A Brief Guide to 'Free Guy' Filming Locations

If you have ever wondered where "Free Guy" was filmed, Boston's famed Liberty Square and other famous landmarks in Massachusetts might be clues. Despite being set inside a fictional video game, the film's production crew traveled to various cities to bring the comedy to life.

"Free Guy" has a few filming locations; however, Massachusetts natives might recognize their home state in the background of many scenes, as Ryan Reynolds, his co-stars, and the film's production team traveled all over the New England state to capture the impressive visuals in the 2021 movie.

However, Massachusetts has not only served as the backdrop for "Free Guy," as numerous actors, including Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, have walked the streets of the Bay State for multiple hit films.

Where Was 'Free Guy Filmed'?

"Free Guy" was filmed in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania between May 14, 2019, and July 31, 2019. Although the film is set in a fictional video game, the production team did an impressive job of giving the movie a real-life feel by shooting a few scenes in real-life cities.

"Free Guy" hit the theatres in 2021, and the blockbuster has left fans itching for a sequel.

The film's cast made their way through Worcester, Boston, Revere, and Weymouth in Massachusetts — capturing a few landmarks such as Liberty Square, the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, and several sites in the Financial District in Boston — as well as Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Many of the 'Free Guy' Filming Locations Have Also Been the Site of Other Popular Movies

Before "Free Guy," Massachusetts' capital city also served as the backdrop of Leonardo DiCaprio's film "Shutter Island," Chris Evans and Daniel Craig's film "Knives Out," and Mark Wahlberg — a Massachusetts native — and DiCaprio's movie "The Departed."

In 2013, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Christian Bale filmed "American Hustle" in Worcester, and in 1997, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon walked the streets of Revere when they filmed "Good Will Hunting."

Weymouth's cozy small-town vibe earned it a spot on the "Free Guy" filming locations list. The second oldest town in Massachusetts also hosted the production and filming of "Stronger," starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany.

Ryan Reynolds Revealed There Is Potential to Do a Sequel to 'Free Guy'

In "Free Guy," Ryan Reynolds plays a bank teller who learns he is a non-player character in a video game called "Free City," sparking his quest to become a superhero and save the day. The film co-stars Taika Waititi, Camille Kostek, Joe Keery, and Jodie Comers.

Since its release, "Free Guy" has earned 29 award nominations, including an Oscar nomination. Of those 29 nominations, director Shawn Levy's film has won five. "Free Guy" hit the theatres in 2021, and the blockbuster has left fans itching for a sequel.

And while Reynolds admitted to there being "potential to do a sequel to 'Free Guy,' which would be fun... I would love it," he added, "But also, like, does everything [...] have to be a sequel? I don't know. Sometimes it's OK to just do a movie."