The time-travel thriller about a man sent back to stop a deadly plague was filmed in Toronto, Canada, and Detroit, whose cities and studios built its many eras.
Where was 12 Monkeys filmed?
12 Monkeys was filmed in Toronto, Canada, and Detroit.
Every 12 Monkeys location, explained
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The studios – Toronto
The show was built at Cinespace Studios in Toronto, Ontario.
2
The city – Toronto
Many scenes used Toronto and the surrounding area.
3
The ruins – Detroit
Post-apocalyptic scenes used Detroit, Michigan.
4
A time traveller
The story follows a man sent back to stop a plague.
Planning a visit
Toronto – the show’s real home – is an accessible city.
12 Monkeys Fun Facts
1
Filmed in Toronto and Detroit The show used Toronto studios and Detroit.
2
Based on a film It adapts the classic time-travel movie.
3
A race against time The hero travels back to stop a deadly plague.
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Many eras The story jumps between past, present and future.
5
A Syfy series It ran for four seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was 12 Monkeys filmed?
In Toronto, Canada, and Detroit.
Is it set in Toronto?
No – it spans many times and places, filmed mainly in Toronto.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Toronto is accessible.
Is it based on a film?
Yes – the classic 12 Monkeys movie.
When did it start?
2015.
