Death and Other Details by Heidi Cole McAdams and Mike Weiss takes us on a voyage on the renovated ocean liner SS Varuna as it departs for the ocean. Imogene Scott, a petty thief with a chip on her shoulder, is one of its passengers.
She bursts into another passenger’s room while he’s sleeping to steal the pricey item, after spotting him degrading someone by flaunting his costly watch.
But soon after, the man is discovered dead in his closed cabin, and security camera evidence unmistakably identifies Imogene as the main suspect.
To establish her innocence, Imogene unwillingly joins up with Rufus Cotesworth, the world’s greatest detective, to crack the perplexing murder case.
The suspect list is filled with a variety of people, including millionaires, playboys, and priests, which makes for exciting suspense as the two investigators follow the murderer’s trail.
The Hulu series departs from the dock and centers on a lavish cruise ship, with our heroes exploring its maze-like interiors through elegant suites and service hallways.
Naturally, with the luxurious setup, many beautiful locations were shown in the series and in this article, we’re going to look at the same.
Death and Other Details Filming Locations
The majority of “Death and Other Details” is filmed in British Columbia, with studio filming done in Surrey in Vancouver and Whistler.
Certain scenes featured scenes shot on-site in Gibraltar and Malta, among other Mediterranean locales.
Career Opportunities in Murder and Mayhem was the initial title of the pilot episode that was filmed in August 2021.
In August 2022 principal photography began, which was completed in four months by December 2022. Let’s examine the places that were used to film the murder mystery series in more detail.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Several locations on the West Coast city were used for the first season’s filming. The port city’s busy streets and charming restaurants were the backdrops for several scenes in the Hulu series.
To film scenes in the city, the actors and crew traveled to Gastown, a bustling neighborhood known for its whistling Steam Clock, the neighborhood is a center for upscale eateries and trendy clothing boutiques that are close to the Downtown Eastside.
Here, Main Street and Alexander Street were the locations of the filming. Large windows adorn the mid-rise buildings are present in Alexander Street, filled with charming eateries and coffee shops.
Filming for the show took place in November, at Mary’s Diner, located at 1202 Davie Street in Vancouver’s West End. This restaurant serves as a stand-in for the Oprah Diner. The seaside area is well-known for its laid-back vibe, LGBT pubs, eclectic dining options, and the waterfront Seawall promenade.
Whistler, British Columbia
Whistler, one of the biggest ski resorts in the nation, was shown as the Swiss Alps in Death and Other Details. The town released a casting call for extras, stating that experienced skiers were needed for the November filming dates.
In addition, the vacation resort served as the set for movies like Goosebumps, Cold Pursuit, Fifty Shades Freed, and Love Hard.
Surrey, British Columbia
Sky Dance Studios in Surrey was used to replicate and film scenes within the cruise ship. The Studio at 12091 88 Avenue is the first movie studio to be built south of the Fraser suburban municipality.
Situated on 75,000 square feet of production area, it accommodates five sound stages, one of which is the largest in the world which can create fake rain.
Gibraltar
In the first season, Imogene sets out on her adventure from the British overseas territory of Gibraltar, where the cruise ship leaves for 10 days.
The backdrop of the Rock of Gibraltar’s high flora is visible as Imogene and Anna approach the SS Varuna. As the sole access point to the Sea, the Strait of Gibraltar, which is situated on Spain’s southern coast, is significant for all traffic traveling across the Mediterranean.
Valletta, Malta
During the first episode of the series, viewers will spot the archipelago of Malta, which is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and the coast of North Africa.
When the ship stops at its destination, the protagonists, donning hats of the color cream, go touring Valletta. The capital city and the Victoria Gate, which is its entry point of entrance via Grand Harbor, are seen in dramatic landscape scenes.
