London Underground stations feature in Hollywood films
Disused platforms and active stations have provided backdrops for blockbusters including James Bond and Star Wars.
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Londoners may not realise that some of the capital's busiest Tube stations have appeared in major Hollywood blockbusters. Transport for London (TfL) has collaborated with filmmakers, transforming parts of the network into fictional settings for scenes that would be difficult to shoot on operational lines.
Charing Cross Station's Cinematic Appearances
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Charing Cross Underground station featured in the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall. The disused Jubilee line platforms, closed to regular services in 1999, were used for chase sequences involving Daniel Craig's Bond and Javier Bardem's villain. The station was also a filming location for the 2013 Marvel film Thor: The Dark World. Its abandoned platforms allow filming without disrupting active passenger areas.
Canary Wharf in the Star Wars Universe
Canary Wharf Underground station, an active Jubilee line station, appeared in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, released in 2016. Its modern architecture and spacious corridors were transformed into part of an Imperial security complex, with stormtroopers filmed running through its areas. The station also featured in the 2012 crime film The Sweeney.
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Aldwych Station: A Filming Hub
The abandoned Aldwych Underground station, which closed to passengers in September 1994, is a frequently used filming location. It featured in V for Vendetta (2005), where it was used for scenes involving an Underground train filled with explosives. Aldwych's authentic features have also made it suitable for recreating wartime London in films like Atonement (2007) and Darkest Hour. Other productions filmed at the station include 28 Weeks Later (2007), Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, and The Imitation Game.
Accessing Filming Locations
While active stations like Canary Wharf are accessible to all passengers, the disused sections are not normally open to the public. However, the London Transport Museum operates Hidden London tours. These tours offer opportunities to explore selected abandoned Underground spaces, including Aldwych station and sometimes the disused Jubilee line platforms at Charing Cross. Tickets for these tours must be booked in advance, and availability varies.
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+Which London Underground stations have featured in Hollywood films?
Charing Cross Underground station featured in Skyfall and Thor: The Dark World. Canary Wharf Underground station appeared in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The abandoned Aldwych Underground station has been used for filming in V for Vendetta, Atonement, Darkest Hour, and 28 Weeks Later.
+Can I visit these filming locations?
Active stations like Canary Wharf are open to passengers. Disused sections are not normally accessible, but the London Transport Museum runs Hidden London tours that provide access to selected abandoned Underground spaces, such as Aldwych station and sometimes the disused Jubilee line platforms at Charing Cross.
+When did the disused platforms at Charing Cross close?
The disused Jubilee line platforms at Charing Cross station closed to regular services in 1999. These platforms were later used for filming the James Bond movie Skyfall.
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