How Roommates Turns New Jersey Into a Stage for Young Adulthood
The new film Roommates follows the turbulent friendship between Devon and Celeste as they navigate post-secondary life. Shot across multiple New Jersey locations, the story captures the emotional chaos of young adulthood against a backdrop of familiar urban and coastal settings. The production used several New Jersey towns to bring the story to life. Jersey City’s streets provided urban exteriors, while Hoboken’s brownstone-lined roads and skyline views set the stage for student-life scenes. Montclair also played a key role, with filming at Montclair High School and nearby residential areas.
Long Branch’s beaches, including the Ocean Place Resort & Spa, feature as emotional turning points in the plot. These coastal scenes contrast with the tension between the characters, whose friendship is tested by jealousy and resentment. Additional shoots took place in Barcelona and Los Angeles, expanding the film’s visual range. Devon, played by Sadie Sandler, and Celeste, portrayed by Chloe East, share a complicated bond. Their dynamic drives the narrative, with emotional games and unresolved conflicts shaping their relationship throughout the film.
Roommates showcases New Jersey’s diverse landscapes, from city streets to shorelines, as the backdrop for its story. The film’s release will highlight both the state’s cinematic appeal and the challenges of young friendships. Production centres included Jersey City, Morristown, Hoboken, Long Branch, Cranford, and Montclair.
