Naman Shrestha
Based on the eponymous Wondery podcast by Nikki Boyer, Hulu’s ‘Dying for Sex’ is the creation of Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether. The comedy-drama series centers upon a married woman named Molly Kochan, whose life turns upside down after she is diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. As she is forced to reflect on her entire life, she severs ties with her husband of 15 years and embarks on a spiritual journey to explore herself and her desires.
Encouraged and supported by her best friend, Nikki Boyer, Molly is able to muster the courage required to explore her sexuality in the last stretch of her cancer-stricken life. Led by the bold and compelling performance of Michelle Williams, the show also features other popular names, such as Jenny Slate, Rob Delaney, Jay Duplass, and Kelvin Yu. The navigation of her sexual desires gets Molly out of her shell and into the bustling city streets, hoping to make connections with other men.
Dying for Sex Filming Locations
‘Dying for Sex’ is primarily filmed in New York State, especially across New York City and Stuyvesant. As per reports, principal photography for the inaugural iteration of the Hulu production seemingly got underway in March 2024 and continued for a couple of months before getting wrapped up in May of the same year. The cast and crew members had a thrilling and fun experience on set, taking many memories back home. Jay Duplass, who portrays Steve, expressed his gratitude for being a part of “this wild show” alongside “some of the best people.”
New York City, New York
A majority of ‘Dying for Sex’ was lensed in and around New York City, situated in the southeastern part of the eponymous state. The diverse neighborhood of Brooklyn, located on the western edge of Long Island in the metropolis, perfectly encapsulated Molly’s journey of self-discovery, so much so that it becomes a character itself as the narrative progresses. The story of the Michelle Williams starrer takes shape amid the backdrop of bustling streets, towering skyscrapers, and vibrant neighborhoods embellished by historic and modern architecture. One of the prominent hubs of entertainment, NYC has served as the filming site for numerous movies and television shows, such as ‘Anora,’ ‘Friends,’ ‘Babygirl,’ ‘Euphoria,’ ‘Younger,’ and ‘Survival of the Thickest.’
Stuyvesant, New York
For shooting purposes, the production team of ‘Dying for Sex’ also traveled north of the Big Apple and set up camp in the town of Stuyvesant. Situated in New York’s Columbia County, the quaint town is home to multiple establishments or properties that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, such as R. and W. Scott Ice Company Powerhouse and Ice House Site, the Johannis L. Van Alen Farm, the Requa House, the Stuyvesant Landing Depot, and William A. Witbeck House. There’s a chance that you might spot a few of these in the backdrop of some scenes. In March 2024, Michelle Williams and other cast members were spotted taping multiple scenes on the streets of the town by many passersby and locals.
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