Naman Shrestha
With Tristan Séguéla at the helm, Netflix’s ‘The Good Lawyer’ is a French courtroom thriller drama movie that centers on an established, bold, and confident criminal defense attorney named Léonard Landry, whose life and career go spiraling after he overdoses in the middle of a court proceeding, in front of everyone. Forced into rehabilitation, the successful lawyer is on the clock, with only one week to turn things around for himself and save his law career.
At the same time, Landry must also prepare for his own trial. He finds himself reluctantly paired with an intern named Noé, who is there to help him navigate the situation filled with mind games, dramatic twists, and temptations. Originally titled ‘Un Bon Avocat,’ the crime film is set in a fast-paced city, with most of the drama unfolding in courthouses and courtrooms as the protagonist tries to save his career.
The Good Lawyer Filming Locations
Production on ‘The Good Lawyer’ was conducted in France and Senegal, particularly in Paris, Lille, and Tours, under the working title ‘L’Avocat.’ From what we can tell, principal photography for the French thriller seemingly got underway around February 2026 and continued for a couple of months before wrapping up around late April of the same year. One of the crew members, Popule Duplan, shared a few words of gratitude for being a part of the project. She stated (translated), “Thank you @melanielaurent__ for this new partnership for the filming of the @tristanseg film with @anthonybajon, @davinesfrance @laurent.lafitte, and Carole Bouquet… good hair moments in perspective 💕thank you Melanie N Guyen.”
Paris, France
A major chunk of ‘The Good Lawyer’ was reportedly lensed across the sprawling city of Paris, the capital of France. From the looks of it, the filming unit took over various streets and neighborhoods to shoot numerous scenes, including night and chase sequences. In the establishing or aerial shots, you are likely to spot several iconic landmarks and buildings, such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Palais Garnier, the Panthéon, and more.
The exterior of the Tribunal Judiciaire de Créteil on Pl. du Palais in the commune of Créteil makes an appearance in the thriller movie. Apart from the Tristan Séguéla directorial, Paris has hosted the production of multiple movies and TV shows over the years. Some of the notable ones are ‘Masterplan,’ ‘Van Helsing,’ ‘The Count of Monte Cristo,’ ‘Inception,’ ‘Léon: The Professional,’ ‘The Diplomat,’ ‘Killing Eve,’ and ‘The Beauty.’
Other Locations in France
A couple of other French destinations served as prominent production locations for Netflix’s ‘The Good Lawyer.’ For shooting purposes, the cast and crew members set up camp in the capital of the Hauts-de-France region — Lille — where they reportedly utilized the premises of a court building to lens key outdoor and indoor scenes. Similarly, the filming unit also took over a court building located in the city of Tours, which is located in the region of Centre-Val de Loire.
Dakar, Senegal
Additional portions for ‘The Good Lawyer’ were recorded on location in the capital of Senegal — Dakar. Located on the Cap-Vert peninsula, the city is popular for many landmarks, such as Deux Mamelles, the Grand Mosque of Dakar, Les Mamelles Lighthouse, and more, some of which might feature in the film. To be specific, the production team utilized the scenic and peaceful locales of the Gorée Island, which is one of the 19 districts of Dakar.
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