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Somerset's Surreal Superhero Takeover!
3 Jun
Summary
- Masters of the Universe filmed at Wells Cathedral and Wookey Hole Caves.
- More than 200 crew members built sets for a major battle scene.
- The film industry boosted Somerset's economy by £6.6m last year.
Residents of Somerset described the experience as "surreal" with areas of the county becoming the filming location for the latest Masters of the Universe blockbuster. Scenes for the movie, starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, and Idris Elba, were shot at Wells Cathedral and the Wookey Hole Caves.
Crews numbering over 200 people worked at Wells Cathedral, constructing sets for a large-scale battle sequence. A Wookey Hole Caves employee called the experience "eye-opening" and "incredibly surreal" to witness such a significant production.
The film chronicles Prince Adam, also known as He-Man, as he journeys back to his home planet, Eternia, to defend it against the malevolent Skeletor. This cinematic event underscores Somerset's growing role in the film industry.
Last year, the film and television sector contributed approximately £6.6m to the Somerset economy. Notable recent productions filmed in the county include the BBC's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, Apple TV's Down Cemetery Road, and Netflix's Agatha Christie's Seven Dials.
The Dean of Wells expressed delight in hosting the production, stating it was "fantastic" to welcome a "different universe" and share the historic cathedral with a wider audience. Councillor Mike Rigby added that Somerset's ability to accommodate "the biggest productions" is significant.
He emphasized the draw for fans wanting to visit filming locations, noting that this blockbuster further solidifies the county's appeal. Masters of the Universe is currently playing in cinemas.
