Published 16:40 IST, January 29th 2021

'Freaks and Geeks' Filming Locations - Where was the cult classic shot?

'Freaks and Geeks' recently became available to stream on Hulu. Read to learn where exactly are the filming locations for this American comedy series.

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Released more than 20 years ago, Freaks and Geeks recently became popular after it became available to stream on Hulu. short-lived series primarily followed lives of two siblings: Lindsay Weir, played by Linda Cardellini, and Sam Weir, played by John Francis Daley. Lindsay is a mathlete who decides to join a group of people who slack off, referred to as freaks. On or hand, Sam is living through high school with his friends, geeks.

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This American series also featured or stars like Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, James Franco, Samm Levine and more. Created by Paul Feig, Judd Apatow was executive producer of it. two later worked in movie, Bridesmaids. Although NBC series received great reviews from critics, it got cancelled after first season. series even won an Emmy for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series. So where is Freaks and Geeks filmed? Read to kw Freaks and Geeks filming locations.

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Where is Freaks and Geeks filmed?

According to Latitude and Longitude Finder, a geography oriented website, cult classic was filmed across Los Angeles in California where infamous Hollywood sign is located. It is also home to well-kwn places like Warner Brors studio, TCL Chinese atre, Hollywood Walk of Fame and more. So where exactly in city of Los Angeles are Freaks and Geeks filming locations?

fictional William McKinley High School played a huge role in Freaks and Geeks settings as series was mainly set in a school. Although it is mentioned that this make-believe school is in US state called Michigan, scenes were actually shot in two schools that are t in that locality. One is Ulysses S. Grant High School which is situated in Van Nuys neighbourhood in Los Angeles. As mentioned on school's website, it is where or sitcoms like Black-ish, Malcolm in Middle and Euphoria were filmed too. So were films Crazy, Stupid, Love and Clueless. or school used in Freaks and Geeks settings is William S. Hart High School in Santa Clarita. 

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Apart from aforementioned locations, Raleigh Studios in Hollywood was part of Freaks and Geeks settings too. studio even posted on ir social media celebrating series' 21st anniversary. Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Castle and ongoing comedy series  Force were all recorded here. Moreover, in 12th episode, titled Gar Door, Lindsay and her friends go to watch a Pink Floyd laser show but end up watching some or band. According to a Facebook post by Laserium, a company that is kwn for hosting laser shows, Freaks and Geeks cast watched a show by Laserium. laser show event by Laserium happened in Griffith Observatory. This tourist spot, refore, is also possibly one of Freak and Geeks filming locations.

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16:40 IST, January 29th 2021