Filipinos are in for exclusive sightings of hot Hollywood stars as the cast of the movie “Bourne Legacy” rolls its cameras on the very streets of Manila.
A MUCH-AWAITED MOVIE
“Bourne Legacy” is the much-awaited fourth film in the Jason Bourne movie series directed by Tony Gilroy based on the books by Robert Ludlum and Eric VanLustbader.
The shooting of the movie in the country will last from 40 to 45 days and it will constitute 20-25 minutes of the whole film.
Producers of the movie chose Manila as one of the locations because of the Filipinos natural air of hospitality.
HOT HOLLYWOOD STARS
Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz, one of the lead stars in the movie arrived in Manila last January 8, 2012 while its lead actor, Jeremy Renner was spotted in the country the day before. The movie’s directors and production crew, however, arrived a week earlier.
The Bourne Legacy began filming in Manila last January 11, 2012 at San Andres St. in Malate. Lead actress Weisz shot a couple of action scenes during the first day of shooting. Onlookers in the area were said to be very happy of the actress’ gregarious attitude. Some were even allowed to take photos of the gorgeous Hollywood star.
It was also reported that Filipino actors will take part in the Hollywood action thriller. One source privy to the movie production said actress Izza Calzado, Jericho Rosales and Sid Lucero will play a role in the fourth installment to the “Bourne” movie franchise.
THE PERFECT LOCATION
Producers of the movie said that Manila provided them with great visuals what with the interesting places they have uncovered in the country. Patrick Crowley, one of the film’s producers, mentioned that the upcoming movie aims to showcase the real parts of the city.
The filming of the movie also proves beneficial to the country as it is expected to boost the country’s tourism and generate jobs. The movie will be needing 1,000 extras to appear in a crowd scene.
According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Francis Tolentino, The Bourne Legacy will shoot at various locations around Manila including Intramuros, Navotas Fishport, Marikina Market, San Andres Market, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Ayala Avenue, Nagtahan, Pasay Taft, and Jones Bridge.
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| MMDA provided a traffic map showing some locations in Manila that were closed to traffic because of the filming of Bourne Legacy. |
Bourne Legacy will hit theaters on August, 2012.
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