Hulu’s latest offering, Say Nothing, is a historical drama based on the 2018 book Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe and focuses on the turbulent period of 'The Troubles in Northern Ireland' that lasted from the late 1960s to 1998.
Say Nothing brings to life the real-life happenings of that period and follows the tragic and unfortunate abduction and murder of Jean McConville. The six part series premiered on November 14, 2024 with Michael Lennox as the director and Zetumer as the showrunner.
Featuring actors like Lola Petticrew, Anthony Boyle, Hazel Doupe, Josh Finan etc, one of the key elements of Say Nothing is the locations where it was shot. Given the fact that this is a true story, the filming locations play a very important role in the story progression.
The filming locations for Say Nothing include Belfast in Northern Ireland and Liverpool, London and Sheffield in England.
Say Nothing Filming locations
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Given the fact that the show follows The Troubles in Northern Ireland, it is obvious that much of the show was shot in Belfast, Northern Ireland to add authenticity to the series. The streets of Belfast are known for their connection to that particular period of time that the show focuses on and that makes the events happening on the screen more realistic.
Liverpool, England
The filming for Say Nothing began initially in Liverpool, England, back in May 2023. Liverpool is endowed with rich architecture and there’s a historical look about this place that helped the location depict certain Northern Ireland scenes during The Troubles.
Moreover, Liverpool’s urban landscape is quite varied, which made it perfect for a place that can represent the complex history of Belfast.
London, England
Parts of shooting of Say Nothing also took place in London, England. The inclusion of this destination added another layer to the whole story. It is quite well known that this city was central to the decisions and discussions regarding Northern Ireland during the period that the show focuses on.
The scenes related to the political aspects of The Troubles have been well captured through London because of the city’s connection with Ireland.
Shepton Mallet Prison, Somerset, England
Filming at Shepton Mallet Prison, Somerset, England took place in August and September, 2023. This historic prison, that is located near Bath has a haunting look, which was needed for intense scenes in Say Nothing. These scenes specifically required an enclosed setting.
The low lights and atmospheric quality of this location made it a crucial addition to the shooting locations used in the show. The scenes shot here were elevated to the next level because of the ambiance of the setting itself.
Sheffield, England
Another filming spot for Say Nothing was Sheffield, England, which helped it to accurately represent the 1970s and 1980s urban life. Due to its picturesque nature, the scenes shot at this location have contributed immensely to the visual enhancement of the story.
Viewers are bound to be taken back to the era that the show presents through the scenes shot at Sheffield. It perfectly brought out the gritty vibe of the era of The Troubles and how that shaped the life of the people that the story was about.
What is Say Nothing about?
Say Nothing brings on screen the true story of Ireland’s fight that happened to unite the nation. The show picks up 1960s in West Belfast as the violence between the IRA and the Protestant loyalists starts getting uglier.
The series focuses on certain key moments of the struggle, the origins of some of which could be traced back to a hundred years. This is done through the eyes of the key members of the IRA during the time, Dolours Price, a high-ranking volunteer (Lola Petticrew), Brendan Hughes, commanding officer (Anthony Boyle), Gerry Adams, the future president of the Irish political party Sinn Féin (Josh Finan). However, Adams, now 76 years old, has denied any kind of association with IRA.
Say Nothing can be streamed on Hulu.
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