Actors Chris Pine and Jenny Slate recently shared stories from the set of their new Rom–com movie Carousel during a talk at THR Studio in Park City at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
The film was written and directed by Rachel Lambert, and she chose a very personal location to shoot many of the scenes. Part of Carousel was filmed in her childhood home and nearby areas. This made the project feel very close and meaningful for everyone involved.
Filming in a real home, especially one with family memories, gave the movie a warm and intimate feeling. Chris Pine said the location helped make the story feel natural and honest. He and Jenny Slate talked about how comfortable the cast felt working in familiar, lived-in spaces instead of big, empty film sets.
In Carousel, Chris Pine plays a character named Noah, a single father facing everyday life challenges. Jenny Slate plays Rebecca, an old friend from Noah’s past. Their characters’ story is about love, connection, and second chances in life. The decision to film in a real home helped show the characters’ feelings in a gentle and real way.
Rachel Lambert explained that the idea for the film came from memories of her neighbor and personal experiences, giving the story a special starting point. Shooting parts of the movie in the house where she grew up made the story feel more real for both the actors and the audience.
The film premiered at Sundance, where many viewers appreciated its quiet and heartfelt style. Filming at the director’s childhood home gave the story a unique and personal touch, showing how location can shape the heart of a movie.
New episodes and news from the festival continue to draw attention, but Carousel stands out for its intimate, home-centered production that helped the actors bring emotional truth to their roles.