TRILITH The next generation in moviemaking has come to the Town at Trilith , a planned community in Fayetteville that’s a living film set: colorful cottages, brick row homes, and modern lofts side by side; a buzzing town center surrounded by shops, eateries, and tons of green space for community gatherings; and a world-class production studio. Trilith Studios consists of soundstages and backlots best known for producing movies and TV series within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including “Thunderbolts,” “Black Panther,” “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2,” and “WandaVision.” It was also the home base for filming the highly anticipated new version of “Superman.” Learn how those movies and other blockbuster hits are made on the Studio Tour Experience , a trolley tour of the studio and town (a bike tour and art scavenger hunt are also available), then refuel at The Studio Cafe Operated by Hanna Brothers , veterans of on-set catering and craft services. The menu varies daily, and cuisines include Mediterranean and Southern staples. Other places to eat in Trilith include ENZO Steakhouse & Bar , known for its wood-fired grilled branzino, and Greystone Local Eatery , serving Southern breakfast favorites like grits and pecan waffles. Both are within walking distance of shops like Scholar & Scribe , an independent bookstore with a welcoming yellow facade. Explore more of the town, a walkable community with a focus on green living – meaning lots of gathering spaces FILM FANS like Central Park , complete with a playground for the kids to climb and swing, and The Great Lawn for movie nights and other events. End your day at Trilith Guesthouse , which carries on the community’s theme of creativity and storytelling through touches like bookshelves in the lobby and the aptly named Prologue restaurant. Extend your trip, and spend a night where “Megalopolis” actor Adam Driver stayed – at the All-Movie Hotel in Peachtree City , about 15 minutes away. While shooting “Megalopolis” at Trilith Studios, Francis Ford Coppola fell in love with the area and designed the hideaway to suit both travelers and filmmakers, including amenities like kitchenettes with luxury touches, a 30-person theater, and editing suites. “MEGALOPOLIS” SET AT TRILITH STUDIOS, FAYETTEVILLE | PHOTO COURTESY OF LIONSGATE EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 89