The suspenseful new Netflix series “Pieces of Her”, starring Toni Collette, has quickly become very popular. The show is in the Netflix Top Ten this week. In the series, a woman named Andy Oliver (played by Bella Heathcote) moves to be closer to her mother, Laura (played by Toni Collette), who has recently recovered from breast cancer. As Andy starts her new life in this town, a violent incident happens. Her mother, Laura, kills a man threatening to shoot them by slitting his throat. Laura is called a hero, but Andy starts to realize that her mother is very good at killing. She starts to think that her mother is hiding secrets about her past.
Based on Karin Slaughter’s book of the same name, this eight-part series follows a mother whose brave act at a diner shooting puts her and her daughter’s peaceful life in danger. The show premiered on Netflix on March 4, 2022. Between February 27, 2022, and April 3, 2022, the series was watched for 227.5 million hours on Netflix globally, according to Netflix’s top 10 lists.
Where was “Pieces of Her” Filmed?
Originally, the main filming for the series was supposed to start on March 16, 2020, and finish on July 17, 2020, in Burnaby, British Columbia. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, things changed. The Australian Government gave an AU$21.58 million investment to help boost the local economy during the pandemic. This investment also helped the production of the movie Spiderhead. Because of this, the production of Pieces of Her moved to Sydney, Australia, where filming happened in early 2021.
Setting vs. Filming Location
Even though the story is set in the beach town of Belle Isle, in Georgia, USA, the actual filming took place on the other side of the world.
Filmed in Australia
The filming took place in several sites across Australia beginning in January 2021. Some of these locales are Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush, Sydney, Umina Beach, New South Wales, Blue Mountains, and North Ryde, Sydney.
Official Statements
New South Wales Minister for the Arts, Don Harwin, talked about filming Pieces of Her in the area. He said, “Through the NSW Government’s Made in NSW fund, and with our successful management of the COVID-19 pandemic, NSW is a very attractive place to film. We are showing that we are open for business, a safe place to film, and we welcome great opportunities to the state. Netflix’s Pieces of Her will bring a substantial investment to the state’s economy and provide a lot of work for local cast and crew, as well as catering, security, and other on-set operations.”
The Fictional Town of Belle Isle
Belle Isle, the town featured in the show, is located in Georgia, near Savannah. However, Belle Isle is a fictional setting established by Karin Slaughter, the author of the book Pieces of Her. In an interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Slaughter verified that the town does not exist. She replied, “I made that up. I dislike it when people complain that you can’t turn left on this specific route, so I often make up names. Anyone who knows Savannah understands what I am doing.”
Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Pieces of Her
Q: Where was “Pieces of Her” filmed?
A: “Pieces of Her” was filmed in various locations in Australia. Some key locations include Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush (Sydney), Umina Beach (New South Wales), Blue Mountains (New South Wales), and North Ryde (Sydney).
Q: When was “Pieces of Her” filmed?
A: The filming of “Pieces of Her” took place in early 2021. The production moved to Australia due to the COVID-19 pandemic and started shooting in January 2021.
Q: Why was the filming location changed to Australia?
A: The filming location was changed to Australia because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Government provided an AU$21.58 million investment to support the local economy and attract productions like “Pieces of Her”. This made Australia an attractive and safe place for filming.
Q: When did “Pieces of Her” premiere on Netflix?
A: “Pieces of Her” premiered on Netflix on March 4, 2022. It quickly became popular and made it to the Netflix Top Ten list.
Q: Is Belle Isle, the town in “Pieces of Her”, a real place?
A; No, Belle Isle is a fictional town created by author Karin Slaughter. It is depicted as a beach town in Georgia, USA, in the series. Slaughter created the fictional town to avoid real-life geographical inconsistencies.
