Arts Entertainment :: Another Superhero Movie Filming in Chicago this Summer

First it turned out Batman, now it?s Superman. Hollywood movie crews have grown to be a regular occurrence in Chicago since the city opens its arms on the filming of just click the up coming article one more action-packed superhero sequel.

Those who spent whenever downtown last summer may recall the excitement (and street closures) in the filming of "Transformers 3" which has been in Chicago for seven weeks of shooting in 2010. And in 2004, the Windy City served as the backdrop for Gotham City in "Batman Begins" and also its sequel "The Dark Knight" in 2007. Now, the motion picture industry will come back to Chicago to shoot scenes for "Superman: Man of Steel," a guaranteed Blockbuster slated for release in December 2012.

With its third giant screen filming in almost exactly the same number of years, Chicago is building a reputation being a hot spot for directors to shoot their newest hit. Superman?s director Zack Snyder have been around in town this August and September along with his star-studded cast (including Henry Cavill, Kevin Costner and Diane Lane) to make a 21st Century version with the classic comic book character?s extraordinary adventures. In addition to Chicago, the movie will be on location in Naperville and Plano (that's rumored to portray Clark Kent?s childhood home of Smallville).

While most details about "Superman: Man of Steel" have been kept under tight wraps, it can be expected that most Chicago-area filming will require place on the suburban takes hold Plano and Naperville. The film has an estimated budget of $175 million and is also anticipated with the Chicago Film Office to supply another shot in the arm for your local economy since the Transformers and Batman productions did days gone by several years. Since 2003, the moviemaking industry in Illinois has pumped over $679 million to the state?s economy (understanding that doesn?t even take into account the more than 20 films shot here this year).

Want to be an extra within the Superman sequel? There?s a casting call in Chicago in a few days (Saturday, June 25) at the Chicago Academy to the Arts from 11am to 4pm. According to a write-up published in Crain?s this Wednesday, the studio wants a variety of adults and children being extras, photo doubles and stand-ins. They are specifically thinking about twin babies and "military/athletic types." Additional casting calls will be held at Naperville?s DePaul University campus this Saturday (June 18) from 11am to 4pm and also at Plano High School next Wednesday (June 22) from 6pm to 8pm.