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Woody Allen films new comedy in Madrid

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Woody Allen ~~begins filming~~ films new comedy in Madrid

Director Woody Allen has commenced filming his 51st feature film in Madrid, Spain. The production officially began on October 5, 2026, at the Plaza de Oriente. The project, provisionally titled ‘WASP 2026’, is a contemporary comedy centered on romance, intrigue, and infidelity within diplomatic environments. The production is expected to run for six weeks, utilizing approximately 30 locations across the city of Madrid and the historic town of Aranjuez. The project has a total budget of approximately 12 million euros. This includes 3 million euros in public funding provided equally by the Community of Madrid and the Madrid City Council, contingent upon the film featuring the capital and meeting specific filming requirements, such as including the word ‘Madrid’ in the title and filming at least 15 percent of scenes in exterior locations. Local authorities estimate the production will generate approximately 1,200 jobs. Produced by Wanda Visión, Gravier Productions Inc., and 3Six9 Studios, the film features an international cast including Alexi Wasser, Jemima Kirke, Peter Vives, Marton Csokas, and Jakob Oftebro. The production is also a significant local employer, utilizing over 370 Spanish technical professionals and more than 700 extras. During the ~~lead-up to filming,~~ shoot, Allen described Madrid as an “elegant and beautiful” setting. While he previously noted that filmmaking is “exhausting,” he expressed that this specific story was too compelling to pass up. He also shared personal concerns regarding visited the ~~“rise~~ Museo del Prado, describing the works of ~~fascism”~~ Velázquez, Murillo, and ~~the current global state, which he described~~ Goya as a ~~“very critical phase.” At 90 years old,~~ banquet found nowhere else in the world. He remarked, “Nunca he visto nada igual” (I have never seen anything like it). Allen ~~has dismissed~~ noted that European cities offer an exotic atmosphere with wide boulevards and historic architecture that contrasts with the ~~concept~~ American settings of ~~retirement, stating, “Retirement is for people who have spent their whole lives hating what they did.”~~ his earlier works.

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