David Fincher's The Killer was filmed in New Orleans, Paris and the Dominican Republic. In Chicago (Union Station neighborhood, River West neighborhood and Halsted Street), a film crew was also spotted filming. Other filming locations included St. Charles, Illinois and Los Angeles, Louisiana.
In the square
In movie
Scene where Michael Fassbender's character buys his breakfast at McDonald's while waiting for the target to arrive. As he systematically dismantles the sandwich, removing the buns and leaving only the toppings, he keeps his eyes on the entrance to the hotel where the target is to appear. While he waits, he looks at his surroundings - the people sitting in the same square as him, reasoning that “man is a wolf to man, kill or be killed”.
Timing: 00:07:42
Real
Scene was shot in the public square Place de l'Estrapade in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. The measured atmosphere of the square emphasizes the inner state of our hero. He has been waiting for the arrival of his target for the fifth day in a row, he is in no hurry, and neither are the people in the square. Although it is noticeable that he is beginning to lose his patience
Paris
Street
In movie
Scene where Michael Fassbender's character picks up bits and pieces of information about the attackers of his home and his girlfriend. He follows a cab driver who he believes was taking the attacker to the airport. Intercepting him on a break, he claims he's running late and hires him
Timing: 00:42:52
Real
Scene was shot in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. The film team captured the Columbus Park area and surrounding neighborhoods. In the center of Columbus Park AKA Parque Colon is a statue of Christopher Columbus, which can be spotted in the footage.
Santo Domingo
