Netflix’s upcoming comedy series LEANNE is one of the most anticipated new sitcoms of 2025. Created and headlined by southern comedy sensation Leanne Morgan, the series is based on her personal life and her beloved stand-up routines. Known for her relatable and hilarious takes on marriage, motherhood, and menopause, Morgan brings her signature humor to the screen in a big way.
The show was co-created and written by Susan McMartin (known for Mom) and legendary sitcom producer Chuck Lorre (The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men). It follows the fictional version of Leanne, whose stable life is rocked when her husband of 33 years leaves her for another woman. With no choice but to start over in the most unexpected stage of life — as a grandmother in menopause — Leanne finds strength in her tight-knit family and southern sensibilities.
The 16-episode debut season is set to premiere on Netflix on July 31, 2025, introducing viewers to Leanne’s hilarious and heartfelt journey. But where exactly was this feel-good series filmed? Let’s explore the filming locations that helped bring Leanne to life.
WHERE WAS ‘LEANNE’ FILMED?
Filming for Leanne officially began in late 2024, likely around October or November, and wrapped in early May 2025. Though the story might reflect Morgan’s Tennessee roots, the entire production took place on the West Coast of the United States.
FILMED AT WARNER BROTHERS STUDIOS
The primary filming location for the Netflix series was Warner Brothers Studios, located at 5800 Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles, California. This legendary studio lot has been the home to many classic sitcoms over the decades and was chosen as the base for Leanne‘s production due to its top-tier sound stages and sitcom-friendly setup.
The sitcom format—featuring multi-camera filming and a traditional set design—benefits from the controlled environment and production facilities at Warner Bros. Studios. Classic elements of sitcoms such as living rooms, kitchens, and family-centered scenes were built and filmed on indoor sound stages at this location. Los Angeles continues to be a hub for television production, and for a show like Leanne, which blends heartfelt storytelling with warm humor, the studio setting provides the ideal backdrop.
SET IN TENNESSEE BUT FILMED IN LOS ANGELES
Although the story takes place in the American South, the decision to film in Los Angeles was likely influenced by the availability of professional studio infrastructure, established production crews, and the overall cost-effectiveness of keeping the production centralized. There is no indication that the series was filmed on location in Tennessee or any other southern states. Instead, the production relied on set design and art direction to faithfully replicate the feel of a Tennessee neighborhood. “I’m a grandmama from Tennessee, and now I have a TV show with Chuck Lorre and Netflix,” Morgan told Netflix. “What in the world!?”
WHY WARNER BROTHERS STUDIOS?
The connection between Leanne and Warner Bros. Studios is no surprise. The show is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., in association with Warner Bros. Television. Chuck Lorre’s long-standing relationship with the studio made it a natural choice for this series. Alongside Morgan, Susan McMartin, Nick Bakay, Judi Marmel, and Lorre himself serve as executive producers.
Warner Bros. has a legacy of sitcoms, including Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and Mom, all of which thrived under Lorre’s direction. The facilities at Sunset Boulevard offer not only technical excellence but also the creative atmosphere that sitcom creators trust.
NO ON-LOCATION SHOOTING?
Unlike many dramas or action-packed series that travel across cities or even countries for on-location shoots, Leanne sticks to its sitcom roots by filming predominantly on a soundstage. There are currently no known reports of major outdoor or out-of-state location shoots. Most of the action takes place in interior home sets, community centers, or family-oriented settings, which are recreated at the Warner Bros. lot.
LEANNE’S DREAM COME TRUE
Filming at Warner Bros. Studios wasn’t just a technical decision; it was also a personal dream realized for Leanne Morgan. “When I started comedy 25 years ago, my goal was to be a part of a sitcom,” she shared. “It just goes to show you it’s never too late, and dreams do come true.”
Leanne proves that meaningful and funny stories from everyday life can find a home on the big screen—even when filmed entirely on a studio lot. Fans of Morgan’s comedy will feel right at home with the familiar tone and southern charm that she brings to this new chapter.
For more news and updates on filming locations, stay tuned to netfilming.com.
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