You must want to know Where was The Circle Filmed? The Circle began on British TV’s Channel 4 in 2017. Also, the first season didn’t film at Adelphi Wharf, or in Manchester at all. CapitalFM reported that the first season of the “future tech meets Big Brother” reality show in Hayes, West London. In essence, the show requires its contestants to communicate with each other on a specially made social media platform (the “Circle” of the title).
It became the most popular by the end of the show. Although there are plenty of twists (hello, catfishing!). So, there’s also a genuine sense of friendliness among the contestants. Perhaps enhanced by the fact that, although they live in the same building. The first American season of The Circle is streaming now on Netflix.
After six months of waiting, The Circle is finally back with Season 5, and things are looking a little different. For the first time, the theme of the cycle is “The Circle Singles,” where “players who claim for being romantically available” face off to potentially win the $150,000 cash prize and be named top influencer.
There’s catfishing, flirting, and a lot of surprises. Also, is the “singles” format the only thing that’s new this season? While you’re watching the series, you might be wondering, where was The Circle filmed?
Where was The Circle Filmed?
The Circle apartments — or flats — are in the Adelphi Wharf neighbourhood of Salford. Most specifically, the apartment complex used in the show is the Adelphi Wharf Phase One building, which has 206 units inside. It’s located right on the River Irwell. Which provides some stunning waterfront views.
However, if you were thinking of staying in one of The Circle’s apartments, don’t expect them to be as beautifully decorated as they are in the series. The production designer for The Circle, Catherine Land. Previously spoke to Elite Daily and admitted that she comes in to design the apartments before the show even casts the contestants.
Is The Circle Apartment Real?
Yes! The Circle apartment is real, and that part of the story is not a catfish. According to Capital FM, the apartment is a real apartment complex in Salford. It’s the Adelphi Wharf. Capital FM also reports that the apartment sits on the bank of the River Irwell and opened in 2019.
The complex is also close to the Manchester city centre and has an underground parking garage, as well as a gym. The standard units also don’t look like what viewers see on the show. Residents move into a fairly plain and modern unit with white walls, and grey, black and beige furnishings.
The apartments viewers see on the show are thanks to The Circle‘s interior and set designers. One-bedroom apartment in the complex comes with a kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom, just like the units on The Circle. The cost to buy an apartment in the complex starts at £94,995 or around $130,000.
How Much Does a Circle Apartment Cost?
The one-bedroom apartments seen in The Circle sell for roughly $190K, but you can rent for way cheaper. Here’s a 2-bedroom up for rent for just $1300/month. I say “just” because compared to New York City, that is a steal. Of course, Manchester isn’t NYC. Also, then again, you can’t bump into a Circle contestant in your NYC or Chicago apartment building.
So there you have it. The Circle finished the shoots in the UK even though the show tried to pull a fast one on us with those Chicago skyline shots. You can’t catfish us for long, Circle!
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