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The town of Mapleton is getting lots of attention in Westchester these days. But don't try to find it on your Google Maps app.

Mapleton is the fictional town featured in the new HBO series 'The Leftovers,' about a small New York suburb dealing with the aftermath of a Rapture-like global event in which 140 million people suddenly disappeared from the Earth.

What's the local connection? The Warner Bros,-produced show, premiering Sunday at 10 p.m., was filmed primarily in the Lower Hudson Valley.

The homebase of the series is Haven Studios in Mt. Vernon, where HBO built elaborate sets to recreate settings including a police station and a suburban home. However, the stars of 'The Leftovers,' including Justin Theroux and Liv Tyler, didn't stay cooped up in the local studio the entire time they were filming the show's first season. The series has been on location all over the Lower Hudson Valley.

Hastings: Scenes from the first episode were filmed inside the Hastings Laundromat and the River Roadhouse bar in July, 2013. And a parade scene you will also see in the pilot was filmed along Main Street, using extras from the local area.

Nyack: Other moments from episode one were filmed at La Fontana restaurant and at Memorial Park. The show also returned to the village several times after the pilot's filming. For example, Grace Episcopal Church was converted to a town meeting hall for one episode.

Harrison: Scenes were set inside private homes, including one house that is rumored to be off Kenilworth Road. Filming also took place at Saxon Woods Park. Watch for those moments later in the season.

Mount Vernon: Outside of Haven Studios, scenes were shot at Hartley Park, City Hall, churches and undisclosed private residences in the city.

Dobbs Ferry: The Zion Episcopal Church was also the setting for scenes that will air this season.

Pearl River: Locations included the Pearl River Train station.

When a TV show comes to town, celebrities come with it. For example, Liv Tyler recently stopped by the Hocus Pocus magic shop in Dobbs Ferry during a break from filming. Have you seen any of the stars of 'The Leftovers' in Westchester? Tweet us with the hashtag #LoHudCelebs.

And if you'd like to get a taste of the show before it premieres Sunday, here's a peek at the trailer. (Warning: Explicit language and nudity.)