When Guy, a bank teller, learns that he is a non-player character in a bloodthirsty, open-world video game, he goes on to become the hero of the story and takes the responsibility of saving the world.
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, 606, Congress Street, Seaport, South Boston, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02210, United States of America
Scene: (Antwan's office was filmed in the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, with Seaport World Trade Center Boston visible out the window)
JO Pass Trail, Tulare County, California, United States of America
The action-comedy about a video-game background character who wakes up was filmed in Boston, whose downtown, waterfront and beaches became the bright, chaotic streets of the game world ‘Free City’.
Where was Free Guy filmed?
Free Guy was filmed in Boston, Massachusetts – the Financial District, the Seaport waterfront and Revere Beach – with additional work in Pittsburgh.
Every Free Guy location, explained
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Free City – downtown Boston
The game world’s streets used Downtown Boston and its Financial District.
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The waterfront – the Seaport
Key scenes used Boston’s Seaport and Fan Pier on the HarborWalk.
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The beach – Revere
The beach scenes used Revere Beach, just north of Boston.
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The suburbs and studios
Towns like Framingham and Worcester supplied banks and street scenes.
Planning a visit
Boston – its Financial District, Seaport waterfront and Revere Beach – is the real face of the film’s ‘Free City’, an accessible, walkable city.
Free Guy Fun Facts
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'Free City' is Boston The game world’s bright streets used downtown Boston and its waterfront.
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Revere Beach The beach scenes used the historic Revere Beach north of Boston.
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Reynolds leads Ryan Reynolds stars as Guy, a background video-game character who gains awareness.
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Cameo-packed The film is stuffed with gaming and pop-culture cameos.
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An original hit It became a rare big hit for a non-franchise original comedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Free Guy filmed?
In Boston, Massachusetts – the Financial District, the Seaport and Revere Beach – plus Pittsburgh.
What city is 'Free City'?
Boston, Massachusetts.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – downtown Boston, the Seaport and Revere Beach are all accessible.
