Australian actor Hugh Jackman is
currently busy filming some scenes for his latest movie “The Wolverine” on the streets
of Parramatta in Greater Western Sydney. Once more, Hugh Jackman reprises his
role as Wolverine while a Japanese actress named Tao Okamoto portrays the
character Mariko Yashida, the half-sister of the Silver Samurai. Onlookers has
described that the scene Jackman and Okamoto were filming looked like a rescue
scene of a damsel in distress.
According to News.com, the scene
being filmed involves Hugh Jackman and Tao Okamoto chased by a gunman where Jackman
has to carry the Japanese actress in his arms while running down the road. Okamoto
was safely attached to a harness which made it easier for Jackman to carry the
actress since numerous takes were required for that particular scene.
Buildings around the intersection
of the streets George and Smith are currently giving out a Japanese vibe of
bright colors and anime-styled pictures after being transformed into the city
of Tokyo for the set of the upcoming film “The Wolverine.” Meanwhile, Lord
Mayor John Chedid claimed that Parramatta is proud to be a part of a
blockbuster film.
''I’m
excited and proud Parramatta has been chosen as a stage for The Wolverine. It
reflects the city’s quickly growing appeal as a leading filming destination,
and having this high profile movie filmed here will only enhance this further,”
Mayor Chedid said.
''Parramatta
Council has been working to create a film-friendly environment in the city.
We’ve already had some success with production companies choosing to make
blockbusters like The Wolverine and TV shows including East West 101 and
Crownies in Parramatta. As well as generating jobs and investment, productions
like The Wolverine boost our tourism and visitor economy by raising the city’s
profile around the world,” the Mayor further added.
Even though
Parramatta state Liberal MP Geoff Lee was excited for the filming to start, he
felt that it would also give inconvenience to the people in the area to which Lee
apologized and asked for consideration. During filming of some scenes for “The
Wolverine” movie, George St. will be temporarily closed between Horwood Place
and Barrack Lane while Smith St. will also be temporarily closed between
Phillip and Macquarie streets.
“The Wolverine” is scheduled
to be released in 2013.
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