Morgan Freeman and Josh Hutcherson
In two weeks, the film 57 Seconds starring Oscar winner Morgan Freeman and the Hunger Game’s Josh Hutcherson will begin filming in Lafayette. President of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority Mandi Mitchell says it’s based on E. C. Tubb’s science fiction work Fallen Angel.
“And it’s a time travel thriller, and it’s going to focus on how technology requires us to look at questions of ethics and morality,” said Mitchell.
The production will shoot in multiple locations in Lafayette including the Cajundome and is expected to spend $8.5 million in the city and create 500 jobs. Mitchell says $2.7 million will go towards payroll.
“We are working very hard to ensure that it’s our own Lafayette citizens and citizens from the surrounding area and talent that we have here from years of other film productions,” said Mitchell.
Mitchell says filming is scheduled to take place for five weeks with 20 weeks of postproductions and there’s plenty of opportunity for those who are looking for work in the industry.
“Camera operators, assistant directors, electricians, grips, art directors, make-up artists. So, we have this information on our website at Lafayette.org,” said Mitchell.
The film is also expected to generate the local economy indirectly also with 2,700 room nights at area hotels from the outside talent that will be brought in for the production. Filming begins on April 11th.
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