With the impending release of A Man Called Otto, Tom Hanks will make a comedic comeback. The movie centres on Otto, a 60-year-old grouchy man who makes an odd connection with his neighbours after making unsuccessful attempts to commit suicide after the death of his wife.
The movie will debut on December 30, 2022, in New York and Los Angeles, and on January 13, 2022, it will have a wider release. The 2012 book A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman is the inspiration for the film A Man Called Otto. Where, though, was the movie made? Find out by reading on.
A Man Called Otto Filming Locations
The majority of the movie was filmed in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The shooting started in February 2022 and was finished in May, which is three months later. Tom Hanks attended a wedding at the Fairmont Pittsburgh hotel during the shooting and even presided over the ceremony.
While filming in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, the actor was also seen waving at a young child. Without further ado, let’s have a look at every location used for the filming of A Man Called Otto.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The majority of the movie was filmed in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In March 2022, the actors and crew of the movie were observed in Oakmont’s Alle-Kiski Valley, where they had been filming sequences at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. The squad was spotted filming at the Simpson Reinforcing in Arnold the following month.
Other scenes were filmed in several cities, including North Park, Max’s Allegheny Tavern, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Sewickley Cemetery, and Monroeville Senior Citizen’s Center. Additionally, a scene was filmed in the Pittsburgh-area community of Ambridge.
Pittsburgh is the most populous city in Western Pennsylvania and the second-most populated city in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia. It is located where three rivers converge. The city is home to a multitude of attractions, including the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
The Fault in Our Stars, The Dark Knight Rises, The Avengers, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Love & Other Drugs, Independence Day, and The Silence of the Lambs were just a few of the popular movies that were filmed in Pittsburgh in the past.
Toledo, Ohio
Additionally, Toledo, Ohio was used for a few scenes of A Man Called Otto, particularly at the Central Union Terminal. On May 4, 2022, the production crew was seen filming at the station. Toledo is renowned for its historical antiques and museums. The Toledo Museum of Art and the Imagination Station science centre are located in the city.
Cleveland, Ohio
The actors and crew shot a scene in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 3, 2022. Another filming location was the suburb of Brecksville in the Greater Cleveland region. Some sequences were filmed at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Brecksville Station Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad.
