One of Hollywood’s brightest stars is shining on Main Street Fort Macleod.
Matthew McConaughey is in town today (Wednesday, Aug. 28) to film a scene from his new movie “Interstellar.”
“Interstellar,” or “Flora’s Letter” as the movie is also known, is described as a science fiction movie about explorers who travel through a worm hole into another dimension.
Set in the future, the movie details the toll climate change has taken on agriculture, with corn the last crop to be cultivated.
The scientists embark on a journey through a worm hole into other dimensions in search of somewhere other crops can be grown.
Contains spoilerific images/description especially if you have read the script and don't want to know who's playing who. You have been warned.
The scene involves McConaughey’s character driving a truck along Main Street Fort Macleod in the midst of a dust storm.
Crews were in Fort Macleod on Tuesday to set the stage, distributing sand along main street in preparation for the scene.
As the pickup driven by McConaughey with actor John Lithgow as a passenger drove down Main Street, the movie crew used large fans to stir up a dust storm that seriously reduced visibility.
A large cloud of dust can be seen hanging over Main Street when the cameras are rolling.
Businesses on Main Street remained open all day and pedestrian traffic is allowed during breaks between filming.
Mayor Shawn Patience welcome the presence of the movie crew in Fort Macleod.
“I think it’s a good thing,” Patience said. “Any way to get our name out there.”
Filming is only scheduled in Fort Macleod on Wednesday, with some crew members remaining Thursday to finish the clean-up.
“Interstellar” also stars Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain and Casey Affleck.
The movie is to be released in November 2014.
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