‘Last Looks’ Based on Howard Michael Gould’s 2018 novel of the same name, is a British-American mystery film directed by Tim Kirkby that follows a retired and disgraced LAPD detective named Charlie Waldo. His minimalist and peaceful life in the woods is interrupted by the arrival of Lorena Nascimento. She convinces him to return to the field by giving him the chance to be a private detective and solve the murder of Alastair Pinch’s wife, a TV star.
With all fingers pointed at Alastair, Waldo dives deep into the case to get to the bottom of the truth. While the suspenseful narrative coupled with some comedic elements will keep the audience hooked on the movie from start to finish, the use of different locations makes one curious to know all about the locations where ‘Last Looks’ was filmed.
Where Was Last Looks Movie Filmed?
“Last Looks” was filmed in Georgia and California, mainly in Atlanta and Los Angeles. According to reports, principal photography on the Charlie Hunnam starrer began in June 2019 and wrapped up in about a month in July of that year.
Georgia
Most of the filming for ‘Last Looks’ reportedly took place in and around Atlanta, Georgia’s capital and most populous city. However, it says “Filmed in Hollywood, USA” at the end of the movie, which may confuse some of you.
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Fortunately, this point was clarified by director Tim Kirkby in an interview with Borrowing Tape. When asked about it, he explained, “It was my little joke because we weren’t shooting in Hollywood; we filmed in Atlanta. That’s why it reminded me of ‘Based on a True Story from ‘Fargo.’”
Kirkby added: “Also, at the end of some of the old black and white noir films, they used to say ‘Filmed in Hollywood’ as if it was a romantic celebratory mark of the period, so I think that was a bit of a nod. also old-style credits.”
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Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Atlanta is popularly known as the Hollywood of the South. In addition, it is home to several museums and galleries, including the High Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, the Museum of Design Atlanta, and the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center.
California
According to reports, the crew of ‘Last Looks’ traveled to Los Angeles, the largest city in California and the second most populous city in the United States, to shoot a few more parts for the movie. Located in Southern California, the City of Angels is known for its upscale neighborhoods with luxury and extravagant real estate, gorgeous beaches, ties to the entertainment industry, and a bustling downtown.
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Also known as The Entertainment Capital of the World, Los Angeles is visited by many filmmakers from time to time for filming purposes. In fact, its locations have appeared in many film and television projects over the years. In addition to ‘Last Looks’, the city has hosted productions of ‘Bones’ ‘Amsterdam’, and ‘The Recruit’.
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