Aaron Sorkin’s fast-talking drama set behind the scenes of a cable news show is set in New York – but filmed on a soundstage in Los Angeles.
Where was The Newsroom filmed?
The Newsroom was filmed on a soundstage in Los Angeles, and set in New York.
Every The Newsroom location, explained
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The newsroom – Los Angeles
The ACN newsroom was a set built at studios in Los Angeles.
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The studios – Hollywood
The show was made on sound stages in Los Angeles.
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New York – the setting
The story is set at a cable news network in New York City.
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Behind the news
The show goes behind the scenes of a nightly news broadcast.
Planning a visit
New York – the show’s setting – is an accessible city, while LA was the real production home.
The Newsroom Fun Facts
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New York filmed in LA The New York-set drama was made on an LA soundstage.
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An Aaron Sorkin show It carries Sorkin’s trademark fast, witty dialogue.
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Based on real news The show dramatised real recent news events.
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Daniels stars Jeff Daniels plays anchor Will McAvoy.
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An HBO series It ran for three seasons on HBO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Newsroom filmed?
On a soundstage in Los Angeles, California.
Is it set in Los Angeles?
No – it’s set in New York, but filmed in LA.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – New York and Los Angeles are accessible.
Who created it?
Aaron Sorkin.
When did it start?
2012.
