Post by UrbanLegend on Apr 16, 2007 15:38:23 GMT -5
Here's some various reports regarding the filming this summer in Chicago:
The Dark Knight Chicago Filming Update
Source: kal-el4real, peter April 13, 2007
'kal-el4real' wrote in with a scoop on the filming for Chris Nolan's The Dark Knight:
I went to casting today for extras for (the Dark Knight). The location was near the WGN studios off of Addison st. All around this area on buildings and warehouses were signs that read "RFK production staff only," or ,"RFK staff enter here," and, "RFK delivery drop off around back." (RFK obviously standing for Rory's first kiss, The Dark Knights production name." I can only imagine what is being housed in the massive warehouse in this area. As far as the casting went they REALLY needed cars and drivers for the June-September shooting they will be doing in the city. They said that they will do 1 week of shooting starting next week (April 21st-28th). Then the production will leave for a bit and return the begining of June. It seems that most of the stand inpositions have been casted except for the male 5ft11-6ft3 blonde hair position. I work downtown in a very tall building so if any day shooting goes on anywhere remotely around the heart of the city i'll keep you updated.
'peter' also told us the following:
i work across the street from the old post office in Chicago (just south and across the river from Sears Tower). They are clearly doing work on the inside of the lobby, and all around are signs that read "RFK" with arrows pointing to the building. They're also running something to the roof on ziplines from the building next door. They have a school bus in the loading dock, and are generally doing a good job at not having any visible filming equipment. Work started 2-3 days ago.
Chicago resident 'ilk' wrote in with more on The Dark Knight filming in Chicago:
I live in the (ironically named) gotham lofts in chicago, which just happen to be a block from where the dark knight is going to be filming. they've posted signs on all the light poles about upcoming parking restrictions. my balcony overlooks the street where they'll be shooting, but i am not sure if they are coming all the way west to where i am at.
also, got to peek inside the old chicago post office thursday afternoon. they have the lobby made up to be the "gotham national bank."
Scooper 'NJS' told Superhero Hype! more about the scene for The Dark Knight that is being filmed at a Chicago post office:
A very good friend of mine is a stuntman working on the new Batman film currently on location in Chicago. He is playing the role of one of Joker's clown goons who robs the "Gotham National Bank" set-up inside the old post office. The clown escapes by crashing through a nearby high rise 20th-floor gliding across the city on a cable to the 9th floor of Chicago's Union Train Station ...I hear this scene is being shot tonight Monday April 16th
CREDIT: SHH
The Dark Knight Chicago Filming Update
Source: kal-el4real, peter April 13, 2007
'kal-el4real' wrote in with a scoop on the filming for Chris Nolan's The Dark Knight:
I went to casting today for extras for (the Dark Knight). The location was near the WGN studios off of Addison st. All around this area on buildings and warehouses were signs that read "RFK production staff only," or ,"RFK staff enter here," and, "RFK delivery drop off around back." (RFK obviously standing for Rory's first kiss, The Dark Knights production name." I can only imagine what is being housed in the massive warehouse in this area. As far as the casting went they REALLY needed cars and drivers for the June-September shooting they will be doing in the city. They said that they will do 1 week of shooting starting next week (April 21st-28th). Then the production will leave for a bit and return the begining of June. It seems that most of the stand inpositions have been casted except for the male 5ft11-6ft3 blonde hair position. I work downtown in a very tall building so if any day shooting goes on anywhere remotely around the heart of the city i'll keep you updated.
'peter' also told us the following:
i work across the street from the old post office in Chicago (just south and across the river from Sears Tower). They are clearly doing work on the inside of the lobby, and all around are signs that read "RFK" with arrows pointing to the building. They're also running something to the roof on ziplines from the building next door. They have a school bus in the loading dock, and are generally doing a good job at not having any visible filming equipment. Work started 2-3 days ago.
Chicago resident 'ilk' wrote in with more on The Dark Knight filming in Chicago:
I live in the (ironically named) gotham lofts in chicago, which just happen to be a block from where the dark knight is going to be filming. they've posted signs on all the light poles about upcoming parking restrictions. my balcony overlooks the street where they'll be shooting, but i am not sure if they are coming all the way west to where i am at.
also, got to peek inside the old chicago post office thursday afternoon. they have the lobby made up to be the "gotham national bank."
Scooper 'NJS' told Superhero Hype! more about the scene for The Dark Knight that is being filmed at a Chicago post office:
A very good friend of mine is a stuntman working on the new Batman film currently on location in Chicago. He is playing the role of one of Joker's clown goons who robs the "Gotham National Bank" set-up inside the old post office. The clown escapes by crashing through a nearby high rise 20th-floor gliding across the city on a cable to the 9th floor of Chicago's Union Train Station ...I hear this scene is being shot tonight Monday April 16th
CREDIT: SHH
