About
The Madness is an eight-episode Netflix conspiracy thriller created by Stephen Belber, starring Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels, a CNN media pundit and former Philadelphia native. While at a cabin in the Poconos woods, Muncie stumbles upon a dead body and quickly finds himself framed for the murder of a notorious white supremacist leader. The series co-stars Marsha Stephanie Blake, John Ortiz, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, and Jessica Henwick. Although set primarily in Philadelphia and the Pocono Mountains, the production filmed largely in and around Toronto, with additional scenes shot in Atlanta and Manhattan. Pre-strike Toronto filming ran from March 27 to July 14, 2023, before the writers' and actors' strikes halted production. Filming resumed from March 4-29, 2024 in Toronto, with Atlanta sequences captured in February 2024. Notable Toronto-area filming locations include Parkwood National Historic Site in Oshawa (standing in as a character's grand estate), the Breezy Corners restaurant in Freelton (a diner scene), and the Cotton Factory in Hamilton (a warehouse location). Manhattan's Times Square and 42nd Street near AMC Empire 25 were used for New York establishing shots. The series premiered on Netflix on November 28, 2024. Colman Domingo has expressed interest in a second season, saying there is more to explore with Muncie, though Netflix has not yet confirmed a renewal.
Filming Locations
9 locationsMalcolm X Memorial Park - West Philadelphia
5100 Pine St
Colman Domingo filmed at park across from his childhood elementary school (Sammy B. Huey).
Philadelphia
Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Colman Domingo Childhood Home
52nd St and Chancellor St
Domingo insisted on filming at his actual childhood home.
Philadelphia
Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Reading Terminal Market
51 N 12th St
Historic market featured in series.
Philadelphia
Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
University City - Walnut Street
Walnut St, University City
Running scenes along Schuylkill. Episode 1 opens here.
Philadelphia
Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
SEPTA 52nd Street Station
52nd St Station
Muncie runs under the elevated station at intersection of Haddington, Walnut Hill, Mill Creek, and Dunlap neighborhoods.
Philadelphia
Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Philly AIDS Thrift
710 S 5th St
Local landmark featured in series.
Philadelphia
Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
African Cultural Art Forum
West Philadelphia
West Philly cultural institution featured.
Philadelphia
Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
HARE Hair Salon - Queen Village
Queen Village, Philadelphia
Salon where Muncie is seen on TV.
Philadelphia
Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Philadelphias Magic Gardens
1020 South St
Alleyway chase scene possibly filmed at mosaic art installation.
Philadelphia
Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
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