Bolton continues to be a premier filming destination, as 2024 was another successful year for the “Hollywood of the North”.
TV crews showed up in the town for a range of productions – including a new series from the creators of Breaking Bad.
Locations like Victoria Square and Le Mans Crescent continue to be popular go to locations for some of the biggest series, leading the town to be term 'Hollywood of the North'.
Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Culture, Nadeem Ayub, said: “Last year we welcomed some of the biggest names in film and TV, ensuring Bolton was hardly off our screens in 2024.
“This success has continued in 2025, with Harlan Coben's ‘Missing You’ debuting on Netflix on New Year’s Day featuring scenes shot in Le Mans Crescent and Victoria Square.
“Bolton’s sustained popularity as a film location is a direct result of the council’s hard work to build relationships with the industry, go above and beyond to accommodate requests, and promote our stunning architecture and scenery.
“This brings money into the local economy, showcases Bolton to a global audience, and is a key part of our Visitor Economy Strategy as an increasing number of tourists want to see for themselves where these iconic shows have been filmed.”
However, they say it is now comfortably over 180 as this was before filming started for The Talamasca.
The Talamasca is the latest show from AMC, the makers of such smash-hits as Breaking Bad, Mad Men and the Walking Dead.
It follows a secret society which tracks supernatural beings such as vampires, witches and werewolves.
The show stars Elizabeth McGovern, who played Cora Crawley on Downton Abbey.
In October, a mock-up of Tottenham Court Road tube station appeared in the town centre for the show.
Missing You, a mini-series which was released on New Year’s Day, was filmed in early 2024 in Bolton.
It used the popular filming locations on Le Mans Crescent and Victoria Square.
At the time of filming, cameramen could be seen shooting and reshooting actress Rosalind Eleazar walking across the square and pausing at a coffee stand, looking at newspaper and then walking off.
TV crews came again in November to film scenes for Coronation Street, pulling up in the famous Newton and Ridley truck.
Last yera also saw the release of A Gentleman in Moscow which was partly shot in Bolton.
The Paramount+ series features actor Ewan McGregor, famous for movies such as Trainspotting and Star Wars.
Stars of film and television have become almost commonplace around Bolton in recent years with shows from Peaky Blinders to Alma’s not Normal being filmed here.
They said that this money is used to support services for film production companies, such as road closures or replacing street furniture to suit the setting, which attracts more productions in the future.
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The council said that the main economic impact is providing trade for local businesses.
For example, crews staying at local hotels for the duration of the shoot.
However, the council does not have a record on how much money is brought to local businesses.
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