The story is about astronomy graduate student Kate and her professor Dr. Mindy, who make a startling discovery: a comet will fall to Earth. It will destroy everything on the planet in about six months. Unfortunately, no one seems to care. Filming began in November 2020, with actors and directors traveling to Massachusetts, specifically around Boston and Weymouth, to shoot some scenes. But most of the filming took place in Boston, including several famous locations like the Museum of Art and historic South Station.
Restaurant
In movie
Scene where an enraged Kate once again causes a public uproar at the seafood restaurant after learning the reason for the mission's failure. Apparently, the government decided not to crash the comet as originally planned because they wanted to collect its valuable minerals "to make a bunch of rich people even more ugly rich," as Kate puts it. As a result, the guests of the establishment destroy the restaurant in a fit of anger and panic.
Timing: 01:15:34
Real
Scene was shot at the Howl at the Moon bar. It was changed beyond recognition for the filming of the movie. Today, it remains a popular spot for those looking for a lively nightlife in the city. In addition to its cocktails, Howl at the Moon is known for its high-quality music programs, live performances, and events year-round. Not surprisingly, it has several locations across the country, including Chicago, Washington, D.C., Orlando, and many others.
Boston
Station
In movie
Scene where along with Dr. Teddy Oglethorpe, Professor Mindy and Kate head to the train station after a disappointing visit to the President of the United States. Now they plan to take matters into their own hands as the country's leaders are not taking their devastating news seriously. They intend to leak information about a catastrophic comet approaching Earth to the press, as "the White House just brushed them off," as Teddy described.
Timing: 00:24:21
Real
Scene was shot at South Station is Boston's busiest transit hub. The historic station opened in 1898 and now serves thousands of travelers, passengers and shoppers every day. It is also the city's largest train station and intercity bus terminal. It is conveniently located in downtown Boston, close to many tourist attractions.
Boston
Park
In movie
Scene where Kate and Professor Mindy finally tell the world in a television interview about a comet that is going to destroy everything on the planet in six months and ten days. But things didn't go as expected. Now they're getting a massive backlash from the media and the public, and they're wanted by the police. Teddy is captured as he was leaving the office, the FBI arrests Professor Mindy at his home, and Kate is apprehended in the park while jogging. They are arrested for "divulging national security secrets."
Timing: 00:47:49
Real
Scene was shot in an area that in real life was not a public park. It is actually a part of Wheaton College known as "The Dimple." It is the heart of Wheaton's campus and was so named because of the bowl-shaped depression located in the center.
