While Coben's novel unfolds in various locations across the US, including New Jersey and Ohio, the action has been transferred to the UK for the adaptation. But where was it actually filmed?. The Stranger: With Hannah John-Kamen, Richard Armitage, Jennifer Saunders, Jacob Dudman. The secrets and lies of suburban families are made public by the appearance of a stranger.
Discover every Stranger Things filming locations you can actually visit in Georgia, from Jackson (the real Hawkins) to the Creel House and more.. Let's find out more about the filming locations of 'The Stranger' and how they fit into a different location than the one that the book started out in. The Stranger Filming Locations The original setting for the story of 'The Stranger' is America.