THE hype and excitement of a Hollywood blockbuster was felt in Werris Creek yesterday during the final day of shooting for Angelina Jolie’s new movie, Unbroken.
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During the past few weeks, parts of the small town have been transformed into the southern Californian town of Torrance, where Olympic track star and fighter pilot Louie Zamperini grew up in the 1920s and 30s.
The film is based on the best-selling biography which charts the amazing life of Mr Zamperini, who was shot down over the Pacific Ocean during WWII and spent two-and-a-
half years as a prisoner of war.
Travellers driving through Werris Creek late last week passed through a time warp, with several shops in the main street getting a new look for the film.
The local supermarket was turned into an olden day greengrocer and the Railway Hotel became a movie cinema featuring films from the ‘Wild West’. A narrow laneway was also used for the film.
The historic Werris Creek Railway Station was the final location for filming, after receiving a makeover of its own.
Crowds of locals lined the streets during the filming, hoping to get a glimpse of Ms Jolie.
King George’s Avenue in Tamworth was also used as a location for the film, and was shut off from traffic on Friday.
Several residents got the chance to chat with the Hollywood star during her stay, including 16 year-old Tamworth student Michelle Nugent, who was an extra in the film.