Netflix’s new sports comedy,Running Point, is set in Los Angeles, but where was the series really filmed?Running Point’scast of charactersstars Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, alongside castmates like Brenda Song, Scott MacArthur, Max Greenfield, and others. In the show, Isla unexpectedly becomes the president of the Los Angeles Waves, a (fictional) basketball team, after her brother is forced to resign.
Isla must then navigate the heavily male-dominated sports industry, which brings up a number of real-life themes and issues. This makes sense givenRunning Pointis inspired by a true story, although the show is at its core a comedy, so the tone never becomes too grave. Clearly,Running Pointseason 1 was a success, asRunning Pointseason 2has already been confirmed. The question nevertheless remains, though:Where exactly wasRunning Pointfilmed, and just how authentic was it in its representation of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles
Running Point Is Shot Almost Entirely In L.A.
Running Pointwas filmed almost entirely in Los Angeles, which was very intentional. PerThe Hollywood Reporter,Running Pointshowrunner David Stassen explained that the plan was always to film the show in Los Angeles, specifically citing the need for a greater focus on shooting in Los Angeles following events like the devastating wildfires. This decision also supported the show’s sense of authenticity, as the locations really were filmed almost exclusively in Los Angeles.
This decision also supported the show’s sense of authenticity, as the locations really were filmed almost exclusively in Los Angeles.
Specific Los Angeles locations shown inRunning Pointinclude the UCLA Health Training Center, the Los Angeles Athletic Club, and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. These locations were used for various scenes in the show, such as team practices, Waves games, and office meetings. Although almost all ofRunning Pointwas filmed in Los Angeles, there was one exception in particular.
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Glasgow, Scotland
One Location In Glasgow Was Very Briefly Shown
Almost all ofRunning Pointwas filmed in Los Angeles, with just one exception. The exterior of the Los Angeles Waves' stadium in the show was actually a shot of the OVO Hyrdo arena in Glasgow, Scotland. Although Scotland wasn’t technically a filming location forRunning Pointin that sense—as it wasn’t as though full-fledged scenes were being shot in Scotland—it isn’t quite true that every part ofRunning Pointwas filmed in L.A.
The exterior of the Los Angeles Waves' stadium in the show was actually a shot of the OVO Hyrdo arena in Glasgow, Scotland.
Nevertheless, it’s clear thatRunning Pointreally prioritized an authentic feel for the show’s setting, as almost every shot of the show was filmed in Los Angeles proper. It will be interesting to see whether season 2 ofRunning Pointwill maintain this approach to filming, but, based on the comments from the showrunner, particularly as it pertains to supporting L.A. at this time, that seems the most likely path forward. In truth, it’s impressive (and a bit surprising) thatRunning Pointseason 1 managed to film almost exclusively in Los Angeles.
