Local hearts were set a’flutter when it was learned Ethan Hawke was very much out and about town in Budapest a few years back during the filming of 6-part Marvel series Moon Knight. Like so many series nowadays, Moon Knight was shot in and around Budapest, making use of locations in the city and the medieval feeling of scenic villages that lie just outside the capital.

This time, Budapest was used as a stand-in for London. There is some irony here, as it was recently revealed that Budapest is only behind London in the quantity of international film productions underway. As you can see from the below trailer, Downtown Budapest is visible and the artist-colony berg of Szentendre has been well utilised. According to the ever-helpful Wikipedia, “Filming occurred at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest in April, which served as exteriors for London's National Gallery, and in Szentendre at the beginning of May. In early June, outdoor night scenes were filmed at Madách Square in Budapest. Various exterior locations in Budapest were found to stand-in for London, particularly the Brixton and Soho areas.”

While Moon Knight wasn’t extended, the Disney + series was a success with critics and audiences alike, earning a respectable 86 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes with Concrete Playground saying it was, “The first MCU Disney+ series that doesn't feel like homework.”

Part of Marvel’s huge profolio, the character Moon Night first appeared in a 1975 issue of Doug Moench and Don Perlin's horror-adventure comic 'Werewolf'. A mercenary uncertain of his own reality, mental illness — specifically dissociative identity disorder (DID) — plays a strong role thematically. Throw in vengeful Egyptian gods and you’ve got a recipe for some thrilling story arcs. And, of course, there is Ethan Hawke.

Have a look below and see if you can spot the Hungarian locations. There are more than a few.

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