Some have gone on to become pop culture favourites while others proved to be less successful. In a sequel to last month s showcase of some of the movies filmed in the region, the County Times shares a few other films shot in Powys and the borderlands over the years. Check out the first list here.
His Dark Materials The BBC/HBO adaptation of Philip Pullman s fantasy trilogy was made mainly in Wales, including the Brecon Beacons. Llangynidr quarry near Crickhowell was also used as a backdrop for the hit series starring James McAvoy and Ruth Wilson. The town of Trollesund, the main port where Lyra first meets Lee Scoresby and Iorek – the giant, armoured polar bear, was filmed at the Llangynidr quarry in Crickhowell.