows, making it one of the most famous schools in film history. The school was originally designed by George M. Lindsey and has survived both earthquakes and redevelopment plans, thanks to local preservation efforts.
Fans of classic movies may recognize its athletic field from the carnival scene in the 1978 musical Grease, where John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John performed “You’re the One That I Want” and “We Go Together.” The school has also been a backdrop for numerous productions, thanks to its combination of accessibility and timeless appearance.
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As seen in Almost Popular, the school’s hallways, classrooms—and outdoor areas make a great setting for Susie and Bobbie’s funny high school journey. The show’s photogenic style lets it capture a lively and nostalgic teen vibe that fits right in with the style of Los Angeles-based school plays.
Why Los Angeles Was the Perfect Fit
Beyond John Marshall High School, Los Angeles has many filming locations, from urban neighbourhoods to scenic streets that double as small towns. LA’s film-friendly environment allowed the production to create a believable— lively high school without leaving the city for a show about teenage popularity.
The series follows the Hollywood tradition of turning real schools into well-known movie settings by using such a famous school. Fans who come to LA still have to see John Marshall High because of its history and its part in films like Almost Popular.
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