The Big Short is a 2015 American biographical comedy-drama written by Adam McKay and Charles Randolph and based on the 2010 book The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis about how the U.S. housing bubble triggered the financial crisis of 2007-2008. The film features a star-studded cast, including Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Melissa Leo, Hamish Linklater, John Magaro, Rafe Spall, Jeremy Strong, Finn Wittrock, and Marisa Tomei.
Watch the official trailer below:
“The Big Short Official Trailer #2 (2015) – Christian Bale, Brad Pitt Movie HD” by Movieclips Trailers
Where Was The Big Short Filmed In Nevada?
The Big Short had scenes that were not only set in Las Vegas, but filmed locally too. The Pools at Caesars Palace was one of the filming locations used while the characters were in Las Vegas for a banking conference.
Fun Fact: The Las Vegas conference takes place in January, and the characters are at the outdoor pool at Caesars Palace. Las Vegas pools are actually closed in January and typically open at the beginning of May. – Source
You can watch the pool scene below:
