'Dark Matter': Inside the filming locations of Apple TV+'s sci-fi series

Upcoming Apple TV+'s series 'Dark Matter' will take the audience through stunning locations amid the sci-fi plot
UPDATED MAY 9, 2024
'Dark Matter' featuring Joel Edgerton is set to premiere on May 8, 2024 (@appletv+)
'Dark Matter' featuring Joel Edgerton is set to premiere on May 8, 2024 (@appletv+)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: 'Dark Matter', an upcoming science-fiction series, utilizes stunning locations of Chicago to provide viewers with an eye-catching experience.

The eight-episodic series draws its inspiration from a concept of quantum physics, promising a ride of nail-biting thrill and mind-boggling twists.

Set to release on Apple TV+, 'Dark Matter' features Joel Edgerton in the key role of Jason Dessen, complemented by stellar performances by Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, and Oakes Fegley.

Apple TV+'s 'Dark Matter' features stunning locations in Chicago

Joel Edgerton and Dayo Okeniyi in 'Dark Matter' (@appletv+)
Joel Edgerton and Dayo Okeniyi in 'Dark Matter' (@appletv+)

The plot of 'Dark Matter' is set in Chicago, and to maintain authenticity, creator Blake Crouch arranged for the filming of the series within the Windy City.

Chicago residents will be able to recognize shots of Logan Square, the University of Chicago, Millennium Park, and other iconic locations featured in the series.

The crew has also filmed a scene at an abandoned hospital in Blue Island, as mentioned by Crouch to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Fans might also be able to spot the shore of Lake Michigan in the upcoming series.

What is the plot of 'Dark Matter'?

Joel Edgerton in 'Dark Matter' (@appletv+)
Joel Edgerton in 'Dark Matter' (@appletv+)

'Dark Matter' revolves around Joel Edgerton, a physicist in Chicago who finds himself trapped in an alternate reality. He now struggles to return to his original reality to stop his alternate self from harming his true family.

The official synopsis reads, "Jason Dessen is abducted into an alternate version of his life. To get back to his true family, he embarks on a harrowing journey to save them from the most terrifying foe imaginable: himself."

'Dark Matter' trailer



 

'Dark Matter' is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, with two episodes releasing simultaneously.

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