New Movie “Maps That Connect You” Now Streaming
If you missed your chance for a dreamy European getaway this past summer—thanks to those pesky bills—don’t worry. You can still indulge in some virtual travel with the new film Maps That Connect You, available now on Amazon Prime Video.
This romantic adventure features Outer Banks‘ Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa from Riverdale, capturing the story of two young people exploring Europe while falling in love. Cline portrays Heather Mulgrew, a fresh college graduate on a holiday with a friend before she dives into her unexciting banking career in New York City. Heather, known for her meticulous planning, soon finds her world turned upside down when she meets Jack (Apa), an alluring stranger who inspires her to embrace unpredictability. Together, they embark on a whirlwind romance as Jack hopes to visit the various landmarks listed in his great-grandfather’s travel journal.
Adapted from JP Monninger’s novel of the same name, Maps That Connect You is helmed by Swedish director Lasse Hallstrom, with a screenplay by Les Bohem and Bella Herbert. While the characters traverse Europe, have you ever wondered about the filming locations? Read on to discover where Maps That Connect You was shot.
Filming Locations for “Maps That Connect You”
While the movie features various European locales, the majority of the filming occurred during the summer of 2024, mainly in Barcelona, Spain, and its surroundings. Interior scenes were shot at the PARC Audiovisual de Catalunya Studio in Terrassa, a small city just north of Barcelona. (Fun fact: This is the same studio where Season 5 of The Crown was filmed.)
If you’ve been to Barcelona, you might recognize some iconic sites, like the Sagrada Familia—a stunning basilica that’s been in the works for over a century, following architect Antoni Gaudi’s groundbreaking vision.
Klein shared in a 2024 interview with People that she experienced a “killer” summer in Barcelona, relishing local favorites like paella, Iberian ham, and cheese.
Additional filming locations included Porto and Lisbon in Portugal, as well as Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Venice in Italy, according to the movie’s IMDB page.
Madison Thompson, who plays Heather’s friend Amy, mentioned that before filming officially began, the cast was encouraged to explore Europe together. “During the first week, I don’t think we were officially filming yet,” she noted. “[We were told to] travel around Europe and basically get to know each other,” she said in an interview with Britt+co. “So within three days, we hit Brussels, Amsterdam, and Paris. I think we even went to some clubs in Amsterdam.”
All in all, it sounds like working on this film was quite the adventure. What other job would let you have a party in Europe?
