Naman Shrestha
The creation of Jay Carson and Kerry Ehrin, Apple TV+’s ‘The Morning Show,’ is a politically-charged drama series that revolves around UBA and its broadcast morning news program through which the hosts, Alexandra “Alex” Levy and Bradley Jackson, tackle and break out several political topics and prevalent news, such as the #MeToo movement, the COVID-19 pandemic, and racial inequality, and more. In the fourth season, the newsroom must deal with new responsibilities following the merging of UBN and NBN, while also delving deep into the topics of deepfakes, the advent of AI, conspiracy theories, and the misinformation regarding the war in the Middle East. Although most of the story of season 4 unfolds in familiar settings and visuals, a string of fresh locations can also be noticed.
The Morning Show Season 4 Filming Locations
‘The Morning Show’ season 4 was filmed in California, New York, Australia, Japan, and Singapore, particularly in Los Angeles County, New York City, Sydney, and Tokyo. According to reports, the principal photography for the fourth season of the Jennifer Aniston starrer took place over the course of about five months, from July to December of the same year.
Los Angeles County, California
Like other seasons, the production team of ‘The Morning Show’ season 4 conducted filming in the sprawling Southern Californian city of Los Angeles. In particular, the interior sequences set in the UBA (United Broadcast Association) office, where the hosts discuss the hot and popular current affairs every morning on the titular show, were shot at Sony Pictures Studios at 10202 West Washington Boulevard in Culver City, Los Angeles County. The cast and crew also visited other spots in the City of Angels for the purpose of filming. Though actually set in New York City, 611 Place at 611 West 6th Street in Downtown Los Angeles served as the filming site for scenes that feature the exteriors of the UBA network headquarters.
New York City, New York
While New York City, New York, is the primary setting of ‘The Morning Show’, considering the fictional network news program is based and broadcast in the city, it is not where a majority of the filming takes place in other locations. Having said that, to establish the backdrop of the narrative, the production team does capture some sequences in the Big Apple. For season 4, the cast and crew settled upon Central Park as another shooting site.
The picturesque landscaped park is located between the neighborhoods of Upper West Side and Upper East Side of the borough of Manhattan. In addition to the park, the New York Public Library at 476 Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan also doubled up as a filming site for the fourth season of the show. As per reports, Jennifer Aniston, who plays Alex Levy, was spotted getting emotional while enacting a dramatic scene during a night shoot at the steps outside of the iconic public library.
Sydney, Australia
The city of Sydney in Australia is another location where the fourth instalment of the multiple Emmy Award-winning show was recorded. The cosmopolitan vibe, refined infrastructure, and natural landscape lend a visual richness to the capital of New South Wales, which makes it a popular tourist destination and also contributes to its cinematic charm. The team must also have taken into account other factors, such as the lucrative tax incentives, supportive film commissions, seasoned crew, advanced production complexes as well as the eclectic mix of wide-ranging backdrops, while deciding upon Sydney as a filming site for ‘The Morning Show.’
Tokyo, Japan
Another location that makes an appearance in ‘The Morning Show’ season 4 is Tokyo, Japan. The team likely utilized multiple spots in the capital of the East Asian country to paint the canvas for several scenes in the season. By harboring not only districts with futuristic architecture but also traditional neighborhoods, the metropolis carries a unique appeal that makes it a favorable shooting spot for production of varying scale, tone, and genre. Alongside all that, its neon-lit skyline, state-of-the-art designs, cutting-edge technology, and bustling city life make it an ideal candidate for creating the backdrop of fast-paced shows like the Apple TV+ production.
Singapore
The cast and crew also traveled to Southeast Asia in order to conduct the shooting of the fourth season of the drama series. The island nation and city-state of Singapore is where the filming was specifically carried out. In the establishing shots, you are likely to spot a few skyscrapers and landmarks, including the Guoco Tower, the Republic Plaza, the Capital Tower, and The Sail @ Marina Bay Tower 1. Besides ‘The Morning Show,’ Singapore has served as a filming site for several other film and TV projects, including ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ ‘The Whistlers,’ ‘The Bear,’ ‘Mayor of Kingstown,’ and ‘Virgin River.’
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