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Where was War of the Worlds filmed in Bristol?
A new reimagining of War of the Worlds set in present-day Europe starts with a double-bill on FOX TV on Wednesday, after filming across Bristol.
Starring award-winning actor Gabriel Byrne alongside Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern, the drama used a number of Bristol locations during its three-week shoot in the city in February and March, assisted by Bristol Film Office.
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The shoot brought a post-apocalyptic feel to Bristol’s city centre, which doubles for London in the eight-part series.
Behind City Hall, the area around College Street and St George’s Street area was used for large-scale stunt sequences featuring a number of bodies strewn across the roads.
A London Underground sign was placed on the exterior of City Hall along Frog Lane close to Park Street, while filming also took place around Orchard Street, Queen Square, Armada House on Dove Street in Kingsdown, the Create Centre on Spike Island and Stapleton Road in Easton.
Gabriel Byrne and Elizabeth McGovern filming War of the Worlds on Orchard Street – © Urban Myth Films / Fox Networks Group / Studio Canal
War of the Worlds films behind City Hall – photo: Bristol Film Office
Bristol doubles as London in War of the Worlds – photo: Bristol Film Office
Natalie Moore of Bristol Film Office said: “It was a pleasure to support Urban Myth FIlms for the production of War of the Worlds in Bristol last year.
“The company had previously used Bristol locations in 2016 for the making of Crazyhead, so it was a fantastic endorsement to welcome them back for this major international co-production, which saw Bristol become the backdrop for drama featuring a world class cast and some exciting large-scale stunt scenes.”
Main photo: © Urban Myth Films / Fox Networks Group / Studio Canal
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