Exciting UK Filming Projects: From Richard Osman to Chris Columbus

The UK filming scene is bustling with activity as major projects like ‘The Thursday Murder Club’, ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’, and ‘The Roses’ have all begun shooting. ‘The Thursday Murder Club’, directed by Chris Columbus for Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment and Netflix, features a star-studded cast including Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. This crime comedy is currently filming at Shepperton Studios, adding to the excitement of the summer production season in the UK. Additionally, Netflix is busy with Rian Johnson’s latest crime caper ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’, starring Daniel Craig, which is being filmed at Warner Bros Leavesden. Not to be outdone, Iain Morris’ romantic drama ‘My Oxford Year’, starring Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest, is also gearing up for release on the streaming platform. Meanwhile, blockbusters like ‘Jurassic World 4’, starring Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey, are in production at Sky Studios Elstree, and ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’, starring Renee Zellweger and Leo Woodall, is captivating audiences with its filming locations across London. Other exciting projects include Focus Features’ ‘Downton Abbey 3’ and Steven Sodebergh’s ‘Black Bag’ starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, both currently filming in London. Additionally, audiences can look forward to Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch’s collaboration on Jay Roach’s ‘The Roses’,a reimagining of the 1989 dark comedy ‘The War Of The Roses’. Heading to Shepperton, Amazon’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ featuring Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller is in production, while Elysian and Neal Street’s ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ with Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield is enchanting audiences at Shinfield Studios in Reading. With such a diverse range of projects featuring A-list talent, the UK filming industry is truly at the forefront of entertainment. From beloved classics to exciting new adaptations, there is something for every viewer to look forward to on the big and small screens.