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Batman movie filming in chicago

Last friday there were a few guys out with video cameras scoping out Chicago's Wacker Drive. photo 1, photo 2. There was enough of them, and they looked "real" enough that they were "big-time" movie people planning out their scenes. It's rumored that the next Batman movie will have some scenes in lower Wacker. Maybe these were the filmmakers scoping it out!

The Chicago Film office has announced that the Chris Nolan-directed film will be shooting in the city from July 31 until August 21. The office says that both Christian Bale and Michael Caine will be filming in Chicago at that time.


Posted by: spudart on Jun 30, 04 | 7:43 am  |   [17043] Hits  |   permalink

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i saw those camera people too. i though they were surveyors. also, one day last week my photo teacher sent us all into grant park to shoot stuff, and i noticed a lot of other people shooting as well - i thought it was all the photo classes, but maybe i was wrong.

ANOTHER batman movie? what's the name of this one - Batman: No One Comes To See My Movies Anymore, So Now I'm Poor And Homeless And Live On Lower Wacker?

Posted by: laura k. on Jun 30, 04 | 7:59 am


HOW FREAKIN' AWESOME WOULD IT BE TO SEE BATMAN IN CHICAGO? OH MAN!

Posted by: unlikelymoose on Jun 30, 04 | 8:00 am


are they still casting & where please let me know thank you

Posted by: sally on Jul 18, 04 | 6:15 am


this is funny, my friend went down to this - you had to fill out a bio and give a head shot. on his bio he mentioned that he loves karaoke (because he wanted to be a lounge singer all dressed up in a suit in the movie) so they called him back monday and said they wanted him to play a "shady character" heh. a shady character.......

Posted by: longeye on Jul 18, 04 | 11:43 am


i also saw the surveyor people out on the near west side, around 1400 w. randolph. batman apparently likes to frequent the formerly-industrial newly-gentrified condo-loft areas.

Posted by: laura k. on Jul 18, 04 | 11:52 am


They're filming "BATMAN BEGINS." It's a restart of the entire Batman franchise. It's no Schumacher movie, THANK GOD! It's directed by "Insomnia" and "Memento" director, Christopher Nolan. The movie stars, Christian Bale (Equilibrium), Gary Oldman (The Fifth Element), Katie Holmes (Phone Booth), Michael Caine (Secondhand Lions). It comes out June 17, 2005. Trust me, it'll rock! Nolan and crew know what they're doing. The official site is up as well. www.batmanbegins.com
You'll also find the teaser trailer too!
:-)

Posted by: Adam on Aug 07, 04 | 9:15 pm


are they still casting for extras? If so how can I be an extra in this movie.

Posted by: Torries Lyons on Jun 13, 05 | 1:07 pm


Torries, they are done filming. In fact the movie is coming out June 15, 2005.

Posted by: spudart on Jun 13, 05 | 8:23 pm


Hello, how would you go about being an extra? Thank you.

Posted by: Carol Krask on Apr 24, 07 | 2:06 pm


batmen filming filming on michigan ave. and ohio st. on 06/13/07 wednesday from 9am til 2pm, you are all welcome aside!

Posted by: editor on Jun 11, 07 | 7:04 pm


To be an extra in the movie call (312)427-FILM to find out more information.

Posted by: Nicole on Jun 29, 07 | 12:11 am


Saw some Dark Knight filming Sat (7-7) night from my sister's condo on N. State St. We watched via binoculars for a few hours as Gordon and Batman traded lines on top of Police HQ. There was also a large spotlight up there, presumably the Bat Signal. Very fun to watch with my 9-year old son. Cool!!

Posted by: Tom on Jul 08, 07 | 5:28 pm


I heard that they Are looking for Extras for The new Batman Movie on T.V were can I got Register

Posted by: Chicago_Actor on Jul 16, 07 | 2:52 am


Hi,
I was listening to 101.9 (WTMX) on Saturday, and they were announcing a casting call at 1010 W. Chicago Ave.
(I think this is the Chicago Academy of Arts?) . I remember the address, but they said you had to show up in person with a current color picture and a pen.

I don't know if they are still casting, but will be filming until the end of August. Hope this helps.

Posted by: Andrea on Jul 16, 07 | 9:09 am


Batman movie in CHICAGO?? Owesome!!! About time... 'cuz 9 out of 10 movies are filmed in New York. it's time they give that city a break.
"Chicago - My Kind of Town"!!

Posted by: Miguel on Oct 26, 07 | 8:56 am


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