Filming Locations: Where is American Gods filmed?

Based on the 2001 bestseller novel by Neil Gaiman, American Gods tells the quest of Shadow Moon and Mr. Wednesday to bring the Old Gods (from classical mythology) together, and get ready for the war against the New Gods, invented by man. The gods are a bit like Marvel superheros, but with real life problems, like most of people.

Leading the cast are Ricky Whittle (The 100) as Shadow, Ian McShane (John Wick: Chapter 2, Pirates of the Caribbean) as Wednesday, and Emily Browning (A Series of Unfortunate Events) as Laura Moon.

The two main characters travel across the country in a road trip, so potentially interesting filming locations are expected. American Gods was filmed basically in Ontario (Canada), Oklahoma and Wisconsin. The Cinespace Studios in Toronto served as headquarters for this new Starz series. We will be updating this report including the new shooting locations for season 2:

In the second season, American Gods finally arrives to the House on the Rock in Wisconsin. This place plays an important role in the book, as here is located the Infinity Room. This is a real place situated between Dodgeville and Spring Green, Wisconsin. This Japanese-style home, built over a 60 feet rock in 1959, has become a unique attraction, filled-up with quirky artifacts and exhibits. Image courtesy of Starz - Map

The neon lighted Motel America near the House on the Rock from S01E02 already appeared in season one. It's the New Plaza Motel located at 4584 Kingston Rd, Scarborough (Toronto). However, the last scenes of the episode to have been filmed somewhere else. Image courtesy of Starz and Google Maps

We love the cinematography of American Gods. One of the S02E01 perfect shots features the plane parked outside Don Q Inn, an ex-military Boeing C-97. It's on the way from Dodgeville to House on the Rock, so probably the director of photography couldn't resist the temptation of recording a road trip sequence here. This hotel is quite peculiar itself, with themed-rooms and a honeymoon suite located in a church steeple.

Several scenes taking place in Cairo were filmed in the streets of the historic downtown in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
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The funeral scene from the first season was shot at Hamilton Cemetery (Ontario).
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Wyndham Street in Guelph (also in Ontario), was doubling as downtown Chicago. Here is located the bank from the third episode, the Dominion Public Building. Image courtesy of Starz - Map

The Starbrite Motel from episode 5 is located outside Toronto, off the Highway 400 at exit 89.
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Vulcan (Virginia) was filmed in Cambridge (Ontario), near Queens Square, the bridge, the presbyterian church and and in the Galt area. This is a very familiar location for The Handmaid's Tale fans. Image by JJ Losier

The coastal landscapes with the Irish girl from episode 7 belong to Bay Roberts in Newfoundland (Canada).
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The mansion of Easter, the Old Goddess of spring, from episode 8 is the Hawkridge Farm (the famous Eaton Family Mansion) in Caledon (Ontario). It was built by George Eaton, heir to the Eaton's Department store chain. At one point it was for sale and listed at 24$ Canadian million. It was the most expensive piece of real estate in the whole country. According to Inside Caledon, "the huge estate covers 150 acres that includes forests, a freshwater stream, cattle pastures, walking trails, gardens and a pond. The 24,000 square foot home includes a large living room, formal dining room, a large kitchen, 11 bedrooms and an indoor pool".
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For the next locations we move from Canada to the USA. Exterior shots for the prison were filmed on location at McAlester State Penitentiary in Oklahoma. Image courtesy of Starz

The streets of the historic district of Ponca City served as the set for an exterior scene. American Gods was filming at various locations throughout the state of Oklahoma. Image by Jeffrey Beall

This scene from episode one (with a sign of Shakamak State Park), was filmed at Gloss Mountain, also in Oklahoma. Image courtesy of Starz

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Finally, if you are enjoying the show, we recommend you the brilliant novel by Neil Gaiman American Gods that inspires the series: