'The Wonder Years' first stole hearts back in the '80s. Now the reboot is finally taking place with some awesome locations and backdrops.

Let’s rewind back to 1988 when the first episode of the original Wonder Years premiered starring Fred Savage, Danica McKellar, and Josh Saviano. The iconic show based in the late '60s and early '70s focuses on an innocent boy named Kevin Arnold as he navigates adolescence with his best friend Paul.

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The ABC reboot of the same name is now available for streaming on Hulu and it's becoming just as beloved as its successful predecessor.

However, the Wonder Years reboot does have some differences from the original, including where its characters are located.

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Where does the new 'Wonder Years' take place?

The show takes place in Montgomery, Ala., a city that played a major role in the Civil Rights Movement, with events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Selma to Montgomery March. This sets the tone for the new storyline.

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Where is the new 'Wonder Years' filmed?

Although the 2021 retelling of The Wonder Years is set in Montgomery, Ala., production for the show actually takes place in Atlanta, Ga. Successful film and TV production in Atlanta has been ongoing for many decades.

There are a lot of excellent backdrops in Atlanta that can be considered comparable to the backdrops in Montgomery, which is likely why the producers and creators of the new Wonder Years decided this was the ideal place for filming.