‘Wu-Tang: The American Saga’ Filmed Heavily In Newark For Season 2

NEWARK, NJ — Newark residents who watch “Wu-Tang: The American Saga” might have found some scenery familiar for season two of the hit Hulu show. After all, much of it was filmed in the Brick City.

According to a social media post from the Newark Office of Film and Television, locations where the show filmed over season two include:

• Military Park
• Independence Park
• Commerce Street
• 33 Washington Street
• 744 Broad Street
• South Ward
• Robert Treat Hotel
• Symphony Hall

“Wu-Tang: The American Saga” is just one of several high-profile productions to recently set up camp in Newark. Other movies and shows that have filmed in the Brick City over the past few years include the “Joker” movie, “The Equalizer” with Queen Latifah, “Law & Order,” “House Hunters” and “Isle of the Dead,” the upcoming spinoff of AMC’s mega-hit show, “The Walking Dead.”

• See related article: Film Renaissance In Newark Keeps Booming

The amount of filming taking place in Newark will only increase in late 2024, when a huge TV and movie studio is expected to be completed in the city. The new studio – done in partnership with Lionsgate – will create 600 jobs and produce more than $800 million of "annual economic impact," officials say.

• See related article: Huge Movie Studio Coming To Newark; 600 Jobs Expected, NJ Gov. Says
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