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Tyler Perry’s latest Netflix series, Beauty in Black, keeps us hooked with its drama. The show follows Kimmie, a former dancer caught up in the dangerous world of the Bellarie family. So think family feuds, business battles, and crime. Season 2 will be released in two parts. The first dropped on September 11, 2025.
This season will throw Kimmie even deeper into the mix as she faces new threats and real power struggles. But while the story unfolds in Chicago, most of Season 2 was shot in Atlanta! Only a few scenes and background shots were filmed in the Windy City. Perry leaned on Atlanta’s reliable film infrastructure for the bulk of production while keeping the show’s roots firmly in Chicago.
So read on to know precisely where Beauty in Black Season 2 was shot!
Beauty in Black Season 2 filming locations
1) Atlanta, Georgia
If you watched Beauty in Black and swore those Chicago streets looked familiar, you weren't wrong. Turns out you were seeing Midtown Atlanta in a clever disguise. Producers shut down entire blocks overnight (Ponce de Leon Avenue, West Peachtree, Spring Street) to shoot exterior scenes.
According to local Fox 5 reports, production trucks rolled in after dark and didn't clear out until 6 a.m. Crews transformed the area into a dead ringer for Chicago's urban landscape. Why Atlanta? The city has become a go-to spot for filming with its glass skyscrapers and busy streets.
Perry's team often leans on Atlanta for its skyline and hassle-free permits. You can fake the Windy City's hustle without leaving the Peach State!
2) Tyler Perry Studios
When the Bellaries schemed or Kimmie planned her next power move, those moments were not in real penthouses, but inside Tyler Perry's massive Atlanta studio complex. This place is Perry's engine room, honestly.
Crews build entire worlds here (luxury apartments, corporate offices, whatever the scene demands), all under controlled lighting on soundproof stages.
Perry relied on this method for years as he shot Atlanta’s streets for authenticity, then crafted the interiors in-house. This lets his team work at breakneck speed and wrap seasons faster than many Hollywood productions can blink.
3) Chicago, Illinois
Still, a Chicago show can't fake Chicago entirely. To keep things real, the production sent small crews to grab key shots of the city.
That's why you'll spot Lake Michigan behind characters, or the famous skyline popping up between scenes. These flashes anchor the show where it's meant to be, while Atlanta handles the heavy lifting. It works. Beauty in Black fans see Chicago's spirit without losing Atlanta's steady film crews.
The blend feels almost seamless as viewers slink into the Windy City, even when scenes were shot states away.
When was Beauty in Black Season 2 shot?
Beauty in Black Season 2 started rolling cameras in late February this year. Around February 28th, locals in Atlanta spotted roadblocks and bright lights during overnight filming.
The crew moved fast, and by September 11th, Netflix dropped the first batch of episodes. Even as the story grew bigger, they kept things moving.
There were no long waits this time around!
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