Naman Shrestha
Apart from filling the director’s chair, Misan Harriman also serves as the co-writer of Netflix’s ‘The After,’ a British short drama film that centers upon the intense and confrontational tale of a rideshare driver named Dayo. When one of his loved ones falls victim to a violent crime, Dayo’s spirit is shattered as he spirals down the path of despair and grieves heavily. Despite the tragic incident, he drives around the city picking up passengers, hoping to distract himself and avoid confrontation with his grieving past. However, sooner rather than later, Dayo picks up a passenger who forces him to confront his past and deal with the emotions that he hasn’t dealt with up until now.
While David Oyelowo excels in his portrayal of the protagonist, Dayo, other actors portray supporting roles, including Jessica Plummer, Amelie Dokubo, Izuka Hoyle, Sule Rimi, Alan Williams, and Nikesh Patel, all of whom play an important part in elevating the narrative. The constantly changing locations in the backdrop symbolize the clustered mind of Dayo, and how much it has been all over the place since the tragedy. Moreover, it also sparks questions about the actual filming sites of ‘The After’ in the viewers’ minds. If you are in the same boat, allow us to fill you in on all the necessary details!
The After Filming Locations
‘The After’ was filmed in England, particularly in London. Taking into consideration the kind of production, it is possible that the shooting for the short movie was completed within a few weeks. Now, let’s not waste any time and dive right into the specific locations that feature in the Netflix production!
London, England
The shooting for all the pivotal sequences of ‘The After’ was carried out in the capital of England as well as the United Kingdom — London. The filming unit set up camp in quite a few neighborhoods and streets of the city to lens the interior as well as exterior scenes associated with the drama film. Lying on the River Thames in the southeastern region of England, London serves as the ideal production location for different kinds of films and TV shows, including ‘The After.’ Apart from getting access to an experienced crew and facilities, London is also known for its iconic landmarks, modern architecture, natural settings, year-round pleasant weather, friendly locals, and diverse neighborhoods, making it a hotspot for tourists and filmmakers alike.
Considered a gold mine for filming, the capital consists of a number of famous spots where shooting for some of the popular projects has taken place, such as Leadenhall Market, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, London Eye, River Thames, and Piccadilly Circus. So, it shouldn’t come off as a surprise to you if you spot some of these landmarks in the backdrop of ‘The After.’ Apart from the David Oyelowo starrer, London has hosted the production of movies and TV shows like ‘Legend,’ ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,’ ‘Inspector Lewis,’ and ‘The Night Manager.’
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