The film was entirely shot in the Czech Republic, both in Prague and in several smaller towns. 

Filming Locations:

Street near the Monastery

In the Movie

Scene where Jake and Gaylord go to deliver a nuclear bomb in a suitcase.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the small town of Chotěšov, where a small section of old buildings remains, near which an old monastery wall was filmed.

Washington Square

In the Movie

Scene where events unfold in an open park, where characters find themselves in a bustling public environment. This contrasts with the danger of the plot against the backdrop of ordinary city life, with wide paths and good visibility for character movement.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in a large public park in Greenwich Village, at the center of which is the Washington Square Arch and a large fountain plaza. It is one of the most filmed landmarks in New York, always crowded with people, street performers, and nearby are the campuses of New York University.

Chambers Hotel

In the Movie

Scene where entering and exiting a boutique hotel in Midtown Manhattan with a street view, used for character arrivals, short dialogues, and transitions in the plot. In the background — typical Midtown traffic and storefronts.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a small hotel in Midtown, near Fifth Avenue and close to the southern border of Central Park. It is a functioning hotel with a street entrance, used for establishing shots and arrival scenes.

Brooklyn Bridge

In the Movie

Scene where events take place on the bridge and its surroundings, emphasizing scale and urgency. The recognizable towers and cables immediately establish the geography of New York as characters move between key points.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a historic suspension bridge crossing the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn, with an elevated pedestrian walkway and iconic stone towers. It is one of the most recognizable New York structures for filming cityscapes and river views.

Grand Central Terminal

In the Movie

Scene where events unfold at a crowded station using the concourse and entrances to create tension and misdirection. Characters get lost in the flow of passengers as the plot moves toward a critical moment of threat prevention.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a historic city station with a huge main concourse, known for its starry ceiling and multiple entrances on 42nd Street and Park Avenue. It is an active transportation hub with a constant flow of people and multi-level interior spaces.