Seven Hollywood stars filmed in Norfolk over the years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

Norfolk has hosted major Hollywood productions including Marvel films and biographical dramas starring actors such as Florence Pugh and Kristen Stewart.

Norfolk has been the filming location for several major Hollywood productions over the years, from the coast at Holkham to the streets of Norwich.

Florence Pugh starred in the 2019 wrestling biopic Fighting With My Family, which was based on the story of Norwich-born WWE star Paige and her attempts to make it in the profession while navigating the pressures of fame and family. The film also starred Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey and Nick Frost. Scenes were shot at Norwich Market and Mousehold Heath, with Pugh taking the lead role.

Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron filmed at the Sainsbury Centre at the University of East Anglia, using the futuristic building as the Avengers' headquarters. The 2015 superhero film featured scenes with Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark filmed in the city. In the film, Iron Man accidentally creates the artificial intelligence Ultron, which decides humanity must be wiped out.

Oscar-nominated actress Kristen Stewart filmed parts of Spencer in Norfolk while portraying Princess Diana. The 2021 film is set over a Christmas holiday at Sandringham in 1991 and imagines the moments when Princess Diana decides her marriage to Prince Charles can no longer continue. Stewart received an Oscar nomination for her performance, and filming took place on Hunstanton beach.

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• 7 Hollywood stars you probably didn't know filmed in NorfolkFrom Marvel superheroes to Oscar-winning actors, Norfolk has played host to some of Hollywood's biggest names over the years. Here are seven which you may have missed.Eastern Daily Press · 22 Oct, 16:45
• 7 Hollywood stars you probably didn't know filmed in NorfolkFrom Marvel superheroes to Oscar-winning actors, Norfolk has played host to some of Hollywood's biggest names over the years. Here are seven which you may have missed.Norwich Evening News · 22 Oct, 16:45

In this story: Florence Pugh · Kristen Stewart · Robert Downey Jr · Dwayne Johnson · Norfolk · Norwich · Marvel · WWE

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