Set in a post-apocalyptic world where London — now a giant, predator city on wheels — devours everything in its path, Universal's Mortal Engines may look like it was set thousands of years in the future, but it was crafted entirely in New Zealand, mostly around Wellington, the home of the island country’s most famous filmmaker, Peter Jackson.
Jackson was a writer and producer of the film, opening Dec. 14 and based on the Philip Reeve book series. Directed by Christian Rivers (also a VFX pro who won an Oscar for Jackson’s King Kong), the live action was shot largely on stages at Stone Street Studios and Avalon Studios, both in Wellington, along with some location work in the area.
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