Based on the eponymous novel by Alexis Schaitkin, Hulu’s ‘Saint X’ is a psychological thriller series created by Leila Gerstein that revolves around the Thomas family and their idyllic trip to a beautiful island. However, when the elder daughter, Alison, goes missing and is found dead later, it sets off a traumatic ripple effect that pulls the younger surviving sister Emily into the investigation of the mysterious death of her sibling.
The mystery series features stellar onscreen performances from a talented ensemble comprising Alycia Debnam-Carey, Josh Bonzie, West Duchovny, Jayden Elijah, and Bre Francis, which enhances the narrative’s quality further. The thriller series unfolds mainly in two locations — the picturesque Caribbean resort and the bustling New York City — with the story switching from one time and place to another, creating contrasting visuals portraying how one death affects different lives. So, if you want to know where ‘Saint X’ is filmed, we have you covered!
Saint X Filming Locations
‘Saint X’ is filmed in the Dominican Republic and New York, especially in Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macorís, and New York City. Principal photography for the inaugural iteration of the mystery show seemingly commenced in April 2022 and wrapped up in September of the same year. However, in early May 2022, several crew members walked off set in protest for not being compensated enough for working overtime, which caused filming to be halted for a while. Now, without further ado, let us look at all the locations where Emily digs deeper into Alison’s murder in the Hulu series!
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The resort town of Punta Cana, located in the Dominican Republic’s easternmost region, serves as one of the suitable production locations for ‘Saint X.’ The production team reportedly utilizes several sites across the town to portray the scenic island where the Thomas family goes for vacation. For instance, many key beach scenes are lensed in Playa Macao or Macao Beach, known for its white sands, pristine waters, and several activities such as surfing.
Other Locations in the Dominican Republic
For shooting purposes, the filming unit of ‘Saint X’ also travels to other locations across the Dominican Republic, including the country’s capital — Santo Domingo. Besides that, they even utilize the facilities of the Pinewood Dominican Republic Studios at Autovía del Este Km. 55 in San Pedro de Macorís’ beach town of Juan Dolio, just a few minutes drive from Santo Domingo airport. The film studio is home to three state-of-the-art sound stages, a water tank, workshop spaces, production offices, tenant space, transportation services, and travel services, all of which make it an ideal production location for different kinds of film projects.
New York City, New York
Emily is seen leading her adult life in New York City, while the past surrounding her sister’s death creeps into her life again after several years. Consequently, the Brooklyn borough is where most of the shooting occurs as the cast and crew members are spotted taping many key portions around Clinton Street, Nostrand Avenue, and St. John’s Place. Apart from ‘Saint X,’ the Big Apple’s locales have been featured in numerous other productions, including ‘Midsommar,’ ‘Inside Man,’ ‘The Blacklist,’ and ‘You.’
Saint X filming in Brooklyn 6/10 on nostrand ave & st. john’s pl! @olv @theDebnamNews pic.twitter.com/ZG2xmU78Ya
— RFilmNerd (@Rfilmnerd) June 10, 2022
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