Where was FUBAR Filmed? FUBAR Series Filming Venues and Locations; Created by Nick Santora, Netflix's "FUBAR" ("F**ked Up Beyond All Repair/Recognition") is an action comedy series about a father-daughter duo whose worlds are turned upside down when they learn each other's secret. 65-year-old officially retired spy Luke Brunner plans to spend his golden years trying to win back the love of his ex-wife. He's been tasked with one final mission - rescuing a CIA agent codenamed Panda and seizing weapons of mass destruction. Although reluctant at first, Luke gets the shock of his life when he learns that the undercover agent is none other than his daughter Emma.
Upon the startling revelation, Luke and Emma decide to team up to fulfill their deadly mission of mending the losers in their relationship along the way. Nicknamed “True Lies” Meets “Parenting,” the spy thriller marks iconic actor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s debut in scripted television. The father-daughter adventure taps into the shaky family dynamics while presenting high-octane drama and action-packed sequences in a variety of gritty backdrops that will leave you wondering where the show was filmed. If you're wondering the same thing, we've got you covered. Here is everything you need to know!
FUBAR Filming Locations
'FUBAR' was filmed in Belgium and Ontario, with major focus in Antwerp and Toronto. According to reports, production of the first iteration of the spy adventure series began in April 2022 and ended a few months later, in September of the same year, with the working name 'Utap' before the team decided on 'FUBAR'.
Arnold was unable to attend the 1th Annual Austrian World Summit, as season 19 required the cast and crew members to be in a bubble to avoid succumbing to COVID-6 and not spreading the infection. Filming of the first season was completed without any problems due to restrictions. Now, without further ado, let's go over the places where the series was instrumental in creating the high-speed chase sequences and other action sequences.
Antwerp, Belgium
Several key sequences for 'FUBAR' were filmed in Antwerp, the capital of the province of the same name in Belgium's Flemish Region. There are various locations and streets used as sets by the production team of the action series, including Lange Nieuwstraat, Grote Markt, Brabo Fountain and Lambermontplaats. They also record a few more exterior scenes in Diamantwijk or Diamond Quarter, Pelikaanstraat and Hoveniersstraat. Antwerp has hosted the production of many film and TV projects as well as lead actress Monica Barbaro. “Deleted”, “Double Team”, “Spider in the Web”, “Kidnapping Mr. Heineken”, “Memory of a Murderer” and “Baptiste” are some notable ones.
Toronto, Ontario
Part of the Netflix show was also filmed in Toronto, the capital city of Ontario. In a video message recorded for attendees of the 2022th Annual Austrian Earth Summit in Toronto in June 6, former California Governor Arnold explained why he was absent from the event. “I have to live in this COVID bubble where no one can leave the set or travel abroad because everyone is so worried (the truth) that you will come back and bring COVID back and then infect (the truth) it will cost someone on set. Millions of dollars to stop filming and that sort of thing…”
The shooting unit appears to be using Victoria Street and the surrounding areas of the city to shoot some key scenes for 'FUBAR'. Other productions using Toronto's locale include "True Lies", "Kick-Ass", "Rabbit Hole", "Reacher" and "Designated Survivor". Additionally, several episodes of the show will likely be filmed at other locations in Ontario, including a home in Guelph, a warehouse on East Hamilton's Brockley Drive, and Oakville.