The streets of Santa Cruz are taking on a new identity today, as the capital of Tenerife becomes a stand-in for Zurich (Switzerland) during the filming of Day Drinker, the latest Hollywood blockbuster starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz.
Following shoots in various locations across the island, the production has now arrived in the city centre, where signage and set design have been adapted to recreate the Swiss setting. The transformation is part of the ongoing filming schedule for the highly anticipated film, directed by Marc Webb.
Day Drinker is set to offer a tense, mystery-laden narrative centred around a bartender working aboard a cruise ship, whose life is upended after he meets a mysterious woman with a penchant for daytime drinking. The story unfolds against the backdrops of France, Portugal, and Spain, promising visually stunning scenes and an immersive storyline.
The decision to film in the Canary Islands is not only due to their natural beauty and diverse landscapes but also the financial advantages provided by the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC). This favourable tax regime has helped position the archipelago as one of Europe’s most attractive filming destinations.
With this production, both Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz join a growing list of internationally renowned actors who have chosen the Canary Islands as a filming location. Their involvement further cements the region's reputation as a natural film set and a key player in the global audiovisual industry.
Recent movies filmed in the Canary Islands:
Jason Bourne (Matt Damon)
Rambo: Last Blood (Sylvester Stallone)
Fast and Furious 6 (Vin Diesel, Paul Walker)
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (Gerard Butler)
The Mother (Jennifer Lopez)
The Eternals (Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie)
The Midnight Sky (George Clooney)
Wonder Woman 1984 (Gal Gadot)
The Dictator (Sacha Baron Cohen)
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson)
The Beast (Samuel L Jackson)
In the Heart of the Sea (Chris Hemsworth)
