“Sugar” is an American drama series created by Mark Protosevich, and under the creative direction of Fernando Meirelles. The series is a drama fiction based on the life piece of a kind detective who entrails his entire career to find the long-lost granddaughter of one of Hollywood’s finest producers.
The scenes have such nail-biting mysteries throughout the series. John Sugar, portrayed by Colin Farrell, is an acclaimed and renowned detective who is assigned the task of finding Siegel’s granddaughter Olivia Siegel.
He was ready to find the girl at all costs but during his dangerous expedition, he profounded many unseen and dark secrets of the Siegel family who are all now at stake of suspicion in the detective’s eye. The series unfolds with mysteries and leads Sugar to the truth behind the criminal networks in the city.
He has to act calmly or he’ll lose the girl. Despite his family at stake, he is ready to serve his job purpose while locating the girl’s whereabouts.
Where Was Sugar Series Filmed?
The series is filled with crime mysteries and suspense which gives the audience a whole cinematic experience to enjoy every last bit of the series.
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LOS ANGELES (CALIFORNIA)
The primary shooting location was Los Angeles. The Golden City resides in the heart of California. With scenic beaches, lavish resorts, and other amenities, the location fulfilled all the requirements of the production team.
Principal photography for the show reportedly began in August 2022, and filming for the first season was completed by fall 2022. The intricate and picturesque locations were beautifully captured. The picturesque and diverse landscapes that surround the urban locale of the captivating city were a great backdrop for the movie.
The city is filled with its glitz and glamor which gave the film a unique look. The convoluted complex of the alleys and dirty streets represent the essence of the film.
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The sources revealed that the location was loved by the cast, especially Collin, and he was more than happy to shoot there. He told the reports that he had a long-lasting beautiful past with the city’s glitz. Some exterior shots for the movie were taken at 17133 Nanette Street, Granada Hills.
Granada Hills are home to the beautiful Deodar Pine Trees which enlarge the lavish beauty of the Fauna reserves, making the place a picturesque location. Along with this, the beauty of the beautiful trees is completed by the urban architecture which enhances the place.
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With a sprawling and melancholic aura and urban spirits, the place is perfect to film any subsequent movie and is also a famous tourist spot in LA.
Another iconic visual that complements the scenes is the Boardner’s by La Belle bar at 1652 North Cherokee Avenue which premises the scene where Sugar enters the vintage bar. The bar sets the perfect atmosphere for the movie’s peculiar scene.
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The cozy sitting space with oozy drinks and a relaxing aura, everything is complemented in the backdrop. The establishment is located on the side street off Hollywood Boulevard. Not only “Sugar” but this particular location has been a backdrop for various other Hollywood movies.