Vince Vaughn Confirms Surprising Bad Monkey Season 2 Filming Shift—Florida Fans React

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In the latest update for “Bad Monkey” Season 2, leading actor Vince Vaughn reveals that the show will not be filmed in Florida, but provides a hint about its new location. He also gives an estimated timeline for when production is set to start. The first season of this AppleTV+ adaptation, based on Carl Hiaasen’s works, saw Vaughn portraying Andrew Yancy, a former detective investigating a severed arm with amusingly macabre outcomes. AppleTV+ has confirmed that they are planning to expand their investment in Vaughn’s unique Florida noir series with “Bad Monkey” Season 2.

The recent information from Vaughn verifies that the movie “Bad Monkey” is indeed moving to California because of tax incentives. Additionally, Vaughn has confirmed that filming for the movie will start in 2025. This update comes from Collider.

This year, we’re set to begin filming. As I understand it, they’ve sketched out the blueprint for the initial four episodes. To maintain some mystery, I won’t reveal too much, but let me tell you, what Bill has planned for the storyline is incredibly engaging and intriguing. It promises to be an exciting progression for our characters.

Although most scenes for Season 2 are planned to be filmed in California, Vaughn clarifies that Florida remains the primary location. Some exterior shots will be taken in Florida, while interior scenes will be filmed on the other coast.

Florida plays a significant role in our story, so we plan to film many exterior scenes where the action happens, which is Florida. However, for the interior shots and other aspects, we will be able to work on them in California, since Bill Lawrence, our showrunner, resides there, and it’s convenient for both of us as parents.

What This Means For Bad Monkey Season 2

Season 1 Benefited Greatly By Shooting In Florida

Author Carl Hiaasen is recognized for his crime thrillers set in Florida, and the first season did justice to its origins by filming in Miami and the Florida Keys. Filming in actual locations like Blue Springs in Orange City and Duval Street in Key West helped bring out the essence of Hiaasen, who has resided and written in Florida throughout his life.

Relocating the entire production of “Bad Monkey” season 2 to Los Angeles could potentially reduce costs, as it would enable Vaughn and showrunner Lawrence to work near their homes. However, this move might jeopardize the authentic Florida ambiance that the show is known for, as shooting on location in Florida gives it a distinctive flavor that may be difficult to replicate elsewhere. Despite maintaining high-quality writing and acting, the shift in location could result in a loss of an essential element of the show’s identity.

Our Take On Bad Monkey Moving To California

AppleTV+ Is Looking To Cut Costs

Filming a few exterior scenes again in Florida will help make season 2 of Bad Monkey feel similar to season 1, but since most of the production takes place in California, some elements may be compromised. Shows like Mad Men could successfully mimic New York City in Los Angeles because a large portion of its action took place indoors. However, due to its outdoor focus, Bad Monkey faces greater challenges in replicating authentic locations without filming on-site.

It appears that financial constraints have outweighed other factors in the case of ‘Bad Monkey’. With AppleTV+ reportedly reducing its spending across all areas following a $20 billion investment in original content, this budget reduction could lead to significant changes for all returning shows (except possibly ‘Severance’). It’s plausible that without the move to Los Angeles and the associated tax break, ‘Bad Monkey’ season 2 might not have been produced at all. At least, the show will continue, but it remains uncertain how much it will be affected by leaving behind the sunshine of Florida.

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2025-05-06 04:47