The Great Gatsby (2013) – Filming Locations
Drama / Romance · Directed by Baz Luhrmann · Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan
An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.
Where was The Great Gatsby filmed?
- Sydney, Australia, Sydney – Major interior sequences including Gatsby's mansion interiors, Daisy's home, and the Plaza Hotel scenes. The primary production facility where elaborate Art Deco sets were constructed to recreate 1920s New York interiors with Luhrmann's signature visual style
- New York, United States, New York – Opening sequences establishing 1920s New York atmosphere, street scenes, and establishing shots. On-location filming in New York provided authentic establishing shots and street-level sequences that grounded the film's setting before shifting to studio-based productions
- Long Island, United States, Long Island – Gatsby's mansion exterior and grounds, including the iconic party sequences. The real 127-room Gold Coast mansion served as the external model and inspiration for Gatsby's lavish estate, though interiors were recreated at Fox Studios