Screen Daily has released a comprehensive snapshot of high-end film and television productions currently shooting in the UK and Ireland for major studios and streamers. The list highlights a diverse range of projects, from action sequels and literary adaptations to spy thrillers and comedies. Productions span locations across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, featuring notable casts and directors.
Overview of Key Productions
The latest updates cover a variety of films and TV series in active production as of late 2024, set for potential 2025 releases or continuations. This roundup draws from industry sources, including Production Intelligence, and invites updates for accuracy. Productions are grouped by category for clarity.
Notable Films
Several high-profile films are underway. 'Road House 2', directed by Ilya Naishuller and produced by Atlas Entertainment, stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Leila George, Aldis Hodge, and Dave Bautista. Shooting began in November and continues in the UK before moving to Malta and the US, with Amazon as distributor.
'Werwulf', a gothic horror from Robert Eggers under Focus Features, features Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Willem Dafoe. Filming at Sky Studios Elstree and Dartmoor, Devon, started in October and is ongoing, distributed by Universal.
Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew' adapts C.S. Lewis's novel for Netflix, with Emma Mackey, Daniel Craig, and Carey Mulligan. Production at London and Shepperton Studios began in August.
Other films include 'The Beekeeper 2' with Jason Statham at Shepperton Studios, 'Clayface' in Liverpool and Warner Bros Leavesden starring Naomi Ackie, and 'Star Wars: Starfighter' directed by Shawn Levy with Ryan Gosling in London.
Television Highlights
TV projects are equally robust. 'Slow Horses' seasons seven and eight, starring Gary Oldman, film in London for Apple TV+. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' season three shoots at Shepperton Studios with Morfydd Clark and Charlie Vickers for Prime Video.
'Pride and Prejudice', a six-part Netflix adaptation, features Emma Corrin and Olivia Colman, directed by Euros Lyn. 'Harry Potter' series adaptation is at Warner Bros Leavesden for HBO.
Additional series include 'Ted Lasso' season four in London, 'Silo' season four at Hoddesdon Studios until March 2026, and 'Black Doves' season two with Keira Knightley for Netflix.
These updates reflect the vibrant production landscape in the region, supporting local economies and talent.