Netflix’s ‘El Rey, Vicente Fernández’ or ‘El Rey: Vicente Fernández’ was created by Dago García and Jhonny Alexander Ortiz. The narrative follows a musical legend from humble beginnings to stardom and everything in between.
In this Netflix series, we witness the ups and downs of Vincent’s personal and professional life as he plays his iconic songs to sold-out arenas and theaters. The narrative keeps the audience hooked on the series throughout each episode, while the interesting use of locations makes one wonder where “El Rey, Vicente Fernández” is actually being filmed.
Where Was El Rey, Vicente Fernández Series Filmed?
“El Rey, Vicente Fernández” is being filmed in Mexico and the United States, specifically in Mexico City and Hidalgo. Principal photography for the initial iteration of the Mexican series reportedly began in September 2020 and wrapped up in March 2021.
Since most of the story takes place in Mexico, it makes sense why the production team is filming the series on location. Mexico is located in the southern part of North America and borders the United States to the north. Now let’s take a look at all the specific locations that appear in the musical series!
Mexico
Many key sequences for “El Rey, Vicente Fernández” are set in Mexico City, the capital and largest city of Mexico, as well as the most populous city in North America. Centro Histórico, or simply Centro, a central district in Mexico City, serves as a prominent filming location for the series.
Additionally, during the filming of the debut season, the cast and crew were apparently spotted filming some scenes in and around the Grand Victoria Salon at Avenida Gustavo Baz Prada 292 in La Loma, Tlalnepantla de Baz.
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For shooting purposes, the “El Rey, Vicente Fernández” team also sets up camp in Hidalgo, one of the 31 states that make up the nation’s 32 federal entities.
They are said to be traveling across the state to shoot various sequences against suitable backdrops. Although Hidalgo is better known for its mountainous landscape, part of the state lies on the coastal plain, as you can see in the series.
USA
According to reports, a significant part of the movie “El Rey, Vicente Fernández” is also shot in the United States. The country shares a land border with Mexico to the south, making it a convenient production location for the Mexican Series team.
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The US is known for its highly diverse climate and geography, making it one of the 17 ecologically megadiverse countries in the world.
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