The Barbican Centre in London is a popular filming location due to its brutalist architecture, featuring in major productions like Andor (as Coruscant), Quantum of Solace, and Harry Styles’ As It Was music video. Key areas used include the Conservatory, Sculpture Court, Lakeside Terrace, and distinctive concrete walkways.
The music video for As It Was, a 2022 song by English singer-songwriter Harry Styles, was filmed extensively in the Barbican Centre and the Barbican Conservatory.
In Andor, the Barbican's monolithic towers and labyrinthine walkways transcend Earth to portray the imperial capital of Coruscant. With its harsh lines, echoing lifts and grey grandeur, the estate perfectly embodies the series' grounded rebellion and political intrigue. Brutalism has never looked more intergalactic.
A splendid London walk around Barbican Centre ft Harry Styles filming location "As It Was"
Where was Skyfall filmed in London?
Scenes were shot in London Underground stations, Smithfield car park in West Smithfield, the National Gallery, Southwark, Whitehall, Parliament Square, Charing Cross station, the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, Cadogan Square and Tower Hill.
In London Tom Cruise has been spotted filming at the Natural History Museum, Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning stormed onto screens in 2025 and Britain played a leading role once again.
Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday has begun production in the UK for Disney, as Chris Hemsworth, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd and more were confirmed for the cast.
International superstar Liam Neeson has hit the road in Victoria as production starts on The Mongoose, Neeson's third film in the state in four years. The action-thriller will shoot in Bacchus Marsh, Castlemaine and Bangholme as well as the Melbourne CBD, North Melbourne, Kensington and Moorabbin.
The Barbican faces multiple controversies, primarily centered on allegations of institutional racism and censorship, highlighted by a 2021 staff report ("Barbican Stories") detailing discrimination and a 2024 backlash over canceling a lecture on Gaza, leading to artist withdrawals and accusations of bias. Additionally, it's involved in a separate conflict over planned demolition and redevelopment of parts of its estate, facing legal challenges and resident/public outcry due to environmental and heritage concerns.
Bridget Jones's Diary is one of the most iconic movies filmed in London, with many locations across the capital. Bridget's flat is fictionally above the Globe Tavern, a traditional corner pub on Bedale Street in Borough Market.
This tragicomic drama is set in northwest London and filmed around Dartmouth Park, between Highgate and Kentish Town in Camden. This was once an actual park belonging to the Earl of Dartmouth.
Liam is planning to build a $20m home in the Byron Bay hinterland not far from Chris. Liam bought his part of Northern NSW paradise in 2021 for $6.8m and his building expenses are now expected to be around $14.5m.
Exclusive: Amazon MGM's new Jack Ryan feature, starring John Krasinski, has a studio base at The Story Works in Mortlake, south-west London and will shoot largely on location in the capital and environs. Shooting on the film has been split into two key international locations, with the first tranche filming in Dubai.
The actor, best known for Pretty Woman and many other movies during his long career, has joined the cast of The Agency. He will star alongside Michael Fassbender and Jeffrey Wright in the espionage political thriller. The Paramount+ With Showtime series is currently filming in London.
Avengers: Doomsday filming in South London's Greenwich: Let's all speculate wildly… Will a corner of South London star in Marvel's upcoming Avengers: Doomsday mega-blockbuster sequel? That appeared to be the case as a film crew descended on Greenwich's Naval College this week, as spotted by Shortlist.
Avengers: Doomsday - Robert Downey Jr. suits up again as Marvel's cinematic universe continues at Pinewood Studios in West London. The Thomas Crown Affair– With a third remake of the iconic film, Michael B. Jordan directs and stars in stylish, cat and mouse, art heist, with filming taking place at Elstree Studios.
The short answer is no, non-alcoholic beer cannot make you drunk. The alcohol content in non-alcoholic beer is so low that it is highly unlikely to have any intoxicating effects.
The City of London Corporation is the owner, founder and principal funder of the Barbican Centre. Its contribution to the Barbican's overall budget has reduced in recent years, and this is expected to continue.
On the night of December 29th, 1940, amidst World War II, heavy bomb raided the City of London. The Luftwaffe has destroyed a 35-acre site in the heart of London to the ground. The site is known as the Barbican.
