Netflix comedy-drama Good Grief was written and directed by Dan Levy, and stars Levy himself along with Ruth Negga, Himesh Patel, and Luke Evans. The meditation on grief was filmed in London and Paris, with many iconic landmarks cropping up in the production throughout.
Where was Good Grief filmed?
London, UK
The film opens in London, and there are various establishing shots of London landmarks such as The Post Office Tower and The London Eye. Scenes of London include shots of a bus en route to Oxford Circus and shots of the Christmas lights on display on a busy London street. However, it is not long before the film switches locations, as the cast decides to take a trip to Paris for the weekend on the first anniversary of Oliver’s death.
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Paris, France
Once we flip the narrative to Paris, we see establishing shots of the busy Paris streets, and a cab ride shows off the Grand Place Vendome before they arrive at their holiday home. The cast is seen walking across a bridge in one scene. and crossing a pedestrian crossing before going to a fashionable clothes shop that may be a Loewe store. Loewe has a few locations in Paris. but we are not sure which one they filmed at.
In the background of another scene, we can see a large Ferris wheel that suggests that filming took place at Place de la Concorde. The iconic Eiffel Tower also makes an appearance in the film.
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A pivotal scene at an art gallery was filmed at The Musee de l’Orangerie located at 16 Quai des Tuileries, 75001 Paris. The gallery houses Monet’s Water Lily Pond paintings that feature in the scene.
Good Grief benefitted from the French tax rebate for international productions.
Who has produced and directed Good Grief?
The film was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Levy. The film was Levy’s directorial debut, but I know there will be many readers who recognize the name. Other named producers on the project include Megan Zehmer, Debra Hayward, and Kate Fenske.
What else has Dan Levy directed?
Although this was his feature film debut, Levy would direct some episodes of the TV series Schitt’s Creek. He was also the writer and creator of that series.
What else is Dan Levy known for?
Dan is also an actor and has appeared in numerous shows including Modern Family, Sex Education, and The Idol. He was a producer on Schitt’s Creek and The Big Brunch and was also a writer on those shows.
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