The filming locations for the Hulu series 'Dopesick' were chosen to be as authentic as possible to the real-life stories that inspired the series.

The Hulu original limited series Dopesick follows the inner workings of the pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma, which was responsible for marketing the addictive painkiller drug OxyContin in deceptive ways. Dopesick also follows the communities affected by the onset of the opioid epidemic. Dopesick is based on the book of the same name by author Beth Macy, which is based on real-life events regarding the U.S. opioid epidemic.

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So, where was Dopesick filmed exactly?

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Where was 'Dopesick' filmed?

According to a report from Decider, the Hulu series was primarily filmed in Virginia. Beth requested Dopesick be filmed there, as the book mostly took place in Virginia, and the author wanted the show to reflect her novel.

The series didn't just film in one Virginia city. Dopesick was filmed in Hopewell, Bowling Green, Lexington, and Clifton Forge. The production team even hired 200 locals as cast members, to make the Virginia-centric story as authentic as possible.

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What was the primary filming location for 'Dopesick'?

Richmond, Va. was reportedly the primary filming location for Dopesick. Filming also took place at multiple Virginia landmarks and famous state spots. For example, Michael Keaton filmed scenes at The Lily Pad in Richmond, a waterfront bar and restaurant. Michael plays Dr. Samuel Finnix, who struggles with the guilt and ramifications of prescribing OxyContin to his patients because he thought the drug was safe for them to use.

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