The Disney+ superhero series “Loki” is the third series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, continues the story of Loki, the God of Mischief. After the events of Avengers: Endgame, Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, finds himself in trouble with the Time Variance Authority (TVA). This organization exists outside of time and space and is responsible for keeping the timeline in order. The show is full of time travel and different dimensions, so it needed many different filming locations to bring its ambitious story to life.
Kate Herron directed the first season, while Eric Martin served as chief writer for the second season, with Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead directing the majority of episodes. The first season was filmed in Atlanta, and the second in the United Kingdom. “Loki” Season 1 premiered on June 9, 2021, with its first season being part of Phase Four of the MCU, receiving positive reviews.
Where was “Loki Season 1” Filmed?
The first season of “Loki” began filming in January 2020 under the working titles “River Cruise” and “Architect.” However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, production was paused in March 2020. After about six months, filming resumed in September 2020, and the main shooting finished in December 2020.
The first season was mainly filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. Some parts of the second season were reportedly filmed in London, England. Let’s take a closer look at the specific places where “Loki” was filmed.
Atlanta, Georgia
Many Marvel movies and shows, like Avengers: Endgame and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, have been filmed in Atlanta, Georgia. For Loki, one of the key locations was the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, located at 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Northeast. This hotel was used as the headquarters of the TVA in the show.
In February 2020, the filming crew was seen in different places around Atlanta. For example, they filmed at Westview Cemetery on February 11, 2020. Later in the same month, from February 25 to February 29, they shot scenes at North DeKalb Mall. This mall, located at 2050 Lawrenceville Highway near Decatur, was turned into a futuristic superstore called “Roxxcart.”
The Roxxcart superstore is shown in a scene set in the year 2050 during an apocalyptic situation. The show’s director, Kate Herron, mentioned that they had fun creating this set with funny and exaggerated details, like a toaster costing $7,000.
Other Locations in Georgia
Besides Atlanta, Loki was also filmed in other places in Georgia. The production team built practical sets at Trilith Studios, formerly known as Pinewood Atlanta Studios, in Fayetteville. They also filmed at a stone quarry in Loganville, which was turned into a mining town for the show. Some scenes were shot in downtown Lawrenceville as well.
Additionally, the crew used the Georgia Renaissance Festival grounds in Fairburn as a filming location between February 20 and February 24. This location helped create the diverse and unique settings seen throughout the series.
The filming of Loki took place in various locations in Georgia, mainly around Atlanta, to bring the story’s time-traveling and inter-dimensional adventures to life. With the mix of real places and practical sets, the show was able to create the grand and exciting world of the TVA and beyond. As Loki continues to explore different timelines and realities, fans can expect to see even more interesting locations in future seasons.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Loki Season 1
Q: Where was Loki filmed?
A: Loki was primarily filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. Some scenes were also filmed in other parts of Georgia, such as Fayetteville, Loganville, and Lawrenceville. Additionally, parts of the second season were reportedly filmed in London, England.
Q: When did filming for Loki take place?
A: Filming for the first season of Loki began in January 2020. However, production was temporarily halted in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming resumed in September 2020, and the main shooting was completed by December 2020.
Q: What were the main filming locations in Georgia?
A: In Georgia, Loki was filmed at several key locations, including the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, which served as the TVA headquarters. Other notable locations include Westview Cemetery, North DeKalb Mall, a stone quarry in Loganville, downtown Lawrenceville, and the Georgia Renaissance Festival grounds in Fairburn.
Q: When was Loki released?
A: The first season of Loki was released on Disney+ starting on June 9, 2021. The series has continued with additional seasons, with each new season being highly anticipated by fans.
Q: What was the working title for Loki during filming?
A: During filming, Loki was produced under the working titles “River Cruise” and “Architect.” These titles were used to keep the production details under wraps before the official release.
