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After April Fool's Day, after about ten days of preparation, The Shawshank Redemption began filming at Mansfield State Penitentiary in Ohio. Being able to arrange everything in such a short time was not only thanks to the high work efficiency of Laverne and others but primarily because Adrian was well-prepared. He had already decided to shoot the prison scenes at Mansfield State Penitentiary and convinced Tim Robbins to take on the role.
Among the designated actors, Morgan Freeman and later James Whitmore readily agreed, while Bob Gunton, after some consideration, also gave a positive response. Directing and producing two films with both acclaim and box office success within a year, coupled with the title of a genius director, added considerably to Adrian's weight.