Reel Beach: Exciting Filming Frenzy Hits the Beach with Boston Blue and Memory of a Killer Scenes

Hollywood Comes to Toronto: Filming Locations for New TV Series

Toronto’s Versatile Streets Play Backdrop to TV Productions

Toronto’s adaptability as a filming location has drawn in two high-profile TV productions, featuring stars like Donnie Wahlberg and Patrick Dempsey. This fall, local residents might notice a transformation of their neighborhoods as Toronto doubles for locations from Boston to small-town New York in new shows airing on major networks.

Memory of a Killer: A Thrilling Fox Series

The scenic avenues of Toronto’s Beach neighborhoods have taken on a dual identity for the filming of “Memory of a Killer.” This Fox TV show transports viewers to a sleepy village setting using the picturesque, old homes around Malvern Collegiate. Starring Patrick Dempsey, the narrative centers on a hitman grappling with early-onset Alzheimer’s. With scenes shot on Pickering Street, Balsam Avenue, and the heritage-lined Lyall Avenue, the show promises thrilling drama as Dempsey’s character navigates the pitfalls of memory loss.

Boston Blue: A Detective Tale Evolves

Donnie Wahlberg reprises his popular “Blue Bloods” role in the CBS series “Boston Blue.” Posing Toronto as Boston, the production shifts familiar streets like Brookmount Road and Gerrard Street East into compelling urban backdrops. The new series, premiering at 10 p.m. on Friday, October 17, explores the culture clash as Wahlberg’s detective character relocates from New York to Boston.

Behind the Scenes of Sheriff Country

Filming concurrently with “Boston Blue,” the CBS/Global spin-off “Sheriff Country” embarks on its narrative in Toronto and Milton, masquerading as Edgewater, California. The shooting locales accommodate actress Morena Baccharin’s time constraint concerns. Meanwhile, Fire Country continues shooting on the West Coast.

Toronto: Home to an Array of TV Shows

Beyond new productions, Toronto continues to host ongoing series like “Brilliant Minds” and “Doc,” which recently utilized Dawes Road Cemetery for filming. The city’s versatile locations make it a hub for various television genres, maintaining its status as a preferred choice for filmmakers.

The Charm of Toronto’s Beach Neighborhoods

Residents debate the geographical boundaries within the Beach areas; however, the community spirit unites the whole area famously known for its small-town feel. Local narratives, like Andre Alexis’s “Fifteen Dogs,” explore these spaces through imaginative storytelling. This Giller Prize-winning novel has added literary charm to the area, loved by both residents and their furry companions.

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