Liam Neeson has been spotted in a small town in Victoria, on set for his first day of filming his upcoming Hollywood movie.
The 71-year-old actor is currently in Walhalla, a town located approximately two-and-a-half hours (185km) east of Melbourne, which is the location of his Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky film.
On Wednesday, the Northern Irish star stepped out for his first scene after being sheltered from the sweltering heat.
He was not dressed for the scorching hot day, wearing a plaid shirt layered with a zip-through vest and a pair of dark jeans.
A makeup artist was seen applying fake blood to his forehead for the scene, which involved a Mount Everest tour bus.
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Liam Neeson has appeared in a small town in Victoria on set for his first day of filming for his upcoming Hollywood movie
Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky follows Mike McCann (Neeson), an ice road trucker who travels to Nepal to spread his brother’s ashes on Mount Everest.
The sequel relocates from Canada, where the first film was set.
Joining Neeson in the cast are Australian stars Bernard Curry, Geoff Morrell and Grace O’Sullivan.
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He was not dressed for the scorching hot day, wearing a plaid shirt layered with a zip-through vest and a pair of dark jeans
The heritage town of Walhalla has been completely transformed to depict a Nepalese marketplace, with some locals and residents finding it ‘odd’, according to 7News.
Buildings have been painted in bright colours as well as Nepalese props, but production has stated the town will return to its original state once filming wraps on January 24.
Letters were sent to residents and business owners last month with information about the production, informing that up to 90 cast and crew are expected to film in the town.
‘You will notice increased activity in the lead up to and on filming days,’ the letter from Servo Productions read.
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Walhalla, located approximately two-and-a-half hours (185km) east of Melbourne, is the production location for Liam Neeson’s Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky
‘During preparations, you will notice changes to Walhalla’s Star Hotel and other landmarks on Main Road. Most notably at the Walhalla Rotunda, the Fire Station Museum and carpark.’
Filming will take place from January 16 to 24, with preparation work from January 8 to 15 before ceasing from January 25 to 31.
‘During the filming period, there will be stunts involving large vehicles, special effects and prop gun use,’ the letter continues.
‘Traffic Management will be in place to support crew and public vehicles, as well as onsite personnel to guide members of the public.
‘We are requesting a temporary slower speed limit and use of traffic management on filming days to ensure safety for our crew and members of the public.’
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Filming is scheduled for January 16 to 24, with preparation work from January 8 to 15 before ceasing from January 25 to 31
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The film is a sequel to the 2021 flick starring Neeson which is currently streaming on Netflix
The letter adds: ‘Main Rd will remain open, however short delays of up to 10 minutes are to be expected at various times during the filming period.
‘We will endeavour to minimise disruption to locals and visitors as much as possible.’
The film is a sequel to the 2021 flick starring Neeson which is currently streaming on Netflix.
In the film, the veteran star plays the role of Mike, an ice road trucker working under pressure following a diamond mine collapse in northern Canada, putting a group of miners in grave danger.
The motion picture was finished in early 2020 and Netflix picked up its rights for $18 million in March 2021.
The Ice Road, also stars Benjamin Walker, Amber Midthunder and Marcus Thomas. Cast members for the sequel are yet to be confirmed.