References To Shawshank
Like many of Stephen King’s stories, The Shawshank Redemption is set in Maine. The fictional Shawshank prison, however, features prominently across several of King’s other works, weaving a thread through his expansive literary universe. For instance, in the film Dolores Claiborne, adapted from King’s novel, Dolores angrily tells her husband he’ll end up in Shawshank for what he did to their daughter. The prison is also referenced in other works, including The Fifth Quarter, Needful Things, The Sun Dog, and more, solidifying its place as a recurring element in King’s storytelling.
References To Shawshank
Using Ex-Cons As Extras
When The Shawshank Redemption began filming in Mansfield, Ohio, the local community was ecstatic. The production promised to boost tourism and offered residents the chance to appear in the film as extras. Many eagerly signed up to play prisoners, but scheduling conflicts with their regular jobs limited most to just one day on set. To fill the remaining roles, the filmmakers turned to a halfway house, recruiting extras who, in many cases, were former inmates themselves.
Using Ex Cons As Extras
