SAMUEL L. JACKSON AND MATT DAMON WERE ORIGINALLY SET TO STAR. Davis Guggenheim was initially going to direct the film, with Jackson as Alonzo Harris and Damon as Jake Hoyt. Once Denzel Washington accepted the role of Alonzo instead, the actor allegedly asked for Guggenheim to be replaced.
Welcome to New London! Welcome to New London, North Carolina! New London is located in northern Stanly County on US Highway 52 and NC Highways 8 and 740. New London was incorporated March 25, 1891 by the North Carolina Legislature. The Town Hall, which was renovated in early 2010 is located at 114 West Gold Street (NC Highway 8 & NC Highway 740).
New London is located in Rusk County, TX. The population is 1,126, making New London the 2nd largest city in Rusk County. There are 5 public schools in New London with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for New London is , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city.