Netflix’s “I Used to Be Famous” is a British musical comedy-drama film that he wrote and directed. It revolves around Vince, a former member of a famous boy band but now his fame has faded and he is alone and desperate to restart his music career.
He starts performing in the streets, hoping that someone important will listen to him. However, Vince’s unexpected meeting and impromptu jamming with gifted but autistic drummer Stevie sparks a close bond between the two misunderstood musicians.
The duo become friends over time and attend several concerts together. The narrative deals with several interesting themes, including unexpected friendships, temporary fame, and second chances, keeping the audience engaged until the end.
In addition, the street scenes and places where Vince and Stevie perform are sure to make you wonder about the actual filming locations of the I Used to Be Famous Netflix movie.
Where Was I Used to Be Famous Movie Filmed?
I Used to Be Famous was shot entirely in England, mainly in and around London. Principal photography on the Ed Skrein starrer reportedly began in October 2021 and wrapped up in November of that year.
Since the story is based in England, it’s no wonder why the makers decided to stay in the country while shooting the movie.
England
All the pivotal sequences for ‘I Used to Be Famous’ took place in London, the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. The British film’s production team reportedly traveled around the Big Smoke, including the South East London neighborhood of Peckham, to shoot various scenes for suitable backdrops for the film.
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Located on the River Thames in southeast England, London strongly influences a number of industries, including the arts, entertainment, education, tourism, business, healthcare, finance, and technology.
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London is also home to four World Heritage Sites – the combined Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret, Kew Gardens, the Tower of London, and the historic estate of Greenwich. Other famous tourist attractions in the capital are the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, the British Museum, Buckingham Palace, and the National Gallery.
In addition to ‘I Used to be Famous’, the city has hosted the production of many films and TV series such as ‘I Came’, ‘Ted Lasso’, ‘Batman’, and ‘The Sandman’.
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