Where was The Perfect Couple shot?: Filming locations explored

The Perfect Couple
The Perfect Couple hit Netflix on September 5, 2024 (Image Source: Netflix)

Another notable suspense drama The Perfect Couple has finally arrived on Netflix, exploring the hidden secrets of the fictional Winbury family after the discovery of a dead body near their house causes chaos.

Since the Winburys are the richest on the island, it's hard to put them in hot water and find the truth behind the dead body when one of the Winburys is about to marry his lady love, Amelia Sacks.

The show's location is one of the main characters in the series which has gathered most of the attention through its picture-perfect scenery and an unavoidable mansion of the rich family.

The Perfect Couple might be set in Nantucket, the Island known for its exceptional beauty and tourism, but it wasn't filmed there. Instead, Nicole Kidman's newly released drama series on Netflix was mainly filmed in Chatham around Cape Cod along with other significant locations.


Exploring every location where Nicole Kidman's The Perfect Couple was filmed

Liev Schreiber and Nicole Kidman as the on-screen couple (Image Source: Netflix)
Liev Schreiber and Nicole Kidman as the on-screen couple (Image Source: Netflix)

Fans and viewers have been waiting for Hollywood's A-lister Nicole Kidman and other acclaimed actors from the industry to play a suspenseful and dramatic role in a TV series, and now it's finally happening through The Perfect Couple which arrived on Netflix today.

The series introduces viewers to the wealthy and popular Winbury family, that resides in a stunning house located in Nantucket, primarily shot in Chatham.


1) Chatham, Massachusetts

A still from the Netflix series (Image Source: Netflix)
A still from the Netflix series (Image Source: Netflix)

To ensure a perfect blend of timeless New England coastal scenery and charming beaches, the series was shot in Chatham, Massachusetts which can be found on the southeastern tip of Cape Cod.

Kidman's series is adapted from famous author Elin Hilderbrand's novel of the same name, and while talking about the filming locations of the series in an interview with Boston.com, the author said:

"Because the majority of The Perfect Couple was filmed on location in Chatham, the production will have an authentic Cape and island feel."

2) Eastward Point, Chatham

Amelia and Benji (Image Source: Netflix)
Amelia and Benji (Image Source: Netflix)

Another crucial location to shoot the suspense drama was Eastward Point, located in Chatham. While the exact episodes filmed at this spot aren't disclosed, the location was best utilized for the backdrop scenes.


3) Nantucket, Massachusetts (Setting)

Even though The Perfect Couple wasn't filmed on Nantucket Island, the series does feature a few famous parts of it to stick with the source material. Director Susanne Bier shed light on the significance of the Island in an interview with Metro.co.uk and said:

"The island of Nantucket is, is a, is a player of its own. And it’s not just the physical Island. It’s also like a mental island."

She also added that the location is "very insular for good and bad" as it aligns with the core theme of the drama series. As seen in the opening credits of the series, the Winburys and other attendees of the wedding are dancing on the beach, making it incredibly appealing to watch.


Other filming locations where The Perfect Couple was filmed

The suspense drama is filmed in various locations (Image Source: Netflix)
The suspense drama is filmed in various locations (Image Source: Netflix)

1) London, England: While most of the scenes were filmed in the primary location of Chatham, there are a few shots captured in the capital city of the United Kingdom.

2) Los Angeles, California: From urban settings to beaches and mountains, Los Angeles is a prime location for numerous acclaimed films and TV shows. The location was also utilized for the new series, though specific details about the episodes filmed seem to be under wraps.


Who are the cast members of The Perfect Couple?

The star-studded cast of The Perfect Couple includes several well-known actors from from Hollywood's celebrated figures to the addition of Bollywood's famous actor Ishan Khatter as Shooter Dival. The cast includes:

  • Liev Schreiber as Tag Winbury
  • Nicole Kidman as Greer Garrison Winbury
  • Dakota Fanning as Abby Winbury
  • Eve Hewson as Amelia Sacks
  • Billy Howle as Benji Winbury
  • Jack Reynor as Thomas Winbury
  • Sam Nivola as Will Winbury

A few more actors will be seen playing other supporting characters in the drama.


The Perfect Couple is currently streaming on Netflix.


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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu