| Aspect | Insight | |--------|----------| | | The project began as a script titled The Bright in 2013. Netflix acquired worldwide rights in 2015, marking one of the early high‑budget, original films for the streaming platform. | | Filming locations | Principal photography took place in Los Angeles and Atlanta , using a mix of practical sets (the iconic “Griffin” bar) and extensive CGI to render the fantasy races. | | Visual Effects | Over 1,200 VFX shots were created by studios like Industrial Light & Magic , Weta Digital , and Rise FX . The orc and elf prosthetics combined practical makeup with digital enhancements to achieve realistic textures. | | Music | Composer Clinton Shorter (known for Sicario ) delivered an orchestral score that blends dark, synth‑driven motifs with traditional fantasy instrumentation. | | Stunts & Fight Choreography | Kurt Sutter (also a writer on the film) helped design the close‑quarters combat, emphasizing hand‑to‑hand fighting that highlights the physical contrast between human and orc. |