DEADPOOL Set To Close Vancouver's Georgia Viaduct This April To Shoot A Critical Scene

DEADPOOL Set To Close Vancouver's Georgia Viaduct This April To Shoot A Critical Scene

Deadpool kicked off production yesterday, and while details about the Fox film remain scarce, a new report has surfaced revealing Vancouver's Georgia Viaduct will be closed for part of April to shoot the sure to be insane film. Read on for more details.

By Hulksta - Mar 20, 2015 06:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Deadpool
Source: The Globe And Mail



The City of Vancouver has agreed to allow 20th Century Fox to shut down one of the city's busiest routes, the Georgia Viaduct, for over 13 days to allow filmmakers to shoot scenes for Fox's upcoming Deadpool, which stars Vancouver-native Ryan Reynolds as the lead. As a bonus, the film's production is expected to create 1,100 jobs in the Canadian city. 
 



“We’re really pleased with a major film like this coming to Vancouver when they had the rest of the world to choose from” said Vancouver transportation director Jerry Dobrovolny.

The use of the Georgia Viaduct is said to be necessary in order to shoot a critical scene in the film that requires a highway overpass entering a downtown core. If the teaser trailer we've already seen is any indication, this could mean another high-octane highway chase sequence is in the works. Outside of this tidbit, not much is currently known about the film's plot, but with the Viaduct being a highly public area, we are likely to see set photos possibly revealing more about the highly anticipated film in the next month or so.

Mr. Dobrovolny also assured citizens that “[he] can say with certainty that the Viaduct will not be blown up.”

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MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 3/20/2015, 7:58 AM
@TheIncredibleHulkstra

Good find man! If you can separate the quotes a little clearer (bold font, or yellow block text), I bet we can get @KingPatel to put this on the main page.

Cannot wait anymore for this movie. Been waiting since 2008. GOAT CBM, guaranteed.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 3/20/2015, 8:01 AM
@MercwithMouth

Do you drive over the bridge often? If this is anything like the leaked Deadpool script, this scene will be [frick]ing epic
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 3/20/2015, 8:04 AM
@DrKinsolving

I'm in Manitoba. Unfortunately, BC and t's fantastic wed are far away. Never even been to Vancouver.

But yeah, if they use this area to somewhat recreate the test footage scene, it'll be seriously badass.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 3/20/2015, 8:09 AM
@MercwithMouth

Cool, never been to Canada, planning to take a trip to Vancouver next summer though....

Have you read the leaked script? I don't want to spoil anything but there are some epic scenes in there, I read it way before the movie was announced....
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 3/20/2015, 8:25 AM
@DrKinsolving

I have not read the leaked script. Normally I don't avoid spoilers, because they don't bother me. But if there's any movie I want to fully experience in the theatre, it's this one. It'll be the first movie I see multiple times in the theatre (I already have trips planned to see it in two different cities). Theatres are hard for me, because I live an hour and 45 minutes from the nearest one. But Deadpool is MORE than worth it.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 3/20/2015, 8:37 AM
@MercwithMouth

Nice, I can't wait for the movie man, it's been a long time coming. Really happy that Reynolds gets to play Deadpool too, he's meant for it, would have sucked if they had to go with another actor.... And, if it's anything like the leaked script, I am positive that this movie will be [frick]ing awesome.
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 3/20/2015, 8:41 AM
@DrKinsolving

Yeah, it's hard to imagine anyone else in the role. Although, I have fancasted Ben Foster as Deadpool a couple times. I think he could pull it off quite well, especially after seeing him in Alpha Dog (severely underrated movie).
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 3/20/2015, 8:42 AM
@KingPatel

You tha king man.
Hulksta
Hulksta - 3/20/2015, 8:42 AM
@KingPatel Cheers
BatHeis
BatHeis - 3/20/2015, 8:50 AM
@KingPatel

Very kind of you to edit rather than just deleting it forever.
BatHeis
BatHeis - 3/20/2015, 8:51 AM
If Renyolds wasn't Deadpool I could see Jensen Ackles as Deadpool.
BatHeis
BatHeis - 3/20/2015, 8:52 AM
Nonetheless, this movie will [frick]ing own. I can't wait. Remember guys, the internet CAN make a difference,
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 3/20/2015, 8:53 AM
@MercwithMouth

Definitely, I'm happy with Reynolds but Ben Foster is a great actor, I think I could see that, good call man, I remember reading that in one of your articles....

I haven't heard about Foster in awhile, I remember when he was getting a lot of attention for "The Messenger"
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 3/20/2015, 9:05 AM
@DrKinsolving

Yeah, I heard that one was really good. Woody Harrelson got nominated for an Oscar for that movie, and I think it was nominated for Best Screenplay. Haven't seen it though. Kinda want to, as Jena Malone is in it, and I find her oddly sexy.

@BatHeis

Ackles would be interesting as Deadpool.
BatHeis
BatHeis - 3/20/2015, 9:23 AM
@MercwithMouth

He has the sharp ability with one liners. He has the body type. He'd be ideal.
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 3/20/2015, 9:30 AM
@BatHeis

I haven't seen nearly enough to make a good judgement on Ackles, but he's definitely got the timing, and the right look. I would watch with him in the role, but he's no Reynolds.
BatHeis
BatHeis - 3/20/2015, 10:14 AM
@MercwithMouth

Agreed.
BatHeis
BatHeis - 3/20/2015, 10:15 AM
This is easily gonna be the best CBM with Renyolds in it. I'm just happy it's getting made.
scmittydude
scmittydude - 3/20/2015, 4:12 PM
my home town!
Mercwitham0uth
Mercwitham0uth - 3/20/2015, 11:32 PM
I live close by there.
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