Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) Filming Locations and Cast Details

This article gives insights into the unforgettable film, “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” from 2008. It focuses on the filming locations of the movie, revealing the artists who breathe life into the characters and sharing some intriguing aspects about it. This is a great opportunity to discover interesting facts about both the movie and its production environment.

Where it Filmed?

“Hellboy II: The Golden Army” was filmed in various locations. Audiences can catch glimpses of places like Sóskút, Pest, Budapest, and Hungary. Even more impressive scenes include those shot in Korda Studios, Etyek, and Hungary while the Giant’s Causeway, in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, showcases the beauty of the UK. The filming period ranged from June 8, 2007 to November 21, 2007.

Cast Details

Trivia and Facts

• The movie was directed by Guillermo del Toro and starred famous actors such as Ron Perlman, John Hurt, Rupert Evans, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, Jeffrey Tambor, and David Hyde Pierce.
• The film is adapted from a comic book by Mike Mignola and was primarily shot in the Czech Republic, around Prague.
• The movie features a plant in ‘Newark, New Jersey’ as the backdrop for the Bureau For Paranormal Research And Defense – this was actually filmed at the National Monument, atop Vitkov Hill in Prague.
• The interior of the National Monument in Prague was used for multiple scenes in Hellboy, including the entrance hall and the Miami Bodyworlds’ exhibition from the 2006 Bond film, Casino Royale.
• The imposing Ministry of Transport’s building was presented as the Machen Library where the protagonists find Sammael.
• The mythical Olšany Cemetery was the filming location for the ‘Russian’ cemetery scenes.
• Del Toro, the director, lent his voice to a reanimated corpse in one scene of the film.

Geo Location Details

• Location Name: Sóskút, Pest, Budapest, Hungary
  • Latitude: 47.5918448
  • Longitude: 19.2228801
  • Place ID: ChIJfbCuSaLPQUcRej1DTHXsQ9Y
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Mogyoród, Erdőalja u. 1, 2146 Hungary
  • Timezone: Europe/Budapest
• Location Name: Tárnok, Pest, Budapest, Hungary
  • Latitude: 47.5006536
  • Longitude: 19.0342204
  • Place ID: ChIJYdpY8yLcQUcRN_dmpgbo9ZM
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Budapest, Tárnok u., 1014 Hungary
  • Timezone: Europe/Budapest
• Location Name: Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
  • Latitude: 55.2408073
  • Longitude: -6.5115554
  • Place ID: ChIJD48V9EQpYEgR0h_eGaCMIvM
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills BT57 8SU, UK
  • Timezone: Europe/London