Emerald Fennell’s sharp, candy-coloured revenge thriller about a woman haunted by a past trauma was filmed across Los Angeles – its coffee shops, campuses and suburbs giving the dark story a bright, unsettling sheen.
Where was Promising Young Woman filmed?
Promising Young Woman was filmed across Los Angeles – Altadena, Pomona and Boyle Heights.
Every Promising Young Woman location, explained
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Cassie’s home – Altadena
Cassie’s family home used Altadena, north of Los Angeles.
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The coffee shop – Boyle Heights
The ‘Make Me Coffee’ shop used Boyle Heights in Los Angeles.
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The campus – Pomona
The university scenes used Cal Poly Pomona.
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The city
The film’s bright, uneasy world used neighbourhoods across Los Angeles.
Planning a visit
Los Angeles – its suburbs and coffee shops – is the film’s real, accessible, deceptively sunny backdrop.
Promising Young Woman Fun Facts
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Filmed in LA The revenge thriller used the suburbs and streets of Los Angeles.
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A candy-coloured look The bright, pastel palette contrasts with the dark story.
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Fennell won an Oscar Emerald Fennell won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
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A directing debut It marked Fennell’s feature directing debut.
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Mulligan leads Carey Mulligan stars as the avenging Cassie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Promising Young Woman filmed?
Across Los Angeles – Altadena, Pomona and Boyle Heights.
Is it set in Los Angeles?
It’s set in a generic US town, and filmed in LA.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Los Angeles neighbourhoods are accessible.
Who directed Promising Young Woman?
Emerald Fennell.
Who stars in it?
Carey Mulligan.
