Scenes of the techno-thriller were filmed across the United States. Most of the filming locations were in California. The crew used famous areas of California such as Pasadena, Manhattan Beach, and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Since much of the film focused on innovative technology and digital applications, the region's views and landmarks were crucial to reminding people of the film's human element. Several interesting places, such as the Google workspace and Meta headquarters, served as inspiration for the film's offices.

Filming Locations:

Road

In the Movie

Scene where Mae Holland drives to an interview at a major tech company, The Circle, and talks to her friend Annie Allerton behind the wheel. It is Annie who arranged this interview for Mae. She briefly describes the job to her: "Don't forget the customer experience. So answer calls, help people. What you already do, but in a decent company."

In Reality

The scene was filmed on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles. It is one of the most scenic mountain highways in Southern California, USA. Stretching through the impressive landscapes of the Angeles National Forest, it is considered a true paradise for travelers, nature lovers, and photographers. The highway runs at an altitude of about 2100 meters, winding between tall pines, oaks, and steep mountain slopes.

River

In the Movie

Scene where overwhelmed with deep grief, Mae goes kayaking alone, seeking solace in the silence of the water. She chooses a route that passes under the majestic arches of the Golden Gate Bridge. However, the turbulent river current proves stronger than her. In the darkness, Mae loses control, and a peaceful adventure turns into a desperate struggle against the untamed elements.

In Reality

The scene was filmed near the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The bridge is not only an engineering marvel but also an iconic landmark of San Francisco. This suspension bridge, stretching across the Golden Gate Strait, connects the city of San Francisco with Marin County and is one of the most recognizable locations in the world. The bridge's distinctive red-orange color not only makes it stand out against the often foggy sky but also provides better visibility for ships.

Canyon

In the Movie

Scene where Mae presents a new technology that helps find people within 20 minutes. People immediately track down Mercer and surround him with drones equipped with video cameras. He quickly gets into his pickup truck and drives away at breakneck speed, trying to escape, but he is relentlessly pursued. One of the drones meets him on the road; Mercer swerves to avoid it, and ultimately goes over the railing with his truck and falls to his untimely death.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in Brikneck Canyon in Los Angeles County. This location is a narrow winding section surrounded by steep slopes and scenic views of the surrounding nature. The area is ideal for filming dynamic scenes due to its dramatic terrain. For the safety of visitors, the bridge installed on the road in the canyon has no pedestrian zones to minimize the risk of accidental incidents. Instead, sturdy metal railings that can withstand significant loads are installed along the edge of the roads.