Im looking forward to viewing the movie, and looking forward to people wanting to dine at boston chops because equalizer 2 was filmed there. Dec 03, 2012 sony pictures remake of the 1980s television show, the equalizer, will be filmed in boston, which means plenty of opportunities to spot actor denzel washington on the set sony and denzel are. Heres where denzel washingtons equalizer 2 is filming. Why it was crazy hard filming the equalizer 2s big final. For fun bar, restaurant, and activity suggestions, check out the r boston wiki travel page and the wikivoyage boston page. Sony lynn shore drive is a historic oceanfront parkway composed of a twolane road, parkland, a seaside pedestrian esplanade, and a seawall. Lehane said his books and the films based on them were informed by racial tensions, the equalizer is the only recent boston set film with a black character at its center. Chances are youve been captivated by denzel washingtons the equalizer, stunned by gone baby gone, and inspired to grab a pint after good will hunting. Denzel trained several months practicing martial arts to prepare for the role. According to the boston globe, director antoine fuquas equalizer 2, which stars the oscarwinning actor, has been filming in the south end. His newest flick the equalizerwhich isnt his best work, but finally lets us bury the lackluster 2 guns from 20is an action thriller filmed and. As weve reported, columbia pictures has leased the former lowes building off of route 97 in haverhill, ma for the equalizer, an adaptation of the 1980s television series. Denzel washington movie to film in marshfield news. Zakim bunker hill bridge, lynn copy center, massachusetts, millennium tower, roberts home, the equalizer 2 film locations.
The films opening shot is of the zakim bridge, and the. Denzel washington filmed a scene playing softball for his new project the equalizer in boston. Check out the interviews above, and dont miss the equalizer, in theaters now. Denzel washington gets local filming the equalizer. Sep 24, 2014 the equalizer opens in theaters on friday. Denzel washington spotted filming equalizer 2 in boston. Knowing the premise of the 80s tv series where this film gets its name from, and knowing what fuqua and washingtons last partnership produced training day its easy to understand the potential surrounding this particular sonycolumbia. The 10 most boston things about the equalizer boston magazine. Jun 17, 2016 50 best movies filmed in massachusetts the release of central intelligence and ghostbusters added to the long list of movies made in massachusetts.
Oct 23, 2017 the first scenes will be filmed thursday night. Director antoine fuqua wastes no time in establishing boston as the setting for his adaptation of the 80s tv show the equalizer. According to the boston globe, washington is filming for equalizer 2, the sequel to. Aug, 2017 boston filming locations for actionpacked crime, the equalizer. Sony lynn shore drive is a historic oceanfront parkway composed of a twolane road, parkland, a. Stars of the equalizer talk about filming in boston. If sony gets its way, and audiences support it, it could be the start of a long, healthy and hardhitting franchise for washington, fuqua and the industry. Director antoine fuqua and star denzel washington reteam for the first time since 2001s training day, but this brooding, brutal, formulaic bigscreen version.
The film industry isnt new to new englandthanks to area native and film industry vet g. For fuqua, boston fit the equalizer the boston globe. Heres where denzel washingtons equalizer 2 is filming in. Sep 21, 2017 according to the boston globe, director antoine fuquas equalizer 2, which stars the oscarwinning actor, has been filming in the south end. Boston chops has a cameo in the upcoming denzel washington movie. While some of the shooting will take place at night, the production studio has warned residents to expect the area to be busy until 2 a. Filming locations filming dates 1 filming locations. For tourism basics, try the official city of boston visitors guide. Sep 26, 2017 award winning actor denzel washington has been seen around boston s south end as he films for a new movie. Just a quick reminder, my new ebook is out so get it while its free. Denzel washington returns as robert mccall, serving an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed but this time its personal.
Denzel trained several months practicing martial arts to prepare. The equalizer, which opens with a shot of the tobin bridge, is based on the popular new york cityset 1980sera tv series starring british actor edward woodward. Denzel washington movie to film in marshfield news wicked. Jun 25, 20 2020 boston globe media partners, llc denzel washington gets local filming the equalizer denzel washington filmed a scene playing softball for his new project the equalizer in boston. Robert mccall and brian plummer are sitting on the terrace and they are playing chess. With more than 200 miles of coastline, 12 lighthouses, parks, trails, and quintessential new england villages, it is no wonder that so many movies are filmed. May 27, 2014 the equalizer, which was filmed in boston last year, focuses on washington as a lone wolf his best type of role named robert mccall, an expertly skilled killer who in the opening. The equalizer portrays bostons mean streets the new. Matt damon worked with a massachusetts state police unit out of boston to.
Detailed map of 32 major film locations over the past 40 years. It stars denzel washington, marton csokas, chloe grace moretz, david harbour, bill pullman and melissa leo. Fred sousa of hull stood watching as crews filmed on wednesday afternoon. Dec 05, 2017 equalizer 2 boston filmed by joe montenegro mary lopez. Film crews in weymouth for mark wahlbergs wonderland. Suffolk university law school, tremont street, boston with his gangland connections, colin is set up in a flash penthouse apartment offering that great view of the gleaming golden dome of massachusetts state house, dominating the skyline on beacon street. Lehane said his books and the films based on them were informed by racial tensions, the equalizer is the only recent bostonset film with a black character at its center. The equalizer is a 2014 american vigilante action thriller film directed by antoine fuqua, loosely based on the 1980s tv series of the same name. Denzel washington to film equalizer remake in boston. Boston is a city of venerable neighborhoods, rich cultural history and academic distinction. Sep 26, 2017 denzel washington has been spotted in bostons south end filming a new movie. The film focuses on a former defense intelligence agency officer who reluctantly returns to action to protect a teenage prostitute from members.
But lately, at least on film, it seems as if its a city of. A boston penthouse featured in the equalizer 2 is for sale. Trailer released for bostonfilmed denzel washington movie. Denzel washington is filming a new movie in boston. Denzel washington to film new movie in brant rock news. These are 50 of the best movies filmed in massachusetts. The departed was able to capture the essence of boston in every aspect of the production by conducting careful research, finding the most authentic filming locations and having the actors take the time to live a day in the life of the characters the film is based on. Watch out for scammers that flock to tourist locations. Men charged with shooting on denzel washington movie set. His newest flick the equalizer which isnt his best work, but finally lets us bury the lackluster 2 guns from 20is an action thriller filmed and set in boston. Filming locations of the equalizer susan plummers house. Here are 50 of the best films shot in the bay state.
Check out the list below to view the filming locations of some of your favorite movies filmed north of boston. Castle hill, crane estate 280 argilla road, ipswich, massachusetts, usa. Filming for equalizer 2 was also done on lynn shore drive in lynn, massachusetts. Boston chops has a cameo in the upcoming denzel washington. The equalizer portrays bostons mean streets the new york. The equalizer movie clip bluray promo exclusive duration. Cameras will be rolling in the south end again this week as denzel washington s equalizer 2 continues filming in boston. Equalizer 2, the sequel to washingtons 2014 hit film that also filmed in boston, isnt the only hollywood production to set up shop in the hub this year. First look at denzel washington filming the equalizer in. Movies, tv shows filmed in massachusetts streaming on netflix. The boston globe reports washington is filiming equalizer 2, the sequel to the equalizer, which was shot in. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Directed by antoine fuqua the equalizer, the magnificent 7 it restars denzel washington. Jul 07, 2017 the equalizer starred washington dedicated to putting his dark past behind him until he meets teri chloe grace moretz, a teenage girl in trouble with russian gangsters.
Denzel washington is filming a new movie in boston necn. Welcome to rboston, a reddit focused on the port city of boston, ma, the greater boston area, and new england please note. A luxury penthouse filmed for the movie the equalizer 2 is now for sale during one of the films earliest scenes, washington, who plays retired cia black ops operativeturnedvigilante lyft driver robert mccall, confronts a group of moneyed finance dudes who mistreated one of his passengers, strolling into their gorgeous bachelor pad. Principal photography on the film began in the south end area of boston, massachusetts, on september 14, 2017. The equalizer portrays bostons mean streets the new york times.
Find and share local events with the boston calendar. The equalizer 2 is the sequel to the 2014 film, the equalizer. Denzel washington a lean, mean fighting machine in boston. Denzel washington, spotted, filming equalizer 2 in boston.
The equalizer 2014 film locations global film locations. Movie was filmed in 2014, countries of filming locations are united states. Equalizer 2 boston filmed by joe montenegro youtube. Boston filming locations for actionpacked crime, the equalizer. Where was filmed movie the equalizer, cast denzel washington, chloe grace moretz, marton csokas, bill pullman. Nov 28, 2018 earlier this month, the crew filmed at a shopping plaza on granite street in braintree, and in boston as well. Filming began in june 20 with locations in salisbury, hamilton, chelsea, haverhill, and boston, massachusetts. Equalizer not one of washingtons heights the boston globe. Jun 17, 2014 last august we had the opportunity to visit the set of the equalizer and watch director antoine fuqua work again with oscar winner denzel washington.
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