Naman Shrestha
Directed by Le-Van Kiet, Hulu’s ‘The Princess’ is a period action thriller that revolves around a headstrong princess who refuses to marry a ruthless prince named Julius. For her disobedience, she is kidnapped and locked away in a secluded tower of her father’s castle. As her crooked and vengeful suitor sets his eyes on the throne that her father sits on, it is upon the trapped princess to come to the rescue of her family and save her kingdom.
The fantasy film is made more enthralling by the stellar performances from a talented cast ensemble comprising Joey King, Dominic Cooper, Olga Kurylenko, and Veronica Ngo. Moreover, the action-packed sequences that take place in the ancient castle make the viewers wonder about the actual production sites utilized for the movie. If you are one such curious soul, allow us to share all the information we have gathered about the same!
The Princess Filming Locations
‘The Princess’ was entirely filmed in Bulgaria, specifically in and around Sofia. The principal photography for the action comedy film commenced in August 2021 and seemingly wrapped up in September of the same year. Officially known as the Republic of Bulgaria, the Balkan nation is a developing country located in Southeast Europe. The presence of diverse ancient and medieval architecture in its landscape makes it an ideal filming site for ‘The Princess.’ Now, let’s traverse the specific locations where the princess is trapped and fights to protect her loved ones!
Sofia, Bulgaria
All the pivotal sequences for ‘The Princess’ were lensed in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital and largest city. Apart from traveling across the metropolis to get several exterior shots for the film, the production team of the fantasy film set up camp in the Nu Boyana Film Studios. Located at 84 Kumata Street in Cinema Center Boyana, the expansive studio comprises ten fully equipped sound stages along with a modern water tank, which was used for the underwater scenes in the movie.
Moreover, Nu Boyana Film Studios is home to various backlot standing sets situated in the foothills of the Vitosha mountain. These sets are well-equipped and can meet any production requirements as any cinematic genre, from period drama to science fiction, can entirely be shot in the studio.
Regarding the stunts and action sequences in the movie, director Le-Van Kiet revealed in a June 2022 interview that Joey King was involved in almost every other stunt. He added that she had extensively learned all the style and skills required for the action scenes in the film. However, King was humble enough to give credit to her two main stunt doubles, Kiet and Veronica, and the entire stunt team, who encouraged her every step.
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Sofia has witnessed human habitation for centuries, dating back to at least 7000 BC. Due to its rich historic culture and other features, the city is one of Bulgaria’s most visited tourist destinations. Besides that, many filmmakers frequent Sofia for different kinds of filming projects. Movies and TV shows like ‘Angel Has Fallen,’ ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard,’ ‘Hitman,’ ‘Into the Night,’ and ‘Crossing Lines’ have been taped in the city.
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