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).
London information. The city of London is the capital of England and is located in the South East of England on the river Thames. London has been a major settlement for approximately two millennia and was originally founded by the Romans.