While the ABC series “Will Trent” is an investigative drama, it is no mystery that it has become one of the few recent hits on network television and one of a string of projects filming throughout Georgia in 2024.
The procedural drama is based on the popular book series by Georgia author Karin Slaughter. Now in its second season, the series follows the life and career of a Georgia Bureau of Investigation special agent who was once in Atlanta’s foster care system.
Guest star C. Thomas Howell and series lead Roman Rodriquez appear in a scene from the ABC drama “Will Trent”, now in its second season. (Disney/Wilford Harewood)
The show was one of the first filmed in Georgia to return to production after the WGA and SAG-AFTRA labor strikes.
“I think season one, we got to know our characters, and season two is when we really fall in love with them,” said location manager Patrick Rofoli.
The city of Atlanta serves as one of the main characters in the show.
“It’s so nice to be able to showcase the city that you’re shooting in,” said Ellen Blum, co-executive producer whose Atlanta-based television credits include FOX’s “Star” and USA’s “The Sinner.” “There are so many opportunities … [and] locations and great looks here.”
Rofoli, whose previous credits include Georgia-filmed “Ozark” and “Star,” is in charge of scouting and finalizing locations throughout the city that make it onto the screen.
He works closely with the show’s production designer, Gabor Norman, to ensure that the locations in consideration will best allow the setting on the page to come to life.
Susan Kelechi Watson and Ramón Rodriquez star in a season two episode of the ABC drama “Will Trent.” As part of his day-to-day responsibilities, location manager Patrick Rofoli scouts…
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