Strange things were afoot at the Circle K and other local spots back in 1987 when “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” was filmed in the Valley. The legendary sci-fi comedy classic starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter as the time-traveling slacker duo of Bill S. Preston and Ted “Theodore” Logan was primarily shot at locations in the Phoenix area.
During a three-month period from February to April 1987, scenes from “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” were filmed at locations like Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa, Coronado High School in Scottsdale, the AMF Village Lanes in Tempe and the now-defunct Metrocenter mall in north Phoenix.
In honor of the 35th anniversary of the movie, which opened on February 17, 1989, here's a look at some rare photos and behind-the-scenes snapshots of the filming of "Bill & Ted" in the Valley that were provided to Phoenix New Times.
Party on, dudes.