Where Was Ozark Filmed? Film Location and Facts
The popular Netflix series Ozark ticks all the boxes when it comes to drama, intrigue, violence, questionable morals, and more. Each episode sees the family get deeper and deeper into the world of crime they are so desperate to get out of. Just when they think they are getting out, they get sucked in further. So where was Ozark filmed? The name implies that it’s filmed in Missouri but it’s not.
Where Was Ozark Filmed?
Ozark, the acclaimed Netflix drama starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, was filmed in Georgia, mostly around Atlanta and its lakes. The Byrde family’s lake house is in Flowery Branch on Lake Lanier, and Lake Allatoona was used for the Blue Cat Lodge.
Most of the town and city scenes were filmed in and around Atlanta.
Even the scenes set in Mexico were mostly shot around Atlanta. The Westview Abbey Mausoleum, for example, stood in for the cartel boss’s mansion.
What is Ozark About?
Ozark is an American crime drama set in the Missouri Ozarks. The show follows Marty Byrde, a financial adviser who moves his family to the Ozarks after becoming involved with a Mexican drug cartel. Along with his wife Wendy and their two children, Marty has to navigate the dangerous criminal underworld while trying to keep his family safe.
The show is filled with suspense, drama and a few lighthearted comedic moments. It is one of the most highly acclaimed shows on Netflix since its debut in 2017.
The Cast of Ozark
The cast of Ozark includes:
- Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde
- Laura Linney as Wendy Byrde
- Sofia Hublitz as Charlotte Byrde
- Skylar Gaertner as Jonah Byrde
- Julia Garner as Ruth Langmore
- Janet McTeer as Helen Pierce
Other actors include Esai Morales, Jordana Spiro, Peter Mullan, and Lisa Emery.
Who Directed Ozark?
The first two seasons of Ozark were directed by Jason Bateman and Andrew Bernstein. Other directors for the show include Alik Sakharov, Ellen Kuras, and Anthony Hemingway.
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Can You Visit the Set of Ozark?
You may be disappointed that you can’t actually visit the set in the Ozarks but there are places you can visit that were used in the production of the series such as:
- The Silver Skillet in Atlanta’s midtown area was a diner used in Season 2 and is still there today.
- The Starlight Drive-In located in southeast Atlanta is one of the last remaining drive-ins.
- The Missouri Bell Casino used a real riverboat at Stone Mountain Park.
- These are just a few places that will hopefully give you that Ozark feel you’re craving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Ozarks house located?
The house is located on Gaines Ferry Road in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Why is Ozark filmed in Georgia?
Georgia provided generous tax breaks that were not available in Missouri. The show recreated Missouri’s Lakes of the Ozarks in Georgia as well as meticulously designed sets and sound stages.
Final Thoughts
Even if you don’t plan to visit any of the Ozark locations, there’s still plenty to do and see in Georgia that range from the weird to the wonderful.
Have you ever spent any time in Georgia? Did you see anything you’d like to share with us?
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.