The Girlfriend on Amazon Prime filmed in Hemel Hempstead

Famous actor Laurie Davidson was spotted in Hemel during filming for a new series. <i>(Image: Dacorum Borough Council/Herts Ad)</i>
Famous actor Laurie Davidson was spotted in Hemel during filming for a new series. (Image: Dacorum Borough Council/Herts Ad)
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Hemel Hempstead has featured in a new series yet again! This time an Amazon Prime series featuring star actors Olivia Cooke and Laurie Davidson.

A "gripping" new six-part psychological thriller named The Girlfriend has been released and viewers may have spotted some familiar scenery - Dacorum played a starring role in the production.

Actor Laurie Davidson preparing for a scene.(Image: Dacorum Borough Council)

Filmed last summer, several key scenes were shot at Hemel Hempstead’s much-loved Italian deli Cappuccio.

The venue was used for scenes featuring the show’s lead characters, Cherry (played by Olivia Cooke) and Daniel (Laurie Davidson).

The Girlfriend follows Laura, a devoted mother, who becomes suspicious when her son introduces his new girlfriend, Cherry. As their relationship deepens, hidden tensions and secrets come to the surface, testing family bonds and trust.

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Cappuccio is becoming a popular destination for film crews.(Image: Dacorum Borough Council)

Following the filming, Cappuccio was approached for another production, details of which will be revealed this December. Both productions have been supported by the Dacorum Film Office.

A Facebook post by Dacorum Borough Council jokingly added: "With more and more productions choosing our borough, it seems 'Hemelwood' is firmly on the map as a go-to filming destination!"

Previously, the borough council revealed ITV's The Hack was also filmed in Hemel.

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