'Ireland is such a wild and poetic country' - Wednesday stars rave about Irish locations in Season 2 of Netflix hit
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Season 2 of Wednesday has been released on Netflix, filmed in various locations in Ireland, including Wicklow, Dublin, and Offaly. The setting enhances the show's unique visual appeal, creating a surreal, off-kilter vibe noted by the director Tim Burton. Iconic landscapes and historical locations like Powerscourt Demesne, Charleville Castle, and Deansgrange Cemetery contribute to this aesthetic. Tourism Ireland aims to use the show's success to inspire travel, with a significant portion of overseas audiences influenced by films and TV shows. Wednesday reached the top 10 on Netflix in 93 countries, becoming the third most-watched series ever on the platform.
The combination of sets and locations give it that kind of off-kilter vibe, which Tim Burton attributes to the filming done around Ireland.
Around 24pc of overseas audiences say they use TV shows and films as a source of travel inspiration, according to Tourism Ireland.
Wednesday has been a hit with viewers around the world, reaching the top 10 on Netflix in 93 countries and achieving the accolade of third most-watched series.
Coming back to Ireland to shoot season two felt like a homecoming - we have beautiful castles, we have the lush greens, says executive producer Miles Millar.
Read at Irish Independent
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