It looks like Westworld is another step closer to finishing work on its second season! A couple of weeks ago we reported that the series would head to the California High Desert for a December shoot, and according to 23ABC News in Bakersfield, filming in the area is now complete. While there may be a few scenes left, this was likely the final time for Westworld to film on location, which is set to premiere season two next spring.
The shoot took place Monday and Tuesday at the Trona Pinnacles, part of the California Desert National Conservation Area. The Pinnacles are unique geological formations that have been featured in hundreds of movies, commercials, and television shows – including Planet of the Apes, Jurassic Park, and Iron Man. Unfortunately we don’t have any details on what was filmed there, but it must have been a huge scene – the production put out a call for 300 to 400 extras to participate!
Check out the news report – including an interview with one of the extras – in the video below:
Vanessa Cole
Westworld is filming at Melody Ranch this week, Wednesday through Friday (Dec. 13-15), both on stage and in “and around” the western town.
JeanneQuote Reply
Jeanne,
When Westworld came to Melody Ranch in May it was stated that their general filming period would run through December 22.
JeanneQuote Reply
they’ll probably spend at least a few months filming in studios for interior scenes etc.
does this mean the new season is coming no sooner that summer? I was really hoping to watch it in april-may like how GOT used to come out.
dragonrebornQuote Reply
dragonreborn,
Filming should be wrapping up pretty soon – all the planned location shoots are done, with maybe a few more days of studio work. Post production will probably start after the holidays, with season 2 premiering in the spring.
Vanessa ColeQuote Reply
Jeanne,
Thank you for the update Jeanne!
Vanessa ColeQuote Reply
dragonreborn,
Melody Ranch has two sound stages onsite and Westworld has been filming in them, on and off, since they first started filming. So they should be finishing soon.
JeanneQuote Reply
Jeanne,
that’s very good news!
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