Latest developments in cinematic filming and top-tier television productions taking place in the United Kingdom and Ireland for the year 2025
High-End Film and Television Productions Continue to Thrive in the UK
The UK continues to be a hotbed for high-end film and television productions, with a variety of exciting projects currently in the works. Here's a roundup of some of the upcoming productions that are set to captivate audiences.
First off, "Preschool," a series produced by Josh Duhamel, is a drama about two fathers battling to get their children into an elite preschool. The show is being filmed in London. Another intriguing series is "California Avenue," created by Hugo Blick, which follows a woman and her 11-year-old child seeking refuge at an isolated caravan park. This production is being filmed in Hertfordshire.
"Breaking Cover," a film directed by Adrian Bol, tells the story of a father-daughter hunting trip that becomes a fight for survival. Sankara Media is producing this thrilling project, and it's being filmed in the UK.
Some of the most anticipated productions include adaptations of well-known works. "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew," directed by Greta Gerwig, is an adaptation of C.S. Lewis's sixth novel in the Narnia series. Amy Pascal is producing this film, which is being filmed at London's Shepperton Studios.
"Sense And Sensibility," an adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, is being directed by Georgia Oakley and produced by Working Title and November Pictures. The distribution details for this production are yet to be announced.
The series adaptation of the "Harry Potter" novels is another highly anticipated project. HBO, Brontë Film and TV, and Warner Bros Television are collaborating on this production, which is being filmed at Warner Bros Leavesden.
In the world of fantasy, "Wayfinders" is a series about a group of unlikely heroes, produced by Arrowstorm, Dark Day Pictures, and filmed in Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, and Offaly for Angel Studios.
The second series of Guy Ritchie's "The Gentlemen" is also in the works, produced by Moonage Pictures and filmed in the UK.
For those who enjoy comedy, "Rivals" (series two) is a comedy series based on Jilly Cooper's novel, produced in Bristol.
In the realm of crime dramas, "The Wanted Man" is a series about a crime syndicate head being taken down by one of his own, produced by New Pictures and Observatory Pictures and filmed in London.
"Legends" is based on a true story about customs employees infiltrating drug gangs, produced by Tannadice Pictures and filmed in London and North England for Netflix.
"Run Away" is an adaptation of Harlan Coben's work about a father looking for his daughter, produced by Final Twist Productions and Quay Street Productions and filmed in Manchester for Netflix.
The second series of "The Agency" is being produced by Smokehouse Pictures, MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and filmed at Shinfield Studios.
The final series of "Silo" is being produced by Apple Studios and filmed at Hoddesdon Studios.
Moving on to the world of superheroes, "Avengers: Doomsday" is the fifth instalment in the superhero franchise, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, produced by AGBO and Marvel Studios, and distributed by Disney. It is being filmed in London.
The third series of "The Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power" is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios and filmed at Shepperton Studios.
A six-part series adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is being produced by Lookout Point and filmed in the UK, with distribution by Netflix.
Lastly, "The Thomas Crown Affair," a remake of the 1968 romantic heist film, directed by Michael B Jordan, produced by AGBO and Outlier Society, and distributed by Amazon MGM Studios, is being filmed at Elstree Studios.
"Practical Magic 2," the sequel to the 1998 fantasy comedy about two witch sisters, directed by Susanne Bier, produced by Denise Di Novi, and distributed by Warner Bros, is being filmed at Warner Bros Leavesden.
While the search results do not provide a clear list or archive of productions specifically slated for the second half of 2022, it's clear that the UK's film and television industry remains robust and continues to produce high-quality, exciting projects. For comprehensive and specific details on UK film and TV productions for H2 2022 and ongoing, industry trade publications, official broadcaster announcements, and the British Film Institute (BFI) archives from that period would be the best sources.
Movies-and-TV productions in the UK show no signs of slowing down, with numerous exciting projects slated for the second half of 2022. Notable among these are the upcoming series "California Avenue" and "The Thomas Crown Affair," both being filmed in the UK. The entertainment industry in the UK continues to thrive, offering a myriad of compelling viewing experiences for audiences.
