‘Savages’ Prowl Across Main Beach

0
1140
Producer and film maker Oliver Stone tries a hand at beach volleyball during a break in filming at Main Beach

Crowding the beaches with camera equipment and A-list actors, film maker Oliver Stone brought the set of his new film “Savages” to Laguna Beach on Monday.

Shooting is expected to continue Tuesday also, according to Susan Cannan, who issues the city’s film permits.

The crime drama is based on the bestselling book by Don Winslow that focuses on the relationship between best friends and Laguna Beach pot growers Ben (Aaron Johnson) and Chon (Taylor Kitsch), who live a cozy life with their girlfriend O until their turf is challenged by the Mexican Baja Cartel.

The movie is scheduled to be released sometime in 2012 and also stars Salma Hayek, Uma Thurman and Blake Lively. John Travolta plays a DEA agent.

Beach volleyball plays a small role in 'Savages,' says production crew members.

Production company Paqu Films, LLC has had to employ five policemen and five lifeguards at full overtime rates, which in addition to the city permits for the large scale production puts spending in excess of $30,000 for two days of filming, according to Cannan.

The majority of the filming on Monday took place on Main Beach, where camera men filmed the back-story of the main characters, who spent their summers playing beach volleyball and chilling with girls who crooned over the players. Ophelia (Blake Lively) is the love interest.

 

Chess players didn't let the filming disturb their game.

Besides Main Beach, the film production crew stashed gear all over town, dislocating buses from the ACT V lot and patrons’ cars from Hotel Laguna’s parking lot.

Share this:

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here