<P> Waititi wanted to shoot the film in the place where he partly grew up , Waihau Bay . The story was set in summer , but it was challenging to shoot in the height of summer due to the area 's popularity as a fishing and holiday destination . The film features the maize fields and the maize is harvested from late April . James Rolleston was not initially cast as the lead role of Boy . Another actor was already in place when Rolleston turned up for a costume fitting as an extra . Waititi gave him an audition and after reviewing the film clips , Rolleston was offered the role two days before shooting began . </P>
<P> Waititi wanted to shoot the film in the place where he partly grew up , Waihau Bay . The story was set in summer , but it was challenging to shoot in the height of summer due to the area 's popularity as a fishing and holiday destination . The film features the maize fields and the maize is harvested from late April . James Rolleston was not initially cast as the lead role of Boy . Another actor was already in place when Rolleston turned up for a costume fitting as an extra . Waititi gave him an audition and after reviewing the film clips , Rolleston was offered the role two days before shooting began . </P>
where was the movie boy filmed in new zealand
where was the movie boy filmed in new zealand
Waihau Bay
Waihau Bay