The shooting in the printing shop was filmed on November 18, 2016, just under 400 meters away from the Adlon Hotel, where simultaneously a gala dinner was being attended by U.S. President Barack Obama, German chancellor Angela Merkel, and other European heads of government. Just prior to the shooting of the scene, three stray-looking 'tourists' were found on the set and were nearly thrown out. They revealed themselves as federal agents. After having a short talk with the special effects people, filming was allowed to proceed Eventually one of the Thompson M1928A1 .45 caliber sub-machine guns was even allowed to be fired outdoors.
At 18:47 there is a song played in the background that is a jazz version of Roxy Music's "Dance Away".