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From Lopesan hotel in Meloneras to the residence of a head of state

From Lopesan hotel in Meloneras to the residence of a head of state

Gara Hernandez Monday, July 17, 2023

The final two episodes of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan series are released in theaters and Amazon pay TV platforms. Over the past few years, fans have been following John Krasinski's adventures as the iconic hero Jack Ryan with bated breath. He traveled the world uncovering complex international conspiracies and fighting terrorism. While viewers around the world wait for the final episode of the final season, which will premiere on Prime Video on July 14, the platform reveals some data and curiosities about the production.

The series was in the south of Gran Canaria. The Villa del Conde hotel of the Lopesan chain became the official residence of the president of Nigeria. When filming in southern Gran Canaria, the production had the help of political advisors from some countries to provide a unique and realistic vision of this particular world. The advisors gave the series a high level of realism, advising where to shoot and where not to. The production also worked closely with the military. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is co-produced by Amazon Studios, Paramount Television Studios and Skydance Television and is executive produced by Allyson Seeger, Andrew Form, John Krasinski, Brad Fuller, Michael Bay and John Kelly. Additionally, Skydance's Tom Clancy and David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Matt Thunell are executive producers for season four, along with Vaun Wilmott, Mace Neufeld and Carlton Cuse.

With an estimated 100 million copies sold and 17 New York Times bestsellers, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan book series is a global phenomenon that attracts fans around the world. Each season of Jack Ryan on Prime Video features original ideas and stories using Tom Clancy's iconic images as a foundation. The seasons are inspired by several of the author's books, including State of Emergency, The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Hour.

The series was filmed in a total of 16 countries. During the first season's work, the team traveled to Washington, Paris, Montreal and Marrakech. The second episode's "Gulf of Aden" scene set in Yemen was filmed in the port of Essaouira, located in Morocco on the Atlantic coast. The historic walled city has also been the setting for iconic productions such as Alexander and John Wick 3.

The second season took viewers on a breathtaking journey to Colombia, Great Britain and Russia. Transformed into Caracas Miraflores Palace The National Capitol is located in the center of Bogotá, Colombia. Royal Holloway University of London played King Edward University. Production was also created in various locations in Moscow.

Viewers of the third season were able to admire the beautiful landscapes of Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Greece and Slovakia. Italian fans may have noticed that the United States Embassy in Rome was actually the main building of the American Academy in that city. Instead, the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest was used as a government palace where Czech President Alena Kovac (Nina Hoss) ambushed the Russian Foreign Minister during a press conference. Additional locations used in the series include Prague Castle, Santorini and Athens.

Viewers won't be disappointed with the final season's locations as Jack tackles his most dangerous mission yet. In the final series, he returns to Washington as the new deputy director of the CIA, but attentive Spanish fans may have noticed that in the first episode, the Lopesan villa of the Hotel Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso in the Canary Islands was used to portray the house of the president of Nigeria. During the four seasons, the team visited Hungary, the United States, Croatia, Spain, the Canary Islands, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece, Russia, Austria, Canada, France, Morocco, Colombia, the United Kingdom and Italy.

 

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