Joel made a guest appearance on ABC's “The Rookie” in Season 8, Episode 2, titled "Fast Andy." The episode features a high-stakes joint mission between the LAPD and the Secret Service as the President visits Los Angeles - and Joel shows up as Secret Service Agent Kevin Kelvin.

If you caught it live, thank you for watching. If not, the episode is available to stream on Hulu.

Joel Courtney as Secret Service Agent Kevin Kelvin

From "4Filming" : "Soul On Fire Filming Locations (2025)"

Soul On Fire is a 2025 biographical drama film about John O’Leary. The film retells his survival and recovery after a childhood house explosion. It follows his long road from near death to becoming a motivational speaker and author. The movie is the theatrical adaptation of O’Leary’s memoir On Fire.

The film premiered in theaters through Sony Pictures Entertainment’s AFFIRM Films. It features a cast that includes William H. Macy, John Corbett, Joel Courtney, DeVon Franklin, Masey McLain, and Stephanie Szostak. The story shows key moments from O’Leary’s childhood and his life into the present day.

This article lists the confirmed St. Louis-area locations used in Soul On Fire. Each entry notes the town or city and short background info when available. All locations below are reported as featured in the film.

Table of Contents

• Where Was Soul On Fire Filmed?

  • John O’Leary’s childhood home — Town and Country, Missouri

  • Saint Louis University — St. Louis, Missouri

  • Busch Stadium — St. Louis, Missouri

  • Mercy Hospital — St. Louis, Missouri

  • Shrine of St. Joseph Catholic Church — St. Louis, Missouri

  • Kiener Plaza — St. Louis, Missouri

  • Jefferson Barracks — South County, Missouri

  • Tiffany’s Diner — Maplewood, Missouri

  • Saratoga Lanes — Maplewood, Missouri

  • Humphrey’s Restaurant & Tavern — St. Louis (Exteriors Only)

  • EdgeWild Restaurant and Winery — Chesterfield (Exteriors Only)

  • Frisco Barroom — Webster Groves (Exteriors Only)

• When Did the Filming of Soul On Fire Take Place?

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