Film Projects in Natrona County

There's a long history of film work here in Natrona County, beginning in 1967 with Hellfighters.

Released in 1968, John Wayne and his crew filmed just west of Casper in Bessemer Bend, just north of Highway 220. Officially, principal photography for John Wayne's Hellfighters began on March 14, 1968. By mid-May, production had moved on to Casper. Residents could see the towering pillars of fire on the scenic bluffs west of their town.

Starship Troopers – 1996-97 - Sony/Tristar

This science fiction film was based on Robert Heilein’s book Starship Troopers and was filmed at Hell’s Half Acre, a Natrona County Park. The production company built the sets and filmed for several weeks, day and night, to feature two different planets in the film. The film had a crew of about 300 and hired 300 extras. They also had cover sets in a warehouse in Casper and filmed many of their scenes there

Lady Marlboro Commercial - RSA USA (Ridley Scott)

Filmed along the Red Wall on Willow Creek Ranch in the early 2000s, this commercial brought in 400 horses and filmed them running in a beautiful Wyoming setting. Ridley Scott’s ad agency filmed the commercial for the European market.

Marlboro Clothing Catalogue - Rene Salle Communication - Paris
The project was for the Marlboro Classics Clothing catalogue. The production company was based in Paris and shot in numerous locations across Natrona County. The catalogue featured Natron County and was distributed globally.

The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument - Dennis Moore Productions
Filming was for the museum’s displays to show the Oregon Trail, along with reenactments. The production was shot on the Pathfinder Ranch.

Wells Fargo Christmas Commercial 2016 - Bullitt Branded, LLC

Bullitt Branded, LLC (Diego Contraras, Director) shot a Wells Fargo commercial in downtown Casper. Filmed in June of 2016, the commercial featured many extras from Casper and a snowstorm staged to make it look like a Christmas-time shoot. The commercial never aired, but it was well done, and everyone had fun working on it. It was filmed on 2nd Street in front of Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters.

Paul Smith’s College Nordic Ski Team - Adrenaline Films

Filmed at the Casper Mountain Biathlon Center and around downtown Casper during the U.S. National Biathlon Championship. This production was a documentary about the Paul Smith College Nordic Ski Team.

Running Wild with Bear Grylls, The Challenge with guest Bradley Cooper 10-2022 - National Geographic and Disney+

Filmed at Pathfinder Reservoir and Fremont Canyon. This two-day film shoot featured Bradley Cooper and Bear Grylls traversing various parts of Fremont Canyon and its 300-foot cliff walls. This production spurred another show featuring Tatiana Maslany as the guest at the Wagonhound Ranch south of Douglas the following Spring.

Ghost Adventures - Discovery Channel

Filmed in downtown Casper, Casper Mountain, Natrona County International Airport, and Hat Six Road in 2024. Host Zak Bagans and the team investigated Casper Mountain, exploring reports of witchcraft and paranormal activity at Crimson Dawn Park, as well as an abandoned military base at the Natrona County International Airport. The crew was spotted filming in downtown Casper in June 2024, including at the historic Rialto Theater. The episode explores UFO sightings, alien abduction claims, witches, haunted forests, and a possible dimensional portal on Casper Mountain.

Cookin’ with Cowboys - Blackrock Entertainment, Georgia

Filmed at Alcova Reservoir, David Street Station, the Powderhorn Ranch, Historic Trail West, and multiple other locations around Natrona County in 2025. This show features a famous New York chef, Vinny Fiore, and his adventures in travel as well as his amazing cooking.

Another Life - Orchard Studios, London

This show features three guests from Great Britain and their experiences working on a ranch outside Buffalo, Wyoming. It was filmed at the Natrona County International Airport in 2025 and captured their first impressions of Wyoming as they stepped off the plane. The crew was a United Kingdom Documentary Production Company filming a new documentary for Channel 5 & Paramount.