Where is Taboo set?
Taboo is largely set in London in 1814 after James Delaney (played by Tom Hardy) returns to England following 12 years in Africa.
While the eight-part series follows James’ return, it also features flashbacks to his time with the East India Company.
Where was Taboo filmed?
The majority of Taboo was filmed in London but other locations throughout England were also used.
The opening scene of the series, which saw James dramatically return to London for his father’s funeral, was set at the 17th-century St Mary’s the Virgin church in Wanstead.
Meanwhile, the interior scenes for the East India Company’s headquarters and Sir Stuart Strange’s (Jonathan Pryce) office were filmed in the Marble Hall in Hertfordshire’s Hatfield House.
However, the exterior the headquarters was provided for by Goldsmith’s Hall in the City of London, which was built in 1835.
Various other locations within the capital included Middle Temple Lane in Temple, which saw James stroll through on a horse.
Henry Wood Hall in Trinity Church Square in Southwark was used as the setting for the theatre where Lorna Bow (Jessie Buckley) performs.
Several of the series’ scenes at the Delaney dockside offices were filmed at Wapping docks, however, the cast worked on The Golden Hinde at Southwark when James prepared to set sail for America.
Another stunning location used for the BBC drama includes Danson House, which was built in Bexleyheath in 1766.
The stately home was used as the home of James’s sister Zilpha Geary (Oona Chaplin) and her husband Thorne Geary (Jefferson Hall).
When does Taboo season 2 start?
While writer Steven previously noted that he is writing the second run of Taboo, filming is not slated to start until 2018.
Speaking to Den of Geek, he explained: “I’m trying to write it as quickly as I can.
“I would say we would hope to be shooting it — I don’t know whether this is supposed to be secret or not — early next year.”
Tom Hardy confirmed that he would reprise his role as James Delaney, commenting: “We are grateful and excited to continue our relationship with the BBC and FX in contributing towards British drama.”
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