Showbiz Buzz: Richmond Hill is the Real-Life Location of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ and More Hit TV Series

With Hollywood thousands of kilometres away, Richmond Hill has created the bright lights of its own. The city has issued 26 film permits generating over $180,000 in direct revenue and additional spending in the community in 2019, according to a news release.

Categorized in: Business Posted on: October 24, 2020 Last updated on: November 5, 2020 Written by: Nadia Sacco

With Hollywood thousands of kilometres away, Richmond Hill has created the bright lights of its own.

The city has issued 26 film permits generating over $180,000 in direct revenue and additional spending in the community in 2019, according to a news release.

Located just north of Toronto, Richmond Hill beckons the film industry with unique features, natural environment and proximity to 400-series highways.

You may spot familiar scenes in Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy,” which was filmed at several locations in Richmond Hill, including the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) as well as Richmond Hill Pro Bowl.

Full Article: yorkregion.com