Peacock’s “Last Light” based on Alex Scarrow’s 2007 internationally best-selling novel of the same name is a thriller drama Tv series that revolves around a petrochemical named Andy Yeats who is well aware of the importance of oil in the world.
He knows that if oil supplies were to suddenly stop, it would be the start of a dangerous chain reaction where traffic is forced to a halt, supplies are not delivered, and law enforcement agencies are overwhelmed as a result. When he visits the Middle East, his worst fears come true as the world’s oil supply is cut off.
Now, amid all the chaos, Andy must do everything in his power to get back to his family, who are scattered across Europe – his daughter Laura is home alone in London, while his wife Elena and son Sam are in Paris.
The suspenseful and suspenseful narrative keeps the audience on the edge of their seats as they yearn to find out whether Andy will be reunited with his family or not. Another thing you might be interested in is the various locations that appear throughout the Last Light thriller series.
Where Was Last Light Series Filmed?
Last Light is filmed in the Czech Republic, the United Arab Emirates, France, and the United States of America, especially in Nové Město, Prague, Trmice, Modletice, Turkey, Svaté Mikuláš, Paris, Ejpovice, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and Los Angeles.
Principal photography for the inaugural iteration starring Matthew Fox reportedly began in September 2021 but was put on hold for several days when Fox tested positive for Covid-19. After some delay, filming finally wrapped in January 2022.
Czech Republic
Many key sequences for ‘Last Light’ are filmed in Prague, the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. The production team uses the facilities of Studio Barrandov on Kříženecký nám. 322/5 in Prague.
The studio is home to nine different stages, each of which is soundproof and allows for direct audio recording. In addition to the stages, it also consists of production rooms, make-up rooms, dressing rooms, camera and props areas, and catering areas, making it an ideal production location for all types of filming.
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Several pivotal scenes for season 1 were apparently shot on location in the Újezd nad Lesy district of the city, which is also known as Prague 21. In addition, the filming unit is said to be using the grounds of the National Gallery Prague on Staroměstské nám. 1 in the Old Town and the National Theater at Národní 2 in the New Town.
For the filming of the next episodes of ‘Last Light’, the cast and crew camped in various locations throughout the Czech Republic, including Trmic, Modletic, Ejpovic, Turska, and Ostrovní in Nové Město. Kačina Castle at Svatý Mikuláš 51 in Kutná Hora also serves as a prominent filming location for the series.
United Arab Emirates
Since a significant portion of the narrative takes place in the Middle East, the crew made sure to shoot many sequences on location in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates.
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Most of the desert scenes for the thriller series are perhaps recorded in the deserts of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, which adds to the quality and authenticity of the overall narrative. Several iconic landmarks of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain can be seen in the exterior and aerial shots of the series.
California
For filming purposes, the production team of ‘Last Light’ will also camp in Los Angeles, a large city in Southern California. Also known as the City of Angels, LA is known to have ties to the Hollywood industry as it is home to many major film studios and record companies.
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Over the years, Los Angeles has served as a key production location for all kinds of movies and TV shows. Some of the notable ones are No, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Day Shift, and Dragon of Dragons.
France
Several parts of “Last Light” are also recorded in Paris, the capital and most populous city of France. Several exterior shots of the city, including the iconic Eiffel Tower, appear to be shot on location.
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Additionally, most of the scenes involving Elena and Sam in the debut season were also filmed in the City of Lights.
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