Comments on: Wanted Movie – Mobile Chicago Local Neighborhood Filming

By: Tony Virkamaki

Tony Virkamaki — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:00:16 +0000

The “textile mill” looks like it’s just Photoshopped in just north of the Dan Ryan expy where it crosses the south branch.
At about the 30 minute mark, AJ is crossing the S canal st bridge just south of S lumber st, then goes across W 22nd st bridge westbound. In the aerial shot of the “mill,” the Dan Ryan expy is at the bottom of the screen with both of the above bridges visible at the left edge of the screen above the white tanks. In real life the mill is nowhere to be seen, at least not there.

By: Robert McAndrews

Robert McAndrews — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:03:02 +0000

I just finished watching the movie “Wanted” and noticed a shot that was supposed to be a textile mill where the main operations were housed. It appears to be on a Chicago river with a river draw bridge nearby and maybe sandwiched between the rive and some railroad tracks? It has a “castle like” appearance in some of the architecture. Is this building actually in Chicago? And I doubt it, but was it ever a textile mill?

By: Wanted | Martin Cuff Consulting

Wanted | Martin Cuff Consulting — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:28:25 +0000

[...] scene along Wacker Drive – and a couple of sites recount the buzz of the on-location filming – David Dalka for [...]

By: David

David — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:32:12 +0000

O’Hagan’s!

It’s OK, we know people from Wisconson can’t read!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:09:09 +0000

I was in the area for the Brewers/Cubs game on the 28th, just missed the shoot when we stopped at O’Haras (I think that’s the name of the place)on our way to Wrigley. We ended up wandering by the actors trailer, seen some names, but unfortunately didn’t catch any of them out and about. At least the Brewers won, go Crew!

By: elaine m sasnow

elaine m sasnow — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:33:57 +0000

oops meant to mark this for someone to contact me.
Thanks again

By: elaine m sasnow

elaine m sasnow — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:33:09 +0000

I am coming to Chicago on August 23rd and leaving august 28th -Does anyone know where they will be shooting over those dates? Would love to catch some of the shoot if possible.
thanks

By: WantedMovie.net

WantedMovie.net — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:42:45 +0000

The filming of this movie caused some consternation amount certain residents (one angrily commented on my blog in fact!) but it seems to me like the cast/crew of Wanted did a fairly decent job of being polite and staying out of residents’ way.

By: Wanted Movie Filming Over In Chicago’s Wrigleyville

Wanted Movie Filming Over In Chicago’s Wrigleyville — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:55:38 +0000

[...] is now packed up and gone from filming Wanted in my local area of Chicago, but it was mostly fun while it [...]

By: sara

sara — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:18:44 +0000

about WANTED

if you are interested , here is the last info from the “city of Chicago”

TRAFFIC RESTRICTION NOTICE

LOCATIONS: LAKE, WABASH AND WACKER PLACE.

PERMISSION TO : FULL CLOSURE OF LAKE, WABASH AND WACKER PLACE FOR THE
FILMING OF THE FEATURE FILM WANTED.

RESTRICTION:

1. FULL CLOSURE OF LAKE STREET FROM DEARBORN TO STETSON, WACKER PLACE
FROM WABASH TO MICHIGAN AND WABASH FROM RANDOLPH TO WACKER ON
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 15TH FROM 11:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M.AND THURSDAY, AUGUST
16TH, FROM 7:00 P.M TO 6:00 A.M.

By: sara

sara — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:22:01 +0000

Hi there!

info today from Chicago suntimes:

Some of you may be relieved to know that Jolie’s filming on “Wanted” is wrapping up a bit earlier than expected. Sunday will be her final day of shooting. At this point, the actress’ work mostly will take her to Lower Wacker and West Lake Street to match up with some chase scenes filmed earlier without her. Sunday much of the Loop should be blocked off as filming is scheduled at the Grill Room on Monroe (across from the LaSalle Bank Theatre), along with some further chase scenes planned near the Aon Building and La Salle Street near the Board of Trade.

The end of this week — likely Friday — Jolie and the crew are expected to film on their stage set at the Chicago Studio City on the Far West Side at 5660 W. Taylor.

The entire local shoot of “Wanted” (post-Angelina) should conclude by Aug. 26, including a few more scenes shot in Berwyn.

BTW another movie is filming :Rory first kiss
from 12 to 18 th

[quote]Beginning Saturday, August 11 and continuing through Saturday, August 18, preparations for and filming of a feature film currently disguised as “Rory’s First Kiss” is scheduled at 330 North Wabash. The filming takes place in the lobby, thirteenth and third floors as well as the exterior south plaza. The actual filming dates are: Sunday, August 12 in the lobby (southwest side), Wednesday and Thursday, August 15 and 16 on the 13th floor, and Friday and Saturday, August 17 and 18 on the 3rd floor and exterior. [/quote]

Chicago is very lucky this year in the filming departement!
i think there are 3 movies on the works in the summer ;
Have a good day!

By: Tom CahillI

Tom CahillI — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:00:26 +0000

I happened to be walking a friend home that lives in the area, and she was not really happy that while walking to her house that is near the filming, we were asked to turn around after walking 4 blocks. Yes i know this brings in additional revenue and recognition to Chicago. But she complained all the way to her house about not being able to walk her usual traveled path and not being asked politley and after she is paying taxes and should feel free to walk the area she lives in.

By: On Location Vacations » NEWS 8.14.07 Wanted Continues Filming This Week

On Location Vacations » NEWS 8.14.07 Wanted Continues Filming This Week — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:42:29 +0000

[...] Angelina Jolie continues filming in Chicago this week. The production (including Angie) has been spotted in the Wrigleyville area of [...]

By: Taylor

Taylor — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 05:03:50 +0000

are they still shooting there?

By: sara

sara — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:38:53 +0000

Angie On Set!

Once again, there were some false reports today in a local Chicago newspaper stating that Angelina Jolie would continue filming scenes for her movie “Wanted” tomorrow. Well, the Boots Girls reported she would continue filming this evening. As predicted, Jolie pulled up to her trailers on set about an hour ago. She’ll be filming all night

By: sara

sara — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:45:46 +0000

thank you very much David and Tristan for the updates!
very much appreciated!
wish i was there with all of you!
i’m not in the US but it’s very exciting news!
it is not everyday that you can watch the making of a movie in the neighborhood!

By: Tristan

Tristan — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:01:16 +0000

I just walked the movie scene site and they had production people and cops coming into people’s houses, maybe the actors will be using the buildings in the movies?

Now there are a lot of cops out there-

By: sara

sara — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:46:59 +0000

thank you for the update

my friend lives in Chicago, 3 blocks from there;
she went last night, and nothing ,
do you think tonight , we can come close by and watch the filming ?
thanks