where was project hail mary filmed
The movie Project Hail Mary was filmed almost entirely in England, with a mix of studio work and a few key real-world locations.
Main filming locations
- Shepperton Studios, Surrey (primary base) – Most of the spaceship interiors and large-scale sets were built and shot at Shepperton Studios just outside the village of Shepperton in Surrey.
- South Parade Pier, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire – This Victorian seaside pier appears in scenes from Ryland Grace’s life on Earth, giving the film its coastal, everyday backdrop.
- Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory, near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire – Real radio telescope facilities were used for Earth-based science and observatory sequences, adding a grounded, realistic feel.
Country and city overview
- The film was shot almost entirely in England , with confirmed work in Surrey, Portsmouth, and Cambridgeshire , and production based around London and major UK studios.
- Industry reports and production coverage note that filming formally began in London on 3 June 2024 and ran through late October 2024.
Quick HTML table of locations
| Location | Type | Region | How it was used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepperton Studios, Shepperton | Studio | Surrey, England | Main production hub, interiors and spacecraft sets. | [5]
| South Parade Pier, Southsea | Real location | Portsmouth, Hampshire, England | Scenes from Ryland Grace’s Earth life, coastal exterior shots. | [7][9][1][5]
| Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory (MRAO) | Real location | Near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England | Observatory and radio telescope sequences. | [9][5][7]
| London area studios (incl. major UK stages) | Studio / production base | London & surroundings | Production hub for controlled stage work and interiors. | [10][1]
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