Film and TV productions filming in London this July

Film London has released a list of film and TV productions shooting in the city throughout July.

Filming has commenced on Netflix’s new teen series Geek Girl. The series is based on Holly Smale’s best-selling book series including popular titles such as her debut-hit Geek Girl (2013), Model Misfit (2013), Picture Perfect (2014) and Forever Geek (2017). The show has been picked up by Netflix for 10, 30-minute episodes. The series adapts the story of socially awkward teenager Harriet Manners, who struggles to fit in with her peers until she is discovered as a top fashion model, turning her world upside down. Emily Carey (House of the Dragon, Wonder Woman) takes the lead role of the series alongside a cast comprising: Sarah Parish, Emmanuel Imani, Liam Woodrum, Zac Looker, Tim Downie, and Jemima Rooper. The production is filming in London.

Production on Sky Original film, The Radleys, described as a thriller and black comedy, has begun and is set to shoot in London and Yorkshire. Adapted from the critically acclaimed novel by best-selling author Matt Haig, the film follows the Radleys, a family of vampires who abstain from drinking blood. Hiding their secret from the world and even their own kids, the truth slips out as their children start to give-in to their natural cravings. Emmy and Golden Globe Winner Damian Lewis has been cast as the lead alongside Emmy winner Kelly Macdonald, and BAFTA nominee Shaun Parkes. 

Disney Plus Series Beaumont is also filming in London this month. The new historical show, chronicles the lives of several characters as they grow up in Belfast during the Troubles. The series has started shooting in locations around Sheffield and Liverpool, with filming also set to take place in the capital. Cast details are closely held present. It is slated for release in 2024.

Production roundup courtesy of Film London.