Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) – Filming Locations
Drama / Comedy · Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu · Starring Michael Keaton, Emma Stone
A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.
Where was Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) filmed?
- New York City, United States, New York – The main setting where Riggan Thomson's Broadway play is being staged; primary location throughout the film. The iconic Broadway theater serves as the central location for the entire narrative, where the backstage drama unfolds
- New York City, United States, New York – Riggan walks through Times Square and Hell's Kitchen in his underwear during the surreal sequences. The bustling Manhattan streets provide the backdrop for Riggan's vulnerable moment of exposure and public humiliation
- New York City, United States, New York – Broadway theater district locations used for exterior shots and backstage theatrical sequences. The historic theater district establishes the Broadway world where Riggan seeks redemption and critical acclaim
- New York City, United States, New York – Riggan's surreal flight and levitation sequences occurring above Times Square during nighttime shots. The glittering commercial heart of Times Square provides the dreamlike landscape for the film's magical realism elements