The cat’s out of the bag: Not only do we know who the real Agent Argylle is, but we also know where some of the Argylle filming locations are around Europe.
Bryce Dallas Howard in Argylle. Image Credit: Apple TV+. Image Location: The Albert Memorial, London, England
Where in the UK was Argylle filmed?
Argylle used three different studios in the UK: Bovingdon, Greenford, and Park Royal. Bovingdon is northwest of London (closest station: Berkhamsted), Greenford is just west of London (closest station: Greenford), and Park Royal is a few miles east of Greenford (closest London Underground station: Park Royal).
Other shots of London are also featured in the film, like the Albert Memorial in Hyde Park (closest London Underground station: Knightsbridge), Tower Bridge (closest London Underground station: Tower Hill), and Wapping (closest London Overground station: Wapping).
Which Greek island is in Argylle?
The Greek island in Argylle is Santorini, but you probably could have guessed that with its whitewashed walls and blue roofs. The over-the-top intro with Dua Lipa is set on this Greek island.
Which part of Greece was Argylle filmed in?
Argylle was filmed in the Cyclades islands, a group of around 220 islands and islets in the Aegean Sea. Santorini, an Argylle filming location for the opening scene, is one of the island chain’s most famous destinations.
Samuel L. Jackson in Argylle. Image Credit: Apple TV+
What to know about Argylle
Here’s everything you need to know about Matthew Vaughn’s spy flick set in a familiar cinematic universe.
Is the movie Argyle or Argylle?
The film by Matthew Vaughn is called Argylle, with two L’s and one E, but we can understand the confusion. The word “argyle” is a well-known pattern that you probably have on a pair of your dress socks; the word “Argyll” is a historic county in Scotland.
What is the movie Argylle about?
Argylle is about an introverted writer, Elly Conway, whose best-selling spy novel plots begin happening in the real world. Conway is then dragged into the underground world of espionage, which is the worst possible scenario for someone who just wants to be left alone at home with their cat.
Who is in the Argylle movie?
Argylle stars Henry Cavill as the titular character and nearly every other top-billed name on the cast list makes the film even more exciting: Bryce Dallas Howard, Dua Lipa, Catherine O’Hara, Bryan Cranston, Sam Rockwell, John Cena, Rob Delaney, Sofia Boutella, and Samuel L. Jackson are all in the film.
Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa and John Cena in Argylle. Image Credit: Apple TV+
When was Argylle filmed?
There are two types of cinephiles: those who think Argylle came out of nowhere and those who’ve been waiting for its release for years. The movie was filmed from August 2021 through February 2022, wrapping two years prior to its theatrical release in February 2024.
Where can you watch Argylle?
Argylle is an Apple TV+ production and is available on the streaming service. Want to watch it while traveling through Europe by train? Most train stations and routes offer free Wi-Fi, plus food and beverage options, making your train ticket a pass to your own private moving movie theater.
Is Argylle related to Kingsman?
Yes, Argylle is related to Kingsman. We find out in a mid-credits scene that teases Argylle: Book One - The Movie, showing a young Agent Argylle at a bar called The King’s Man.
Who plays the real Agent Argylle?
The film’s tagline is “Once you know the secret, don’t let the cat out of the bag,” so we ask that you avert your eyes lest we spoil it for you. According to the cast list, Henry Cavill plays Agent Argylle, but the twist reveals that the real Agent Argylle is Bryce Dallas Howard’s Elly Conway.
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See more film sets by taking the train
From London landmarks to Mediterranean marvels, visit these filming locations in the UK and Europe.
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- Pride and Prejudice (2005)
- Normal People
- Netflix’s The Diplomat
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
- Amazon Prime’s Citadel
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Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill in Argylle. Header Image Credit: Apple TV+
