Empire of Light is a 2022 drama and romance film that shows the strength of human relationships during challenging times. The movie, set in an English coastal town in the early 80s, features an A-list cast including Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, and Colin Firth. This text will delve into the locations where the movie was shot, share details about who portrayed various roles, and reveal some intriguing facts and trivia about the production’s behind-the-scenes journey.
Where it Filmed?
The “Empire of Light” production team captured most of their footage in different UK locations. These spots gave the film its distinctive backdrop. They included the Dreamland Cinema at Marine Terrace in Margate, the Worthing Pier Pavilion in West Sussex, as well as other parts of Margate and Kent. Filming took place on February 28, 2022.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Olivia Colman | Hilary |
| Micheal Ward | Stephen |
| Colin Firth | Donald Ellis |
| Toby Jones | Norman |
| Tom Brooke | Neil |
| Tanya Moodie | Delia |
| Hannah Onslow | Janine |
| Crystal Clarke | Ruby |
| Monica Dolan | Rosemary Bates |
| Ron Cook | Mr. Cooper |
| Sara Stewart | Brenda Ellis |
| Justin Edwards | Jim Booth |
| Roman Hayeck-Green | Frankie |
| Brian Fletcher | Brian |
| Dougie Boyall | Finn |
| William Chubb | Doctor Laird |
| Spike Leighton | Mikey |
| Jacob Avery | Colin |
| Jamie Whitelaw | Sean |
| Dylan Blore | Pogo |
| Adrian McLoughlin | Bill |
| D.J. Bailey | Mr. Podd |
| Tom Colley | Paramedic |
| Mark Goldthorp | Ballroom Instructor |
| Rod Arthur | Mayor |
| Mark Field | Constable Bramah |
| Tim Samuels | Receiving Doctor |
| Dawn Murphy | Nurse |
| Ashleigh Reynolds | Trevor |
| George Whitehead | Martin |
| Sam Boskovic | Chas |
| Mark Collier | Premiere Guest (uncredited) |
| Helena Collins O’Connor | New Year’s Reveller (uncredited) |
| Imogen Dymott | Fairground Child (uncredited) |
| Mark Farrow | Premiere VIP Guest (uncredited) |
| Caroline Glass | Glamorous Film Premiere Guest (uncredited) |
| Eliza Glock | Brandy (uncredited) |
| George Greenland | Ryan (uncredited) |
| Steve McKiel | Man on Bus (uncredited) |
| Laine Slater | Skinhead (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed and written by Sam Mendes.
- Beyond the primary stars, the movie also featured Toby Jones, Tom Brooke, Tanya Moodie and others in supporting roles.
- The film received various awards and nominations, with a nomination for an Oscar, three wins, and 38 further nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Worthing Pier Pavilion, Worthing, West Sussex, UK
- Latitude: 50.8093091
- Longitude: -0.3695333
- Place ID: ChIJAfSNMIKidUgRtGPNqZYcaJs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3PX, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Margate, Kent, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.38964600000001
- Longitude: 1.3868339
- Place ID: ChIJcZ09X1NS2UcRZTfD25gNKME
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Margate, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Kent, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.0928319
- Longitude: 0.8392470999999999
- Place ID: ChIJl4Kx4hWo2EcRWRUgdmTnUZI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kent, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Dreamland Margate, Margate, UK
- Latitude: 51.3852331
- Longitude: 1.3771916
- Place ID: ChIJ0ffplKtT2UcRbJCYw9QoaKk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Dreamland Margate, 49-51, Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
