The movie Roofman was filmed in North Carolina, primarily around the Charlotte metropolitan area, including Charlotte and nearby Gastonia.

Main filming locations

  • Charlotte, North Carolina – Most of the film was shot in and around Charlotte, matching the real-life setting of Jeffrey Manchester’s story and using recognizable city spots and neighborhoods.
  • Gastonia, North Carolina – Additional scenes, especially suburban and on-the-run sequences, were filmed in Gastonia, just west of Charlotte.

Notable specific spots

  • An abandoned Toys “R” Us near Charlotte was used for the sequences where Roofman hides out inside the toy store.
  • Freedom Park and other Charlotte exteriors appear for outdoor scenes, while jail and courtroom scenes were shot at Mecklenburg County Jail North in Charlotte and the Gaston County Courthouse in Gastonia.

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