Black Bag filming locations: Where was the Michael Fassbender starrer filmed? 

A still from
A still from 'Black Bag' | Image via @Youtube/FocusFeatures

The freshest new release Steven Soderbergh's spy flick Black Bag was released on March 14, 2025.

The film's actors include Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Naomie Harris, Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Pierce Brosnan and many others.

Black Bag has been showered with raving reviews, receiving a rating of 7.4/10 at IMDb and an aggregate of a whopping 97% at Rotten Tomatoes. The film follows the plot of an undercover agent couple Kathryn and George, whose loving relationship is now at stake at the face of their faithfulness and commitment to their nation.

The synopsis of Black Bag, as per Rotten Tomatoes, reads:

"Black Bag is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.:

However, this intense spy thriller has been filmed across meticulously chosen locations. The primary locations of Black Bag are set in London, United Kingdom and in Zürich, Switzerland.

Let us explore further about the filming locations of Black Bag.


Black Bag filming locations


1) Hotel Storchen, in Zürich

The renowned 668-year-old Storchen Hotel in Zürich, has a huge historical importance. Its existence was documented in the 12th Century, in 1357.

In the film, the exterior of this luxe hotel serves as the filming location for Kathryn's meeting for her mission.


2) Münsterbrücke, in Zürich

A still from 'Black Bag' | Image via @Youtube/FocusFeatures
A still from 'Black Bag' | Image via @Youtube/FocusFeatures

Another important location in Zürich for Black Bag is Münsterbrücke. In the film, we witness Kathryn strutting on this road bridge during the nighttime in Zürich.

This iconic bridge lies over the beautiful river Limmat in Zürich, Switzerland. Zürich is a crucial location for Agent Kathryn in fulfilling one of her missions.


3) A block at The White Chapel, in London

A still from 'Black Bag' | Image via @Youtube/FocusFeatures
A still from 'Black Bag' | Image via @Youtube/FocusFeatures

To replicate the building of the National Cyber Security Centre, the makers of Black Bag recreated one of the office-like building blocks as the headquarters of the agents.

As reported by Time Out, it was difficult for the crew to find the apt location after searching around 80 locations. Also, for the access of good lighting, this seemed to be the perfect place.


4) Great Missenden, in Buckinghamshire

This picturesque fishing scene featuring Michael Fassbender, in the role of George, has to be one of the highlights of the filming locations. This scene was shot at a fishing lake situated in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England. Interestingly, legendary author Roald Dahl had lived in this region.

As reported by Time Out, the location manager of Black Bag, Emily Wright mentioned that initially this scene was not in the script, but was later added, saying:

‘I don't think the boat house was originally in the script, but we saw it and it just lends itself so well to the character’

5) Mayha Restaurant, at Marylebone, London

The lunch scene featuring Pierce Brosnan, in the role of the high-ranking intelligence officer Arthur Steiglitz, was shot in this picturesque Japanese restaurant named Mayha, in Marylebone, London.


6) The Woodhouse home, Islington and Pinewood Studios

For the captivating dim lit dining scene of Black Bag, the Woodhouse home was chosen as its shooting location.

Along with the interiors of this crucial gathering scene, its outdoors played an important role too. As reported by Time Out, soundstages were used to replicate the avenue.


The rest of the filming locations of Black Bag include:

  • Broadgate Plaza, at EC2
  • The Cadogan Arms, at Chelsea
  • The Scotch of St. James, London
  • Regent Street Cinema, London
  • The Zetter Clerkenwell, London

Stay tuned for more such information at Soap Central

Also read: 5 best-dressed celebrities spotted at ‘Black Bag’ NYC premiere

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Edited by Priscillah Mueni
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