Real-life locations from Zagreb to southernmost Dubrovnik Riviera star in ‘Day of the Jackal’, ‘Canary Black’ and
Real-life locations from Zagreb to southernmost Dubrovnik Riviera star in ‘Day of the Jackal’, ‘Canary Black’ and ‘Lee’ due to premiere in autumn 2024
One of the biggest travel trends of the year, ‘set-jetting,’ is expected to power Croatia’s continued ascent to destination stardom. That trend is set to continue with the latest mix of films and series gracing the cities of Zagreb and Rijeka, the island of Pag, the Istrian towns of Rabac and Labin, and the iconic Trsteno and village of Kupari in the southernmost Dubrovnik Riviera.
According to Expedia Group, and to the delight of 1 in 4 travellers, inspired and influenced by TV shows more than ever, Croatia’s breathtaking backdrop expects to gain and garner a new and loyal following of film fans in favour of authentic and less-crowded options. Spy-thrillers and period dramas headlined by A-listers Eddie Redmayne, Kate Winslet, and Kate Beckinsale are set to unveil a string of Croatian seascapes, age-old villages, bustling towns, and paradisiacal beaches beyond the tourism hotspots.
A pocket-sized Croatian capital charmed Kate Beckinsale in a spy thriller, Canary Black, which is ready to be released on Amazon streaming service Prime Video on October 24. The upper town’s atmospheric allure alongside the Stone Gate, combined with vibrant downtown and Jurišićeva Street, will also feature and capture neighbourhoods favoured by the locals.
Kvarner, Istria, and Pag island
Kvarner region is a prime example of world-class set-jetting, whose opulent charm and elegant splendour stole the show in all three seasons of the Hotel Portofino. This year, Kvarner is one of many captivating sceneries, represented in the iconic 1970s remake, The Day of the Jackal, exclusively launching on Sky Atlantic and NOW on November 7. Rijeka, and one-of-a-kind towns, Labin and Rabac in the neighbouring Istria, form a bucket-list adventure, alongside the fascinating yet under-the-radar, island of Pag, and moon-like beaches, Vrsi and Metajna.
Dubrovnik, celebrated as the Game of Thrones and renowned as the King’s Landing, is set to expand the ‘set effect’ beyond its city walls. In the much-anticipated film, Lee, set to premiere in the UK & Irish cinemas from 13 September, will see Kate Winslet exploring a horseshoed Kupari village and the oldest arboretum in Europe, Trsteno.
Croatia’s versatile landscapes captivated adventure-seekers with numerous films and series over the years, including Hotel Portofino – 3 seasons, Ipcress File, Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, McMafia, Succession, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, The Playlist, The Witcher, The Weekend Away, Infinity Pool, and most recently, the Union starring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry streaming on Netflix since 17 August, showcasing Istria.
