The Assassin is currently airing on Prime Video and stars Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore as a mother and son duo – but where was the action-packed drama filmed?
The Assassin, a much-anticipated six-part action thriller, is on Prime Video and stars Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore as a mother-son duo.
Julie, a retired hitwoman, has chosen to live her life in solitude on a picturesque and secluded Greek island. However, when her estranged son Edward arrives with questions about his father and upbringing, Julie’s tranquil existence is disrupted.
The two are compelled to collaborate as Julie’s tumultuous past resurfaces and family secrets are unveiled. Hawes, who portrays Julie, recently made an uncommon family revelation as she discussed the new drama.
Here’s everything you need to know about the filming locations of the series.
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Where was The Assassin filmed?
The series was filmed in Greece, with most of the action taking place in Athens, and director Lisa Mulcahy admitted they faced challenges.
She stated: «Making a show in another country in extreme heat is very challenging for everyone involved, as at times we were shooting in nearly forty-degree heat.
«Some days were brutal, but we made sure everyone drank loads of water, stayed out of the heat and kept out of direct sunlight.»
Star Highmore also confessed that the harsh conditions made filming quite difficult.
He added: «Filming in Athens has been amazing. The variety of locations that we’ve filmed in has been crazy, we’ve covered land, sea, woods, yachts, mansions… the list goes on.
«This is my first time in Athens, and it was amazing to film there, but the most challenging thing has been the heat.
«Any sweat on screen that can be seen as we run around is most likely genuine! It’s certainly one of the hottest climates I’ve ever filmed in.»
His co-star Hawes shared her enthusiasm about returning to Greece for work, stating: «I previously did The Durrells for four series and we filmed that in Corfu, but because there’s no infrastructure there for filming, lots of the crew had come from Athens.
«Coming to Athens to shoot The Assassin has meant I’m back with a lot of those people I met in Corfu.
«There’s nothing better than walking onto a set on your first day, feeling nervous and apprehensive, to then be greeted by so many familiar friendly faces that I had spent a lot of time with over those four lovely years.»
Greece also served as a stand-in for all the other countries visited in the series, including Spain, the south of France and Albania.
The Assassin is available on Prime Video.
