'Eric': Inside iconic filming locations of Netflix's Benedict Cumberbatch thriller
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: 'Eric' is streaming on Netflix on May 30, 2024, as creator Abi Morgan takes the audience on a trip back to 1980s Manhattan in a psychological thriller that sees a puppeteer named Vincent (Benedict Cumberbatch) cope with his son Edgar (Ivan Morris Howe) going missing, by talking to the monster under Edgar's bed, Eric.
Created by Abi Morgan, the show stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Ivan Morris Howe, Gaby Hoffmann, and McKinley Belcher III. The show is directed by Lucy Forbes. The film was shot between Jan 2023 - May 2023.
The official synopsis of 'Eric' reads, "A desperate father, alongside a tenacious cop, battles his own demons on the streets of 1980s New York as he searches for his missing nine-year-old son".
Here is a look at the filming locations of 'Eric'.
Manhattan, New York City, New York
A subplot of the show is the backdrop of 1980s New York as the show deals with themes like internal corruption in the police department and the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s.
The makers have made a concerted effort to recreate New York from that era with the infrastructure, costumes, vehicles, and everything about the paraphernalia that acts as a constant reminder of New York from the 1980s.
New York has been an important filming location in the history of films as some of the most iconic films like 'Taxi Driver', 'Birdman', 'Annie Hall', and many others have been shot in New York.
Locations such as Times Square, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, and Wall Street have been captured by the lens of many filmmakers
'Eric' not only captures the city but takes its audience into the life of a man living in New York and how the external events of the city affect the people living in it.
Budapest, Hungary
A portion of the series has been shot in Budapest, Hungary. Budapest offers some scenic locations to go with a good film infrastructure and many important sequences for iconic films have been shot in the city.
Films like 'Dune: Part Two', 'Birds of Paradise', 'Gemini Man', and others have been shot in the city. The city is famous for its architecture, cuisine, and relaxed pace of life. Budapest is rich in history and natural beauty and has been a go-to destination for visitors from around the globe as a wonderful and affordable tourist destination.
How to stream 'Eric'?
'Eric' will stream exclusively on Netflix starting May 30, 2024.
Access to the film requires a Netflix membership, available starting from $6.99/month for the standard plan with ads.
The standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month, while the Premium plan costs $22.99/month.
'Eric' trailer
'Eric' is streaming on Netflix on May 30, 2024.
