Deserted Film Sets Frozen in Hollywood History

25. HBO's "Chernobyl" Pripyat Sets, Lithuania: Haunting Replicas

The acclaimed 2019 HBO miniseries "Chernobyl" meticulously recreated parts of Pripyat and the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Lithuania, particularly in the Fabijoniškės district of Vilnius, which shared Soviet-era architectural similarities. While many specific interior sets were studio-based, the exterior locations and some constructed elements provided the chillingly authentic backdrop. After filming, the locations returned to their normal use, but for viewers, these Lithuanian streets are now indelibly linked to the haunting atmosphere of the series, showcasing how real places can become powerful, albeit temporary, "sets."