English Teacher is an FX comedy-drama about Evan Marquez, a gay English teacher in a high school in Austin, Texas. But though the story is set in Austin, the show was actually filmed in Atlanta, Georgia.
Let’s dig into the filming sites, why Atlanta was chosen, and what you’d see if you went there.
🎬 Where Was English Teacher Filmed?
| Location | Represents / Used For | Why It Works / What You’ll See |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, Georgia | Stand-in for Austin, Texas; main filming hub | Many parts of English Teacher, especially the school scenes, were shot in and around Atlanta. |
| Morrison-Hensley High (fictional) | The high school setting | The show uses a real school (or school sets in Atlanta) to represent Morrison-Hensley High. |
So yes – when you see those hallways, classrooms, schoolyard scenes, they’re likely somewhere in Georgia, not Texas.
🏙️ Why Atlanta?
Here are the reasons why the production picked Atlanta over Austin (even though the story is set in Austin):
- Film infrastructure & incentives: Georgia is known for being film-friendly, with good studios, crews, and financial incentives.
- Versatility of settings: Atlanta has neighborhoods, schools, and urban areas that can double for many parts of Austin (with set design tweaks).
- Comfort of shooting location: The creator Brian Jordan Alvarez said it’s “easy to shoot and a comfortable city to live in,” praising local gyms and eateries.
🛤️ What You’d See Visiting Filming Spots
If you visited the places where English Teacher was filmed (in Atlanta), here’s what you might see or experience:
- School buildings and campuses used for classroom/hallway scenes (Morrison-Hensley stand-in).
- Exterior shots of streets, sidewalks, sports fields around schools.
- Local spots (cafes, eateries) that the cast and crew used during filming (since Brian Alvarez mentioned local restaurants).
- Cityscapes that blend modern urban elements with classic Southern architecture.
💭 Final Thoughts
Even if English Teacher shows us small-town Texas energy, it’s really built on Atlanta’s film magic. The choice of Atlanta gives the show access to solid crew support, versatile locations, and convenience.
If you’re ever in Atlanta, you might notice schools or neighborhoods that look very familiar when you watch the show again. That’s the fun part of filming places you walk by every day might be hiding behind TV walls.
Let me know if you want me to dive deeper like “Which specific school was used in Atlanta?” or “Nearby attractions around the filming sites”!
FAQs
Where was English Teacher filmed?
Although English Teacher is set in Austin, Texas, most of it was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, especially the school scenes at Morrison-Hensley High.
Why was Atlanta chosen instead of Austin?
Because Atlanta offers strong film infrastructure, tax incentives, and varied locations that can double for Texas settings.
Is Morrison-Hensley High a real school?
No – it’s a fictional high school. The show’s school scenes were filmed at or made in real schools or sets in Atlanta.
When was English Teacher filmed?
Season 1 production wrapped in early 2024 in metro Atlanta.
Are there other shows filmed in Atlanta?
Yes, many – Atlanta is a major TV & film hub. (Single Drunk Female, etc.)