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'The Hunting Wives' in Charlotte: 9 things to know about filming of the hit Netflix series

The curated articles on 'The Hunting Wives' reveal the series' filming and cultural impact, emphasizing local ties to Charlotte and plans for a potential second season. Filming in the Charlotte area, the show transforms local spots like Downtown Mooresville and Azalea Retreat at Lake Norman into parts of the fictional Maple Brook, vastly contributing to the Southern drama's aesthetic.

One article discusses 'The Hunting Wives' returning for a second season on Netflix, mentioning the cast's interest and author May Cobb's eagerness to explore more story.

Another article talks about the real-life Azalea Retreat, featured as Margo and Jed’s lake home in the series, where fans can book stays.

An article highlights Coyote Joe's, a real venue in Charlotte used for filming, while another lists various North Carolina filming locations, further illustrating how the series stitches together local flavor with fictional narrative.

The eight-episode drama “The Hunting Wives” premieres on Monday, July 21, and parts of it were filmed in the Charlotte area.

NO. 1: A NEW NETFLIX MURDER-THEMED SERIES WAS FILMED IN THE CHARLOTTE AREA. HERE’S WHERE

Here’s what to know before binge-watching the show filmed in North Carolina. | Published July 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Darah Derios

The eight-episode drama “The Hunting Wives” premieres on Monday, July 21, and parts of it were filmed in the Charlotte area.

NO. 2: IS COYOTE JOE’S IN NETFLIX’S ‘THE HUNTING WIVES’ A REAL PLACE?

While “The Hunting Wives” is set in Maple Brook, Texas, much of the series was filmed in North Carolina. | Published July 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Darah Derios

The cast of “Hunting Wives” on Netflix. By Steve Dietl

NO. 3: WHERE WAS NETFLIX’S ‘THE HUNTING WIVES’ FILMED? HERE’S A LIST OF NC LOCATIONS

You might recognize many of these spots in “The Hunting Wives,” a new North Carolina-filmed television show on Netflix. | Published July 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon, Darah Derios

Brittany Snow (left) alongside Malin Ackerman (right) film a scene in Azalea Retreat on Lake Norman. By Steve Dietl

NO. 4: YES, ‘THE HUNTING WIVES’ LAKE HOUSE IS A REAL HOME (AND YOU CAN BOOK IT)

Fans of Netflix’s hit series “The Hunting Wives” can now experience the drama firsthand by booking a stay at one of the show’s most iconic locations. | Published August 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by CharlotteFive Generic, Chyna Blackmon, Evan Moore

From left, Lauren Hoyt-Williams, Sara Wilson, Julie Greene, Christy Ballard and Shannon Greene in the kitchen of Azalea Retreat — The Lodge, recreating a memorable scene from Netflix’s “The Hunting Wives”. The local women were staying in the recognizable house along Lake Norman. By Courtesy of Shannon Greene

NO. 5: I STAYED AT ‘THE HUNTING WIVES’ HOUSE IN LAKE NORMAN. HERE’S WHAT IT’S ACTUALLY LIKE.

When Netflix turned the shores of Lake Norman into a backdrop for intrigue, drama and upscale Southern glamour in “The Hunting Wives,” I was hooked on the sweeping views of Margo Banks’ gorgeous lake home. | Published August 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by CharlotteFive Generic, Shannon Greene

The cast of “Hunting Wives” on Netflix. By Steve Dietl

NO. 6: ‘THE HUNTING WIVES’ IS CASTING EXTRAS IN CHARLOTTE FOR SEASON 2. HOW TO APPLY

Casting is now open for the second season of the hit Netflix drama “The Hunting Wives,” and producers are looking for extras in the Charlotte area. | Published October 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Evan Moore

The eight-episode drama “The Hunting Wives” premieres on Monday, July 21, and parts of it were filmed in the Charlotte area.

NO. 7: ‘THE HUNTING WIVES’ IS LOOKING FOR CHARLOTTE LINE DANCERS, STAND-INS. HOW TO APPLY

Fans of Southern style and country rhythm in Charlotte now have a chance to shine on the small screen. | Published November 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Evan Moore

The eight-episode drama “The Hunting Wives” premieres on Monday, July 21, and parts of it were filmed in the Charlotte area.

NO. 8: ‘THE HUNTING WIVES’ IS CASTING EXTRAS FOR CHARLOTTE FILMING. HOW TO APPLY

If you’re a fan of “The Hunting Wives” on Netflix and possess a certain expressive talent on the dance floor, you’re in luck. | Published December 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Evan Moore

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