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The Hollywood film production, Bourne Legacy is set to shoot several vital scenes in the Philippines. Lead stars Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton have set foot in the country for the film shooting.
Based on the report of GMANews Online, Lope “Jun” Juban Jr., the Philippine producer of The Bourne Legacy told reporter Jiggy Manicad that the producers of the film picked Manila as one of the locations because of the hospitality that Filipinos naturally emanate..
"Malaking bagay ito kasi pinamilian tayo eh. It was Ho Chi Minh and Jakarta tapos eto nga ang napili (Manila) because of the friendliness of the Filipinos. Yun ang pinakamalaking bagay. When we were scouting, the (foreign producers) saw that they felt at home with the neighborhood," Juban told GMA News.
Juban said that the Philippine shoot will last from 40 to 45 days. The scenes taken in Manila will constitute 20 to 25 minutes of the whole film.
A Bourne movie without Jason Bourne
Some fans of the Bourne series are puzzled and shocked that the upcoming fourth Bourne movie does not include Jason Bourne, the lead character of the first 3 Bourne films.
How can a Bourne movie not include Bourne?
Actor Matt Damon played the role of Jason Bourne in The Bourne Identity (2002), The Bourne Supremacy (2004) and The Bourne Ultimatum (2007).
Universal Pictures originally intended The Bourne Ultimatum to be the ending film in the series. However, in October 2008 Universal Studios announced that they were moving ahead with the fourth installment. Director Paul Greengrass and actor Matt Damon were set for the new movie.
A huge turn of event happened in November 2010 when Director Greengrass announced that he will not return as the director of the fourth film. A month later, Damon said that he was not going to star in another Bourne film without Greengrass. The two reportedly did not support the idea of the movie being forced to accelerate towards a release date even though a script was not yet approved. According to reelempire.com, Universal Studios will continue to carry on the Bourne franchise with or without the presence of Damon and Greengrass.
Damon will not be back for the fourth film to reprise his role as Jason Bourne. The character is not dead but will not be part of the movie. It’s true after all; it’s going to be a Bourne movie without Bourne.
New characters will be introduced in the fourth film, The Bourne Legacy. The new characters will have to face the consequences of Bourne's actions. The lead role in the movie is given to Jeremy Renner while Tony Gilroy takes the director’s chair. Other lead stars in the movie include Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton.
The plot of the new movie makes it possible for Jason Bourne to make a comeback in future sequels. No one knows for sure if that will happen. Fans and followers will have to wait and see.
International stars set foot in the Philippines
Actress Rachel Weisz arrived in Manila last January 8, 2012 (Sunday evening) for the shooting of The Bourne Legacy. According to ABSCBNnews.com, the 40-year-old actress arrived in the country together with 2 other companions. Weisz wore a beanie to keep a low profile and avoid being recognized by the local media. When she was spotted, the actress refused to give any statement. Lead actor, Jeremy Renner arrived in the country the day before while the movie’s directors and production crew arrived a week earlier.
It was also reported that actor Daniel Craig, the James Bond actor and husband of Weisz was in the country to see his wife. A source of ABS-CBN said that he saw Craig but the actor declined to have his picture taken with him. The actor apparently did not want other people to know that he was also in the Philippines. Craig is said to have left the country already. The same source also revealed that he saw actors Jeremy Renner and Edward Norton by the poolside of a hotel in Makati.
Film shooting in Manila
The Bourne Legacy began shooting in Manila last January 11, 2012. Weiz shot several scenes during the first day of shooting. A crowd of onlookers gathered around the shooting area hoping to get a glimpse of Weisz. The actress was reportedly very friendly to the onlookers.
The security was very tight during the filming. In fact, the actress was accompanied by 3 members of the Manila police. One of the scenes featured Weisz buying medicine from a local drug store in Purok Singko. There was also a chase scene that reached until the chapel in Asuncion Street. The actress also shot some scenes with a dog named “Gibo”. A stunt actor was spotted rehearsing a jump scene from a three-story building to a two-story house.
Several Filipino actors are set to take part in the movie including theater actors Lou Veloso, who will portray a fisherman; Medeleine Nicholas as a hotel staff; and John Arcilla as a security guard. Veteran performers Ermie Concepcion, and Lilia Cuntapay also passed the auditions for the cast.
The Hollywood movie is expected to boost tourism and generate jobs. According to GMA News, around 15,000 extras will be needed for the movie. Several houses were rented and renovated for the filming. All the improvements will be left after the shooting.
Shooting locations
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) formed Task Force Bourne to direct traffic away from areas of filming. Some minor streets will be closed during shooting but suitable rerouting areas and traffic advisories will be announced accordingly.
“Yung promotion unquantifiable yan eh. Unquantifiable yan eh. Yung Hollywood movie press is coming, yung “E.T.” to shoot behind the scenes so malaking promotion yan. You cannot pay for that. Other countries are paying to have that movie sa kanila i-shoot. Jakarta hindi nakuha. Talagang Manila. Wala tayong binayad,” Francis Tolentino, MMDA Chairman said in his interview on GMA’s 24 Oras.
The following shooting locations and dates are based on the list of GMA News Online.
Jan. 11 to 13 - Leveriza St. from Quirino to San Andres
Jan. 11 to 13 - San Andres St. from Orosa to Guerrero
Jan. 14 - San Andres St. from Guerrero to Taft Ave.
Jan. 15 - Leveriza St. from Ilang-ilang to Quirino Ave.
Jan. 15 - Quirino Ave. from M. Adriatico to Bagong Lipunan
Jan. 18 and 19 - Jorge Bocobo St., corner Remedios Circle
Jan. 18 and 19 - Remedios Circle
Jan. 25, Feb. 17 and 18 - Sta. Lucia St.
Jan. 25, Feb. 17 and 18 - Real St.
Jan. 25, Feb. 17 and 18 – Riverside Drive
Feb. 5 - Jones Bridge
Feb. 8 to 15 - Ramon Magsaysay Blvd.
Scenes will also be shot in Marikina City Public Market, Ayala Ave. (Makati) ,Navotas City Fish Port, EDSA corner Taft Ave. and El Nido, Palawan.
Photo: Screenshot “BOURNE LEGACY - SHOOTING IN MANILA (JANUARY 13 2012)” c/o Youtube.
Video: “JEREMY RENNER's BOURNE LEGACY Starts Filming in MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Jan. 11, 2012” c/o Youtube.
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Rachel Yapchiongco, also known as Rach to her friends, is a Psychology and Marketing Management graduate of De La Salle University. She took up MBA at the same university. Rachel is a full-time mom to a charming young boy and married to an entrepreneur with a passion for cooking. She shares parenting experiences and slices of everyday life on her personal blog called Heart of Rachel.
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