Updated: Filming in Michigan Friday: ‘Real Steel’ in Detroit, ‘Machine Gun Preacher’ in Melvindale and more

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Christine
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Hugh Jackman, Hope Davis and James Rebhorn on the set of Real Steel on July 6, 2010 in Detroit, MI (Photo by Holly Pellerito / Meet The Famous) Photo via Newscom

Here’s a look at the latest filming locations in Michigan for 7.9.10.

•Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman, is filming at the Detroit Fire Department Headquarters on the corner of Washington Blvd and Larned St through 7.21. (Thanks Jessica)

•Machine Gun Preacher is likely filming at Jake’s Crossroads Bar & Grill in Melvindale today. Crews were prepping the inside of the building yesterday and they were also spotted unloading some furniture into the nearby trailer they’ll be using. (Thanks sh & James) *If anyone stops by and happens to get any pictures of Gerry on the set, please let us know, we have a lot of fans hoping for new pics!

•Yesterday, we heard that Harold & Kumar wrapped at their previous location, Burning Bush Rd in Bloomfield Township, MI, though filming was expected to last through today. They will be moving to Detroit next.

Update: A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas is filming at Gratiot and Russell in Detroit. (Thanks Mojo616)

•We also heard Scream 4 was set to wrap at the Middle School in Dearborn yesterday, but haven’t received an update for today. Update: Scream 4 might be back at the school today too. (Thanks Rachel)

Update: •The Double, starring Richard Gere, is filming around W Lafayette and 3rd street in Detroit. (Thanks Jessica)

If anyone has any news or information about a movie filming in Michigan, email us at olv@onlocationvacations.com!

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  2. Looks like film crews were setting up in a gravel/parking lot on the corner of Gratiot/375 right across from Ford Field in Detroit. Lots of trucks/trail/ crew walking around. Don’t know what movie it is for. Anyone out there know?

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  4. I will be leaving later today to check on what’s happening at Jake’s Crossroads Bar & Grill. If I see them filming, I’ll let you guys know. We’re supposed to get thunderstorms again, so I’m not sure if they’re planning on filming today, or just continuing to set up.

    • james,
      are you close to crossroads? i can see the bar from my back porch so if u want to save yourself a trip there’s nothing going on except set building, my luck they’ll film while i’m at work or beginning of next week because i’ll be out of town

      • I live on Flora in Melvindale, so I’m walking distance from Crossroads. I’m closer to the trailer park they’re filming at.

  5. Harold & Kumar seems to be rolling in to the corner of Gratiot and Russell in Detroit. They are setting up in front of Historic Trinity Church. They’ve added a false subway stairwell, clipped leaves from the trees, wrapped light posts in garland and strung up banners that says “christmas NYC”… Looks like it fits with the H&K storyline, which is set in NYC on Christmas Eve.

  7. Harld and Kumar were planning to film on Gratiot and Russell last night for a midnight mass setting. I work by there and they were setting up all day for a night shoot. I do believe they are also filming there today. But yes they put up decorations, have a NYC subway stair set out front and have taken all the leaves off of the trees to make it look like winter.

  8. I’m sure this question gets asked a lot, but if you want to watch (or try to watch) filming is there a way to receive advance (i.e. a few days) notice of the locations or schedule? I just learned that Scream 4 is filming an hour from us and would like to take a day to go up and watch.

  9. nothing new going on at jakes crossroads their still working on the inside, and i drove by the trailer park on my way home from work and nothing going on their either

  10. Thanks to James and sh for the update, please let us know if you do see them actually filming, maybe they’ll be starting Monday?
    do you mind me asking where the trailer park is?

    • the trailer park is on dix between oakwood and outerdrive
      i hope they dont wait until monday because i’m leaving town monday morning and wont be back until thurs or friday, and i thought it would be really cool to sit on my backporch and watch them film
      there’s still construction guys there now working inside the bar

    • sh pretty much told you all that they’re doing at the moment. If I had to guess, I’d say they’re going to start filming on Monday or sometime next week. Do they usually film movies on the weekend?

        • Since today is Saturday, I hope they don’t start filming today. Today is my birthday and I’ll be in another city (far away from Melvindale) for the day. I’ll make sure to keep my eyes open for anything, though.

          • Thank you both for the birthday wishes. I managed to get a picture of the trailers that are behind the elementary school in Melvindale (https://i25.tinypic.com/5lz6rq.jpg), but other than that, nothing much has been going on here. They added a sign near the highway that points to Melvindale that says ‘MGP Productions’ and added signs that say ‘Set’ near the filming locations. I drove through the trailer park and didn’t see any filming or Gerard – just a man guarding the set.

  11. Drove by the cross roads bar at about 5 and they are still working on sets it appears. Then drove to Dearborn to Woodworth Middle school and saw there was alot of activity as if they would be shooting this evening. I couldn’t get a parking place nearby so my son and I left. The security was out and they were like hawks. I tried to park buit got “shoo’d” away.

  13. It seems MGP production trailers and trucks have parked in Allendales parking lot for the night. I’m on palmer, right down the street from the school. They started coming around 9 or so but around 11, all the lights were off and everyone was gone. Just thought it was interesting enough to pass along. Don’t know if that is going to be their regular spot though.. Ill be around crossroads and the trailer park.. I think it will be neat to check out.

  14. Does anyone know if Adam Brody is still filming in Scream 4? I didn’t know how long he’d be in town for. I met him in Northville the other day, but Dearborn is about 5 minutes from me, so I wouldn’t mind seeing his face again!

    I hope to see what’s going on at Jake’s on Monday. It’s only 2 miles from my house, I might have to stop by and have a look.

  15. there’s alandscape company at jakes right now, still bummed about missing the filming !!! i told my daughter i want pics and video when i get home!!

    • Sorry about that. You might not miss the filming at Crossroads. I think they’ll be filming at the trailer park first. How long will you be away for?

      • there still working on crossroads this morning so no action there, i hope your right james, i should be home thurs or fri .so everyone have a good week and tell gerard i said hello!!!!

        • Yeah, I drove passed Crossroads and saw crew members building more set pieces. I really hope you get to watch him film his scene(s) at Crossroads – I just got done watching him film at the trailer park today. I heard from an officer that they’ll be filming at Crossroads on Thursday (don’t quote me), so I hope you’re home by then. Have a great week yourself and I’ll make sure to tell him you said hello. 🙂

  17. Any ideas where Scream 4 or Harold and Kumar are filming tomorrow?
    And can anyone confirm The Double is still in downtown Detroit, seems like they’ve been at that location for awhile.

  18. Hey guys do you happen to know where Gerry will be filming on Friday the 16th of July . I have off from work and I want to see him …if possible! Thanks!
    A huge fan! 🙂

  19. just heard MGP is filming at the trailer park for sure, and sh- they are scheduled to shoot at the Melvindale locations through 9/28 so there is still plenty of time!

  20. Machine Gun Preacher is being filmed on Dix Rd at a trailer park (hearthdside) and it’s a huge PAIN IN THE BUTT for everyone who lives or works there. My brother’s yard looks like a dump because of them- they placed items all over his yard and against his home WITHOUT his permission.

    • There was still an orange crew sign at the bar on Oakwood and Dix a few days ago, but they seemed to be done there, at least for the time being. Where was this MGP sign? Any more updates?

        • I’m hoping to get down there tomorrow morning/afternoon, depending on the outcome of a family emergency. I’ll let you know ASAP if I see anything!

      • I’m going to go with Dix Rd in Melvinville for tomorrow’s psot, wich I’m finishing up now, hopefully that will prompt more info, if someone has spotted signs too. If I;m wrong, I’m sure I;ll find out pretty quickly- peopel aren’t shy about correcting me! 🙂

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