The film is set against the backdrop of the 2008 financial crisis and serves as a sequel to the 1987 original. The story follows Gordon Gekko, a former corporate raider just released from prison after serving time for money laundering, who finds himself lonely and out of place in a changed world. His estranged daughter Winnie wants nothing to do with him, but her fiancé Jake Moore, an ambitious Wall Street trader, sees an opportunity to use Gekko's expertise to get revenge on Bretton James — the man who destroyed his firm and drove his mentor to suicide. The film explores themes of greed, family reconciliation, and the volatile nature of financial markets as Jake tries to balance personal vengeance with his passion for investing in green energy. Filming was widely done on location in Manhattan, with production using real landmarks and streets of New York to ground the story in the authentic atmosphere of the financial district and elite neighborhoods that define the world these characters inhabit.

Filming Locations:

Shia LaBeouf's Apartment

In the Movie

Scene where Jake Moore shows his home life as a young ambitious Wall Street trader living in a stylish Manhattan neighborhood that reflects his rising status in the financial world, before events spiral out of control.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a residential building at 31 West 21st Street in the Flatiron district of Manhattan, located between 5th and 6th Avenues. This stretch of 21st Street combines classic loft buildings and new residential complexes typical of this trendy neighborhood near the iconic Flatiron Building.

BVLGARI Store

In the Movie

Scene where characters visit the iconic luxury goods store on 5th Avenue, highlighting the world of wealth and extravagance that permeates the lives of the film's Wall Street players and their love for expensive pleasures.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the flagship Bulgari jewelry store at the corner of 5th Avenue and West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan. This is one of the most prestigious shopping intersections in the world, surrounded by luxury brands, and the building itself has an elegant storefront that has been a landmark of high-end shopping for decades.

Gordon's Apartment

In the Movie

Scene where Gordon Gekko's apartment, where he lives after being released from prison, serves as a quieter and more modest place compared to his former lavish lifestyle, reflecting how far the once-mighty financier has fallen.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a building at 161 West 61st Street near Amsterdam Avenue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This area is located near Lincoln Center and offers a mix of residential towers and cultural institutions, perfectly suiting the home of a character trying to rebuild his life after prison.