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The Union, directed by Julian Farino and written by Joe Barton and David Guggenheim, was released on Netflix on August 16, 2024. This action-thriller stars Mark Wahlberg as Mike, whose peaceful life is disrupted when his ex-girlfriend Roxanne, played by Halle Berry, reappears as part of a top-secret government agency called The Union. She pulls Mike into a dangerous mission, forcing him to navigate intense action and rekindle emotions.
The Union is shot in various locations in several countries and states including London, New Jersey, and Italy. However, the movie is primarily set in New Jersey, in locations like Jersey City, Kearny, and Paterson.
The official synopsis of the movie on Netflix reads it as:
“A New Jersey construction worker goes from regular guy to aspiring spy when his long-lost high school sweetheart recruits him for an espionage mission.”
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Filming locations of The Union
New Jersey
The Union was shot in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America. The state is located in the northeastern part of the US and is known for its skyline views and vibrant cities. Several scenes in the movie show the skyscrapers and urban landscape of the city.
Other locations in New Jersey where The Union is shot include Kearny, a town that is part of Hudson County, and Paterson, the largest city of Passaic County
London, England, UK
The Union features several iconic locations in London that add a rich cultural backdrop to the film. Many scenes were shot on Albert Bridge, a historic road bridge over the River Thames connecting Chelsea to Battersea. This bridge was inaugurated in 1873 and some of the crucial scenes between Mike and Roxanne were shot there.
Fitzrovia, a neighborhood in central London, is famous for its blend of old buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries and newer homes. It has also been an important place for filming movies. The special character of the area, together with the tall BT Tower, made it a perfect setting for some of the movie's main scenes.
Moreover, the historic Savoy Theatre on the Strand, which has strong connections to London's cultural history, was used for several scenes in the movie. Other locations in London include London Bridge, Tower Bridge, and The Shard.
Piran, Slovenia
Another location where The Union was shot includes Piran, a town in the country of Slovenia in Europe. Slovenia is known for its mountains, ski resorts, and picturesque lakes. A scene was shot near Piran Lighthouse Church in which Mike McKenna was shown being carried in a suitcase while people shot bullets at him.
Another scene, shows Mike running through the small streets of a locality that has all the houses with white bodies and red rooftops.
Trieste, Italy
Trieste is a port city in Italy, located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, and is an important port on the Maritime Silk Road. A luxury 4-star hotel Savoia Excelsior Palace in Trieste, Italy was also used for filming the movie.
Several crucial scenes of the movie were shot here including the scene where it's raining heavily outside a white building, and three men in black are looking for something.
The ending scene of the movie shows the lead actors of the port when they confront the villain.
Fans can watch The Union on Netflix, starting on August 16, 2024.
