The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company.
HBO’s savage media-dynasty drama follows the Roy family’s fight for control of a global empire – and filmed largely in New York, before its billionaire feuds spilled across a yacht in Croatia, the fjords of Norway and the hills of Tuscany.
Where was Succession filmed?
Succession was filmed mainly in New York (Silvercup Studios and Manhattan), with major sequences in Croatia, Norway, Italy, Iceland and Scotland.
Every Succession location, explained
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Waystar Royco – New York
The Roys’ world was built at Silvercup Studios in Long Island City and shot across New York, including City Hall.
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The yacht – Croatia
The tense Season 2 finale used Dubrovnik and the Croatian coast.
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The fjords – Norway
Season 4’s mountain-hotel summit used the dramatic landscapes of Norway.
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Tuscany and Iceland
A lavish wedding used Tuscany, Italy, while Season 2 also visited Iceland.
Planning a visit
New York is the show’s real home, while the glamorous getaways – Dubrovnik, the Norwegian fjords and Tuscany – are all spectacular, accessible destinations.
Succession Fun Facts
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Built at Silvercup The Waystar Royco world was based at Silvercup Studios in Long Island City, New York.
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The yacht is Croatia The Season 2 finale filmed around Dubrovnik on the Croatian coast.
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'Fuck off' The Roys’ foul-mouthed sparring became one of TV’s most quoted styles.
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A globe-trotting shoot The series used Norway, Tuscany, Iceland and Scotland for its billionaire settings.
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Loosely Murdoch-inspired The Roy media dynasty draws comparisons to real global media families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Succession filmed?
Mainly in New York (Silvercup Studios and Manhattan), with sequences in Croatia, Norway, Italy, Iceland and Scotland.
Where was the yacht finale filmed?
Around Dubrovnik and the Croatian coast.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – New York, Dubrovnik and the Norwegian fjords are all accessible.
