Turin was just this hidden gem.

Although people knew about it, no one seemed to really know how versatile the city was.

Its a very rich, versatile region for shooting locations.

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Matthew Vaughn shooting ‘The King’s Man’ in TurinPeter Mountain, Marv Studios, 20th Century Fox

Buckley says the ease at which the Film Commission Torino Piemonte could make things happen was absolutely amazing.

He says, We closed the main road Via Po with a phone call to do a directors recce.

Production met them halfway and ensured everyones shoes in the scene were lined with carpet to protect the floor.

WGA West building in Hollywood

Piazza Castello, Turin

Obviously the proof is in the pudding in that films likeFast XandFerrarihave since followed.