Below
is article by Sarah Marshall in independent.ie
So
which films and TV are likely to shape our travel plans in 2019?
A
trip to the cinema is pure escapism, with special effects and epic locations
transporting us to many other worlds.
Some
scenes are so impactful, they even inspire viewers to visit locations, giving
rise to a tourism trend known as 'set-jetting'.
1.
Game
Of Thrones
Where: Northern
Ireland
The show, based
on author George R. R. Martin's A Song Of Ice And Fire series, returns to
screens for its eighth and final season on April 14. Venture along the path of
the three-eyed raven by visiting one of the many age-old landscapes of the
Seven Kingdoms in Northern Ireland. Eager fans can retrace previous filming
locations by stopping off at The Dark Hedges, an avenue of beech trees along
Bregagh Road between Armoy and Stranocum in County Antrim; Ballintoy Harbour,
where the Iron Islands shots are filmed; and Cushendun Caves, where Melisandre
had her shadow baby. Even better, once the show finishes, there are plans to
open seven sets and a studio tour to visitors.
2.
Ratched
Where: Oregon,
USA
Based on the
sadistic history of Nurse Ratched from the cult classic One Flew Over The
Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey, this new Netflix show will follow her murderous
progression through the US mental health system. Sinister thrill-seekers can
visit Oregon, the home of her perverse past, and can escape to locations such
as Crater Lake, Mount Hood, Multnomah Falls, Timberline Lodge, and Haystack
Rock.
3.
The
Handmaid's Tale
Where:
Massachusetts, USA
The dystopian
landscape of Gilead returns to our screens in 2019, and is set to inspire
viewers to take a trip to the US state of Massachusetts, where the story is
set. In reality, much of the filming was done in Toronto, but some scenes were
shot in Boston. Fenway Park, the Charles River and Back Bay all feature.
4.
The
New Pope
Where: Rome,
Italy
Following on
from first series, The Young Pope, this follow up sees Jude Law return to
Italy's Vatican City, where filming took place. You too can tour the Vatican,
and explore other Roman locations featured, such as the church Santi Luca e
Martina, 17th century Villa Doria Pamphili, and Villa Medici - The French
Academy in Rome.
5.
Aladdin
Where: Jordan
Following on
from the success of The Jungle Book, Disney have commissioned a live-action
remake of Aladdin, which promises to be a Middle Eastern delight. Will Smith is
playing the Genie, while Guy Ritchie directs. The story is set in the fictional
land of Agrabah, and although much of the filming took place in Surrey,
England, some scenes were shot in Jordan's Wadi Rum Desert (above).
6.
The
Favourite
Where:
Salisbury, England
Irish-produced
The Favourite has been nominated for 10 Oscars, and the punchy period drama
could draw visitors to Hatfield House in the same way Downton Abbey did to
Highclere Castle. The house opens from April 6 for the 2019 season, with visits
to the house, garden, park and woodland walks from £19/€22. Dating from 1611,
the home of the 7th Marquess and Marchioness of Salisbury stars as the background
to a feast of intrigue in Queen Anne's court in the movie, and is crammed with
art and Jacobean craftsmanship.
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