From cast, crew and locations, here’s your guide to the major film and TV shoots on location this month
While audiences beat the summer heat by escaping into air-conditioned cinemas for blockbusters like Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey or Disney’s live-action Moana, the real action for performers is happening behind the scenes. Popcorn season is officially here, but for actors, it’s prime time to get to work.
As a jam-packed summer of theatrical releases kicks off, the cameras are already rolling on the next wave of must-watch entertainment. Join us as we look at the major film and TV projects currently filming up and down the country, giving you a vital look at the visionaries guiding the future of our screens.
What You’ll Get From This Article:
- Discover the filming hotspots taking over South Wales, Liverpool, and Ireland this month
- See which casting directors are piecing together everything from massive DC studio blockbusters to gritty indie thrillers
- Find out how to use this filming list to help with industry networking
‘Better Later’
First look at ‘Shelley Anne’ (Ruth Jones) and ‘Clive’ (Steve Speirs) in ‘Better Later’ Image Credit: BBC / Tidy Productions
An unexpected friendship is formed at a knee trauma clinic between widowed retired teacher ‘Clive’ and environmental health officer ‘Shelley Anne’ in this charming new Welsh comedy for the BBC.
Filming locations: South Wales, The Brecon Beacons
Cast: Ruth Jones, Steve Spiers
Casting: Lauren Evans (Sex Education, I Swear)
Director: Simon Massey
Writer: Ruth Jones, Steve Spiers
Production Companies: Tidy Productions in association with BBC
‘Silverback’
In this upcoming thriller film, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor plays ‘Rob’, a stay at home Dad who befriends his criminal next door neighbour, ‘Terry’ (Jason Isaacs). Their friendship means Rob must make a decision that could have long lasting effects on his family.
Filming locations: Dublin, Meath
Cast: Jason Isaacs*, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor*, Tristan Heanue*
Casting: Sarah Jones
Director and Writer: Steve Kenny
Production Companies: Forty Foot Pictures and Viewfinder Film
‘The Batman: Part II’
Robert Pattinson in ‘The Batman’. Image Credit: Landmark Media / Alamy
The Batman: Part II will pick up directly after the events of Matt Reeve’s 2022 The Batman, and the 2024 HBO spin-off series The Penguin. The plot details are kept under tight wraps but it’s expected to dive deeper into the underground criminal activity of Gotham City whilst introducing a number of characters from the original DC comic books.
Filming locations: London and Liverpool
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Andy Serkis, Scarlett Johansson, Colin Farrell and Sebastian Stan
Casting: Lucy Bevan (Matilda the Musical) and Cindy Tolan (The Fabelmans)
Director and Writer: Matt Reeves
Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Entertainment
‘Isle of Man’
Image Credit: Stills Press / Alamy
Isle of Man is an upcoming sports drama about the high-stakes world of the Isle of Man TT. The annual event is legendary for being one of the most dangerous motorcycle races on the planet, with riders racing through 38 miles of closed public roads. The film is expected to capture all the intensity of the race itself, while grounding it in a personal, drama-filled story about the people who take part.
Filming locations: Isle of Man
Cast: Channing Tatum, Ciarán Hinds, Eve Hewson, May Calamawy*, Ruaridh Mollica* and Éanna Hardwicke*
Casting: Louise Kiely (The Banshees of Inisherin)
Director: Reid Carolin
Writers: Reid Carolin, Jason Keller and Bryan Johnson
Production Companies: Plan B Entertainment, Free Association and Entertainment 360 with distribution by Amazon MGM Studios
‘Tangled Up In Blue’
A retired talent manager finds himself stranded at a hotel bar with nothing but his own thoughts, and an old flame, for company. Having spent 40 years managing legends, ‘Jack Stroud’ must finally take a look at himself and make a decision that could change his life forever.
Filming locations: Porthcawl and Cardiff
Cast: Quentin Tarantino, Kylie Minogue, Jason Isaacs*, RZA, Allison Williams, Sofia Boutella and Craig Roberts
Director and Writer: Jamie Adams
Production Companies: Palisades Park Pictures and Atomos Media
Other projects currently filming:
- The Riders. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson, this coming-of-age story is currently filming in Dublin, Wicklow, Kerry, and Cork.
- Bare. Starring Florence Hunt*, Colin Firth* and Isla Fisher, Bare continues filming in London. Casting by Des Hamilton.
- West The Road. Starring Imelda Staunton*, Philippa Dunne* and Charlie Murphy*, West the Road is currently filming in County Kerry, Ireland. Casting by Kelly Valentine Hendry and Jessica Mescall.
*indicates the Performer is a Spotlight member.
With these productions currently filming across the UK and Ireland, there has never been a better time to become part of the industry.
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