Where was Daddy Issues filmed?

As a movie critic who hails from the bustling city of Manchester, I find myself deeply drawn to shows that resonate with my hometown’s spirit. With this in mind, I must commend the team behind Daddy Issues for choosing Stockport as their filming location. It’s not every day you see your childhood haunts transformed into a bustling set, and it certainly was a surreal experience for Aimee Lou Wood to navigate through her old stomping grounds with a camera crew in tow.

In a new turn of events, Aimee Lou Wood, known for her roles in Sex Education and Living, joins forces once more on television screens, this time alongside David Morrissey (The Walking Dead, Sherwood), in Daddy Issues – a humorous six-part series produced by the BBC. The story revolves around a unique father-daughter relationship.

In a new twist of events, the character named Wood finds herself as Gemma, a 24-year-old woman who learns she’s pregnant following a casual encounter in an airplane bathroom. Struggling financially and lacking a stable support system, Gemma’s estranged father Malcolm, freshly divorced, unexpectedly moves into her apartment.

“Wood described her character as having developed a sharp, somewhat sarcastic exterior due to numerous disappointments in life.”

“Gemma tends to be quite self-reliant and often prefers solitude, similar to a lone wolf. Unlike many characters portrayed on TV who have large friendship circles or close confidants, Gemma seems to lack that. This solitary nature of hers leads her to resist help, even from her father Malcolm. However, circumstances force her to open up and get to know him as an individual.”

Speaking as a film critic, I must admit my enthusiasm runs high when considering the comedic turn by Morrissey in his upcoming project. Known for his gritty dramatic roles, it’s intriguing and delightful to imagine this transformation, where he will be tickling our funny bones instead of tugging at our heartstrings.

She mentioned that since looking directly at him would make us both laugh immediately, I ended up delivering some of my lines with my back towards him instead.

Where exactly did the cast and crew establish their base during the production of the show, given that it was filmed in Stockport, which is part of Greater Manchester?

Read on for a full rundown of the Daddy Issues filming locations.

Where was Daddy Issues filmed?

The BBC humorously crafted production was also captured in the town of Stockport, a location approximately 6 miles away from Manchester’s urban heart, and the place where the actress herself originated and grew up.

The actor shared with TopMob magazine that returning to the location of this specific role brought about a feeling akin to a warm, welcoming return home.

“I’ve been hearing quite a bit, ‘Your family mentioned they spotted you shooting here!’ It’s quite enjoyable being the talk of the town in Stockport.” (First-person perspective)

But filming in her hometown was also a “weird” experience for Wood.

“Typically, I’m the lone northern performer on set, and my dialect is often met with surprise, like ‘Aren’t you adorable!’ But for Daddy Issues, I found myself among a crew hailing from the north. My London buddies have even pointed out that my accent has grown significantly stronger!”

People who know Stockport well will be familiar with the Market Place and Underbanks, which form the Old Town, and it’s here that you can find establishments such as the hair salon and the cafe where Gemma first encounters Xander (Rhode Island Coffee in actuality) are situated.

Stockport often serves as a preferred location for film productions, boasting an impressive roster that includes Peaky Blinders, Sherwood (a BBC drama), ITV’s After the Flood, Harlan Coben’s Netflix series The Stranger and Stay Close among others.

As a dedicated television viewer who values diverse and engaging content, I am thrilled to share some exciting news about an upcoming series that I believe will resonate with many viewers: “Daddy Issues.” Having grown up in a family where complex relationships between parents and children were a constant theme, I can appreciate the depth and emotion this show promises.

2024-08-15 10:36

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