{"id":4762,"date":"2026-07-16T16:36:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T16:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=4762"},"modified":"2026-07-16T16:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T16:36:52","slug":"grab-the-popcorn-these-new-movies-and-tv-shows-were-filmed-in-nc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=4762","title":{"rendered":"Grab the popcorn: These new movies and TV shows were filmed in NC"},"content":{"rendered":"

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North Carolina is home to beautiful scenery \u2014 and you may spot some of those views in upcoming movies and TV shows.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s because filming projects have<\/a> poured into the state this year, joining hundreds of others that have come here in recent decades. North Carolina<\/a> \u201chas seen a strong start to 2026,\u201d with a combination of new productions and others that have carried over from 2025, Guy Gaster, director of the N.C. Film Office, told The News & Observer in a Wednesday, July 15 email.<\/p>\n

From the new season<\/a> of the Netflix series \u201cThe Hunting Wives\u201d<\/a> to Hallmark\u2019s holiday movie \u201cA Grand Biltmore Christmas,\u201d<\/a> there are plenty of entertainment options to keep on your radar. Here are some ongoing and recently completed productions the N.C. Film Office has shared on its website.<\/p>\n

Genre: Romance<\/a><\/p>\n

Starring: Jonathan Frakes, Andie MacDowell and Holland Roden<\/p>\n

Filming location: Western North Carolina<\/p>\n

IMDb synopsis<\/a>: \u201cIn 1895, Elizabeth meets Michael, a teen trespasser at Biltmore House who vanishes. When he returns 20 years later, a magic hourglass pulls her to the present. She must return home before being found and before love alters her destiny.\u201d<\/p>\n

Genre: Drama<\/p>\n

Starring: Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman and Brittany Snow<\/p>\n

Filming location: Charlotte area<\/a><\/p>\n

IMDb synopsis<\/a>: \u201cSophie O\u2019Neil moves to deep East Texas and succumbs to socialite Margo\u2019s charms. Her life is soon consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.\u201d<\/p>\n

Genre: Game show<\/p>\n

Starring: MrBeast<\/a> (Jimmy Donaldson), Chandler Hallow and Nolan Hansen<\/p>\n

Filming location: Eastern North Carolina<\/p>\n

IMDb synopsis<\/a>: \u201cA reality-competition show, in which over 1,000 contestants play for a single $5 million cash payout.\u201d<\/p>\n

Genre: Drama<\/p>\n

Starring: Jaina Lee Ortiz, Kevin Rankin and Scott Speedman<\/p>\n

Filming location: Wilmington area<\/a><\/p>\n

IMDb synopsis<\/a>: \u201cEx-con photographer RJ Decker becomes a PI in South Florida, solving strange cases with help from his journalist ex, her cop wife, and an enigmatic woman from his past who may help or destroy him.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Genre: Romance<\/a><\/p>\n

Starring: Leona Burke, Tom Gipson and Kristi Murdock<\/p>\n

Filming location: Wilmington area<\/p>\n

Instagram synopsis<\/a>: \u201cAs Christmas approaches, Nora, a widowed mother navigating grief and family, has her carefully ordered life thrown off balance by her grandmother\u2019s arrival, a lively local pub, and the possibility that love isn\u2019t finished with her yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to these projects, 2026 saw the end of production for \u201cBlue Christmas,\u201d a movie shot in the Wilmington area. And a to-be-announced TV show pilot filmed in the same area is in the pre-production phase, according to the N.C. Film Office.<\/p>\n

As of April 29, figures that Gaster shared with The N&O show direct in-state spending from productions<\/a> so far this year has totaled $175 million, compared to roughly $185 million for all of last year. You can see a list of past on-screen projects online at filmnc.com\/nc-film-tv-productions-2020-present<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So, what makes North Carolina an attractive place for filming?<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the larger productions, the state\u2019s Film & Entertainment Grant<\/a> and its availability is the biggest factor followed by a strong workforce, established infrastructure, and the variety of location possibilities found within the state,\u201d Gaster told The N&O.<\/p>\n

Portions of this story were previously published<\/a> in CharlotteFive.<\/i><\/p>\n

Questions about life in North Carolina? Or have a tip or story idea you\u2019d like to share? The service journalism teams at The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer want to hear from you.<\/p>\n

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You can submit your question by filling out this form<\/a><\/b>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Netflix series \u201cThe Hunting Wives,\u201d upcoming Hallmark Christmas movie, new \u201cBeast Games\u201d season were shot in NC. Where were they filmed? 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