Filming Locations Revealed for Robert Pattinson and Zendaya's New Dark Comedy 'The Drama'

The movie was shot across Massachusetts, including at the Addison Gallery of American Art and the Turner Hill Estate.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:20pm

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An abstract close-up photograph of shimmering sequins illuminated by dramatic studio lighting, conveying the high-end aesthetic of a Hollywood film production.The lavish textures and lighting of the filming locations add an air of cinematic glamour to the dark comedy The Drama.Boston Today

The new A24 film 'The Drama,' directed by Kristoffer Borgli and starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, was filmed at various locations across Massachusetts, including the Addison Gallery of American Art, the Mansion on Turner Hill estate, and several spots around Boston and Cambridge.

Why it matters

The Drama is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, bringing together two of Hollywood's biggest stars. The diverse filming locations showcase the rich cultural and architectural landscape of Massachusetts, which has become an increasingly popular destination for movie productions in recent years.

The details

The Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, Massachusetts plays the role of the fictional Cambridge Art Museum in the film, where Pattinson's character Charlie Thompson works as a director. The Mansion on Turner Hill in Ipswich, a 300-acre estate with an Elizabethan-style mansion built in 1903, serves as the eye-catching wedding venue featured in the movie. Other Boston and Cambridge locations include Tatte Bakery & Cafe, Cafe Bonjour, Andy's Diner, Dance Complex, Other Tomorrows design agency, a WeWork office, Boston Architectural College, Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks, Seven Stars bookstore, and Dear Annie wine bar.

  • The Drama was filmed in 2025 across various locations in Massachusetts.

The players

The Drama

A new dark comedy film directed by Kristoffer Borgli and produced by A24, starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.

Addison Gallery of American Art

An art museum in Andover, Massachusetts that has a collection of over 22,000 works, including pieces by Jackson Pollock, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Edward Hopper. It serves as the filming location for the fictional Cambridge Art Museum in the movie.

Mansion on Turner Hill

A 300-acre estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts featuring an Elizabethan-style mansion built in 1903, which was used as the wedding venue location for The Drama.

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What they’re saying

“Though we can't promise a Pattinson or Zendaya cameo...”

— Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, Writer and Editor

The takeaway

The Drama's diverse filming locations across Massachusetts showcase the state's rich cultural and architectural heritage, which has made it an increasingly popular destination for major film productions in recent years.