Hollywood in Nuremberg: Mega filming for medieval epic begins!

Hollywood in Nuremberg: Mega filming for medieval epic begins!

Hollywood has currently landed in Nuremberg! Filming is underway in Middle Franconia for the spectacular film “The Uprising”, previously known as “The Rage”. The medieval epic is set in the 14th century and deals with the English Peasants' Revolt of 1381. It is directed by none other than Paul Greengrass, known for his work on films such as "Captain Phillips" and "Jason Bourne". Lead actor Andrew Garfield is supported by Thomasin McKenzie, Tom Hollander and Stephen Dillane. Loud Northern Bavaria The first pictures from the filming could already be seen in the Franconian Open Air Museum in Bad Windsheim and in Lichtenau.

The film crew is now moving to the old town of Nuremberg, where filming will continue from November 19th or 20th. Filming locations include the Sebalduskirche, St. Egidien, Rathausplatz, Fünferplatz and Winklerstrasse. The Pellerhaus is also used not only as a backdrop, but also as a catering location. Residents became loud Nuremberg News informed about the ongoing filming: leaflets were distributed in the city center to inform anyone interested about the details.

Filming poses challenges for the residents

The situation for residents and drivers is made more difficult by the no-parking zones that have been set up. Karl-Heinz Enderle, chairman of the Altstadtfreunde e.V. in Nuremberg, confirmed that the filming also required the use of historical backdrops in the old town. The entire production takes place exclusively in Upper Bavaria and Franconia, while studio scenes are filmed in Munich.

Massive resources are required to realize this complex project. Around 5,000 extras were hired to portray roles such as court folk, nuns, monks and farmers. However, the exact days of filming and the production schedule remain under wraps.

Bavaria's attraction for international productions

Interestingly, it turns out that Bavaria is increasingly popular as a location for international film productions. Loud Bavarian Radio Martin Hartung, deputy managing director of the Film FernsehenFonds Bayern, explains that the state is very attractive to Hollywood not only because of cheaper production costs, but also thanks to the high technical and artistic level of the filmmakers. Every year, films, series and video games are supported with funding, which strengthens Germany's competitiveness on the international stage.

“The Uprising” is not only a big blockbuster, but also another sign that Hollywood knows how to celebrate success on Bavarian soil. This brings the city of Nuremberg into public interest in a completely new way!