The film was made as a sequel to the 1989 comedy hit, telling the misadventures of Larry and Richard, two unlucky friends who are unfairly blamed for the financial fraud of their deceased boss Bernie and immediately fired from their jobs. Desperate to clear their names and get compensation, they devise a plan to find Bernie's hidden stash of money. The catch? Their plan requires Bernie himself — who is, of course, dead. But thanks to a voodoo ritual gone wrong, Bernie turns out not to be as dead as they thought. The production notably used New York locations to create an urban comedic atmosphere, filming at recognizable Manhattan landmarks, including office buildings on Park Avenue, churches in Midtown, and the neon chaos of Times Square. Additional scenes were shot in the U.S. Virgin Islands to provide a tropical backdrop for the second half of the film.

Filming Locations:

St. Bartholomew's Church (used as the city morgue)

In the movie

Scene where Larry and Richard enter what looks like the city morgue, but in reality the film crew used the side entrance of St. Bartholomew's Church on East 50th Street to create the illusion of the municipal morgue building, where the duo supposedly come to pick up Bernie's body for their scheme.

In reality

The scene was filmed at the historic Byzantine-Romanesque Episcopal church on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, built in 1918 and designated a New York City landmark. The side entrance on East 50th Street was specifically used for filming the exterior of the city morgue in the movie. The church is known for its ornate portal, grand dome, and beautiful interior mosaics.

Restaurant Maxim's

In the movie

Scene where the characters enter this elegant restaurant on Madison Avenue, creating a contrast between luxurious Manhattan dining and the increasingly absurd situation of them dragging the body of their deceased former boss while trying to maintain a semblance of normalcy.

In reality

The scene was filmed at the former chic French restaurant on Madison Avenue at East 61st Street on Manhattan's Upper East Side. It was an outpost of the famous Parisian Maxim's, operating in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a fine dining spot frequented by New York's elite, until it closed.

Times Square

In the movie

Scene where the bustling neon-lit streets of Times Square serve as a backdrop, conveying the chaotic energy of Midtown Manhattan, underscoring the urban comedic tone as Larry and Richard navigate the city dealing with complications from their increasingly insane plan with Bernie.

In reality

The scene was filmed at the iconic commercial and entertainment hub of Midtown Manhattan around the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue between 42nd and 47th Streets. Famous for its huge illuminated billboards, Broadway theaters, and constant flow of pedestrians, it is one of the most recognizable urban locations in the world and a frequent backdrop for film shoots.