Bodkin is one of the most anticipated Netflix series of the year: a thriller story streaming from May 9th, produced by Michelle and Barack Obama’s Higher Ground Productions and shot entirely in Ireland.
The protagonist is a heterogeneous group of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish coastal town.
Look at the gallery of the most beautiful places in Bodkin.
Bodkin, he casts the rental
The series stars a talented cast – Will Forte, Siobhan Cullen, Robyn Cara, Chris Walley and David Wilmot. The setting is numerous little-known Irish locations, but full of charm, that they are destined to become new destinations for film tourism fansalongside others like them isole Aran, Achill Island o Mussended Templein Northern Ireland, appeared in well-known titles such as “The Spirits of the Island” or “Game of Thrones”.
Whether to visit West Cork or to make a detour when in Dublin, looking for Bodkin’s locations is really worth it, because, even if his stylistic code is that of a slightly disturbing noir, to borrow the words by Will Forte, who plays the American podcaster Gilbert, the beauty of the sets is a true marvel: “One of the most exciting things about working in Ireland is the possibility of filming on site. Most of the time we are in these beautiful pastures or on the cliffs. Each scene seems to take place in a glimpse of an idyllic landscape.”
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It is therefore worth doing an in-depth study to get to know them better. Seen the 10th birthday of Wild Atlantic Waythe longest signposted tourist road in the world, you can’t help but start from two enchanting locations along its route such as Glandore and Union Hall, overlooking the sea, with their picturesque marinas, pubs overlooking the water, such as The Dock Wall e Hayes’ Bar & Kitchenm, and bays with bright blue and emerald tones.
To unite the two banks of the fjord that separates them, Poulgorm Bridgewhich also already appeared in the film “The War of the Buttons” and which offers a beautiful view of the port of Glandore.
Rich in maritime history, the two locations enjoy a mild climate all year round and offer the possibility of exploring both the sea and the countryside. And with activities such as sailing, swimming, fishing, walking and snorkelling, with a bit of luck you can also see dolphins and seals.
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The city of Bodkin: Union hall
Union Hall, in particular, replaces the fictional town of Bodkin, and series creator Jez Scarf stated that “Bodkin really needed to be set in West Cork”. “You drive into West Cork and at every corner you have to get out of the car and have a look because everything is so beautiful.”
Siobhan Cullen, who plays Dove, also agrees: “Union Hall is the perfect Bodkin. It’s so beautiful and has everything people imagine about the beauty of Ireland – yes, it’s all here.”
During filming the team he fell in love with the West Cork area: “It feels like a holiday here,” said Will Forte, while fellow creator and showrunner Jez Scarf also added: “I couldn’t recommend visiting West Cork enough.”
Small village with charming colorful shops, Union Hall is also notable for its green hills, woods, beaches, mirrors and waterways, the beauty of which, according to Robyn Cara, really made a great backdrop for the story: “Having a backdrop like this splendid for the series is an excellent contrast with the dark colors of the show”.
The location of West Cork
Although the West Cork is the main location of the series, there are many other locations that appear in the seven episodes. Locations manager, Rossa O’Neill, said: “From the beautiful landscapes of West Cork to incredible buildings such as Howth Castle, we have a great selection to showcase the best of what Ireland has to offer” .
Another protagonist area was County Wicklow, part of Ireland’s Ancient East. Among the most suggestive locations, the estate Belmont Demesne, which with its green, loved by cyclists and trekkers, has already been shown off in “Vikings” and “King Arthur”. Worthy of note, if you visit, is “The Barn” restaurant, inspired by the ancient barn.
The small village is also worth a stop Enniskerrywith the Edwardian-style Carnegie library, taken from the series, and part of the National Built Heritage Service, and the Sally Gap, a pass which competes with Conor Pass for the record of the highest altitude and which from its 503 meters offers a 360° view about the unspoiled nature of Wicklow National Park.
Also worth putting on the agenda is the semi-hidden bay Travelahawk Beachlocated at the edge of the rolling hills of Wicklow’s Black Castle, also ideal for a swim.
In the county of Meathfamous for sites linked to the Celtic rites of Halloween and for archaeological sites such as Newgrange, there is a smaller but particular location: the Daves’ Diner fast food restaurant in Julianstown, a town near the city of Drogheda and overlooking the Nanny River, known also for some events linked to Saint Patrick and his first conversions.
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Dublin and surrounding areas
Unmissable Dublin and the surrounding area. In the capital and its surroundings, the spots to look for are Fenian Street, with some Georgian-style houses; a little gem like Howth, fishing village and a small commercial port active since the 14th century, contiguous to the Dublin urban area, which develops on a panoramic peninsula; the picturesque Howth Castle, part of the estate of the same name, and the racecourse of Leopardstown8 kilometers from the center of Dublin, in the area of another notable seaside resort such as Dún Laoghaire: it hosts important races all year round and its course was completed in 1888.
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