How the ‘Hacks’ Finale Managed to Shoot in the Louvre After Last Year’s Heist Made It Seemingly Impossible
The finale of 'Hacks' was filmed at the Louvre, a location the creators had always envisioned. Despite a recent heist at the museum that complicated filming logistics, the production team managed to secure permission to shoot there. The experience was both emotional and significant for the cast and crew as they wrapped up the series in such an iconic setting.
- ▪The creators of 'Hacks' always wanted to film the finale at the Louvre in Paris.
- ▪A heist at the Louvre raised concerns about filming logistics, but the production team eventually secured permission.
- ▪The final scene filmed for the series took place at the Louvre, making it a special moment for the cast and crew.
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Home TV News May 29, 2026 12:01pm PT How the ‘Hacks’ Finale Managed to Shoot in the Louvre After Last Year’s Heist Made It Seemingly Impossible By Michael Schneider Plus Icon Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large franklinavenue Latest How the ‘Hacks’ Finale Managed to Shoot in the Louvre After Last Year’s Heist Made It Seemingly Impossible 5 minutes ago How TV Comedies Like ‘Running Point’ and ‘Chad Powers’ Are the New Sports Movies 2 hours ago Michelle Pfeiffer on Taking TV by Storm, Working With Husband David E. Kelley, Roughing It for ‘The Madison’ and Appreciating ‘Grease 2’ 3 hours ago See All Adam Bricker From the very beginning of “Hacks,” creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky knew where they wanted the show’s finale to take place: Paris.
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