Hollywood on the Schuykill

[firebunny]

I don't know what it is about my neighborhood, but this year we've had three major film projects (so far) shoot here and in particular my block has been a parking lot for trailers and equipment.  The USA show Political Animals filmed here over the spring ( and I took some crappy behind the scenes pictures) and tonight my street is blocked off for a

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[tasabian]

Wow, that is a stellar cast! It will be cool to watch the movie & see your block.

Both Beauty & the Beast & Suits keep using the same street near where I work. No KK sightings yet, though I'm keeping my eyes peeled.

[firebunny]

They're not filming on my block. They're around the corner. Political Animals didn't shoot on my block either. My block seems to be the preferred parking lot. There was a Neil Patrick Harris film that shot on my block a couple years ago, but I never bothered to watch it.

Perhaps you haven't seen KK because she's so tiny. It would be cool if you did see her.

[bkwurm1]

I've been enjoying Political Animals so its cool to know there is a connection.

Why do you think your neck of the woods has been so popular?

[firebunny]

My guess is Pennsylvania and Philadelphia are offering some nice financial incentives for production companies. Why my neighborhood is getting so much action? I don't know. I guess we can double for New York and DC. The Georgetown exteriors in Political Animals were shot here and the NPH movie from a few years back took place in NYC.

[kitmerlot1213]

That is so cool! I'm sure it's a pain for people who actually need to drive in your neighborbood, but if you're able to get around on foot, I guess the mob of people aren't too much trouble?

[firebunny]

It can actually be a pain for pedestrians too, 'cause they won't let you walk down the block they're shooting on. One time I had to go three blocks out of my way to get to work. That sucked. Luckily they've never kept me from my home.