Brief
Drew Barrymore and Charlie Heaton praise Newfoundland on The Drew Barrymore Show
The actors highlighted the province’s hospitality and its role as the backdrop for Netflix’s hit series Below.
By Felo News Desk · Published
During a October 2026 appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, actor Charlie Heaton and host Drew Barrymore spoke about the Canadian province where Netflix’s supernatural series Below was filmed.
What happened
Below, a six‑part miniseries set in a Newfoundland fishing community, premiered on Oct. 8 and has logged 17 million views, according to Netflix, making it the most‑watched debut of a Canadian title on the platform. The show is filmed in locations such as Brigus South, St. John’s and Pouch Cove. While on the talk show, Heaton described the province as “beautiful” and praised the friendliness of locals who invited the cast into their homes for supper.
What the reports add
Daily Hive notes that Heaton compared Newfoundland’s hospitality to the famed kindness of Canadians, saying the niceness “was born in Newfoundland.” He also referenced the Broadway musical Come From Away, which tells the story of the province’s response to stranded airline passengers after 9/11. Barrymore said she and her daughter have been watching the series together and expressed a long‑standing desire to visit the province, calling it “a world unto itself.” The show’s sidekick Ross Mathews and Barrymore both pronounced the province’s name with a hard “D,” a contrast to the local pronunciation.
What was said
Heaton told the host, “It’s beautiful,” and added, “I was really touched by that place.” Barrymore replied, “I’ve always fantasized about going to Newfoundland… If you ever get a chance to go, it’s beautiful.” The host then gave away a free trip to Newfoundland and a stay at the JAG Hotel in St. John’s to an audience member.
How it came about
The series Below, starring Heaton as Wade, follows a small fishing community threatened by a mysterious sea creature. Its success has drawn attention to Newfoundland’s scenery and culture, echoing earlier Felo News coverage of Canadian travel trends, such as the growing interest in remote destinations like Quttinirpaaq National Park.
Key facts
- Below premiered on Oct. 8 and has 17 million views, the most‑watched debut of a Canadian title on Netflix. (dailyhive.com)
- The series was filmed in Brigus South, St. John’s and Pouch Cove, Newfoundland. (dailyhive.com)
- Charlie Heaton and Drew Barrymore discussed the show on The Drew Barrymore Show, with Heaton praising Newfoundland’s hospitality. (dailyhive.com)
Sources
- [1] dailyhive.com — originally reported as “Drew Barrymore and Charlie Heaton show love for Newfoundland | Daily Hive | National”
