‘DMZ’ is a dystopian TV drama based on a series of comic books unknown to Brian Wood and Riccardo Burchielli. Following is doctor Alma Ortega as she searches for her lost son during World War II. In her quest, she arrives on the devastated island of Manhattan, a non-military base (DMZ). DMZ civilians are trapped inside, and Alma’s soon arrival becomes their beacon of hope against the soldiers and army chiefs planning an escape.
Set against the backdrop of war-torn New York, the visual scene of the adventure show lays the perfect foundation for the story to unfold.
Where Was DMZ Series Filmed?
‘DMZ’ is recorded in various parts of Georgia, New York, and California, especially in Atlanta, New York City, and Los Angeles.
The main filming of the test episode took place in February and March 2020, and the remainder of the season was probably re-recorded after the break-in in June 2021.
Georgia
‘DMZ’ is primarily recorded in Atlanta, the capital of Georgia. Actors and crew shot large street scenes from season 1 on Decatur Street, Broad Street, and Peachtree Street, as well as in the area leading to Underground Atlanta, a popular shopping and entertainment district. The pilot episode was also filmed on camera at the Georgia State University campus.
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In addition, many local actors were hired as extras for the first season. Located at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, Atlanta has a beautiful blue sky. It is a major transport hub and was an important political center during the American Civil War and the human rights movement.
Exciting weather conditions, hi-tech shooting studios, and high tax permits for film and TV production make Atlanta a very popular recording studio. Movies such as ‘Suicide Squad,’ ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ ‘Red Notification’ and ‘Want You Back’ were also filmed in town.
New York
Although set in New York, ‘DMZ’ is widely recorded in the Hollywood of the South. However, it is believed that a small portion of the first season of the show – most likely the first shots – was lensed in New York City. The bustling metropolis is located at the confluence of the Hudson River and the Atlantic Ocean. Several episodes of season 1 were fitted with a lens in Manhattan, the heart of the city.
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New York City has five branches in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island. Located on one of the largest natural harbors in the world, it is an international hub for politics, education, finance, the arts, tourism, and entertainment.
Some of its famous tourist attractions include The Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Central Park. The TV series ‘Severance,’ ‘Inventing Anna,’ and ‘The Marvelous Mrs.
California
Another place to record ‘DMZ’ is the Los Angeles AKA City of Angels. The studio sequel from season 1 was filmed in the bustling city of Southern California, best known for the heart of the world of film and TV industry. Los Angeles has many iconic landmarks such as the TCL Chinese Theater, Getty, Griffith Observatory, and Disneyland Park.
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In addition, some of the largest international film studios are located in the city, as well as a large network of professional actors and staff. Some of the products recorded in Los Angeles are ‘Office,’ ‘Pam and Tommy,’ ‘Dog,’ and ‘Licorice Pizza.’
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