Where was Say Nothing filmed? All filming locations explored 

The historical drama limited series Say Nothing was released on Hulu on November 14, 2024. The show featured actors such as Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, and Anthony Boyle and chronicled their lives against the backdrop of the Troubles, an ethnic conflict that existed for almost three decades, from the late 1960s to the late 1990s.

To explain the historical perspective of the show, which mainly focuses on Belfast and various regions of Northern Ireland, the creators selected locations that fit smoothly with the storyline. As a result, they recorded scenes in places like Belfast, Liverpool, London, Sheffield, and HM Prison Shepton Mallet (also referred to as Cornhill).

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Filming locations for Say Nothing

1) Belfast, Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland - Belfast - Umbrellas on terraced street pavement (Image via Getty)

Primary filming for Say Nothing took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland where the show's story originally takes place. The architectural features of the location, along with its environment, which strongly reflects the Troubles era, offered an ideal backdrop for filming the series.

Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland, situated on the banks of the River Lagan. It is also one of the principal islands of Northern Ireland.

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2) Liverpool, England

Seagul Stalking For Food In Liverpool (Image via Getty)

Major parts of Say Nothing were also filmed in Liverpool, England which like Belfast, also had architectural settings and topography reminiscent of the era in which the show is based.

Liverpool is an important area in England, recognized as a cathedral city, port city, and a metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. Liverpool can be found on the eastern bank of the Mersey Estuary, next to the Irish Sea.

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3) London, England

Daily Life In London (Image via Getty)

A few important scenes from the show were also filmed in London, England. The location served as a place of political significance in the film as places in London were often used during the Troubles to hold important discussions.

London is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom. Also, it is the most populous city in both of these regions. The city is located in the southeastern section of the island of Great Britain.

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4) Sheffield, England

National Park Farming And Walking Landscape in Sheffield, England (Image via Getty)

Sheffield in England served as the perfect setting for filming certain scenes of Say Anything. These were the scenes that were more focussed on urban areas and settings where most of the discussions took place during the Troubles era.

Sheffield is a city situated in South Yorkshire, England. It is 29 miles south of Leeds and 32 miles east of Manchester.

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5) HM Prison Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England

Barbed wire around HM Prison Shepton Mallet (Image via Getty)

Several intense scenes from Say Nothing were also recorded in HMP Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England. These scenes were quite specific, yet they were undoubtedly essential to the show's narrative.

HMP Shepton Mallet, also known as Cornhill, is a former prison located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England. It was closed in 2013.

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What is Say Nothing about?

FX Networks who is behind releasing the show on Hulu released an official synopsis ahead of its premiere. It reads:

"FX’s limited series Say Nothing is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. The 9-episode series is based on the book by Patrick Radden Keefe. Spanning four decades, the series opens with the shocking disappearance of Jean McConville, a single mother of ten who was abducted from her home in 1972 and never seen alive again."

Say Nothing narrates the experiences of different members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), and investigates the lengths people will go to for their beliefs. The series explores how a society marked by division can suddenly plunge into armed conflict and emphasizes the long-lasting consequences of extreme violence on all parties involved. Additionally, it examines the emotional and psychological toll that a culture of silence can create on the people and society at large.

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All episodes of Say Nothing are currently streaming on Hulu.