RENT in San Fran

[misterchoi]

Posted: 3/19/05 at 8:45pm

Hey will be in San Fran this week until next friday. will there be any filming going on and where? i would love you all if ya told me

[Elphaba]

Posted: 3/19/05 at 10:37pm

um, isn't it being filmed entirely in MYC?

[TGIF]

Posted: 3/19/05 at 10:40pm

I don't know what MYC is, but they are done shooting the exteriors in NYC as of yesterday.

They are off to San Fran to start shooting the interiors (additional exteriors). No clue about when/where though.

[SFFrontRow]

Posted: 3/19/05 at 10:48pm

Have heard they are filming on Treasure Island - that is in the bay between SF and Oakland. It is an old Navy (?) base with access only from the Bay Bridge (which runs right through it).

I was not aware they were filming any exteriors here. They have built sets in the old hangars on the island.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 3/19/05 at 10:54pm

Yes, Treasure Island. And then I think I read they found a place in a run-down part of SF that they're using for the Cat Scratch Club, but that's the only thing that's on-location. The NY shoot was exteriors, and they're finished filming here.

[Chloe]

Posted: 3/19/05 at 10:55pm

It looks like San Francisco Rentheads have a shot at being in the movie. Below is the website for the agency casting extras for it, and they're hiring non-union people. Here's an exerpt detailing what they're looking for - there's a lot more info on the site:

"We have an immediate need for the following types:

ARTIST, BOHEMIAN & MUSICIAN TYPES: Men & Women, all ethnicities, 18-35, in shape, with an edge or interesting look for various scenes set in New York City during the late 1980’s. Think the Ramones, Clash, Velvet Underground, Blondie, Joan Jett! We’re looking for retro, early underground, alternative-punk types, cool but barely making the rent in the East Village, NY (NOT California dreaming in Malibu). *If you have a car that is from 1975-early 90’s that is a plus and you can earn a little extra $$$.

STREET PEOPLE, JUNKIES, DRUG DEALERS, PIMPS AND STREET WALKER TYPES: Men and Women, ALL ethnicities, 21-50s with interesting, character looks for various scenes set in New York City during the late 1980’s.

GENERAL EXTRAS WITH CARS: Men and Women, all types and ethnicities, 18 to 65 years. We may need YOU or JUST YOUR CAR. Your vehicle must be manufactured 1975-early 90s. Car must be in decent condition, run well, and quietly. You must have a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record. NO RED, NO WHITE, & NO CONVERTIBLES will be considered."

Beau Bonneau Casting

[Blue J]

Posted: 3/19/05 at 11:07pm

They are filming on Sixth Street (between Market and Mission) in San Fran this week. It is really rundown area. Club 6 is being turned into the Cat Scatch Club. Tony's Barbershop will be turned into Crazy Eddie's, an electronics store. They are also using Pacific Loan pawnshop, Sonoma Liquors and the Seneca Hotel.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 3/19/05 at 11:08pm

uh oh. They ARE using a pawn shop? That probably means they kept the part where Roger has a job, which bugged me.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 3/19/05 at 11:10pm

ugh, that is not a fun area, but will be while they film!

[Blue J]

Posted: 3/19/05 at 11:10pm

Yeah. Here is an article on the SF filming in case you haven't seen it yet.
Sixth Street takes center stage

[TheActr97J]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 1:31am

eeeewwww..... why does Roger have a job?