Where Was Free Guy Filmed?
Free Guy was finally released in August 2021 after a few hiccups. This is a fun, light-hearted movie that relies heavily on visual effects and animation. The actor who plays the main character is perfect for this role. So where was Free Guy filmed? Not everything is computerized. There are actual filming locations for this movie. But let’s check out the story first.
Where Was Free Guy Filmed?
Free Guy was filmed mainly in and around Boston, Massachusetts, including Worcester, with studio work at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles.
Principal photography ran from May 14 to July 31, 2019.
And let’s not forget that there were a lot of visual effects and animation in this movie as well.
Full List of Free Guy Filming Locations
- Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Revere, Massachusetts, USA
- Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA
- 74 Concord St., Framingham, Massachusetts, USA (Bank)
- Paramount Studios – 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA (Additional photography)
- Liberty Square, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (bank exterior)
- Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (street scenes)
- Fan Pier Park, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (ice cream scene)
- Revere Beach, Revere, Massachusetts, USA (beach scenes)
- 606 Congress St, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (Antwan’s office was filmed in the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, with Seaport World Trade Center Boston visible out the window)
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (Point Park & Downtown)
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- California, USA
- Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
What was Free Guy All About?
Free Guy is an action-adventure comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as a non-player character (NPC) in an open world video game. After realizing the world he lives in is just a game, he comes up with a plan to take control of his destiny and save the day. He teams up with an unlikely ally, a mysterious stranger played by Jodie Comer, to save the world. Along the way they encounter a motley crew of characters and face off against Antwan, a powerful villain.
The Cast
The Free Guy cast is led by Ryan Reynolds, who stars as the main character.
Other main actors include:
- Jodie Comer
- Taika Waititi
- Joe Keery
- Lil Rel Howery
- Utkarsh Ambudkar
- and Camille Kostek.
The film also features some cameo appearances including Jake Johnson and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
The Director
Shawn Levy directed Free Guy. His previous works include the hit Netflix series Stranger Things and Night at the Museum movies. He also directed Real Steel, Date Night and Cheaper by the Dozen. With his impressive background in comedy, he was the perfect choice for directing this out-of-the-box action-comedy.
Box Office Details
- Free Guy Film Budget: $120,000,000
- Opening weekend: $28,365,416
- Gross (US & Canada): $121,626,598
- Gross (World): $331,526,598
Final Thoughts
Being a New Englander myself, I have to say that I love Boston. It’s such a fun city to explore any time of year. Yes, it’s my personal and biased opinion. It’s a beautiful city no matter what time of year you visit. But, be warned. Winter weather can be quite severe. Frigid temperatures and snow is typical in winter months.
Have you ever been to Boston? What did you think of the city?
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Alanna Birmingham
Alanna Birmingham is a professional freelance writer and a Film Aficionado who adores watching, writing, and being involved in all elements of filmmaking.
Really enjoyed reading through the list of filming locations for Free Guy! It’s always fascinating to see where movies are brought to life, especially when they manage to turn familiar cities into parts of their unique universe. Kudos to Alanna Birmingham for putting this together – making me want to plan a trip to some of these spots!
was wondering about the box office details for free guy. did it do well compared to other flicks released around the same time? kinda curious how it stacked up, considering the pandemic n all.
The cast list of Free Guy is like a who’s who of comedy and action stars. Ryan Reynolds really brought his A-game, but let’s not overlook the supporting cast – they added so much depth and humor.
Agreed on the cast’s impact, Terry. However, I’d argue that the script’s originality deserves equal if not more credit. Without solid writing, even the best actors can fall flat.
Couldn’t agree more, both of you! Loved every moment they were on screen.
those fun facts about Free Guy were legit interesting. didn’t know half of them, makes me appreciate the movie even more!
While I find the exploration of Free Guy’s filming locations compelling, I think focusing on the innovative use of CGI and the implications for future filmmaking would have added depth to the discussion. It’s evident that the blend of real-world settings and digital enhancements is a noteworthy trend.
Did Free Guy receive any awards specifically for its visual effects or technical achievements? Given the significant advances in digital technology, movies like these push the boundaries and set new standards for what’s possible in storytelling.
Absolutely loved Free Guy, had a blast watching it. Great to see it getting some love in articles like this one!