Liverpool’s historic architecture has set the scene for a number of blockbuster movies, hit TV shows and binge-worthy series, ranging from Harry Potter to Peaky Blinders.
Dubbed as the ‘Hollywood of the North’, Liverpool is one of the most filmed cities outside of London. Natalie Portman and John Krasinski are currently in town shooting scenes for director Guy Ritchie’s new heist movie Fountain of Youth.
The city’s historic architecture has also set the scene for box office films, including Captain America: The First Avenger, Fantastic Beasts and The Batman, plus huge drama’s like The Crown and Peaky Blinders.
In 2021, multi-million pound film studios The Depot opened with two purpose-built, 20,000 sq ft sound-proofed film and TV production units. Paramount+ became the first major long-term tenants as they filmed Sexy Beast over a period of seven months and plenty more movies and series have been shot on location since.
With the city being used as a double for everywhere from Moscow to New York, here’s 26 blockbuster films and TV shows that you probably didn’t know were filmed in Liverpool....
9. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
The Cunard Building’s old ticket hall was transformed into the interior of ‘Macy’s’ department store for the Fantastic Beasts film, while the opening scene was filmed in Martins Bank (pictured) on Water Street. Numerous scenes were also filmed in and around St George’s Hall. | Red Deer X Kinrise Photo: Red Deer X Kinrise
10. The Crown (2018)
In 2018, the city doubled as Washington DC, for the highly anticipated third season of The Crown, starring Olivia Colman. Filming took place in and around the city centre including near the Three Graces, on North John Street and on the waterfront. | Netflix Photo: Netflix
11. Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
The Queensway Tunnel was used in 2013 for a high-speed chase scene in Fast & Furious 6. The thrilling chase sequence with Hollywood star Vin Diesel is set in London, but shot in Liverpool. | Universal Pictures Photo: Universal Pictures
12. Lazarus (2024)
Actor Sam Claflin was spotted filming the titular role for new Amazon Prime crime investigation series Lazarus around Liverpool over the Easter weekend. The 37-year-old Me Before You star was snapped shooting a car scene amid the Georgian houses of Falkner Square and The Lazarus crew were also spotted filming late at night in Sefton Park. The scenes involved the discovery of a dead body, which was placed on a trolley and transported to an ambulance. | Ian Fairbrother Photo: Ian Fairbrother