The third and final part of ‘The Equalizer’ trilogy is called ‘The Equalizer 3.’ It is an action thriller movie directed by Antoine Fuqua. This movie comes after ‘The Equalizer 2’ and is inspired by the TV series called ‘The Equalizer.’ In this movie, Denzel Washington plays the role of Robert McCall, a retired US Marine and former DIA officer. He moves to Southern Italy to escape his past. But soon, he finds out that his new friends are under the control of the Sicilian Mafia.
When things get out of control, Robert decides to fight back. He faces the mafia to protect his friends. The movie shows many action scenes in different locations, making viewers wonder where it was filmed. If you are curious about the filming locations, we have the details for you!
Where was “The Equalizer 3” Filmed?
‘The Equalizer 3’ was mainly filmed in Italy, especially in Campania and Rome. The shooting started in late September 2022 and finished in January 2023. In an interview with Screen Rant in August 2023, director Antoine Fuqua talked about his experience filming in Italy.
Fuqua said, “It was an amazing experience. Learning the language and the people. I have been to Italy several times, but this time was different because I stayed there for six months. I was in Rome, Amalfi, and Naples, so I got to experience different parts of Italy. It was an incredible experience.”
Rome, Italy
The Threequel Was Shot at The Cinecittà Studios
The cast and crew of ‘The Equalizer 3’ filmed some parts of the movie at the Cinecittà Studios in Rome, Italy. They couldn’t shoot every scene on location, so they used Rome’s famous film studios. The Cinecittà Studios is very spacious (400,000 square meters) and has been used for many famous movies and TV shows like Ben Hur, The English Patient, The Passion of the Christ, Catch-22, 6 Underground, and The Young Pope. Movies like Cleopatra, A Fistful of Dollars, The Godfather Part III, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Gangs of New York, and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou were also shot there.
Campania, Italy
A significant part of ‘The Equalizer 3’ was filmed in Campania, which is in the southwestern part of Italy. The town of Amalfi was one of the main locations for shooting the movie. The city of Atrani is also shown a lot in the film. For example, the scene where Robert McCall is walking the streets of the Italian village was filmed at Via dei Dogi, 20.
Another scene where McCall asks someone about a killing on a nearby farm was filmed near Bar Antico Caffè Vittoria at Via Supportico Marinella, 4, in Atrani. In another interview with Moviefone in late August 2023, Fuqua explained why he chose Italy as the backdrop for the movie. He said, “The writer, producers, and I always wanted to take Robert McCall international. In my mind, in his other life, he lived in many different places in the world.”
Fuqua added, “Italy felt natural because Denzel and I both go there often. I wanted a place where he felt at home and comfortable and knew the language. The Amalfi Coast is ideal and beautiful. The place, Atrani, where we filmed, is so old world; you feel like you’ve been transported back in time, and that was important to us.”
The production team also used other places like Positano, Ravello, Minori, and Maiori for filming before moving to Naples in late November 2022. The cast and crew were seen shooting scenes around Piazza del Gesù Nuovo in Naples.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – The Equalizer 3
Q: Where was “The Equalizer 3” filmed?
A: “The Equalizer 3” was mainly filmed in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Rome. Some key locations include the town of Amalfi, the city of Atrani, and the Cinecittà Studios in Rome.
Q: When was “The Equalizer 3” filmed?
A: The filming of “The Equalizer 3” started in the last week of September 2022 and wrapped up in January 2023.
Q: What are the specific locations used in Campania for filming?
A: In Campania, key filming locations included the town of Amalfi, the city of Atrani (with scenes shot at Via dei Dogi, 20, and Bar Antico Caffè Vittoria at Via Supportico Marinella, 4), Positano, Ravello, Minori, and Maiori.
Q: Why was Italy chosen as the filming location for “The Equalizer 3”?
A: Director Antoine Fuqua chose Italy for its natural beauty and cultural richness. He wanted a place where the character Robert McCall, played by Denzel Washington, would feel at home and comfortable. The Amalfi Coast, with its old-world charm, was particularly appealing for the film’s backdrop.
Q: What is the release date of “The Equalizer 3”?
A: “The Equalizer 3” is set to release on September 1, 2023.
