{"id":426725,"date":"2026-05-14T04:12:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T04:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/426725\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T04:12:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T04:12:08","slug":"trailer-for-netflixs-east-of-eden-features-oamaru-victorian-precinct-as-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/426725\/","title":{"rendered":"Trailer for Netflix\u2019s East of Eden features \u014camaru Victorian Precinct as California"},"content":{"rendered":"

Phil Turner, locations manager for The Search, who worked on Netflix\u2019s East of Eden, said the region offered rare authenticity. <\/p>\n

\u201cThese are incredibly unique locations that can replicate period settings in a way that\u2019s very difficult to achieve elsewhere; you\u2019d almost have to build a set to match somewhere like the \u014camaru Historic Precinct. It\u2019s completely unique globally,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\"SitesSites in Dunedin, Maniototo and \u014camaru will feature in Netflix\u2019s East of Eden.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo find anything comparable in America, you\u2019d almost have to travel the continent, but you can find it all right here.<\/p>\n

\u201cManiototo and Central Otago are just extraordinary landscapes. They\u2019re less developed and full of opportunity, from wide open spaces to historic homes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Filming across the South Island also included a weekend shoot in central Dunedin, and a further two weeks in the Maniototo between Naseby and Ranfurly.<\/p>\n

\"\u014camaru\u2019s\u014camaru\u2019s Victorian Precinct was transformed into early 20th-century California during filming for Netflix\u2019s East of Eden.<\/p>\n

Tourism Waitaki general manager Heather Matthews said the production reinforced the region\u2019s appeal as part of the broader South Island screen offering.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u014camaru\u2019s heritage streetscape is genuinely world-class, and it\u2019s exciting to know it\u2019s being featured alongside other South Island locations in a production of this scale,\u201d said Matthews.<\/p>\n

She said the benefits of hosting a major international production were felt both locally and across the wider region.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe first teaser trailer for East of Eden has highlighted filming locations across Waitaki and the South Island.<\/p>\n

\u201cProductions like this bring real economic benefits, from jobs and accommodation through to hospitality, and local services.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey also deliver long-term value by building international awareness and encouraging future visitors to explore places like Waitaki.\u201d<\/p>\n

During filming, the main cast and crew spent time exploring the region, including visits to local sites such as \u014camaru Penguin Colony. <\/p>\n

\"EastEast of Eden is due to be released on Netflix in late 2026.<\/p>\n

Matthews said local audiences will feel proud seeing local locations showcased on a global platform. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s real pride in seeing Waitaki brought to life on screen. It\u2019s a reflection of the community effort that went into supporting the production, and something locals can genuinely celebrate.\u201d<\/p>\n

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