Severance Season 2 is known for its expansive and atmospheric filming locations that perfectly complement its haunting narrative. The series ventured to several distinct and picturesque locations, including parts of New York, New Jersey, and the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador. Here’s a breakdown of the filming locations by episode, including the eerie landscapes of Salt’s Neck and the stunning scenery of Severance’s other memorable spots.
Severance Season 2 Filming Locations
Salt’s Neck Scenes (Season 2, Episode 8) – “Sweet Vitriol”
The abandoned town of Salt’s Neck, depicted in Episode 8, is a key setting in Severance Season 2. This ghostly landscape, which symbolizes Lumon’s destructive influence, was filmed in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The specific locations used were:
- Bonavista and Trinity Bay North (for the abandoned town and former ether factory scenes).
- An old fish plant area, which was transformed into the abandoned Lumon ether factory.
These scenes were filmed during the winter months, with snow still covering the ground, contributing to the episode’s chilling atmosphere.
Season 2 Exterior Locations
Apart from Salt’s Neck scenes, Season 2 of Severance explored multiple locations in and around New York, New Jersey, and Canada.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve, New York
For Season 2, Episode 4, “Woe’s Hollow”, the team filmed outdoor retreat scenes at Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County, New York. The Awosting Falls was used as the waterfall in the episode.
Bell Works, Holmdel, New Jersey
The Lumon Industries building is located at Bell Works, a large, former Bell Labs building in Holmdel, New Jersey. This was the main filming location for Lumon’s office scenes throughout the show. The location depicted in the image is the Bell Works building in Holmdel, New Jersey. This building is notably used as the filming location for the fictional Lumon Industries headquarters in the television series “Severance”. It was formerly the Bell Labs research facility.
Other New York Locations
- Sam’s Point, Lake Minnewaska, Peterskill areas: Filming took place in these scenic areas of Minnewaska State Park in New York for various outdoor scenes.
- Palisades Interstate Park, Kingston, Beacon, Hudson, Nyack, Long Island, Ossining, Utica, Brooklyn: Various locations around these areas were used throughout the season for different episodes, providing a mix of suburban, rural, and urban backdrops.
- Eng’s Restaurant, Kingston, New York: Eng’s, an iconic Chinese restaurant in Kingston, New York, was transformed into Zufu in the show, seen in the Season 2 trailer.
- Marine Park Golf Course, Brooklyn, New York: Filming for scenes of Mammalian’s Nurturable occurred at this golf course in Brooklyn.
- Red Owl Collective, Kingston, New York: Dylan’s job interview scenes were filmed at the Red Owl Collective in Kingston, New York.
- Union Station, Utica, New York: Utica’s Union Station was used for filming scenes, including those involving Ben Stiller.
Notable Season 1 Filming Locations
In addition to Season 2, here are some of the notable filming locations from Season 1 that were revisited or expanded upon in the second season:
- Pip’s Bar & Grille (Phoenicia Diner, Phoenicia, New York)
- Mark and Mrs. Selvig’s houses (Village Gate Townhouses, Nyack, New York)
- Devon and Ricken’s house (Bier House, Usonia, New York)
- Irving’s Apartment (Waterfront at the Strand, Kingston, New York)
Official Trailer
Severance Season 2 showcases a diverse range of filming locations, from the eerie, snow-covered landscapes of Newfoundland to the unique settings of New York and New Jersey. The show’s distinctive visual style and atmospheric tone are deeply tied to these real-world places, adding another layer of intrigue to its complex, dystopian narrative.