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FILM FLASHBACK: MARLEY & ME FILMS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY

Marley & Me (2008), directed by David Frankel, is a heartwarming comedy-drama starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston as John and Jenny Grogan, a couple navigating life’s ups and downs with their rambunctious Labrador retriever, Marley.

Several scenes were filmed in Palm Beach County. With Location Manager Sam Tedesco and Key Assistant Location Manager Susanne Ragnarsson leading the local team, they we able to secure the Flagler Memorial Bridge and a local home in West Palm Beach as the Grogan’s residence.

The FTC helped facilitate needed permits throughout the production process. While many locals were hired during the production, no less than 22 dogs were cast as Marley. The production was a commercial success and grossed $247 million worldwide against a $60 million budget.