More ‘Black Mass’ Boston filming locations in May, June, & July

The movie Black Mass is about to start shooting in Boston and we have more filming location details to share.

Johnny Depp will star in the film as the infamous mobster Whitey Bulger. Dakota Johnson, Juno Temple, Jesse Plemons, Joel Edgerton, and Guy Pearce will also appear.

In addition to the May 29 filming locations we announced yesterday, here are details for where they’ll be filming nine more dates in May, June, and July:

May 28: 170 I St, South Boston
May 28: 226 W Broadway, South Boston
June 3: 1663 Columbia Rd, Boston
June 12: Gold St and Dorchester St, South Boston
June 16 & 17: 111 G St, South Boston
June 18: D St and W 3rd St, South Boston
June 19: 751 E Broadway, South Boston
June 20: 95 C St, Boston
July 9: Fid Kennedy, Boston

Thanks Kellan for the info! If you have any scoop about Black Mass filming in Boston, let us know about it at olv@onlocationvacations.com!

1335 COMMENTS

  1. Any word on when Benedict Cumberbatch will be filming in Boston for this, since he’s taken Guy Pierce’s place as Billy Bulger?

      • I wouldn’t go THAT far. xD I don’t want to creep him out after all. I just want to meet him and have a friendly conversation. <3

      • I’m all down for stalking him! I’m guessing he won’t be there for the June 12th one because wasn’t he just in London like last week? that would seem like a super tight schedule…

  2. Any sightings of Patrick McCormick, the Producer?
    He is an old pal from college would like to say hello
    KW

  3. He (Johnny Depp) was in Lynn yesterday so how come they say Boston of his location? He was also at the Porthole Pub on the lynnway!! Someone is not telling us everything about his location!!!!!!

  4. They were also at the Lolita restaurant alley filming all morning yesterday…Not all is disclosed here, of course.

  5. Any word yet on whether or not Benedict Cumberbatch is in the area? I know he wasn’t two days ago but that may have changed as of yesterday. I don’t know.

      • I don’t think he’s getting off a plane at Logan. He’ll probably do what Depp did and take a small plane to a smaller, less crowded airport. I didn’t see any pix of Depp when he showed up in MA out of nowhere so I’m only assuming the same would be true for Benedict.

  6. he was in Lynn yesterday for 16 hrs . On union street, they were doing a police station scene. They made the streets look like winter, with Christmas trees ect
    wish I can post the pics here

  7. is there anyone going to the June 16&17th set in Boston? Please let me know! Thank you! Really want to know if Johnny Depp is showing up!

  8. I was at the Gold/Dorchester Streets site on the 12th and nada. Feeling kind of let down here, especially since I live in Quincy and didn’t find out about the filming on E Squantum Street til the day after.

  9. I know Benedict’s here….but does anybody know if he’s filming at all these locations this week? I’d hate to take a whole day off from work & go in on Friday & find out he’s already left…..

    • How do you know he’s here already? I’m going to look around tomorrow. You’re free to join me. Anyone is really. I will let everyone know what I find. If anything!

      • Oh, I’m definitely going into Boston tomorrow to scope out the scene and see if there’s any possibility of meeting him during breaks in filming. 🙂 Anyone have any idea what time filming is taking place tomorrow on G Street?

  10. Hey there !

    I planne to go to Boston this week (from thursday to sunday ). Does anyone know if Johnny Depp will be on the set ?

    Thanks a lot !

  11. Is G Street a bad area? That’s where filming is taking place tomorrow and I’m scared because, you know… South Boston. =_=

  12. Don’t bother going to G Street today. I’m here now and someone just told me Benedict isn’t gonna be on set today.

  13. Does anyone know, if I go sometime after work this week, will they still be filming? Sometime starting after 3pm? Trying to catch just a glimpse of Mr. Depp 🙂

  14. For tomorrow I have listed D St and W 3rd St, South Boston, the exact address is 146 W 3rd St which is basically the same, 146 W 3rd is right near D St. (if that clears up any confusion).

    • Hi,do you know where Benedict will be on Monday or Tuesday? I went to Harvard Club and G St to see him but always missed him. Please please please let me know their location on Monday or Tuesday if you know. Thank you very very much!

  15. Does anyone know for sure where Mr Cumerbatch will be tomorrow or Friday, or possibly the rest of today? Thanks!

    • That’s what I’m looking for, specifically, where Benedict will be on Friday. But I don’t suppose anybody knows for sure except the people filming.

  16. I am also interested in where Mr Cumberbatch may be on Friday – if anyone has information, please post. I am a huge fan and would love to say hello (in a non-creepy manner).

  17. I wonder if they are filming in two places (Boston and Lynn) since not all actors are in the same scenes. I did hear that they would be back in Lynn to film at some point.

    And I’d love to be in the email group for politely “stalking” Benedict. 🙂

  18. LYNN is kind of far for me to go since I live around Newton. Hopefully anyone can tell me if there is shooting in South Boston for this week, either Benedict or Depp come, I will go to see.

    Anyone interested to go with me please send me email philosophy2o11007@hotmail.com

    thank you very much!

  19. I saw Johnny Depp today on G st. coming out of the house in which they were filming He will be on East Broadway st in Southie on Thursday and on D st tomorrow. He spoke to us, very nice guy!

    • Oh! Lucky you !!

      So it is for sure that he will show up on set!

      Thank you very much for the information!

      Do you know what time for the shooting? or it is all day?

      • I saw him around 10 am He comes and films and then leaves sometimes and comes back Most of the filming occurs all day long! He posed for a pic but my camera malfunctioned AAARRGGHHH Can you believe that!!!

  20. Anyone going today? I’ll be in Southie around 2:45pm if anyone is interested in meeting up! Hope Johnny Depp’s still there!!

    • Hi Kevin

      Glad to hear you guys met up

      I will be in Southie tomorrow around 10AM I think they will be filming on East Broadway! If anyone else is going

  21. I went today. I saw Joel Edgerton but no one else. I talked with a nice man who was part of the crew and he said no Benedict for the rest of the week and that Johnny would be at the E Broadway location tomorrow. He said that the call for the crew tomorrow 9:30am so actors should get there probably like between 11-12 and that they’re filming all day.

    • I’m honestly not going to trust a thing the crew says about Benedict not being around on-set for the rest of the week. I was told something similar yesterday and decided to leave the set early to go home and then today, I find out he was spotted on-set AGAIN at some point after I left. Here is where I found that info: https://samarisy.tumblr.com/post/89181825752/benedict-cumberbatch-arrives-on-the-set-of-black

      So, I’m going to be checking E. Broadway set tomorrow regardless, and I’m not leaving. I’m not going to be rude to the crew, but I am not leaving the general vicinity of the set because if Benedict was on G Street two days in a row on days when he was not intended to be there and especially on a day when I was directly told he WOULDN’T be there, who’s to say he won’t be there again tomorrow? I’m not missing a single opportunity that is presented to me until I see with absolutely certainty that he is not showing up.

      • High Five Samantha! That’s the right attitude. I am going CRAZY knowing he is so close but I can’t do anything about it. I’m literally two weeks from a vacation in London and I can’t take any additional time off work so I have to wait until Saturday and go anywhere and everywhere. I was REALLY hoping to run into him somewhere while on my vacation but it seems he’ll be here. =/ Saturday will be my only chance until next weekend when I guess I could go up again if necessary!

  22. Oh, and I think you are right about the crew. Back when they were filming in the North End, I was told they would be there filming again the next day — and they weren’t. Sometimes the crew just doesn’t know what’s up.

  23. Hoping they will be out filming somewhere on Saturday as that is the earliest I can get up to Boston from Rhode Island. Looking for Benedict (for me) and Depp (For my friend)

  24. I’ll be at the e Broadway site sometime after noonish. I hope Benedict and Johnny are there!

    But it was really boring watching the filming on w3rd street today, though I met some really nice people.

    After I went to the G Street site and construction work was going on in the house.

  25. Thanks to all for posting info….please continue. Anybody with info about Friday’s shooting, that would be great!

  26. I am here. The correct address they are filming at today is 787 E Broadway, South Boston. Took me forever to find it.

  27. Good news! Benedict will be at the Harvard Club on Commonwealth Ave on June 24th! His official start on the film is Monday, and this is where he will be filming on Tuesday. Source: a very kind crew member just told me when he saw me waiting in the hot sun. 🙂

  28. Ok, so if Benedict is starting on the film on Monday, then he should be at Monday’s shoot in Lynn, right? If you could confirm that, it would be great!

  29. Thanks for the info, everyone. 🙂 It has been quite helpful so far. It would be fun to meet some of you as well, although I don’t know how we would know each other. How many people have been haunting around, trying to catch glimpses of them ? I’ll be around hopefully starting Friday.

      • I’ll be poking around C Street tomorrow. I lived on West Broadway years ago so I’ll have breakfast there, walk about and see if anyone turns up. Disappointing news about Benedict. I would have loved to thank him for his work.

        • No kidding…but who really knows? He apparently showed up Tuesday when he wasn’t expected. He’s got to be somewhere in Boston, after all…..I doubt he’s sitting in his hotel room all day. Figure it’s worth checking out, anyway. What’s that area like? (I’m ignorant as hell; from the suburbs)

          • Parking is hard so stick to side streets. There are some nice restaurants and cafes. You can get your nails done up the street. C street is a bit grittier than East Broadway. It sounds like it might be at a garage. It’s not super residential if I recall

              • Mul’s is a great diner. The movie Southie with Donnie Wahlberg was filmed there. And the sushi place across from the T stop is where Whitey’s bar Triple O’s was located.

                • Well, if anybody from here ends up at C street tomorrow, I’ll be wearing an old orange & blue Rolling Stones concert shirt from 1989. You won’t be able to miss it.. . 🙂

  30. Hey Samantha! U still wait at the place that you posted earlier? Did anyone show up? If it is possible that I think I can go there in an hour.

  31. To anyone that is on set today on E Broadway, do you know if Julianne Nicholson is called today? I know she was on set yesterday shooting. I’m a big fan and would love to know if she’s around again today. Thank you!

  32. If anyone from the Baltimore/Washington, D.C./Delaware/New Jersey/New York City area is considering traveling up to Boston (would driving be cheapest if cost split among fans?) for this Benedict C filming funfest and could use like minded fan to share travel and/or hotel expenses & the joy of seeing BC live, give me a holler. I’m thinking about going, but I don’t know if it’s something folks in other states would travel that far to see or if this event is more appropriate for just local folks to enjoy.

  33. No way! Bc is here now at the set?!

    I was busy with something else so that I could not be there earlier. Now having lunch and not sure it is still worth to go today. Or I should just wait till tomorrow with the rest of you guys?!

  34. Thank you Joanne! For letting me know about it!

    I will go tomorrow then, to check the shooting on c street.

    Anyone going?

  35. Joanne:

    So he was only there for 15 mins? Bollox! If you don’t mind my asking how his demenour seemed? Did he greet any fans or address those of you that were there at all? And most importantly, any idea if he might be drop by later!? (From crew, etc. perhaps?) Apolgies for all the questions! Just eager to see him in a restive manner to his job and craft! Thanks!

  36. One of the neighbors said he got there around 1:15, 1:30ish and waved and went in the house. Then one of the actresses left in costume and a few minutes later he came out. I think he was in feeding lines to her (he’s known for doing that when he’s not busy). He walked around and talked to the crew for a few then walked to a van and got in. He was waving to fans from both outside and inside the van but didn’t come over to chat (there was a camera guy from channel 7 there and a paparazzi (who was actually kinda nice) standing right there which could explain that). Then he left in the van and waved some more.

    He was probably there for an hour or so? But he’s not confirmed to start filming until next week.

  37. Oh yeah. Wearing a dark blue polo shirt and the damn white flat cap (someone in line with us called it a scolley/scully cap and I will admit I squeed a bit) and carrying his khaki fabric messenger bag.

  38. Ok it may have been Julianne Nicholson he was inside with since he’s worked with her before. So far all the Southie sites have been inside.

    Where on Comm Ave is the Harvard Club? I may go to the C Street site tomorrow.

  39. Is Johnny Depp on set now at 787 E Broadway, South Boston ?
    Does anybody know what hotel or home he is staying at?

  40. Dang, not confirmed until next Tuesday. I really wish I could call out sick from work. I wonder if its even worth going up on Saturday. (Coming from Providence area with two friends) Doesn’t seem like they will be filming. If anyone who goes out tomorrow can find out and post, that would be so awesome. You are all so lovely!

  41. If anybody would like to meet up tomorrow, i’m not sure what i’ll be wearing, but i’m gonna be with 3 other people. I have a bright pastel purple purse that i’m bringing with me and i’m rather short and i look like i could be 15 but i’m actually 18. i’ll be with 2 girls & a guy who looks like a girl (its true…).

    we’re gonna get into the city probably by 9:30/10:00 depending on traffic and T travel time and will probably stay there for most of the day. 🙂

  42. JK i’m currently on East Broadway at the library with my 3 friends, we’re gonna keep working our way around. Where are you?

  43. Corner of c street and west 7th. Near west 7th mini market. I can wait here for you. Wearing shorts, black purse, carrying water bottle (female).

  44. i’m at yesterdays movie set at 787 e broadway right now & watching but right now theyre leaving so we’re gonna try to follow xD

  45. I’m wondering if it is a night shoot. All the production truck were still at East Broadway and they were taking things out of the house.

  46. Hi JK, Amy, & Alyssa!

    I was wondering if there’s any action on C Street right now. Or are the production trucks heading there?

  47. Nothing is happening on C Street. It’s completely empty. I’m heading over to the last location just to take a peek.

  48. Hey Alyssa!

    We’re parked by the production trucks and waiting to see where they lead us. Any info on the last truck that left?

  49. I just got back up here so i dont know where the other truck went. i’m standing on the corner right now i’m in a group of 4

  50. I can’t see you. If the truck heads out too far then we’re going back to C Street just in case. I’m going to be at Harvard Club on Tuesday as well.

  51. I’m still at Starbucks charging my phone (near T Stop). As soon as I’m done charging, I’ll head back to C street. You still there, Violette?

  52. 146 w3rd street was where they were filming Wednesday. But no Depo or Cumberbatch. I think people saw Joel Edgerton though.

  53. The G Street site is #111 and it’s way down by M Street on the other side of Telegraph Hill. You couldn’t see it from Dorchester Street.

  54. Don’t think so but someone said it looked like they were setting up at the w3rd site.

    Just replying to a comment from someone who said they were on Dorchester Street and couldn’t see any filming on G street. You wouldn’t be able to see anything at the G Street site unless you were up on Telegraph Hill or further down on M Street.

    I was there Wednesday and there was construction going on in the house.

    • I wonder where in Everett ? I have been following this on my computer and you guys must all have smart phones ! I don’t ! Is anyone going up there ? I’m in Charlestown right now.

  55. Yeah. The crew said they’d be back to filming in Boston on Monday. Nevertheless, we’re going to do one more quick drive by C Street.

  56. What do you all think about Monday in Lynn? It’s going to be a big shoot. Closing off streets all day to recreate the parade. Personally, I think it’s likely that BC would be there considering he plays a politician. This is only a guess, but we were told BC officially starts on set next week and that he would be at Harvard Club on tues, but why not Lynn the day before?

    • I would go try to see that on Monday in Lynn, but no idea where to go or how close we might be able to get to something.

  57. My friends and i are pretty much giving up. We’re gonna go into the city & who knows maybe Benedict will be out and about

  58. I understand they already have the parade extras, too. But I’m considering taking off Monday from work. Permits are pulled, parking band in place… so it’s happening. Just not sure BC will be there.

  59. well if some of you want to get together on Monday and have a look, I’d be in. Too bad there seems to be nothing today, unless they’re in Everett today (who knows where).

  60. I wish we knew for sure if BC is in the parade scene. I think I’m giving up and heading home. Glad I already had the day off anyway. What a bust.

  61. no one is going to try Everett, if that’s where the crew said they were filming (presumably today) ? Too hard to try to find something ?

  62. Nothing on C street. I came in by train this time, so I’m on foot. I’m not going to Everett. Good luck to those who do. Post here!

  63. The security is really tight though. Nobody is supposed to be here I think, so we’re going home. But hey, maybe the auburn haired guy that I saw walking was BC.

  64. I suggest that none of us go because the security guards are eyeing us and pointing to our car. It’s in a warehouse and the entrance is wide open but they don’t look too friendly.

  65. That’s a bummer. I wonder if they scrapped the C street locale for this since both are a warehouse. Sorry I missed meeting everyone. I think I need BC to leave Boston. He makes me want to bunk work and stake out film sets.

    • Amy, I feel the same way. It’s driving me nuts that he is so close. I am actually bailing on two birthday parties tomorrow to wander around Boston for the SLIM CHANCE I run into him some place.

      ..this man!

        • VV I have no other choice! I work M-F and can’t take ANY time off work right now because Im about to go to England for two weeks. This movie has terrible timing :p

          • Im heading in with two friends. We have no set plans right now. Sort of playing it by ear but I assume we’ll get downtown around 12.

            • Dana, aww, poor you for the work situation ! Want to meet up for a bit and commiserate ? If not, that’s OK… but it would also be great to know where would be someplace good to look for a few new clothes / tops. Or if anyone else has any tips on that, it would be great too. I’m on foot, and in Charlestown right now. Email: lstjrbf shaw.ca

              • Eek sorry, just seeing this now. I was asleep! 😡 I guess I wasnt clear..I am going downtown today around 12noon not last night.

  66. On train headed home. We were all in the same places at the same time but never ran into each other! Would like to have said hello in person. Maybe Monday!

  67. The Monday site in Lynn is ginormous and they’ve got all the streets around shut down.

    I’d suggest taking the commuter rail (Rockport line) and walking. It’s only a few blocks.

    BC will most likely be there because Billy Bulger was a Southie politician and they all go to the St. Paddy’s Day parade.

    Kind of goes with the job.

  68. That’s been my gut feeling all along, that Ben would start on Monday in Lynn at the parade. I wonder if we’ll be able to see anything. Or if they would keep the crowds blocked off in such a way that you can’t even watch. I want to be an extra!

  69. I wanted to go to the casting call they had for extras but I was on crutches on at the time and it would have involved the T, shuttle busses (freaking red line shutdowns) walking and a lot of waiting around.

    Maybe on 2 good feet but not after surgery 🙁

    • if anyone needs to post pics you can email me at olv@onlocationvacations.com and I can add them for you here, too, thanks! And thanks for the follow up and updates, is it possible they are filming later on C St? I don’t know for sure but sometimes movies film late into night on Fridays because they have sat. off (its just an idea)…

  70. Major disappointment on C St. today. I’m going to be closely following all of your comments here with hope in my heart, and perhaps an opportunity will fall into the right time in my schedule. 🙂

  71. I checked the Everett location tonight, there was a whole bunch of old cars and they filmed some cars and broken glass but no big actors tonight, we were told though that shooting in Lynn on Monday will start in the morning before 10

  72. Can I get an opinion? If you were looking for BC and only had one day to take off work, would you go to Lynn on Monday or to the Harvard Club on Tuesday for the day? Though the filming is outside in Lynn, I’ve just printed a map and highlighted the road closures and the streets with traffic control. If they don’t let foot traffic onto Union or Mount Vernon Streets (they may not), we won’t see anything at all. And the actors could arrive on set from either end of the streets, so you might miss them coming and going. I believe they already have all their extras. If anyone who is an “extra” is reading this, maybe you could share with us when you are supposed to show up, etc.

    • Honestly, you’d be better off trying on Tuesday at the Harvard Club if you want to try spotting Benedict. There is no guarantee he’s gonna be at the shoot on Monday, to my knowledge.

  73. ThThe extras needs to be there at 530 am the shooting starts at 6 am shooting ends at 11pm and if ur an extra u need to take 3 diff outfiys of that era

  74. I’m figuring the Monday shoot would be better. It will be outside, and Billy Bulger most def would have been at that parade. Attending the Southie SPD parade is still pretty much a requirement for all Boston politicians.

    It’s just going to be such a huge set is all.

    The Harvard Club on Tuesday you might catch him going in in the morning or coming out when he’s done but that’s it.

  75. I stopped by corner of Exchange and Union Streets in Lynn this afternoon as laborers were busy painting and hanging banners in order to recreate a St. Paddy’s Day parade in Boston sometime in the 70’s. I don’t live very far from that location, so I will be there during filming on Monday.

  76. So….definitely had a successful day. Ran into Benedict on Newbury Street. Minor panic attack, calmed down with some sangria and eventually got the courage to tell him hello. He looked me right in the eye and talked to me. Literally dying. We had just about given up on finding him and then there he was. He’s just as pretty in person as he is in the photos. The hat gave him away though. I knew what to look for and I had my Cumbysense on high alert. Perfect day! Good luck to all who venture out to the set.

  77. Dana,
    Good for you! I really thought it would be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Boston is small, but not that small. I think you did the impossible! I just about had a heart attack reading your post. Did you get a picture? I’m happy for you!

  78. They have a tent up on federal street in Lynn. It’s so dark in there that u won’t be able to know they’ rthere.. lol I noticed cause I was driving slow check my phone .. its so cool

    • On FEDERAL Street? That’s far from where they are shooting. Way over on the other side of the Commons. Seems unusual, doesn’t it?

  79. Kelly, Ben’s actually KNOWN for being friendly with fans and happy to chat and take pictures with them off set.

    It’s when he’s working that he’s said it can be annoying. I say good for Dana, she was nice, polite and didn’t get all creepy about it.

    STALKING is what happened to David Letterman and it was scary and ended up in court.

    Dana was just having one fun day out with her friends. That is not stalking and you’re demeaning the experiences of anyone who truly has been stalked.

  80. Hey! Is anyone going to Lynn today, for the big parade scene? I’ll be there pretty early to try and catch an certain actor before he arrives 🙂

  81. I will be there today, coral top, yellow sweater and pants (I’m a gal). I do not have a smart phone, so once I am away from my computer here, I won’t be able to see peoples’ comments or post. If anyone sees me, feel free to say hi. Not sure how busy it will be. Sounds like a large area. Tips on good location to go to ?

  82. Very few places to watch. They kicked us off Mount Vernon where the parade is lining up. They’re practicing with the parade and band. Tent over near Blake Street.

  83. I heard that the parade will take place on Market St? Not sure if this is true though. So, is Blake Street a good viewing spot?

  84. I’m headed out now. I’ll be in the area about 11:30 am, then I’m not sure where it’s best to go. Say hi if anyone spots me… no smart phone here, so I can’t follow the site once I leave here …. coral top, yellow sweater and pants.

  85. I can confirm that Ben and Depp are on site. They are filming many takes of the parade. No dialogue fiong that I can tell. Ben is carrying a baton in the parade.

  86. andI saw jdepp his trailer is in the parking lot near the clinic . I was ten feet away and they kicked us out we was too close . Security is tight. They keep cutting and shooting the scene over and over . I left

  87. All the actors just left. The crew said they don’t know if they’re coming back or not. At least BC waved directly at me! Maybe we’ll be even luckier tomorrow 🙂

    • Was he in costume the entire time? I’ll be watching this space tomorrow. Work is craptastic right now. I’ll see about getting there.

  88. Dang it! Just Finished my appointment and was going to head over. 🙁
    Is anyone going tomorrow? or is anyone traveling from the North Shore to Boston?

  89. I met Benedict! I got to shake his hand and tell him hello, nice job today. I asked him for a picture but he said he was sorry, he couldn’t. I told him I understood. He was very nice. And sweaty. He looked very tired and hot from the heat today. So happy!

    • Wow JK, that’s neat ! How did you manage that and what time was that ? Where I was, they wouldn’t let people more than about 20 feet from them. I left around 6 pm, when it looked like Benedict was done with the parade scenes.

      • yes I’d be curios to know how you managed this awesomeness as well! Did a lot of people get to shake his hand or were you just at the right place at the right time?

    • AHHHH THAT’S AWESOME!!!!! 😀 I hope I’m that lucky tomorrow at the Harvard Club. Although, he’ll be filming mostly interior scenes as far as I know, so I might not be… We’ll see how it goes. <3

  90. A good day. I got plenty of views of BC and a couple of Johnny Depp from two different locations. They were there filming both before and after their lunch break.

  91. Filming at Harvard Club in Boston tomorrow. I was told they would be back, at some point, to film more scenes in Lynn. Beyond tomorrow, they didn’t know (at least the person I talked to). She said that they don’t tell them much more than a day or two ahead of time.

  92. I met him at the end of his shooting. Basically, I got there very, very early in the morning and checked out the entire set before the heavy security was in place. I was on filming street, kind of opposite from where the tents and trailers were. We were up against a building in an alcove and being quiet and respectful. The security guard was actually very nice to us because we were being so good and told us we could stay if we were quiet. The office manager of the building also said it was cool we could stay and let us into her building to watch through the glass. There were some very obnoxious girls who kept trying to walk down the street and kept getting in the shot (i.e. not listening). Security had a real hard time with them and eventually kept pushing people further and further back. We stayed put and were quiet.

    Eventually, we had to clear the street and we watched from inside the building. The security guard was funny because he knew two of us were Depp fans and two were Cumberbatch fans so if I wasn’t paying attention and Benedict was there, he would gently tap on the glass for me and then point at Ben and I would give him a thumbs up.

    Watched the parade over and over. Benedict didn’t come down as far as us, but we could see him about 40 feet away or so. There was a “stand-in” for him, too, so when Benedict wasn’t in a shot, or they needed someone for framing, the stand in was in. At the end of the day, the stand in did most of the shots because they were filming the back end that we couldn’t see (with Depp). Then Benedict did the parade two more times. He was funny. Doing a little jig as he marched. While he was waiting, he held the baton and was doing little kicks, like one of the Rockette’s. When he wasn’t shooting, he usually went back over to the black tent (probably to watch what was just filmed). He flipped the firefighters off on the truck as it rolled by and they were like, “Did he just flip us off?” and started laughing.

    I did see Johnny Depp a few times (he also had a stand-in dressed just like him), but usually just as he crossed the road to go back to the tent or his trailer.

    When they wrapped the parade stuff, we went outside and were just standing there, talking to security. The vans pulled up, presumably to take the actors away. Benedict was standing in the street, taking off his jacket — it was HOT outside and everyone was dressed in the parade for March weather. The security guard kind of motioned for me to go over. I hesitated at first, but he was motioning me as if to say, ‘I can’t walk you over, and I can’t tell you to go, but I won’t stop you, either.’ By this time, the other Benedict fan had already left, and the other two were Depp fans. So I slowly walked over. He was talking to two of the people in the band and shaking hands, so I just waited, patiently. His back was to me, and I just said, “Excuse me, Ben.” And I have no idea why I called him that. Like I know him! It’s Benedict! But we had been referring to him like that all day, so it just slipped out. He turned around and I just said that I just wanted to come over, say hello and shake his hand and he said, “Oh, hello” and shook my hand. I told him he did a nice job today and he thanked me and asked me if I was part of the crew. I told him that I had been watching from a building and then I asked if it would be possible to take a picture. He said “I’m sorry — the crowd — I can’t” and I told him that I understood. It’s blurry whether he said “It’s nice to meet you” or if I did. See how fast you forget. Cumberflustered. At least I got a handshake. To my knowledge, I was the only fan, other than the extras, who got to meet him. And I do know how incredibly lucky I was today.

    Good luck to everyone else! I had a wonderful day! Benedict is very nice. He looked very tired and he was very sweaty! I can tell you that he has a nice handshake and just as good looking in person.

  93. I thought of that after you left and thought is swing by on my way home but I was too Cumberflustered. :). I shook his hand. Squeeeee!!!

  94. Please ignore than last post. It was a text to a friend and I accidentally posted it here. As I said, Cumberflustered and tired.

    Violette, I think I stayed until about 6:00 or 6:30 or so. Long day.

  95. JK, wow, great write up ! Good for you ! Thanks for telling us about it ! It sounds like you did a lot of scoping things out and build some good rapport with the security guard, so that wasn’t all luck !! I had a bit of luck myself. I was nice to the people around me, including the police in the initial spots I was in, and he let me take a couple pictures even though I wasn’t supposed to in that spot. In my later location, I was talking to several of the people around me. They were almost all Johnny Depp fans, but the two gals next to me knew that I was looking to spot Benedict and they were great about telling me “there he is !” and they spotted him even when I didn’t and pointed him out to me. 🙂 Being nice to people around you is fun and can also be helpful. 🙂 Johnny Depp was very responsive. Whenever fans yelled at him, he’d pose and / or wave. At one point, he said “I love you” to us fans … ha ha. Benedict also did a wave to us at one point when people reacted to seeing him, waving with both hands from behind a sideways-parked car, similar to his U2 photobomb pose.

  96. VV, sounds like you had a great day, too. There really wasn’t a good vantage point from anywhere, but we did ok. Being nice and respectful always helps. We weren’t supposed to take pictures, either, but the security guard was cool with it, as long as we were discreet. My pictures are zoomed and a little blurry, so they are not great, but a momento from the day.

  97. In the last two locations where I spent most of my time today, which was by their parked cars and RVs when they came back after filming shots, then later where Benedict was being filmed marching with his stick in the parade, they allowed us to take as many pictures as we wanted. I think I got some good ones. I haven’t looked yet. Mine are zoomed too, but I have a decent camera with a telephoto lens, 10x zoom (not as close a zoom as I would like, but pretty good). At one point when Benedict was marching along with his stick, I swore he looked right at us and posed and held a hand up as if waving right to us. 🙂 I’m sure he was aware that several of us were taking pictures. I tried to get my camera to click but it wouldn’t, argh ! When it’s fully zoomed out, it’s not always cooperative about focusing. It would have been such a great shot ! I felt a bit papparazzi-ish taking those pictures at times, but no one objected and Benedict didn’t look like he minded either. 🙂

  98. VV, I can tell you that he DID wave to you guys over there. I was watching him from the other side and I saw him turn and wave (the two-handed). He did that on purpose. You were not imagining it. I mostly used my iPhone because my other camera is not discreet!

  99. oh and it was a really nice woman (a major Benedict fan) that I was talking to at the one location that told me about the second location and we both went there together when the filming and extras shuffled away from the spot we were in. We were even closer in distance to Benedict there in that second spot and saw him more there. I hope the pictures turn out. That was right at the end of his day, by the sound of it, finishing around 6 pm.

  100. they will probably be doing set up around 7am, may not start shooting til 9 or 10am.
    i’m guessing at this. last june i was in L.A. to see them shoot an episode of Dexter. The crew was there in the am, the actors didn’t show up til about 10am. they shot til about 2pm, lunch, then returned for the rest of the day. shooting didn’t end til 9pm.
    i think this location may be a bit tricky regarding camp-out areas, just because of how comm. ave is. it’s really only up and down the street and as others have said, they keep you FAR away from where shooting is taking place. plus, you’re on a major street w/highway so it’s not like we can go across the street. not sure how this will work.
    ideas, anyone?

  101. I was also at the parade today but did not get a good vantage point. Did you guys get tons of pictures? I sadly couldn’t… Anyway, do you guys know if Benedict will be filming in Lynn again? I’ll be stalking this website for news so please let me know 🙂

    • Hi Thuly,
      I got a fair number of pictures, but some were not exactly close up.
      Your comment reminds me that I asked someone how they had known where the filming would be, hoping to get more clues as to where to find out about future filming locations and dates. She told me that the mayor of Lynn has been posting them on her Facebook page. I did a quick Google search and maybe there’s some more info about filming in Lynn on her page. I haven’t checked the page yet and I’m not sure if she’ll post more filming dates or not :
      https://www.facebook.com/MayorJudithKennedy

      I had heard from someone that they *would* be doing more filming in Lynn, but I can’t confirm that. I can’t recall who said that, but not a crew person.

      • Thanks VV! I will definitely keep an eye out and will share here any news since I live in Lynn. I will be working tomorrow so good luck to all who will be in Boston tomorrow 🙂

  102. Is anyone at the Harvard Club site yet? Do you think it’s worth a shot to go? I know they’re doing inside filming, and the location seems a bit tough to get a good vantage point of the actors.

    • I’m here. Benedict just arrived maybe ten minutes ago. I’m hoping he comes out at some point so I can give him the drawing I made for him lol

        • I sure did. I was standing right near the entrance to the parking lot at the back of the club when the van pulled in. He was maybe 10 feet away or less and he looked right at me.

  103. Amy, I just saw that our quotes did make the Herald’s Inside Track. Too funny. I’m at work and I can’t even function today. Hope some of you get to see him today.

  104. If you are on set today can you try to find out what may be happening in the next few days? I’d heard that they would be shooting scenes with BC this weekend but haven’t been able to find out location information. If anything is happening tomorrow I could make it…was working yesterday, and again today. Thanks for any tips, good luck, and have fun!

  105. Phew, who knew one mans presence in a city could be so damn distracting ?? Sure wish I was working in my Boston office today. It’s on Berkely! Sending lots of luck out to anyone going today.

  106. Im in Concord- would love to know if anyone has scoped out maybe where BC is staying, hanging out? I saw on Instagram a pic someone had of him just hanging out alone in a bar… Id just love to see him in the flesh and take a pic (not necessarily interfere with his personal space or quiet time ya know) or even with him but anyway- if anyone knows or wants to meet up maybe Fri let me know 🙂

  107. I just got back from the Harvard Club. They r there filming inside. Not much happening outside when I was there. I heard they will be there until 6:30pm.

  108. They are probably trying to conserve their phone batteries.

    Amy, my pictures from yesterday were not great — just taken with my iPhone.

  109. Any info on tomorrow’s schedule? I really tried to find out for you all but they said they don’t know much beyond a day in advance (at least the security).

  110. I just left the area. On the Commonwealth Ave. side they have a bunch of old cars from the 70’s parked. A security guard also said they would be filming there tomorrow too.

  111. OK, the Herald referring to this site as a “Cumberstalk” site and us as stalkers is insulting and ignorant. No wonder Ben isn’t being his normal outgoing, happy to take pointybatch pictures with people.

  112. I wasn’t dissing you Amy it was directed at the Herald. Calling this place a “Cumberstalk site” and his fans “stalkers” is just plain ignorant.

  113. Amy and Joanne: seriously? Excellent journalism Herald. We are just excited fans who want to see someone we admire! He’s never been here to film before. It really is insulting and frankly quite hurtful.

  114. Is anyone still at the harvard club? Has BC been spotted again? I am planning to head over soon, if they’re still there! Thanks! 🙂

  115. We walked around for a while at the Harvard Club today, saw some old cars, talked to a couple of nice security folks and film crew. Everything was inside, and I wasn’t able to stay until late. Good luck everyone!

    And they will be filming there again tomorrow.

  116. My friend volunteers at a preschool over by the Berkeley Street/Columbus Ave site and said one of the trailers in the parking lots had “William Bulger” on the side.

    • Love him!!!!!!!!!! Nicole, I a huge fan. Got to actually meet him in Southie; nice guy. However, in his Whitey makeup, I didn’t feel as though I was actually meeting him if you know what I mean

      • hi im from bulgaria and have beed Johnny Depp fan for many years -its my dream to see him in person!!! Did you see him?????I am going to Boston thursday do you know where they will be filming????

  117. Katy, HOW did you meet him??? You have to spill the beans now, lol. I would act normal (don’t want to scare the guy) but inside I’d be FREAKIN out.

    • It was by accident, as most things are lol I was walking up G st in Southie to take a few pics of the filming location. He walked out of the house in which they had just filmed a scene. He only had to guys with him because there was no crown. It was around 10AM I said hello Johnny and he said “How are you?” Then he gave me a light hug. It was unbelievable. Nice guy he is!!

        • We might head over there tomorrow. If not, I am working until next Monday. Not sure what’s up with the filming for next week

  118. Why does it seem like Johnny’s having a lot more fun filming here than Ben? He’s hugging people and taking pictures with them while Ben seems to be trying to hide 🙁

    • I think it’s because Benedict has a very avid fan base in comparison to Johnny’s. I mean, Johnny has an avid fan base too, but Benedict’s fans tend to be very loud and can, unfortunately, be very disruptive. I can’t really blame him for not wanting to deal with those kinds of fans while he is trying to work.

  119. Does anyone know where they’ll be filming this weekend (6/28 & 6/29)? I’d love to make the 2 &1/2 hr drive for the chance to see Johnny & Benedict!

  120. I just wish Ben was having a better time. There’s so much to do and see here – can you imagine him on a Duck Boat tour? I’d love to see him do that. Just relaxing and enjoying himself.

    But then again with the Herald referring to us (his fans) as stalkers (not to mention some Rebecca [Eaton I think] from Masterpiece Theater) how can he.

    Though I will admit there have been some kind of creepy posts on tumblr from fans desparate to meet him.

    • I’d say Benedict is having a fun time. He’s only been filming for 2 days. He was smiling today. He’s in a city he doesn’t know. Maybe he didn’t expect fans here. I’ll admit, I thought I was one of like 20 in the area!

    • I’m a BC fan in Baltimore thinking about taking the trip to Boston. Are you looking for anyone to share travel expenses on your drive up from Maryland?

        • I’m open. I hadn’t decided on what days. I was hoping to be able to ascertain the best days to see Ben filming and go up there if it doesn’t get too complicated or crazy expensive. Checking flights & hotels, it seems as if Boston, though close, is fairly costly. I’m trying to find out if my sister-in-law’s relatives in Boston have a spare room & would be willing to put me up. I don’t know them, but I can ask. I’m thinking like minded people, success in numbers might be a better way to go rather than wander around on my own. Are your plans solid, based on any of his scheduled filming, or are you playing it by ear? I work in downtown Baltimore if you would like to confer. Thanks.

          • I was thinking about going up next week.. since I have the long weekend off from work, and there’s probably a better chance of seeing Ben filming too. My email address is priyanka.jha2@gmail.com.. I feel it might be easier to chat on there!

  121. Does anyone know if they are filming this weekend? or next? would love to go watch. huge JD fan. Aslo love watching them film movies. keep me informed please 🙂

  122. Just met up with someone outside who said she spotted a tall man from the back wearing navy blue polo and white flat cap. Also spoke to lighting guy who says BC is inside

  123. No confirmation on actors for tomorrow. Re: today, Teamsters say lunch break at 1:30 if they are running on time. BC should be out then…we shall see

  124. What movie is being filmed on Ocean St/Roslyn St in Dorchester? I noticed “Do not park/Film Production” signs posted yesterday and the trailors have began moving in on the block. It’s the second time within a year or so that corner house or streets have been used.

  125. Would they be filming on Friday, July 4, or no way because of the holiday and the crowds normally in Boston for July 4?

      • Thank you. I guessed not, but just in case. When Ladder 49 was filmed in Baltimore, they seemed to break every rule and film weekends, holiday I think–whenever they felt like–all night.

  126. For those who are thinking about traveling from distances, I just want you to be careful because it’s been hit or miss and locations aren’t really a sure thing until a day or two ahead. To my knowledge, there isn’t any filming over the weekends (I’m sure it’s a union thing). Maybe someone here can confirm that. Depp and his girlfriend have been visiting each other on their sets (she’s filming in NY), so it’s possible Depp will be in NY, rather than Boston this weekend. Last Friday was a bust for me. They weren’t filming where they said and when they were filming in the warehouse in Everett, it was just scenes without the actors (from what I understand). So… I’m not telling anyone not to travel, but just to keep that in mind. I would just hate for anyone to spend a lot of money and time and go home really disappointed, that’s all.
    On that note, like a moth to a flame, I can’t stop reading these comments and hoping to stop by a location after work some time this week, if it’s close enough to me. Has Benedict gone over to fans outside of Harvard to greet them, or has it all just been quickly coming and going and waving? Curious to know if he has stopped and taken pictures with fans or autographs or if it’s all business right now because he’s busy working. Hope those who went to the set today were lucky!

    • Thank you. I was thinking about it seriously. Would have been there in Lynn probably and Harvard Common, but the cost of last minute flying was high and the more economic hotels were all sold out from what I researched and I prefer to save the money for sure bet sightings–Sherlock conventions and “Hamlet”, of course. Anyway, I became very ill on Monday & wound up in the hospital here in Maryland, which would have happened in Lynn had I been there & I’m sure the production team would have been thrilled for the interruption of an ambulance running through the parade. Yes, that famous scene were a fan topples over & has to be “blanced away” with sirens blaring. No, it wasn’t on account of Benedict. Maybe he’d have held my hand. More likely, with my luck, some production member, “Now get her out of here, she’s disturbing the shoot”.

    • this makes sense.. i know it’s a tough decision to travel from far away.. and not have any expectations, but i’m hoping for the best next week.. who knows what can happen!
      i’ve been tracking the comments on this site by the minute now.. it’s hard to stay away! haha

      • Hi, PJ, I will email you tomorrow. I just have to finish what I’m working on now. We’re on the same page here. Who knows what can happen and the comments do make it hard to stay away. You’ve heard of the official BBC Sherlock Convention that is supposed to materialize within the next 5 months–one in England and one in the U.S.–maybe in Baltimore???

  127. hey so I live around the Boston area and I was thinking of staying around Dorchester to see filming tomorrow. I’m a huge BC fan and it would be amazing just to catch a glimpse of him. Does anyone have definite location spots in Dorchester or any tips for me? I hope it’s worth it

    • I can’t go tomorrow even if they are filming. Not only is it Dorchester and I don’t want to get too close to that area, but I got a nasty sunburn last Thursday and have been advised to stay out of the sun until I’m fully healed.

  128. It made me sad to hear that they don’t film on the weekends. I have weekends off & was gonna make the drive out from the Berkshires this weekend. Although, if they do any filming in the evening I could make the drive out after work one day durring the week. I’m a fan of both Johnny & Benedict! I’m so excited that they are gonna be in a movie together!

  129. If anyone knows where they will be filming on Friday the 27th in Boston, please post! I’m dying to get another look at the set!

  130. Does anyone know a general time frame for the Ashmont tomorrow? Or if there are is a solid schedule for Friday or Saturday? I have been scouring the internet but to no avail… and I’ll be home for a few days starting tomorrow so I really want to try and get to Southie!

    • I heard trucks were on Ocean St and Rosilyn St? I’m not sure who is shooting. Dorchester Twitter welcomed Ben to the neighborhood but nothing set up around Ashmont Grill. They claim it will shoot for 2 days there

      • AR, I was at the Harvard Club on Tues and one of the crew said JD was off till Thurs when they shoot in Dorchester. Couldn’t get a confirm from anyone else. Thanx! If anyone else has anymore info, please let me and the other JD fans know. 😉

        • Not much info to go on, but when I was at the Harvard Club yesterday, a crew member said that JD “has been off for a couple days” … so, it sounded like he would be back to filming soon. Wouldn’t be surprised if it was today, since it’s a new location.

  131. A very nice PA said they’re filming at the house at Ocean and Roslin again Friday. All the stars were there, along with a bunch of little kid extras. This is the first time I’ve seen JD and he was dressed up in a suit and tie, not Whitey’s usual thug gear.

  132. Thanks for all the info guys! Hoping some news pops up for the 30th as I have a half day at work to see the sox/cubs game that night!!

  133. So…there are notices outside the State House about film crew parking only from 4pm-9pm. Anyone know anything about that? Because I’m going to be in the State House until 5 and considering BC is playing a state senator I would think that would be something he would have to be involved in.

  134. They are all inside the house now! If you drive up Ocean St, can’t miss it! Even Benedict is there. Everyone looked so nice in their fancy clothes. They are filming a Christmas party scene

  135. I got a pic of Benedict, Samantha. Not sure how it will come out. We tried to get close to get good shots, but security kept stopping us….

  136. Katy and I left around 1 after all the actors had gone in. The nice PA I was talking to said they’d be at Ocean Street tomorrow as well but the crew only gets told a day ahead where they’ll be filming. He also said that shooting would be going on til 11pm tonight.

    And Katy neglected to mention that we were so excited to see JD that we almost got run over by a police car :p

  137. Is anyone still there? I will be heading over soon, and I want to make sure I go to the right place! I was thinking of taking the red line from Alewife, since it looks like there’s a stop right nearby…

  138. Casey – the Ashmont station is a 5 minute walk. Come out of the station and cross Ashmont street. Go up a slight hill (why are all the sets on freakin hills????) and Ocean Street is the second street down on the right.

    You can’t miss all the trucks. They’re supposed to be filming really late tonight.

  139. Great job with the info, everyone. Thanks ! 🙂 Any way to find out what time they might start on Friday ? Sounds like a PA (a what ??) said they’ll be at the same house on Friday ?

  140. PA = production assistant. Mostly they stand around and don’t do anything (poor guys – boooooring) but that’s where you start in the industry. This guy hasn’t even met any of the actors!

    Not sure what time they’re starting, but I’m figuring on getting there at about the same time as today – 11:00-11:30ish. It’s a nice site cause across the street is a big tree and a curb you can sit on.

  141. I would love to know where the pix of Ben getting out of the van w/ the guy holding the umbrella for him on tumblr came from. That’s exactly where I was standing and I don’t remember seeing anyone with that big/good a camera by me :/

    • I just read that, too, (about Kevin Bacon) and was about to post it. I’ve been following this thread all day while at work. Love all info on BC sitings. Anymore word on filming at the State House? I work right near there. Maybe next week?

      P.S. I’m still on Cloud 9 from Monday. 🙂

  142. I was standing at exactly the angle those photos were taken! I’m wondering if the pap paid the owner of the house we were standing in front of to let him shoot from there.

    Security wouldn’t let us stand on Roslin Street once the actors started to arrive. The police said we could but security said no.

  143. Yeah but Dana – you got to MEET him! Wish I’d known where you were leaving from, I would have asked to come with last Saturday 😀

  144. Katie – the PA I spoke to today said they’d be at the same place as today – corner of Ocean and Roslin Streets in Dorchester.

    There’s street parking, or it’s a 5 minute walk from the Ashmont T station.

  145. OMG Joanne!!!!!! I am so sorry I think I hit the wrong button and all your pics are on my Tumblr………I am learning

  146. No Katylove that’s called reblogging. They’re still on my blog but now they’ve been shared to yours. That’s how tumblr works. You find stuff and reblog it to your dash.

    And any pix or posts you make put “black mass”, “Benedict Cumberbatch” and “Johnny Depp” in the little lock box part (w/out ” or #) and tumblr will automatically hashtag them for you for other people to search for them.

    • Oh, ok whew! I felt as if I had “stolen” your site lol I am working for the next few days but will get 4 days off starting Monday so keep me posted on where they are filming next week if you find out. Perhaps the folks from this site could meet up as well!

  147. No clue but since he was there today it’s a good chance he’ll be there tomorrow. When I asked the PA he said the only actor on the call sheet for today was Joel Edgerton, but then everyone showed up.

    And I think we should meet up where Dana found him 😉

    • Jennifer, while I completely appreciate your curiosity, out of respect for Benedict, I can’t share where I met him. It’s easy enough to find out but I just don’t want to say it outright. I’m trying to be very careful about the details of that day after a little bit of drama. I hope you understand =/ Out of excitement of the day I talked about it entirely too openly and it got a little hairy for a few days. Guess I am sort of trying to clean up my mess best I can.

  148. Sorry but I have to agree with Dana on this one. The only reason I know is because I guessed it. The Herald has already called this a “stalker site” and someone on here came right out and accused Dana of stalking him, not truly understanding what stalking actually is (listen to The eminently creepy Robin Thicke’s new album and watch the videos about his ex wife and you’ll understand what stalking REALLY is).

    But I do think it would be fun if a bunch of us met up there to watch FIFA and see if he shows up. We could ask him to join us and tell him thank you for all the new friends we’ve made thanks to him being in Boston.

    And I’m glad you’re enjoying my tumblr! Pretty random, but wtf. Check out Khan and Kittens! You’ll wonder how you ever lived without that blog!

  149. thanks for all the updates yesterday everyone! any luck with meeting Ben last night after they wrapped? I read that the filming went on pretty late. Are they at the same address today as well?

  150. AR – I was wearing the purple shirt, glasses and ponytail. Katy had on a white baseball cap. She and I left around 1pm after the actors arrived.

  151. Hey, I’m new. Is there anyone on the Ocean St set? You all seem like good people and I’d like to be with some fellow fans than by myself. I’m the one in the purple dress

    • Hey Laura! I’m really new too! Is there anything going on? I’m just a few minutes drive away so I’m thinking of coming up.

  152. Seems a little quiet today.. is anyone already there? I would be ever so grateful if we can get some info about next week’s filming.. I’ll be driving up 8 hours on Monday to see Ben!

  153. Amy, I’m not sure. I don’t know how close I can get and there only seems to be cameramen and policemen. I might be on wrong side…

    • We stood at 69 Ocean Street (which for sale btw). They won’t let you stand on Roslin Street. Are the old cars still there?

    • ah, I’m sorry! My phone wasn’t loading this board at all today, it’s persnickety sometimes.. I’d probably be up for monday or tuesday if we can figure out the location! How was it today?

  154. I also second the question about filming locations on Monday and Tuesday?
    Also does anyone have an idea of where in Boston Ben is staying? Where has he been kicking back?

  155. If anybody at any point hears anything about when they might wrap up, please let me know. I want to go back up to Boston so desperately to try to see Ben again but i have no friends to go up with because they’re all tight on money after going up last Friday 🙁

  156. A few of us that had been there this morning left around 1:10. All the actors were in by 12:30 today. Don’t know if they’ll be popping out for lunch but they’ll be filming all day.

    We were standing/sitting down by the spiffy cars.

  157. my friend and user here now, if anyone wants to chill I’m the girl in the denim shirt and the big black hat. sorry if that posted several times!

  158. Laura and Katie,

    Has he been popping out at all? Johnny kept going into his trailer. Rory Cochrane smoked on the lawn, but Ben stayed inside until they left for dinner and then left for the night.

  159. Hi everyone! This is Ruth, I guess I didn’t post with my name last time. It was very nice meeting everyone today! Hope to see you soon.

  160. Hi. For those who went, just curious how things went today. Which actors showed up and are they still there? I’m really surprised that BC hasn’t come over to the waiting fans at all. Not even for a quick group picture or to sign a few things. Maybe he’s been told not to do it by the movie company. I know he’s working, and very tired after a long shoot, but it’s a little surprising, no?

    Is there any word on Monday’s shoot? Southie High?

    • JK, I noticed that as well. I’ve been on a few sets and noticed that most times they don’t even turn and wave to us

    • No not disappointing or shocking, they are working these pic cost money and they have limited time. If fans want to chit chat that is why actors have fan events.

    • Actually, Peter, when Benedict Cumberbatch is filming Sherlock in London, in which all the episodes are the modern average movie length he does go chill with fans real quick in between. Him and Martin Freeman have been known to pop into local places for lunch and pay for some of the fan’s meals. So it is a deviation from his normal filming behaviour.

      My theory(just a theory) is that since he’s not as well known here except for among the Anglophile subculture here, he thinks we’re all there for Johnny lol.

      • so you are waiting for BC to invite you to lunch?? I think you will be disappointed! there is a great difference between filming Sherlock in London and filming on a movie set in Boston.

  161. Maybe it’s typical at movie shoots??? “If we ignore them, maybe they’ll go away, or not grow in numbers turning up.” Who knows. Disappointing, though.

  162. Hello,
    Just saw a tweet from an E Boston resident that they will be filming on Putnam St in Eastie on 7/3 (per a notice on his door). It’ll be an afternoon shot followed by an overnight shoot.

  163. Thank so much for all of the updates, so glad people are filming info and locations, here’s another update from Twitter re: Mon/Tues too that I don’t think was posted here yet icymi:
    “@punkroxmum @anniemclbourke @Lisibelle87 @WelcomeToDot @olv South Boston high on Monday. A funeral scene Tuesday ). Ben shoots next week then he’s done”

    • Hi! Christine, When you say Ben shoots “next week” then he’s done, do you mean July 7-11? Since you wrote that on the 28th I wanted to clarify if you meant he shoots from June 30-3, then he’s done. Is it possible to email me now to clarify. Thanks so much!!!!

  164. Hey Cami – yes Ben is known for chatting with fans at setlocks which is why it’s surprising he’s not doing it here.

    I heard that something happened on one of the film locations that spooked him badly and that’s why he’s not really acknowledging anyone.

    It’s really too bad. Although I can now say I’ve been w/in 20′ of Ben and I never thought if be able to say that. Or that he was in Boston, for that matter.

    • Joanne,

      Oh dear, that’s rather disappointing/unsettling to hear. Do you know anything more than just that? Any details, such as what location it might have been or any specifics? And when did you ‘hear’ that tid bit of upsetting news?

      Ta!

    • That is so upsetting omg… Poor Benedict. If this happened at one of the Boston film locations, I will be so angry. Seriously, why can’t some fans get the hint that HE IS A HUMAN BEING TOO and needs to be treated like one?!

      That “fan” should be ashamed of themselves.

      • This film is shooting in places which have history with the people that JD and BC are playing. I’m sure that would be very difficult to navigate as an actor when you find yourself somewhere where people knew your character and have strong views about them. It might leave one wanting to minimize some types of interaction. My two cents.

          • I suppose that makes sense, but even so, that’s completely unacceptable behavior under any circumstances and I feel terrible about it.

            • I feel bad as well. We don’t want any actor feeling “spooked” in our area. However, I haven’t heard if it was due to a fan’s behavior

            • It does make me really sad to hear about it. He’s by all accounts such a genuinely good man (among his many other talents and attributes), and I know we all wish him well during the time that he’s filming here and in general. Whatever people’s issues are with the film being made (which are understandable), BC’s a Brit and shouldn’t be drawn into all that. He always takes on challenging and interesting roles, and that takes courage (i.e. the 5th E) which should be respected. Those of us who have been camping out at locations have been doing so because we respect and admire these actors beyond this film and wanted to show support and/or meet them. It’s too bad if that positive energy gets overshadowed by whatever it was that happened. I hope JD and BC know that…

    • I’m more inclined to believe Sherlock filming is the exception. When he was filming Twelve Years a Slave in New Orleans he did not interact with fans. Also he’s not the main star on this film.

    • God that’s awful 🙁 I know people in general tend to have better manners on location but it only takes one to ruin it for us ugh.

  165. Joanne,
    Did something happen at one of the BOSTON film locations that scared BC? Do you know what happened? Just curious if it was here or somewhere else. I just have a feeling that he’s trying to do a good job and concentrate on his work, so he’s taking cues from the other actors (i.e. Johnny isn’t going over, so he’s not, either). Or he’s been told not to go over by the film people.

  166. hi!

    so i live in the boston area and i was wondering if you know where he is going to be today or tomorrow or this week at all? i absolutely adore him and he’s gotten me through a lot, and it’s kind of like my dream to meet him and this is the first time he’s ever been remotely close, so i was just wondering if you had ANY information whatsoever!

    thank you so much and PLEASE let me know if you have any information!

  167. JK – yeah it happened here in Boston but it involved a fan, not anyone protesting the movie.

    It just sucks because this is a great town and it bums me out to think that instead of having a blast taking duck boat tours and going whale watching his memory of being here will be less than positive.

    Of course the Herald calling this a stalker site hasn’t helped. I’ve made a whole bunch of new friends from here, and it wouldn’t have happened if not for this film.

    I also found out from a crew member Thursday that “Ted 2” is going to start filming here soon. That should be fun too!

    • Joanne,
      What a shame. I’m sure it wasn’t the first and probably won’t be the last as his fame continues to grow. I thought I read something about Depp having extra security or a body guard, maybe that was part of it, too. Just wish Benedict would respond to the fans more.

      On a side note, I wonder if they would ever premiere this film in Boston?

    • Joanne,

      I agree! I hate the thought that he had an somewhat unpleasant, fan-realted experience here his first time in Boston! It pains me to hear that he got ‘spooked badly.’ Do you know any more about the incident? Where it occurred or what the exchange was? I haven’t heard any other hints of it save your comment(s) here, and would be curious to know any more information that you may know about it and feel comfortable sharing about it with us–for the sake of any future set-watching I, or anyone else here may do. I can’t help but want to know what sort of behaviour that fan, (hopefully), accidentally expressed to him that made him feel so uncomfortable and startled, so that I, or anyone else, don’t somehow, and unknowingly, do something even akin to it if we go to view any future shootings.
      Obviously, whomever you heard it from, and the individual they were talking about, should have their privacy respected, but I think, as fans ourselves, it’s important to know where, and when, and how, we may accidentally ‘cross lines’ when getting possibly overwhelmed with excitement when any sort of opportunity to meet Mr Cumberbatch, or any other celebrity, is lucky enough to fall into our laps. Learn from ‘mistakes’ and what not, so we can be the most supportive, respectful, and honourable fans we can be to him, etc.
      Anyways, I hope he enjoys the rest of his time here and we can enjoy his time here as well in a safe and respectful manner.

  168. Depp has a body guard who’s a retired navy seal. Been with him for 20 years I think? I don’t think they have extra security, but I’ve never seen a movie being filmed. They might because so many places are public and not on a soundstage. There’s usually 3 or 4 cops on detail, and a couple of security people (who are really nice btw).

    I would love it if the premiere was here, but I’m not holding out on it. It’ll probably be in NYC. EVERYTHING premieres in NYC or LA. 12 Years a Slave is set in Louisiana and that premiered in NYC and LA. Same for August: Osage County. It didn’t premiere in Oklahoma.

    Totally unfair.

  169. I had the same thought about dreaming of a Boston premiere. Perhaps a trip to NYC would be in order. I’ve never been to one and they seem very exciting. Although I don’t do well in massive crowds and I can imagine the excitement of catching a glimpse of my favorite actors surrounded by THAT many people might be a little overwhelming.

  170. Hi everyone
    So I’m planning on going to boston again on Tuesday and Wednesday
    Does anyone know where they’ll be filming and if JD will be there?

    Thanks 😉

  171. I’ll be driving up from Baltimore tomorrow and going straight to Southie High.. hope to see some of you there!! Crossing my fingers for a Ben sighting!

  172. If I’d had half a brain I would have blown a kiss, but I was too busy thing “what the heck is Johnny’s RV doing here?”

    I thought maybe he was going to check out the Newbury Street site but no, he was just taking a tour.

    A very luxe tour 😉

  173. Hey all- If anyone going to the set tomorrow can gather information on locations for Tuesday and Wednesday, it would be much appreciated.
    It was good to see the recent Instagram/Tumblr photo of BC in Boston with two fans…see, he’s not scared of us! 🙂

  174. I hear a home time amateur is getting a shot at the big time in the next few days
    A local Irish guy, with a great mug, will get lots of face time
    all I know is his first name is Kevin from Cambridge
    let’s keep our fingers crossed for the home town boy

    buffalo bob the bartender

  175. What the hell is wrong with you girls?

    You do realize Benedict Cumberbatch is working, right? And you do realize that film productions cost A LOT of money and having a gaggle of annoying teeny bopper fan girls constantly in the way may disrupt filming and *that* makes BC look really bad to the film producers. Did that occur to any of you?

    Do any of you realize that or you’re just to selfish to give up your fantasies that you’ll somehow lock eyes with him, he’ll drop everything on the spot and whisk you away?
    Do any of you live on Planet Earth?
    Flying in or driving up to watch someone work?
    Are you that desperate?
    Do you have any personal dignity? And the few here who have met him and just managed to mumble out asinine generalities, not a one of you have said anything meaningful, intelligent or shown up that you may be intelligent, cultured and well-brought up to him.

    It not a wonder that Ben got creeped out but some idiot, obsessive fan girl. Wouldn’t you if someone was stalking you and following and monitoring your every move? He’s got an insane following in Australia, Canada, Japan, China esp. Hong Kong and the UK but without fail, it’s always in the US crap like this happens because everything operates in extremes in this country.

    Leave the man alone to do his job and live his life.

    • Janice,

      Although I respect your point, I must say that I have been to a few on the filming locations and these Benedict fans have behaved quite appropriately. I am not too familiar with the actor, but being a movie buff, I enjoy watching the production being filmed. So far, I have not witness any yelling or anyone attempting to run up to the actor. Also, I have met a few of these posters; all very nice.

    • I love that in the US we take everything to extremes. I happened to be in the UK on holiday during part of the time they were filming Sherlock in London. HUNDREDS of fans would be there while they were filming. As opposed to at most a dozen in Boston.

    • Janice, how wonderful of you to offer such a tactful and utterly charming opinion, whilst there are some relative points in your diatribe i do believe your acidic tone and condescending demeanour wasn’t really called for. I could mirror your own question and ask “what the hell is wrong with you?” but i won’t. Actually, i would really like to break into a rendition of “Don’t rain on my parade” (Barbara Streisand, of course!) and attach a link to my soundcloud account in the hopes it may brighten your day.

      I imagine that you are aware that this website is for all intents and purposes about providing information for fans to access the film locations of their favourite movie/actor/director – the very thing you are huffing and puffing against. Logic would ask why on earth you would visit such a site and then further extends the question as to what you hope to achieve by attacking those who enjoy it. These questions are of course rhetorical and for your own personal reflection.

      The ladies in this thread appear to be most happily and harmlessly indulging in their fantasies. I have seen no evidence that they have caused the kind of issues you are alluding to therefore i do not see the necessity in trying to shame them for it.
      From what I’ve read thus far it seems these ladies are the kind of exemplary fans which propel the existence of our bustling film industry – not detract from it. For all your more intelligent observations i must point out that everyone involved in the film making empire is most acutely aware that without fans, without an audience, their medium would not exist. Whilst the presence of fans on film sets can provide added difficulties they can also provide a much appreciated energy to all involved. I believe these ladies fall into the latter.

      As for your comment regarding the “asinine” (tut tut, that wasn’t very nice) dialogue between a fan upon meeting their celebrity, I should refer you to many examples of celebrities themselves becoming quiet nervous and tongue tied when encountering their own celebrity crush – for you see my dear we all have crushes. I would however love to congratulate you on your implied ability to provide calm, witty, articulate repartee should you chance upon your own celebrity encounter. Bravo! This is an excellent, albeit rare skill to possess.

      To the ladies in this thread – if you’re after a safe place to organize and follow your Benedict Cumberbatch adventures then I’d love to invite you to https://thecharlieboys.com/forums/forum.php – I’ve literally just thrown it together an hour ago however i have big plans for it. I’m in the process of completing a university project on the comparative training of British actors to their American counterparts, with particular emphasis on theatre educated actors. I have only just discovered Benedict and he is fast becoming quiet the pinnacle of my thesis. Anyways, I’m creating the aforementioned forum for fans of British actors as many of you have provided allot of wonderful input into my studies. I hope to see you there 😀

  176. I’ve met up with Katy at a few of the sets and she’s right- the fans of both Johnny and Ben are respectful of the filming process and we aren’t all a bunch of teeny boppers thank you very much.

    And some of us are there to see Johnny too. It’s not all about Ben.

    Can’t wait for the Fabulous Bacon Boy to come to town 🙂

  177. Also,

    Most of us actually have nothing but respect for the actors and the jobs they’re doing. There’s really no point in coming on a site like this and ranting about the average visitor here. I’m a grown, educated, mother of three not only trying to show my littlest what goes in to film production as this is the first hands on opportunity available, but she gets to look at “Sherlock” and “Captain Jack Sparrow” and see them in the flesh as actual human beings. We’re not expecting anyone to drop anything to do anything for us. I was merely pointing out what had happened in the past in other places. Their job is literally being in the public eye and that’s what we’re doing. Eyeing them. In public. We’re not in their houses or hotel rooms or vehicles. We’re not screaming their names while their rolling or tearing at their clothes or doing anything else that would require security to haul us off.

    With that, I’m done feeding the trolls.

    South Boston high you say? any idea what time?

  178. ALright ladies and gentleman. I’ll be there in a couple of hours. I’m wearing a strapless green wrap dress thingie and the kid is wearing a tropical coloured sarong with a poof on her head. Twitter: @Geekishchic

  179. Cami – PREACH! I’m at Broadway waiting for the bus. I’m wearing a pink top and long denim skirt.

    Katy can’t make it, and probably not Dana. But I look forward to seeing the rest of you there.

    If anyone is already there, what does the set look like?

    • Joanne, are you over there yet? Hubby’s feeling a little better so I want to go What are you seeing? Is it worth us coming over around 11?

  180. The ultimate dilemma. I am at the hands of my husband. He’s not a fan of public transportation to get to Fenway which is where we need to be this evening. If we take our car into the city, we don’t want to arrive until after 5pm for the cheaper parking option. I am still trying to convince him that we should drive up that way and park/walk to set to kill some time and say hi to everyone. Stay tuned…I’ll be in touch.

  181. Re: The Ben incident. I witnessed some strange behavior from some of the younger and I mean younger BD fans at the Harvard Club. One person in question posted something about trying to give him something but gave it to a guard in the end. I read she said she was at his first day of shooting in Lynn the day before. There was something strange about her and her demeanor. Looked like she was going to have a breakdown if she didn’t see him. And her post about standing there all quiet like instead and looking polite amongst his “overzealous fans” who went crazy taking pics when he came outside was a bit of a stretch if you know what I mean. She thought he’d notice that and pick her out of a crowd.

    Heard of another JD fan who was almost at every film location. Very creepy. Posts a lot about him on Twitter. I was just there to see JD at 2 locations and take some pics. If JD waved it was a bonus. I respected the parameters of whatever the guards told the fans. If they said to move across the street, you move across the street. There would be no way I’d EVER make a run for any celebrity. That’s absurd. These men are just that men…regular people like the rest of us with…but with unique jobs..actors. It’s cool to want to see your favorite actor in person. That experience is surreal when you finally do because you’re seeing these people in photos or in a movie. But approaching them or trying to give something to them is going overboard. If I saw Johnny in a store or restaurant, I’d never approach him. That’s invading his personal space. Would I look his way…yes….lol…but I respect their privacy. Anyway, just commenting on the increased security issues around Ben and Johnny. Don’t hate me. lol
    ps…the great thing about being at these sets was the people watching, and that includes watching the younger fans…and meeting some great people. So on the plus side, I think a lot of us made some nice friends. Thank you JD and BD for that.
    🙂

  182. Anyone that’s thinking about to coming to Southie don’t bother. They’re making us stay far away and can’t see ANYTHING.

  183. so excited to see Johnny Depp tomorrow-does anyone know when and where they will b filming???
    thanks everyone for the updates!!!

      • The term “cumberbust” (clever!!)…describes all 3 of my (very well mannered and respectful) visits, but I also made new friends which has been lovely. I think tomorrow may be my last chance…do you know if they’re going to be on Newbury tomorrow? (shouldn’t be too hard to find if they are). I heard they’ll be filming a funeral scene, so maybe a funeral parlor?
        Thanks!

    • I love that phrase, it was a “cumberbust”. Never heard it before. Hopefully, I will never or seldom need to use it. Today was a cumberbust. A day without Benedict is a cumberbust.

  184. Photo on Twitter of Ben yelling into a megaphone mike, “No more busing” on the steps of the school. Guess no one saw or heard it because of the distance, but he was there today.

  185. Tomorrow is supposed to be on Newbury Street. Probably at 1 of the churches.

    I’m going to take the train to Copley and walk up from there.

    It will probably be early cause I have a dentist apt. at noon at Tufts.

    It was fun meeting up with everyone today. All 6 of us 😉

  186. Palm trees are going up on Gilson rd. in Quincy today along with some peach colored stucco facade work on building across the street to shoot the scene where “Whitey” (Johnny Depp) gets arrested at his California home (Big white apartment building). From what we heard they are shooting there next Monday and Tuesday the 7/7 and 7/8. Personally I would like to see Benedict, so if anyone gets any info please post!

  187. Katy- JD will be in Quincy next week! Did you read? I’m so psyched!

    Heidi – I’ve heard this is Ben’s last few days here, so I’d definitely try Newbury Street tomorrow.

    Now if I could just remember where I heard they were going to be on the 3rd :-/

  188. Oh Katy – we left around 3:00ish. Didn’t realize how late it had gotten.

    We were eventually able to go further down by the high school and sit on the curb, but we still really couldn’t see anything, so we mostly exchanged twitter and email info. Then after the lunch break they were doing the last shots of the day which were wide angle so we had to move back down to G Street where we could see even less.

    Do you think you can make Monday and Tuesday next week? I mean it’s right in our back yard!

  189. Glad my term (cumberbust) is trending! I had a great time meeting everyone. I also tried to reply to Foxy but dont know where it went. Apologiez if this is a repeat: Please everyone stop the hate posts about “creepy” fans. Nobody has done anything wrong, threatened or harmed then or Johnny in any way. We all would love to see, or meet, our idols. Overexuberance is not a crime and is to be expected. Who among us has not been overexcited or behaved immaturely? This is supposed to be fun. No more Mean Girls. Thanks.

      • I wasn’t posting a hate post. As typing things instead of being said is usually misinterpreted. I’m pro fans. I mean, I’m one of them. Just read lots of this creepy stuff on Twitter and other sites and kept hearing about the Ben situation and voiced my thoughts on what I read and saw. If that makes me a mean girl then everything I wrote was taken totally out of context. That’s the problem with posts, everything gets blown out of proportion.

    • wow, neat. What time was that ? (and grrrr, since some of us stayed quite a while, kept getting pushed back, and baked in the heat and saw very little).

    • Cami, and by the way, it was great to hang out with you and your daughter for a fair while. You seem great, so it’s nice that you had that experience. These things seem to be always for others, though. Nice to hang out with all of you and see Joanne again and meet new people. It sure makes it more fun to talk to all of you during all the waiting.

      • SO much fun with y’all. She got a bit more bored toward the end but it was so worth it now lol. You guys will have your chance. If he ever comes within a few hours drive that I’m able to do we have each other. 😉

      • SO much fun with y’all. She got a bit more bored toward the end but it was so worth it now lol. You guys will have your chance. If he ever comes within a few hours drive that I’m able to do we have each other. 😉

  190. So a couple of us stayed until they wrapped filming and we got to meet Ben. He was ever so charming and gracious. He smiled at us, thanked us and accepted my early birthday present… hope he likes it. I was obviously very nervous in front of him and was literally shaking afterwards, but I have never met a more patient and considerate person. It really made my day.. to see his beautiful eyes and long fingers and gorgeous hands. His voice was mesmerizing.. I’m not even sure what I babbled but he smiled at me and that’s all I need! What a wonderful day and it was amazing to meet everyone as well!!

    I’ll be at newbury st tomorrow in case anyone is there!  

    • That is good to hear! After so much drama going on with the post here…….

      Are you talking about the Newbury St that is the street in the city near by Copely Square and Prudential building? Cuz there are so many Newbury street in Boston though…..

      I am quite familiar with the street with shops that I just mentioned, always hang out there.

      So if it is on that exact street, I think I will go and check tomorrow. What time are you gathering?

    • Congratulations, PJ. I knew you would meet him. I am dying. I should have just had faith and went regardless where I stayed. Just shoot me now. But I am so very happy for you. Trish

  191. I’m going to try and get there around 9:30ish. Someone mentioned the Gardiner museum in passing but that’s not on Newbury at all :/ will have to scope out the street regardless.
    If you are coming.. bring plenty of water, sunblock and a fully charged phone 🙂

  192. July 3rd is in East Boston.

    Someone on Twitter says prop/equipment trucks are at 501 Boylston St, which runs parallel to Newbury St. If anyone is going today, can you post if they are doing interior/exterior work? I have limited time and can’t hang around only to find out they’re inside all day (as happened last Tuesday!) Thanks.

    • Heather?! Is that you? From Harvard Club?! I’ve been thinking about ya, we didn’t exchange emails or anything! We should have! I think I might take a stroll over there while I’m out and about with Danny when will you be checking it out? What’s your email? or number?

  193. I’m heading in now PJ. Probably going to get off at Copley and walk over. At least we shouldn’t be baking today!

  194. Food trucks serving breakfast for the cast and crew parked in front on the old John Hancock building. Signs for crew and cast in the lobby of the buidling (dorothy chandler center). I think I should go downstairs and get some coffee…..

  195. they are filming at the Church of the Covenant today at 67 newbury street boston – I work a few doors down and saw all of the trucks, porta potties, etc. not sure if there will be any celebs, etc. but they had a sign outside for extras.

  196. I’m here at the corner of nwwbury and berkeley. No sign of actors yet.. extras are here. Crew still setting up. Im wearing a grey chambray shirt.

    • I am guessing it will be an interior shoot. Do we know if East Boston is interior or exterior? I’m thinking about the weather. I want to drive by the Quincy location they are trying to make look like California. Clearly they are not following the book only

  197. Hey guys where r u? I am right here on the newbury street, is there any typical building that u guys around? Can’t wait to see u guys

  198. Johny’s RV is here so I’m assuming he is. We just met the son of the man playing his stand in. They’re filming the Bulger brothers mom’s funeral.

  199. Johnny came out and waved. Sweet. If they are filming Bulgers Mum’s funeral BC should get here eventually I would think…

  200. CP,

    I am right waiting in front of the church front door and saw no one coming out . Can u tell me where r u waiting? Thank u!

    • Remember there are identical blue vans. His yesterday was numbered 6. I don’t know if the numbers matter but it’s a detail I picked up on.

  201. OMG!!!!! Sounds like everyone is seeing so much there today! Couldn’t make it over but keep posting. Thanks! Joanne, if you could try to get some good pics 🙂

  202. Hey everyone! This is Lauren. I have been at locations with my friend Abby for the past few days. PJ I am SOOOOOOOO jealous that you got to talk to Ben. You’ve lived my dream. I have no way to get there today, and this seems to be the best shoot yet too :/

  203. Hey guys does anyone how long they will be filming today? I can not get there before 3 and I don’t wanna drive an hour just to have it be a bust.

  204. How wonderful! Trying to convince my daughter that it would be interesting to check out a movie set 😉 I literally live 15 mins away.

  205. Hey! So lucky that you got to meet Ben like that, how’d did you manage it? But my real question is, does anyone know where they are filming the rest of this week? And if Ben will be at those shoots? Also, how long is he in town for, do we know?

  206. How much more filming in Boston?
    I couldn’t make it this week but the rest of July is totally doable.
    Great job girls :-)!

  207. Hi everyone!
    I have been having a blast reading along with all of your adventures, thank you so much for sharing. I live in Quincy and have been thinking of set-visiting with my daughter (she’s 8), we are both fans of JD and BC and after following along here we’ve decided to take the T in tomorrow and check things out. My husband went over on his break (he works at the Apple Store on Boylston) and he was able to see BC and even though he’s not a fan, he was very giddy about it! 😀 We would love to meet up with anyone as it is always more fun doing this type of thing with others. Thanks again for sharing all of your stories, it has been so much fun 🙂

  208. One of the crew said they’ve scrapped the original plans for 7/3 because of bad weather.

    They’ll be doing interior shots in a warehouse somewhere instead of the original Putnam/White/e. Eagle street location.

  209. Didnt ser Ben after he left for lunch.. driver said that he had left for the day. They are filming on beacon st.. at cheers maybe? I’ll be there around 9-30. It was awesome to meet everyone today..made some wonderful friends!! Go cumbercollective!!!

  210. Just wanted to thank everyone for keeping this site upddated. I was there earlier and got to see JD and more importantly BC as the crew was leaving for lunch. But I also got to meet a few people from this site. You guys are awesome.

  211. I am so bummed I haven’t been able to get to set and meet any of you. You guys were all directly behind our Boston office today. I was JUST walking by that church yesterday. Day too late! Thrilled for everyone that’s been able to meet or catch a glimpse of the stars. If there is ever an unofficial meet up sometime once the film is done here I would love to join in. Joanne and I have kept in touch so maybe Ill meet you guys some day 🙂

  212. PJ, Thanks for sharing! Love that you got the “wink”!

    As for tomorrow, I work close by and will check out during lunch and after work. Is it confirmed Cheers/Hampshire House on Beacon Street, or is that just a guess? It could also be the state house, too, right? Didn’t someone say they would be shooting at the state house? If that’s the case, Ben will definitely be there. I, too, am wondering how many more days he has since this is his last week.

  213. Today was fun! A bit of Depp; and definitely not a Cumberbust. After PJ’s encounter (which I just missed, having chosen to split from her to take a walk), she went to get another gift for BC and I stood across the street where she’d been, chatting with a nice lady I’d just met. I was furtively glancing from time to time at the church side exit… and… there he was again! My legs started to shake and I gasped, “there he is”…I was a little dumbfounded but my new friend said “cross the street, go talk to him, you’ll regret it if you don’t!”. So I took my shaky legs and crossed. I was at the bottom of the stairs, about 10 feet away from him, and being closer I noticed he was looking at a script with the actor who plays John Connolley. Even though I could have easily gone up the stairs to approach him and say “hi”, I felt like I wanted to respect his work so I didn’t. It all went by in a flash. I was feeling a little bit protective of him…so much so that I almost didn’t take a picture. It was not long before he had folks around him chatting and snapping pics, and even though I felt a little funny doing it, I took a few too . I’ve never been star struck before and still feel a bit odd about the whole thing…he’s just a very talented fellow traveler after all…right? 🙂 I’m happy to say that I’ve met some terrific folks through this site and want to thank you all for the helpful information throughout the adventure. I won’t be back to the set, but feel it has been a lovely experience and encourage you all to go for it; with as much decorum and respect as you can muster. As I drove out of town I went by the area where the bar “Cheers” is on Beacon St. and the parking ban signs were up and the porta-potty’s were already outside. Good luck fellow travelers!

  214. Great story! I guess that answers my question about tomorrow. cheers it is, then. :). I have to work, but I hope to catch BC at lunch or after work. HAs there been a pattern with lunch breaks?

  215. Thanks for the confirmation Cathy!! And for being my partner in crime yesterday 🙂
    PS- no cupcake for Ben so regrettably I had to eat it.. sigh

  216. Just left Cheers — took a walk by before starting work. Caterers and crew set up and having bfast in the Commons. Trucks up and down Beacon and unloading equipment and bringing inside Cheers. No sign of RVs or blue vans. Interestingly, large group of kids getting in scho bus right in front of Cheers while crew trying to roll equipment into the building. Really odd. I’m sure none of the actors are here yet, but just wanted to check things out. So,
    What time should I take my lunch?

    • JK- Not sure if you can base today on what happened yesterday, but they broke for lunch just around 2:00. Have fun and stay hydrated!

  217. I’m here now..standing across the street. Don’t see JD’s trailer unless its parked on one of side streets but the vans and crew are here. I can hear the PAs yelling rolling so I’m assuming they are taking inside. No place to sit unless you sit in the garden but there’s lots of shade.

  218. Hi!
    I’ve been following your posts and think that I’ll be heading in today for a little bit after running some errands. I’m a fan of both JD and BC, and would love to see them even at a distance. I was sad to see that BC was in North End across street from me on Saturday night and I missed it. Is there a way I could find some of you to have some company while I’m there?

  219. I think yesterday was a one-of because they all wanted to get somewhere to watch FIFA. They started earlier than normal and left earlier. Usually the actors don’t get to the set til around 11-11:30. Yesterday they were already inside by 10am.

    I’ll be at the Cheers set around 1ish? Going to try to stay til the end of filming today. Depp may not be there today. It’s probably Ben’s last day 🙁

    Jenne – I’m from Q too! Wollaston actually, so I look forward to meeting you!

  220. Black Mass crew spotted setting up this morning outside of Cheers in Boston. Had catering tent in Boston Common. Looks like they will be there for a while – multiple trucks – Wood Fired grill. and air conditioned bathrooms!

  221. Hancock Tavern would have been awesome! At least we know about Gibson Rd ahead of time, unlike Squantum street when we found out about afterwords!

    • I knew about Squantum because my daughter goes to school there. But it was just Johnny so I didn’t take time off from work for that.

  222. Thinking of going to Cheers if I have time, but I want to be sure before making the trip up — has anyone seen BC today?

  223. Saw Ben in the window.. seems like they are almost done at Cheers today… anothet 20mins tops. Someone else said they are going back to the church they were at yest.

    • PJ, you’ve seen Ben three days in a row! OMG!!! (Okay, today was through a window, but the day is young.) When you’re back home, you’re going to experience Cumberwithdrawal symptoms, which I am currently having since I have not seen him since February in Birmingham. Some of the symptoms include, but are not limited to: general nuttiness; compulsive watching of Sherlock and Third Star; weepiness; sense of loss like a toddler who has lost her mommy in the department store; overwhelming urge to buy, sketch, or place on your cell phone at least 2,500 pictures of Ben; the urge to buy puppy, name it Benny Wenny, & dress it up like Sherlock; compulsion to jump on a plane, train, bus, or car to travel to Cumberlocations and to hand said puppy to Benedict so he can point at our puppy child, Benny Wenny, in a photo which is then tweeted to the entire world. And this is only the tip of the iceberg. Good luck. There is no known cure for this.

  224. Someone on IG posted pics of 70’s cars outside of the Ben Franklin School of Technology, which is farther up on Berkeley?

  225. Someone on IG posted pics of 70-80’s cars outside of the Ben Franklin School of Technology, which is farther up on Berkeley.

  226. They are shooting somewhere further down on Beacon after lunch, but I not sure where or if Ben will be there. I may go check it out after work.

    • Okay, can someone from OLV verify this or come up with his shooting schedule? Ben is supposed to be in London on Monday? He leaves & then returns???? Who would know and would tell?

        • Hi, I’ve been searching for it on Twitter & can’t find that tweet which said, I believe, that Ben would be in London on Monday, but perhaps that was the June 30th date and not July 7. I’m confused. I can’t find it. At the time both Pri and I thought it was this coming Monday, I think. Nevermind. If he’s not in London for whatever evening event that is or was, then he may well still be in Boston next week chilling out or even in NYC.

      • this is just a guess but it sounds like they changed the schedule around a little and moved those California scenes up so my *guess* would be BC would not be needed for those scenes so maybe that explains the sched change and he will be back after that…

    • Yes, Ben SHOULD go home to London. On Sunday night. On the same flight as me :p
      (Just kidding around before anyone gets crazy on me!)

  227. One of the PAs told me that he is off next week but will be back onset mid july.
    I dont know if it means he’ll stay here or if he’s going back to London and then come back.

    Also- no activity at the church from yest. And I dont know where they are filming tmrw or next week.

  228. Welp! Looks like I’m going back again then. Maybe later this time so I’m not waiting for ages. Also I need to get over my driving fear.

  229. Probably have to
    Illustrate a lot of backstory; reading the book now & all those “side mentions” of Billy’s career are awfully cinematic

  230. Saw Johnny Depp yesterday filming on Berkley st/ Newbury St. A lady almost ruined it for some people, running across the busy st. Luckily, she is okay! Does anyone know where the next filming location is?

        • especially doing something that could RUIN it for everyone else who have been behavin.’ that could mean keeping ppl further away. . . not to mention he’s going to think she’s an idiot, he’s certainly not going to greet her w/open arms after running across like that. think before act. ..smh.
          we still have 4 more weeks before they wrap, don’t want someone messing up the fun and PRIVILEGE of getting to watch these guys. it’s not every day they are here. we’d have more opportunity if we lived in L.A.

  231. Tomorrow is going to be on a soundstage because of the crap weather expected. Next Monday and Tuesday will be Gibson Road in Quincy, filming Whitey’s arrest in Cali.

    We’ve only been getting info from the crew a day or 2 ahead, so nobody knows for sure a week in advance. The thing about Ben Monday was someone thought he was going to some shindig last Monday night in London but he was here.

    I hope he stays in town cause there’s so many cool things to do/see, and he doesn’t seem to be taking advantage of them. I mean the freakin Magna Carta’s as the MFA! How cool is that?

    And I want him to take a duck boat tour. That’s a blast. And go to the Aquarium. And Salem and P-Town just because they’re cool. Stop hiding in bars watching FIFA!

  232. Hey Christine – I haven’t been getting any email updates for a few days, even though I’m supposed to be “subscribed to this entry”.

    Could you check on it?

  233. Wanted to thank everyone who provided location updates here. I had a wonderful 3 days and well treasure my Ben-counters for life.
    If I can make one request.. it would be for those who meet him to please respect his personal space. He doesn’t appreciate being crowded at or screamed at. Let’s make his visit as smooth and respectful as possible. Just my 2c.
    If you want to follow me.. I am srk_locked on twitter and pj221b on tumblr.
    Keep on the Ben lookout!! 🙂

  234. Anyone know where they are
    Filming right now? I was told filming would resume after lunch further up Beacon. I’ve walked pretty far up Beacon and see nothing. Anything going on at the church from yesterday?

  235. I already went by Cheers and everything was gone. Are they at the statehouse now? Seriously? I just came from that area!

  236. Ashley, where? Nobody down along Beacon, the church for yesterday or Cheers. I didn’t try the state house. Anyone know?

  237. Nothing at statehouse and I didn’t see anybody. I think I’m giving up. On the plus side, I got my fair share of exercise today.

  238. Not at the state house anymore. Took a full round but didn’t see nothing. Must have wrapped early. Yesterday joel Edgerton was still filming until 7:30 at the church but ben left for the day at lunch.

  239. I’m on my way home now. I suspected he might be done for the day but I was in the city, done with work and thought if give it my best shot. A for effort, right? Tomorrow is some warehouse in an undisclosed location, I guess.

    • word is (look back a page or 2 in the comments) they are shooting in a warehouse due to the expected bad weather. not likely to see anything.

      • Hey Cindy, it was great to meet you and hang out yesterday (even though we didn’t get to see BC)! I did get a glimpse of JD as he left, which was cool. Hope you’re doing well!

        • There’s two Cindy’s on here! I believe you might be meaning me 🙂 It was a lot of fun hanging out, take care of yourself! Saw Benedict leave out the back door today with PJ, he told me he liked Danny’s hair! Nice guy!

          • Yes, I meant you! So happy for you that you got to meet Benedict! He has great hair sense and so would definitely be appreciative of Daniel’s awesome mohawk! Did you get your magazine autographed?

            • I didn’t! But that’s alright 🙂 Seeing him up close was great! Also, he complimented my kids hair! What more can I ask of the man? Alright everyone I’m unsubscribing, it’s been something else! I did join the Facebook group for all things Benedict and hope to hear from you guys there! Also, I say we get a group together (uhhh PJ!) and go to the Boston premier of this movie!
              Goodbye Cumberbabes and Depp Dames!! Keep it real

  240. Black Mass crew als0 filming around Ashmont Grill in Dorchester on Thursday.
    anyone know anything about this ? or was it for last week?

    • Hi Joanne, if you hit comments on the top of the post it will bring you to the last comment (this one) and then you can work backwards (hitting previous posts) and you should be able to find them all…let me know if you’re still missing what you’re looking for…

  241. waiting on the call for my car again… for 7/9&11 for Revere Beach Miami in 1982 !

    ….in the meantime anyone got any info on Kevin Bacon???
    >dancing: “footloose!!<

    I already met Johnny Depp In Cambridge @ the 'Triple O' shoot in in May …but I WOULD like to get pics of him WITHOUT his BULGER makeup !

  242. OK so now I’m panicking a little, afraid people are losing their place in the thread 🙂 If anyone else has lost the latest updates just hit comments at the top of the post (under the title) and that will bring you to the last comments (rather than the beginning) if needed…thanks (and hope no one is screwed up too much 🙂

    • Hi, is this site still working? I didn’t get the e-mail re: the last few posts. I also see no new posts this morning, and after previous days, there’s always traffic??? I guess if I see this message, it must be working…

  243. updated my sig since there are 2 of us. Lack on posts today probably due to ilikelihood they will be filming in a warehouse in an undisclosed location, so no viewing opportunities.

  244. i’m not going today.. seems to be a very closed off set. the location is not a public one like the others have been streets/churches/bars etc.

    • does it still give you the option to subscribe when you go to leave a comment? I can’t what it shows as an admin…

  245. So I had a great day yesterday (Wednesday), including seeing Benedict several times at the site of the St. Patrick’s Day pancake breakfast. There were tons of extras there filing in and out and cute kids. I had an awesome day with a really great gal that I met at another filming location, and she agreed it was equally awesome for her. 🙂 Filming wrapped at 9:40 pm. Phew. Bye all. That was the last day I can watch filming. Have fun.

  246. It was great meeting you VV! I hope you got some good photos, and I can’t believe you stayed so late! I couldn’t have done it!

    I’m so glad they’re not filming anywhere to see today – I needed a day off (snicker snicker) 🙂

  247. VV and Joanne,

    Where were they filing last night until 9:40 p.m.? I tried so hard to find them last night and couldn’t locate them. Grrrrr. I’d just love to know! Was that what was filming at Cheers yesterday (the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast)? I only got there for an hour during lunch and saw Benedict leave in the van.

  248. VV, I think I know the PA you mean, he’s great. Wish I could have found it. I was prepared to stay late and everything, but I just couldn’t find it. Did you get to see Benedict?

  249. VV,
    Sounds like a fun shoot. Did you happen to find out anymore info about Benedict’s shooting schedule. I think he’s not shooting next week but then shooting more after? I’ve head different things all around, so I don’t know what’s up anymore. I’ve only made it to two shoots so far and I’d like to try another if it’s close enough to me. Thanks!

  250. Just drove by the Quincy location. A few trucks setting up already. Looks like it’s going to be exciting on Monday and Tues!

    • Woo! 😀
      I was just thinking about how great different randoms can be by helping people meet and become friends – reading this forum, and the friends I have made by being into certain bands..it’s pretty awesome 🙂
      That being said, I’d love to meet some local new friends and definitely go see the movie together when it comes out.
      😀

    • I was thinking about (and hoping to convince my mom) to bring me by the Quincy location on Monday/Tuesday. you seem to have “experience” in hunting down johnny depp and I was wondering If you could help me out? when’s the best time to go/ when should I go there? and where should we set up and wait? I really have no clue what im doing but would do anything to get a few pictures of johnny depp and in my wildest dreams benedict cumberbatch! thanks so much…

  251. VV,
    I know! I would have liked to have met you, too. I only met two people from this board briefly yesterday when I popped by Cheers on my lunch break. I’ve been on this board, but haven’t met anyone. 🙁 I think we should try to get a bunch of people together from this board to go watch Black Mass in Boston when it opens or something.

  252. I’m happy to organize something — even though it’s a good year off before this film is released, if there is a way to get in touch. I’m trying to be a bit anonymous here with just my initials and I don’t want to post my email publicly.

    Maybe even a Cumber Collective gathering to see The Imitation Game when it’s released in November. Movie screening at Lowe’s on Tremont downtown and dinner after to discuss the movie?

    • Agree with all of the above JK! I am already making plans for the Imitation Game in Quincy/Braintree area with my two girlfriends. We’ve made a pact that all Ben films from here on out will be seen together 🙂
      If someone can come up with a way for us to connect without having to blast our personal email addresses on here, that would be awesome!

      • Hi everyone, try what I did with my on-line friend from Hungary. We met on the You-Tube video of Benedict photo-bombing U2. I gave her my facebook information, then she got a facebook account and friended me, then I messaged her my real contact information. We’ve been e-mailing each other almost every day since (mostly about Benedict — go figure 😉

        Speaking of my Hungarian friend… I truly hope any or all of you can help me out. She has practically fallen all over herself begging me to find Benedict in Boston and get a photo of him. She doesn’t have the money to get here and wants a vicarious thrill. I want to surprise her by sort-of including her in the photo — it’s a surprise, so I won’t say how (she pointed me to this site, so she could be reading this.)

        Anyway, I’m 50, so not so savvy and spry as you guys. I also have never done anything like this. I live in Fitchburg, MA and have easy access to public transport (terrified of driving in Boston.) I already took the 9th off at work with the intention of going to… Revere Beach??? FID Kennedy Avenue??? Confused! I really don’t know what I’m doing and would really love someone to take me under their Cumberbitch wing and show me the ropes. I’m determined to make my friend smile so big it hurts.

        Thanks to all of you for entertaining me with your wonderful adventures, by the way!!!

        • Hi Tony,

          That’s cool how you met your Hungarian friend! As far as getting a good pic of Ben, my pics are so distant and I don’t have a zoom feature. However, I did hear he was almost done with his part in the filming. To confirm, I’d have to see what the others have heard. So far, the only actor I’ve been able to get a close up shot of was Carlo Green, who plays a “tough guy” and they also use his car in the movie

          • Hi Katy,

            I think I’ll cry now, if I can’t even get a pic of Ben from a distance. It’s my friend’s idea, but I’m totally sucked into it now. I mean, it’s Benedict! I’m guessing everyone of you has seen all his interviews like I have. I could watch him talk forever. I bet his perspective on mayonnaise would somehow be fascinating!

            I imagine you’re all just as happy as I am about the Christmas special, but it isn’t THIS year! And just about everything he’s working on isn’t coming out until 2015 or 2016… I’m already having terrible withdrawal symptoms!

              • Hi Dana,

                Okay, so I’m pathetic, he has a little coming out, but I want MORE, MORE, MORE! I am a serious fan of good acting. I study the techniques of actors very closely and Benedict is just amazing! The first thing I saw him in was HAWKING. long before SHERLOCK I watched it because I’m a Stephen Hawking fan. I instantly knew this guy was going to be a big star. Then I saw THE LAST ENEMY and that only made it more clear to me what Benedict was. I’m also a Sherlock Holmes fan. I literally jumped in the air and screamed “Hurrah!” when my friend Jonathan (who had heard me say Benedict was going to be a big star) told me he heard Benedict would play a modern day Sherlock Holmes. I know perfect casting when I hear it! I also think he would be perfect as Dr. Strange — another thing I am is a Marvel comics fan and a Tom Hiddleston fan. I hope you all know that Tom’s character, Loki plays a big part in the Dr. Strange stories! You should all be begging whatever Gods you worship to make it happen. Throw Tom Hardy (another friend of his, and yet another great actor) into the mix and I will die happy!!!

              • Are you kidding?! I would LOVE to see ANY pictures ANYONE has! Especially if I can share them with my friend.

  253. Just give me a few minutes. I’m creating a new email address and then you can email me and I’ll send you an FB invite for closed groups. Working on it…

    • It’s so nice to hear that! I talk to lots of people about Benedict, but most of them aren’t even in this country. I was beginning to think I was alone in Massachusetts! What burns me up is how the media dismisses us! Maybe for some of us, it’s all about how sexy he is, but for most of us, it’s really about how amazingly talented and interesting he is.

  254. Ok. You can email me at cumberbatched@comcast.net. I’ve just created this email which is sure to be completely spammed, but it’s just for the purpose of getting your contact info safely to get us into a private Facebook group.

    I’ll create one for future Black Mass meet ups (seeing the film when it comes out). Anyone who is a fan of the move (Cumberbatch, Depp fans, etc.). I don’t want to take anything away from this site and posting locations!

    The second one will be for all things Benedict and maybe meet up for The Imitation Game screening.

    So, in your email, give me your email address, your Facebook name, and which group you are interested in being part of. Sound good?

    • Hi JK,

      Is it okay if I join your all things Benedict group, even though I’ve only been listening until recently? I would LOVE to connect with some local BC fans. I’d also love to join you for the IMITATION GAME screening. It sounds like a lot of fun!

    • Hey Guys! I’m so glad that you are all connecting but hope you can still use this board for location info and tracking them while for these last couple of weeks of filming. I know people are so excited about the locations and seeing the info here. I would be happy to accommodate you guys any way I can. OLV does have a forum you guys could try too or I am always willing to swap to email info for you guys if you want to connect privately (beyond FB).. this is one of the best threads I’ve had on the site (unfortunately they tend to get nasty) and I would love to keep it going! thanks again to all!

      • just had another thought, a lot of people know about the thread and may be apt to add comments her publicly if they spot filming so that might be another reason to try to keep the thread somewhat active, it may help find info if there is a gap in where they night be filming for some reason…and thanks again for keeping such a nice/kind/cool thread going here! Happy 4th!

      • Christine, I agree about posting locations here. Everyone has been so helpful. For next week, I think they are at Revere Beach on Mon/Tuesday and I don’t think Benedict is shooting at all. Maybe someone else can confirm that.

      • Yeah, I think this is probably the best place to talk about shooting schedules, etc., but I’m not going searching through Boston if Benedict’s all done. I’ll keep checking this site to see if anyone confirms Benedict’s whereabouts or the schedule.

  255. OMG, everyone! Something just occurred to me. They MUST have a Boston premier for this movie! I’m willing to bet Benedict will be there!

        • I don’t know… there may be another civil war if NY tries to take a thoroughly Massachusetts made film away from us. I think we’de just sigh if it was in LA.

      • Say, Linda, the comments seem to be split in two now. I’m not sure if you’re being notified of posts to both, so I’ll ask you the same thing here that I asked you on the other side. You just posted that BOTH BC and JD would be filming on the 9th. One at Revere Beach and one at FID Kennedy Ave., but you didn’t specify. Which location will BC be filming at? I’m trying desperately to get a reasonable photo of BC for my friend in Hungary.

        I deeply appreciate any help with this, since I may need to clear up scheduling conflicts and I have limited time I can take off from work.

        I’m also concerned about the weather and noticing that FID Kennedy Ave. is full of warehouses. Are they planning an indoor shoot or an ocean side shoot? Any inside knowledge?

        • the warehouse in on Border St in East Boston
          you wont get anywhere near it unless you have a really good reason to get onto the property and even then its hard to get close.. besides you really cant see anything except crew members going in and out since its all being filmed inside.
          (my EX owns the shop in front on the same lot)

          to the best of my knowledge JD will be filming at both shoots…what time IDK.

  256. Ok, I just got into Boston. I’m on a family vacation and totally not able to spend time hunting out all the filming locations. I know with tomorrow being a holiday, and it’s literally going to rain allll day, there is probably nothing going on filming wise. I just wondered if anyone might know where to catch a glimpse of BC on the 4th? It’s pretty much the only day I am going to be in Boston and I know it’s a long shot. I’m just here with family…. but I am such a HUGE fan. I know it probably wont happen, but if you know anything about any whereabouts for tomorrow (July 4th) please let me know. He should totally go to the aquarium. I’m taking my daughter there tomorrow, LOL.

    • Hi A, Since Benedict is apparently not filming next week, he might already have left Boston for wherever he might be going. It’s really kind of random finding him when he’s not working. I think he’s no longer going to Sonsie since it was publicized as a place he liked to go. Sorry not to be more help. I live here and I haven’t found him yet (although I did sit in his seat at the bar at Sonsie one day for lunch).

  257. I am currently trying to convince my mom to take me to catch some glimpses of filming sometime next week, and was wondering can anyone give me some advice on the most likely way to see the most action? when does filming start during the day/when should I go to said location? some help is much needed/appreciated. im a huge johny depp fan and have been following Sherlock for quite sometime…

  258. Dana, so you might want to know about this (in London), if you don’t. Are you going?
    ……………………………………………………..
    So @SherlockedEvent preview at LFCC next Saturday https://www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com/ Online shop is closed but you can buy on the door.
    ……………………………………………………..
    SHERLOCKED preview taking place at #LFCC on Sat 12th July. Steven Moffat, @suevertue and @Markgatiss in attendance

    • Hey VV, Yeah I heard about the LFCC a few months ago but I wasn’t interested in spending so much time at one event. Now I sort of wish we were going but I also dont want to battle the crowds just to see this event. Especially since its 1st come 1st serve. I will absolutely DIE if Benedict makes a surprise appearance since its likely he’s gone back to London for his week off. (But no one knows that for sure)

  259. Sorry got the name of the street in Quincy wrong – it’s Gilson Road just outside of Quincy Center. They’re supposed to be filming Monday and Tuesday but the weather on Tuesday is supposed to be crappy.

    It’s the scene where Whitey gets arrested in California.

    I’ll be there Monday. Have to see what’s going to happen about Tuesday.

  260. Wait, did they film on July 3rd? Not that it mattered, I was with my daughter for her birthday. What’s the tumblr and do I need to email to be part of the Facebook group?

    • Hi,
      This is the place for info about shooting locations for the film (OLV). I have two FB groups (Cumberbatch one just for general chatter about the actor that was clogging up this site, that extends beyond Black Mass), and a Black Mass one that was mainly to try to get everyone together to try to see the movie together when it comes out. Lots of Depp fans on that one, too. Just email Cumberbatched@comcast.net and I’ll add you to whichever group you would like to join.

  261. We were told because they were expecting crappy weather on the 3rd they decided to film scenes on a soundstage in a warehouse somewhere, so no one would have been able to see it.

    As for tumblr we’re all sort of following each other our pix. Jk posted an email further back for you to send her your FB/email info privately to get in the FB groups (one is a Cumbercollective New England chapter and one is for the film itself).

  262. Say, Linda, the comments seem to be split in two now. I’m not sure if you’re being notified of posts to both, so I’ll ask you the same thing here that I asked you on the other side. You just posted that BOTH BC and JD would be filming on the 9th. One at Revere Beach and one at FID Kennedy Ave., but you didn’t specify. Which location will BC be filming at? I’m trying desperately to get a reasonable photo of BC for my friend in Hungary.

    I deeply appreciate any help with this, since I may need to clear up scheduling conflicts and I have limited time I can take off from work.

    I’m also concerned about the weather and noticing that FID Kennedy Ave. is full of warehouses. Are they planning an indoor shoot or an ocean side shoot? Any inside knowledge?

  263. I’ve been trying to figure out what they would be shooting on FID Kennedy Avenue, so I plugged in “Bulger” and and “Marine Industrial Park.” It seems to be the murder of Halloran they’re shooting, right outside ANTHONY’S PIR 4 Restarant at 140 Norhtern Avenue. Or that seems logical, anyway. Which would mean Johny would need to film there, since Bulger killed Halloran himself. Here are two URL’s for the story (I’ll drop this on the other thread too):

    https://www.boston.com/news/packages/whitey/globe_stories/deadly_alliance.htm

    https://www.wcvb.com/news/whitey-bulger-extended-coverage/Edward-Brian-Halloran/15082580#!9AH4A

    I’m really unsure what this means to the shooting schedule, it’s just important to me that I choose the right day and the right place to go in Boston on my one day off, trying to snap a photo of Benedict.

  264. A crew member said he’s filming through the 22nd (though I have know idea where or when). PJ heard he’s off till the middle of the month, I thought I heard he would still be here filming. That’s all we know so far.

  265. Okay, and I’ll share my reason for thinking BC won’t be filming at Revere Beach too (also on the other thread):

    Well, I found just about nothing to connect Billy Bulger to Revere Beach, but I found gobs relating Whitey to Revere and Revere Beach. From an on line article: “Richie Castucci (one of Whitey’s victims) owned the Ebb Tide lounge on Revere Beach, where the infamous Teddy Deegan hit and countless other crimes were plotted. It was such a bucket of blood that Castucci, a heavy gambler as well as a nightclub owner, changed the name of the Ebb Tide to the Beach Ball in the late 60’s.”

    Apparently, after they killed this guy in a garage in Somerville, they stuffed his body in the trunk of his own car and parked it behind an apartment complex in Revere.

    Hmmm. I think if they have Benedict filming in either location (FID Kennedy Ave. or Revere Beach) the locations will be incidental. I also find that huge parking area on FID Kennedy Ave. interesting. Maybe they’ll use it as a staging area for the scene driving up and down Northern Avenue. They’ll certainly have enough room for all their vehicles and crew.

  266. So any definitive answers on if Ben will be filming on the 9th and which location? I was thinking of driving from Maine to go on a Cumberquest . . .

    • Hi, Maggie. As far as I can see, the only person here who seems to have some possibly inside info is Linda. I asked her if she could confirm where BC would be working and she hasn’t answered me yet. Keep looking for posts on both this thread and the updated one. Cheers.

      • hi Toni
        to the best of my knowledge:
        BC isnt filming till sometime next week.
        the Quincy shoot (Gilson St) is JD. but he wont be there till tomorrow (8th)
        the Revere Beach scene is suppose to be MIAMI , not Revere… so thats anyones game on whos gonna show …but its a JD scene as well

        (now you have me posting on Both threads too, LOL)

  267. How long is filming expected to last all together for Ben? He is so lucky no one has spilled the details of his hotel Im sure lots of fans would love to send him mail locally instead of across the pond!

    • I was there today and I didn’t see anyone or anything. I just got not-so-friendly encounters with the rude security guard by the parking lot. Total bummer. I drove about 2 hours and was told to go home because I wasn’t going to see anything. 🙁 oh….well! I tried!

      • I’m sorry that you drove so far and didn’t get to see anything. These things are always hit or miss. Most of the time you don’t see anything unless you can catch the actors going in or out of buildings. 🙁

  268. hi everyone 🙂
    Does anyone know where JD will b filming tomorrow-Revere or Gilson rd Quincy??
    Im going to Boston in the am and dont want to get lost going to the wrong location
    thank u for the updates

  269. He’ll be at Gilson Road in Quincy tomorrow. I don’t know what they were filming today, because it was mostly the crew just hanging out and playing ping pong ball.

    Katy and I will be there in the morning.

  270. Oh, I got an anon on tumblr that said Ben isn’t filming this week. Didn’t say if he was still around though.

  271. I can’t wait to go tomorrow. Glad it worked out on my day off. Thanks everyone for all the info. They had a story about it on WCVB news.

  272. So are we certain BC won’t be filming at Fid Kennedy or Revere Beach tomorrow? And any news on when/where he will be filming next week?

  273. I’m here, but no sign of Depp or the RV. Sienna Miller went in about 1/2 an hour ago. They’re filming Catherine Greig’s arrest.

    I wonder if JD is at Revere now and will be here later.

  274. (Posting in both threads.)

    Hi guys, I don’t think JD will be at the Miami set on Revere Beach tommorrow, since that seems to be for the murder of Roger Wheeler and I read that Whitey didn’t do that murder hands on. He sent his thugs.

    So those looking for JD are more likely to see him on FID Kennedy Ave and up Northern Avenue to Anthony’s Pier 4 Restaurant where Whitey killed Halloran himself. — logically, anyway — but then, they made Quincy into CA, with palm trees and all.

      • I have no idea. All I know is that’s where Whitey killed Halloran. I find that huge parking area up next to the water on FID Kennedy very interesting. Maybe they’re making their own set over there. Has anyone driven over there and looked? Don’t they have to start setting stuff up like that? After all the FID Kennedy shoot is supposed to be tomorrow…

  275. I’m down at the other end. I was up there but the sun was too much. Katy and her husband have been with me but. They just left to ma a DDs run.

  276. We can’t see the front of the building but at least we’re not baking. Got some pix of random FBI extras wandering around.

  277. Today was a washout on sightings (unless you were a pyt and then you got escorted by crew onto the set :-/ ) but Katy and I did find out that they’ve moved the Revere Beach shooting to Thursday. The weather was supposed to be crappy tomorrow so they rescheduled to the soundstage.

    Benedict doesn’t start filming again til Monday but the crew doesn’t get next weeks schedule for a few more days so I have no idea where. According to celebitchy he was seen hanging out in town over the weekend with Ed Sheeran.

  278. Revere Beach is being “staged’ now..
    Beach Cabanas and palm trees all set up and ready to go for tomorrow…(making the spot real easy to find 😉 )

  279. I guess I’ll put off my Cumberquest until next week. My sister’s moving down to Northampton on Thursday next week, so maybe if I’m lucky, BC will be filming then and it won’t be too much extra to pop into Boston.

  280. Hi everyone,
    I just signed up to subscribe (like literally, 30 seconds ago), and am interested enough to take tomorrow off to see Black Mass being shot. Not to mention trying to catch a glimpse of one of my all time favorites, JD. I’ve been following you guys all day.

    I used to work in Southie, and watched them film scenes from the Departed, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, The Surrogates, The Women, Bride Wars, The Town…Ok, The Departed was awesome at least and I loved The Town, but I saw lots of cool actors, actresses, & Martin Scorsese.

    Anyway, long-winded but I’m not sure where to head tomorrow?

  281. Thanks for the heads up about Revere Beach. So much for taking tomorrow off. I left today at 6. The director came over to talk to some fans. I met some fun people. Hopefully I can make it Thursday after 2:00.

  282. There’s nowhere to see him tomorrow. They rescheduled tomorrow for a soundstage cause there was supposed to be bad weather. They’ll be filming at Revere Beach on Thursday.

    • Johnny Depp is (supposedly) going to be at the Revere Beach shoot on Friday, not tomorrow at least according to channel 7 news just now.

  283. Just want to thank you ladies for all the updates!

    After all these weeks, I FINALLY had planned to go to Revere Beach tomorrow, looks like I’ll go on Thursday now.

    Maybe the media is trying to throw ppl off so they said Friday, although he could be there both days. That would be great because with it being on the news, no doubt it will be a zoo!

    • Nicole
      Thats Exactly what I was thinking too.. a ploy to keep the public away (Like Thats really gonna happen, LOL)….
      Either way there is NOTHING happening at Revere Beach today……at least not yet anyways..

  284. Did anyone go to Revere Beach today to see if they ended up filming because the weather turned out nice? The palm trees don’t even seem to last two days around here.

    Is there any info on where Depp will be next? Revere, FID or someplace else? Hope to meet you guys next filming day

  285. @Ravon I was just at Revere beach, since I live there, all I saw was the set building but no Johnny so far. Now I’m in southie at Fid Kennedy Ave and still no sign of BC. Does anyone have an updates?

    • I know they had streets blocked off by the beach, and on a good day there’s not much parking. When I do go either Thursday or Friday, I’m an hour and a half away. Kessei, do you know of anywhere at all I could park around there?

  286. Kessei thanks so much for the update! I live on the south shore, so it’s not an easy driveby. I guess I’ll have to spend my day off with the other man in my life. My husband

  287. there is like nothing at Fid Kennedy so far yet. been chilling here an did still don’t see anything. Lol Is JD still in Quincy? since it’s his birthday today. I’m still wondering when will he be in revere but I especially want to know if Ben is filming here at fid. Lol

  288. Oops haha, my bad . though Ben’s is coming up on the 19. 🙂
    So did anyone find out anything else? I’m just waiting in the lot near did hopping for something lol

  289. It was supposed to be crappy out today so they switched to a soundstage shoot. They’ll be filming at Revere Beach tomorrow. Johnny’s supposed to be there (per a very nice crew member).

    • It doesn’t make sence for JD to be on the Miami set at Revere Beach (unless I’m missing something.) I think Miami is about killing the millionaire who owned the Jai Lai group (forgetting names.) Whitey wasn’t in Miami for that.

      But maybe the beach is doing double duty, since Whitey had a lot to do with Revere and Revere Beach. One of his gang had a club there that he renamed The Beach Ball (look at links I provided earlier for the whole story.) They sat in his club planning their crimes. But then they killed that guy in a warehouse in Revere, stuffed him in the trunk of his own car and parked it around behind an apartment building in Revere. Whitey was definitely involved in all the actual Revere goings on — still he was not in Miami, as far as I can tell.

      • I don’t know a whole lot about Whitey but now I’m curious to start reading. I believe Howie Carr wrote some books about him. A friend of mine was telling me Howie was on the list too because he kept writing about Whitey.

  290. Oh, and if any of you hears when and where BC will be shooting, please share that info on both threads. I plan to come as soon as BC is likely to be shooting again (supposedly not until next week.)

  291. I read it is supposed to be Santa Monica, not Miami and you can park near the subway and carnival in a parking lot on the street parallel to the beach.

    • Thanks for the beach parking info. What time is everyone heading over to Revere Beach /Quincy/Fid Kennedy tomorrow?

    • Lili,

      Excuse my ignorance, haven’t been to Revere Beach in years. When you say subway and carnival, are those restaurants on the beach?? lol I have no idea. . .

      I hope it’s sunny in that direction, cloudy here today, I hope they are still filming. What time is anyone planning on getting there??

  292. Nothing happening at REVERE today…so I decided to multi-task and go for a swim while I was already there… 😉
    will stop by later tonight just to see if anything’s up .

  293. Channel 7 News:
    Palm trees and orange cabanas dotted the beach to make it look like Santa Monica, California where mob boss Whitey Bulger spent more than a dozen years hiding out.

    Johnny Depp, who is playing Whitey, wasn’t on the set but he is expected to be there Friday night. The actor may also be in town on Thursday.

  294. ok… my SIL got called in to work last night, today & tomorrow, for added security…
    Seems they are calling around Everywhere for more Security guards for the crowds expected at the Revere Beach shoot today & tomorrow. They are ‘locking down’ the entire Boulavard and Ocean st… so if you are planning to go to Revere Beach, I suggest you get there early if you want to get thru the barriers and get close enough to see anything.
    Good Luck !

  295. Thanks for the scoop Linda. Do you think that foot traffic, like walking down to the site from the T will also be blocked? I’m trying to decide if it’s worth it to take a trip down during lunch.

    • I did…
      got myself right by JD’s RV door and didnt move…
      Johnny walked right by me about 6 times about 18 inches away from me. He even stopped to do “Capt Jack” for a little kid…
      So awesome !

      • how did you get so close?? it sounded like there were going to have everyone miles away from filming with all the street blocks, that’s partly why i didn’t go. that’s AWESOME!!

        • Just Lucky & Timed it right I guess…
          There were tons of people there… some behaving badly .
          They dont realize how much they ruin it for everyone else. At one point, Jerry brought in a ton of ‘Staties’ and basically blocked our veiw. I guess he saw them as a threat to Johnny..but I dont blame him at all for doing that. After all, it *is* his job to protect Johnny from the crazies…
          The ‘crazies’ finally left and everything was fine again … Thank God

          • It’s so sad how so many people have no respect for other people’s work. Even taking the risk of stepping into shots is rude. Imagine you’re at work, trying to write an urgent letter and someone keeps randomly hitting other keys on your keyboard — you just keep having to start over (after you break their fingers.)

            The film process is so expensive, filmmakers try to get it in as few takes as possible. I hope people try to understand that.

  296. The T stop is on the street behind the beach. There is a carnival going on now and yesterday there was a 5$ parking sign up. You should be able to get the the beach on the side away from the filming site and walk along the water. I don’t know how far they will block the beach.

  297. Will they be filming tomorrow at Revere Beach? Thanks for the info on parking and road closures. Had to work today. Not sure if they’re filming late today??

  298. Yeah he’s still here Cami! He was at the Gardner Museum yesterday rocking the nerd glasses. No signs of the dead giveaway white hat (thank God).

    I’m happy he’s staying and seeing the sights! Boston and the surrounding areas are great places to explore and there’s so much to do.

    I still want him to take a Duck Boat tour. They’re so much fun!

  299. What’s the schedule for Revere Beach for tomorrow?????? I think I’m going to go for the first time! Will we be able to see anything? When should I get there? Where should I park. 😀

    • Sarah
      I should be there…somewhere.
      I’ll be carrying a big Pink flowered beach bag. Come over and say Hi if you see me.
      Linda

      • what time are you getting there? Is it the section of beach by Beach Street/Elliot Circle? Where’s a good place to park? Do you think there’ll be anything to see?

        • Sarah:
          I decided NOT to go.. because its gonna be tonight and I dont think we’ll get anyways near it.. I parked right on the st yesterday but they have/had signs up for towing all day on Friday..so if you park anywhere there walk up and down and READ the towing signs carefully!!
          I’d try parking on the street BEHIND the beach and cutting( Walking) thru one of thru driveways to get onto the Site..and try to get as close as you can..
          good luck!

    • Hi, Nicole, if you’ve been following all three threads on OLV, you know as much as we do at this point. I’m praying to hear something definitive before Monday. I will be there on whichever day it seems BC will be shooting.

  300. Awesome. I will definitely be there as soon as we have some more info about next week. So exciting! Last time I set hunted was when I was on vacation in Vancouver!

  301. looks like there’s two Nicole’s on here now.

    I’m hoping someone can get a schedule for next week for filming, I”m a Deppster tho, lol

  302. I live 3 minutes away from Revere beach but I just wanted to know if anyone knew what time they would come to film? Maybe we could all meet up and hang? 🙂

  303. I’m here now 10:35 am. and there is no filming going on, but signs up for no parking tonight. People are still hanging out, so you never know, but all the cabanas are off the beach now, so it looks like they’ll be filming the restaurant scene

  304. Sarah , Ruth , Kassei
    Filming is supposed to be after 6pm tonight all night long.
    However they took the palm trees etc all down and away.
    Possibly another Revere location tonight or just a different setting.

    • Hi All – for what it’s worth, I was at the set at Revere Beach yesterday and a very nice PA told me they were ending in the afternoon (which apparently was true) and that today they would probably be in a sound stage but be at Revere Beach for shooting tonight, including JD. I don’t know if Revere Beach is becoming “Revere Beach” instead of Miami, because as somebody noted before, all the big “Miami” props were taken away. I think one of the OLV posts had Revere Beach parking stuff in force starting at 5 PM tonight.

      If they have the same set up as before, people’s access to photograph Johnny between takes is surprisingly good, as Linda talked about. Have to think Johnny chose that, as they could have made it pretty inaccessible, but he seemed to have a good time interacting with people in the short times going back and forth to the trailer. I might go tonight; hope the arrangement is similar. Otherwise, the set is cordoned off hundreds of feet away.

      • They have a Miami restaurant set up right across from where they filmed the beach scenes, with old cars, etc. I just missed JD yesterday by maybe 20 minutes, but watched them set up a bunch of stuff and found base camp so it wasn’t a total waste. Talked to some really nice Park Rangers who also said that they’d be back tonight at Revere Beach after 5, and would be filming overnight; course, who knows how long Johnny will be there. I sure will be!

        • Joanne – was the Miami restaurant still up when you were there ? I left around 2:30 and it seemed like the crew was packing stuff up, including some things on that side of the street.

          • Joanne2? lol Yes, I left at 8ish and it was still there, guarded by 3 Staties and some others. Large trucks were dumping off older cars and it looked like they were setting up scenes for today. Lots of people said they were shooting scenes at 5am, and the Park Rangers said more at 5pmish as well. I’m working today and live in Medway so I won’t get near Revere Beach till after that, so I have my fingers crossed!

      • Tonight’s shoot is at the same location as yesterday.. only across the street at the restaurant that they made up to look like the latin Cantina ( 78 Revere Boulavard)..right across from the bath house
        Filming should start round 6-ish tonight ,( fri.7/11), if they follow the same schedule as their other nitetime shoots, and go till around midnight.
        My guess is the set will DEFINATELY be cordoned off for blocks around…although you may be able to get a little closer and possibly see something, by going ONTO the beach itself. But with the bath house directly across from the set, Im not sure much visability there could be…
        Good Luck

      • Toni..
        I dont think Johnny “chose” to have that happen yesterday.
        There is only one entrance onto the beach available for them to use near the bath house but seeing they HAD to keep the bath house open for beach-goers, they had no choice but to rope it off right at the end of the bath house and use that entrance right there to get onto the beach…
        Either that or walk another half mile … and that sure wasnt gonna happen!

        For tonight’s shoot..I’m pretty sure they will have the Boulavard closed down for blocks .. (that’s my guess anyways ) That’s what they have been doing for all outside shoots … We just got EXTREMELY Lucky yesterday with the beach shoot thats all!
        Besides ..they gotta DRIVE those old cars back & forth in front of the restaurant/Cantina too , right?

        • Linda – You’re probably right about the access being logistics, not choice. I wonder tonight though if they can really cordon off a lot of the street where the restaurant is. The businesses along there can’t be too happy with not being accessible on a summer Friday night.

          • Im sure people can still get to the businesses but still be kept away from the actual set..
            I know thats how it was in Cambridge.. cordoned off for blocks away…
            but I told security I “needed to get to the bar” …(next door to the Triple O set) …and they let me go thru , watching/following me all the time to make sure I actually went in.
            I sat right in the front window, ‘nursing’ a few drinks and watching all the action from close up all night long till the bar closed at around 2am.

            Sometimes people need to get “CREATIVE” if they want to get IN place they shouldn’t 😉

            • As long as you ‘dress for the part’ and BEHAVE… <–and thats the real key here to getting this ployto work..it usually does!

      • Cabanas and umbrellas etc were packed up and taken away…
        Palm trees were moved to the “cantina”…across the street for tonights shoot

        Check this out.. (and I’m actually IN it.. WOO-HOO!!) ..found it online this morning
        you can see them moving the palm trees across the street at the very end

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmpraU44s34

  305. Hi Todd and Anyone who goes tonight, hopefully you’ll get some more nice PA’s who will give you a JD schedule for next week, that would be so great!
    thanks in advance.
    good luck to all who go tonight, look forward to reading your reports ;))

  306. Elliot Circle to Beach Street is where the road will be closed, so I guess they will be filming near there? Anyone want to meet up around 4pm? Where should I park to avoid getting towed?

    • Nicole – I didn’t see myself, but apparently he stopped a couple of times to sign autographs for little kids, and even did a little Jack Sparrow for them. I’ve heard he loves kids, and even travels with a Jack Sparrow outfit to do impromptu visits to kids in hospitals.

      • Damn, wish there was a way I could shape-shift back to 9 years old, lolol. That’s cool that he does that, I’ve seen pix of him at hospitals in the Jack Sparrow outfit. That’s awesome!

    • I had heard people were parking near the carnival yesterday. I got there by T so I can’t back that up with personal experience!

    • I parked right on the st yesterday but they have/had signs up for towing all day on Friday..so if you park anywhere there walk up and down and READ the towing signs carefully!!
      I’d try parking on the street BEHIND the beach and cutting( Walking) thru one of thru driveways to get onto the Site..and try to get as close as you can..
      good luck!

  307. Hi Christine – Is there any way OLV could consolidate the comments? It’s getting a little nuts trying to follow the comments and replies for 3 different threads : )) Would appreciate anything you can do!!

  308. Any word yet on what days next week Benedict films and where? Anyone meet any friendly PAs out there willing to share? Thanks.

  309. If someone could find out what time Ben will be shooting next week, that’d be so awesome! 🙂 I can never figure out the right time besides location. It was such a waste when I stuck around Fid Kennedy and nothing was happening on July 9th. Lol i was in southie for awhile before a day later, I heard that Ben was at the museum. Arghh smh lol I keep missing him.

  310. I’m heading in to Revere Beach now. My husband is with me because he didn’t want me going alone at night. Hopefully it’s worth my while so he stops saying I’m crazy to think I’ll see Johnny

  311. We just got here. Parked on the street with the cantina. About a quarter mile from it. No “no parking” signs in that area and a few empty spots.

  312. They pushed us way back on the sidewalk about a half mile from the bathhouse and the sand across from the cantina.

  313. Ruth, What time did you get there? Did they not allow you to go further than that when you just got there?
    there may be shooting scenes so thin they find it more dangerous for the people to watch closely.maybe at time goes on you will be able to move closer. Keep us updated please.

  314. Got here around 4:30 and could walk down the sidewalk to either side of the bathhouse. Then they pushed us past all the movie cars! They said they might pan the camera down here and don’t want anyone in the shot.

    • Sounds about right…
      Try to see if you can get into one of the restaurants /lounges closer up the street and hopefully you can watch from there.. inside !

  315. Now they’re saying Johnny will be here in two hours. Not sure I’ll wait more than an hour. Probably leave around 7.

  316. Hi guys, can you do a big favor for all your Cumberbitch friends and ask the crew when and where Benedict Cumberbatch will be filming again, then post anything you learn? You’ll get massive karma points for it 🙂 along with our deepest gratitude!

  317. I just left. I was across from Shipwreck. All the businesses were closed. He walked into the building next to the cantina and we left.

  318. I’ve continued to look for a connection between Billy Bulger to Anthony’s Hawthorne Restaurant in Lynn. Unfortunately, all I see is that Billy AND Whitey spent a great deal of time at Anthony’s Pier 4 Restaurant and both restaurants were owned by Anthony Athanas. So it does seem likely that both brothers spent at least some time at the Hawthorne restaurant too, and apparently they can’t film at Pier 4 because it’s far too dilapidated…. hmmm… is it possible that we’re setting up for a scene with BOTH Benedict AND Johnny??? (Confession: I have NOT read BLACK MASS.)

    https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2013/07/05/anthony-pier-vestige-city-old-waterfront-close-august/AsdG4mSpkgUGpZxllBXQbN/story.html

  319. So, I ended up going. Found the $5 parking by the T. It was really confusing with the PAs. One said she didn’t know if Johnny was there, another said he wasn’t coming, and then finally I got a good one who said not only that yes, Johnny was coming tonight, but that he was already here (there’d been tons of rumors, some people said he was coming at 9, others 11) and coming out soon. So I scurried over and wasn’t even waiting for 5 minutes when he came out and waved to us all, and I was even in a perfect spot to get a picture. Totally worth the trip and an amazing day! Plus I got to see all the cool old cars parked on the street earlier.

    • Hi Sarah, glad you lucked out. So did you ask the PA’s when they were filming next? Did you hear anything about when Benedict was shooting next?

  320. Bob they don’t usually film on weekends. Plus, I believe they were filming at the cantina till 4 or 5am this morning. I have some awesome pics of Johnny from last night. Don’t know how to post them on here

    • I should have bought binoculars with me last night, my wife likes this stuff. thank you for the info. If you hear of anything could you please post? me and my wife would appreciate it. Thanks,

      -Bob

  321. Hhmmmmmm….?
    I wonder if this will be Johnny’s place to pop up ‘unannounced’….

    Aerosmith: Let Rock Rule
    Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA
    Wed, Jul 16, 2014, 07:30 PM
    Details: Aerosmith, Slash

    I just know Johnny’s gonna show up and play with them… I JUST KNOW IT!
    Anyone else have this ‘feeling’??

    Too bad its been sold out for months now.

  322. Hi guys, I’m going to mention this again, since the comments keep moving up. and I’m praying someone who reads this will be willing to go to Lynn and take a look at a set today to help determine if they will be filming there tomorrow and maybe ask the crew if Benedict will be there. If someone goes, and reports their findings here, you will be everyone’s hero!

    This is the evidence of why we should be so excited about this set:

    https://www.itemlive.com/news/film-shoot-puts-vacant-lynn-building-back-in-business/article_bc6d989e-0707-11e4-a0bc-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=story

    Here’s the address (confirmed by a google maps street view of the restaurant): Anthony’s Hawthorne restaurant — 95 Oxford Street in Lynn (do NOT confuse it with Hawthorne by the Sea; that’s a different restaurant.)

    There’s a very good chance both Johnny and Benedict will be filming together there, but it could just be Johnny. The thing is, both Billy and Whitey were tight with Anthony Athanas who owned that restaurant, and we know they both hung out very often at Athanas’ other restaurant, Anthony’s Pier 4 (Billy schmoozing with the city’s elite and powerful and Whitey sitting by himself at the bar) so it would make sense that they also hung out at Anthony’s Hawthorne and the brothers had to have run into each other multiple times in Anthony’s restaurants. WARNING: this is all just surmise.

    Apparently, they couldn’t shoot at Anthony’s Pier 4, since it’s just too dilapidated, and they’ve been fixing up Anthony’s Hawthorne. There’s supposedly even a security guard positioned in front of the building to prevent people from interfering. Someone saw them move a bar into the building. (Read the article above.)

    It would be great to get a pair of eyes on that building between now and Monday. Please, pretty please… anyone?

    • The casting as far as I know is a done deal. Boston Casting didn’t get the movie, CP Casting did. I tried at the end of May, I had NO IDEA they already did the casting in mid-April. They prefer you email and send in the size card and NOT CALL them. You can try but at this rate, they are wrapping the movie in three weeks.

  323. Hi everyone, someone on Tumblr says they spotted BC at Logan Airport yesterday — I’d provide a link, but they clearly snapped an unauthorized photo while he was eating, and I think that’s wrong, so I won’t be party to that.

    This may mean they’ve already shot the restaurant scene, or it’s only Johnny’s scene, or Benedict is coming back.

    I wish he’d do some public appearance we could attend in Boston, instead of forcing us to hunt for filming locations. Maybe he’ll show up for Boston Comic-Con. I think it would be a bit unfair for him to do a public event across the country (San Diego Comic-Con) and not show some love for the city that’s hosted him all this time.

    • Toni, it’s now Monday, 7/14 and I don’t see any more comments regarding the filming. Am I on the right thread? What’s happening. Is Ben returning this week? What are they filming now. I see nothing new. Please advise. Thanks!

      • Hi Trish. No-one knows anything. No-one’s seen or heard what they’re doing at Anthony’s Hawthorne, but I’m sure JD will be filming there, even if Benedict won’t. (Of course, they could have snuck in and filmed in the middle of the night. We only knew they were preparing the restaurant for something.

        There are conflicting reports as to Benedict’s location. He’s been spotted at Logan and back in London. But someone else said they saw him yesterday at the MFA, so it’s a guessing game as to when or if he’ll be filming again. Keep checking.

  324. Ruth it would have been nice to meet you. I tried, I went to ShipWrecked, but I did not see hot pink but I might have been right next to you!
    I had a fun time & snapped photos too!
    Glad you had good time too.
    Linda, yes, I got mine a long time ago.
    Toni, I asked but no one said anything.
    Sarah, that is great, happy for you!

  325. It would have been nice to meet you too Lily. I asked a few people if they were from OLV. I think they thought I was crazy.

  326. Just watched some videos on youtube about the Revere Beach filming; awesome!! They wouldn’t even let us take pics at the Quincy shoot last week Anyone know the filming locations for this week? I’ve been working so I fell out of the loop lol

  327. Good Morning Everyone!

    Any dates or locations for this week. Please post! 🙂
    How long is filming going for? I read it’s only until July 31…can anyone confirm if that’s true?

    Hope to see some of you out there soon!

  328. Hi guys, I just called Lombardo’s and asked an “innocent” question of the girl who answered. I asked her if they were allowing any onlookers into Lombardos while Johnny Depp was filming. She said No, unfortunately not. So I said, but you must be excited since you might get to meet him. She said, “yeah, we work here, so she we hope so.”

    I would call this confirmation. Johnny Depp, tonight at Lomabrdo’s in Randolph.

  329. OH. By the way, I asked her if Benedict would be filming too and she didn’t know…hmmm… no confirmation as to his whereabouts AT ALL!

  330. Hey everyone – Heard that filming today may be in Lombardo’s in Randolph and South Shore Plaza in Braintree. Can anyone confirm?

    • Posted my post before I saw the information for Toni. I was just wondering, since Lombardo’s is often used for weddings, if they might be shooting a scene at Kevin Weeks’ wedding related to the murder of Louis Litif. There’s a pretty chilling story of it in the wikipedia piece on Whitey Bulger. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitey_Bulger

      • Hi Todd, I guess that makes sense. I just tried to see if there was any connection between Billy Bulger and Weeks, to see if there was any chance Billy (Benedict) would have been at that wedding. I don’t see any connection and I have no idea how to find the guest list for Weeks’ wedding.

      • So Todd, I’ve been trying to figure out what they would be filming at the South Shore Plaza… what made you think they were filming there and what do you think the scene is? The only thing I can specifically link this to through searching right now is when Whitey brazenly waltzed into the Lottery headquarters to collect his “winnings.” Those headquarters are apparently in Braintree — off to find out how close that is to the south Shore Plaza…

    • Hi Todd – I saw Set signs last night at SSP not sure what the scene is. The signs pointed to the garage (above Target area)

      • Hmm… The only thing I can find about Braintree is the murder of Robert LaMonica, but that wasn’t in the plaza.

        Also, Whitey didn’t take direct action in that murder; he sent his thugs.

        • Toni – I got the info about both the Plaza and Lombardo’s from a post by a newspaper reporter from the South Shore. No details aside from those locations. My guess is that some structure or lot is standing in for something else at South Shore Plaza … was it even around when Whitey was here? But I’m just speculating. I probably won’t go tonight – too far from home. Have fun and good luck anyone who does! Please get lots of intel on next locations! Would love to know if Sienna is still in town too …

          • The south Shore Plaza opened in 1961, so it was there in Whitey’s time, I just can’t find any direct references to the mall in relation to Whitey. Braintree itself, on the other hand… as already posted.

  331. Awesome Toni! I cant go because I am working but have fun for those of you that go!!
    Todd’ yes I believe Toni got a really close confirmation. See above.

  332. So the shoot in Lynn at Anthony’s Hawthorne restaurant is a no go today? Saw that on a news piece online….if anyone has more dates this week, PLEASE post… 🙂

  333. I found an article about the wedding but don’t know how to post a link. Didn’t see Billy Bulger listed at Whiteys table at the wedding.

    • Hi Ravon, It’s easy. Just highlight the entire URL — the web address at the top of your browser. It normally starts with “https//www.” Select the whole address so it’s highlighted, then right click on it and you will be given the choice to copy. Copy it then come over here in the comments section, right click and hit Paste.

    • Hurrah! Thanks ,Todd. I still think there’s a good chance they’ll film a scene there with BOTH of the brothers. I may have plans for next Monday 🙂 unless someone confirms he’s NOT going to be there.

  334. Just got confirmation, by a friend who lives in Randolph.

    They’re there filming right now!
    Lombardo’s , 6 Billings Street,… right off Exit 5 off 93 S.

  335. Drove down, but way too rainy. Nothing going on outside except for two rows of wardrobe being placed on the truck and some people leaving. They may have been extras or employees of Lombardo’s.

  336. Tonight’s shoot was in Braintree (about 20 miles south of Boston) on the top floor of a parking garage at a large shopping mall, the South Shore Plaza. It was brief, only a few hours.
    No one could get near the set because they blocked off the ramps of the garage.

  337. Hey guys! Sorry I’ve missed a couple days of comments so I’m not sure if you all already have this but I just got a tip that they are filming around Sudbury Rd and Fitchburg Turnpike (117) in Sudbury (border with Concord maybe?) tomorrow (Tuesday, July 15). No exact address but I got an email about it today that seems pretty reliable, if anyone wants to explore…again sorry if this is repeat info.

    Also, I know there is some confusion with the thread but there really isn’t any way for me to consolidate comments. Maybe the best thing to do is just to keep adding to the very last comment, I know this has worked in other threads and you can get to the last comment just by going to this post directly url — https://onlocationvacations.com/2014/05/14/more-black-mass-boston-filming-locations-in-may-june-july/ — and of course sign up to get email alerts when new comments are added so you see the latest updates. I would suggest using our forum (where it is way easier to follow the info) but now there is so much here and so many contributors it’s probably better to just keep going here, I appreciate the info and patience, and it is so great to see everyone being so helpful, thanks to all. I’ve had several threads that have had many comments like this one and sadly it seems people always get nasty at some point so it is great seeing everyone helping each other! You guys are the best!

    • Thanks, Christine! None of us has any inside information. We’re just playing a guessing game. Please find out whatever you can about Benedict’s whereabouts and filming schedule. Please, pretty please? With sugar on top 🙂

      I just looked for connections. The Nashawtuc Country Club, Concord, is right at that intersection. I couldn’t find anything specific about that country club. My guess? They’re probably filming the murder of Roger Wheeler. He was murdered in the parking lot of a country club in Oklahoma after his regular Wednesday round of golf:

      https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/the-connection-between-boston-mobster-james-whitey-bulger-and-roger-wheeler

  338. More sneaky confirmation folks!!! I just called the fitness club at the Nashawtuc Country club and asked them if the fitness facility and the golf course were still open during filming. He said, “yes, but we’re providing a shuttle, since the parking will be difficult.” I acted annoyed and asked how late this was going on. He said it would be all day. Then I said, well maybe I’d wait until tomorrow and asked, “they’re not filming tomorrow too, are they.” He said, “no, just today.” I said, “well at least it’s for Black Mass and at least it’s a movie about Massachusetts history.” He said, “yes, at least there’s that.”

    I may stop there after work…

  339. Did anyone see anyone at randolph yesterday other than crew? Also, anyone hear what times they are filming..seemed like they were just doing set up yesterday when I dropped by.

  340. Hi guys. I went to the nashawtuc in concord. They’re neing very strict, and I didn’t feel like being pushy since neither jd nor bc should be there (if they’re filming wheeler’s murder, as I suspect) I only got a deliberately goofy few shots of the signs. I don’t know if you can see anything interesting if you pretend to be a club member or something…

    • Just found this site while trying to figure out what movie I saw filming tonight, but there were crews set up at an old gas station on Concord Road (Rt. 126) in Lincoln. Guess it must be Black Mass.

  341. Got a little more information on filming at Hawthorne next week. They’re supposed to be filming at the old restaurant site from 5AM to 10 AM, even though the whole day has no parking adjacent to it. Here’s the whole post: https://www.itemlive.com/news/restrictions-in-place-for-mass-filming/article_e6b0f714-0bc0-11e4-937c-001a4bcf887a.html#.U8WTzPUMjUA.twitter

    Apparently, both Johnny Depp and Sienna Miller were at the country club today in costume. Photos on twitter. I wish I could have stopped by but with no car, Sudbury is Toomuc a hassle to get to.

    • The set was closed to anyone but club members, staff, cast, and crew, anyway. They had a sign at the end of the club driveway, forbidding anyone else to come in. There was no way to get any kind of shot without trespassing.

      I’m not really surprised Johnny and Sienna were there, since even if they were filming the murder of Wheeler, they would need to match those scenes up with the scenes where Whitey was talking on the phone with his thugs who actually did the murder. That’s also a large and lovely club and could offer many other venues for filming. For instance, if they needed to film Whitey and his girlfriend sitting near a pool.

    • I looked at that article. Did you notice some of the intermittent road closures? They intend to have closures during the evening. My guess is they’re doing the internal shots in the morning, but they MAY be doing external shots in the evening.

      • Good point Toni. They were talking about interiors earlier … so later could be exterior shots. I might try to go real early if I can do that and be in to work on time.

  342. I just scrolled fom the 14th through today, loving how everyone is helping everyone else out. so the time on Monday is from 5 AM to 10AM in lynn? does anyone know where else they could be going for the rest of the week?

  343. Hi Denise – Do you know which pier in Chelsea or the address? I think there are a few piers along the waterfront in Chelsea. I wonder if they’re reenacting the murder where Bulger killed a mobster named Paul MacGonagle and then drove the man’s car off the Charlestown pier.

    • my SIL (security) confirmed to me this morning that Cumberbatch is all done with filming….I was just coming in to post this.

        • Oh. Is it a big scene? Will it look likely for him to come back to Boston because of it? Joanne from some comments below said he might(?) come back after the SDCC…

      • Oh okay. Thank you for this, Linda! So it’s looking like he extended his stay in Boston quite a bit then, didn’t he? Seeing that he wasn’t filming the week prior…?

        • Cady:
          if BC is really in that last scene he would be flying Back to Boston to film it..
          He left last week to London (I think) as far as anyone knows.

          • Linda,

            If you find out he’s coming back, can you let us know? When does Kevin begin filming? It’d be interesting to see him as well.

  344. I did a google search for “Chelsea Pier Black Mass” to try to answer the question Chelsea, MA or Chelsea Pier, NY. I couldn’t find anything about it for tonight.

    Denise, please supply more info. What’s your source?

    All I came up with was these two things:

    From a June 4 shooting, this text was on an OLV page that also mentioned other shooting schedules for Black Mass:

    “Law and Order: SVU is filming at W 26th st and 9th/10th Ave in NYC. They are also filming at Chelsea Piers in NYC. ”

    Then there’s this from a Johnny Depp Blog:

    “Black Mass’ shoots in Chelsea
    June 04, 2014

    “Johnny Depp, playing Whitey Bulger, and Rory Cochrane, playing Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi, drove a Malibu Classic along Essex and Shawmut streets in Chelsea Wednesday during shooting of “Black Mass.”

    “If you were anywhere in the vicinity of Essex Street in Chelsea Wednesday, you may have noticed the movie crew. Or maybe you just saw the Malibu Classic repeatedly driving down Essex and turning right onto Shawmut. That was the cast and crew of “Black Mass” shooting the movie about Whitey Bulger. The South Boston mobster is being played by Johnny Depp, and in the scene shot Wednesday, Bulger and tough guys Stephen Flemmi, Tommy King, and Buddy Leonard — played by Rory Cochrane, Scott Anderson, and Owen Burke, respectively — are driving around and get pulled over by a Boston cop with a warning from mafia boss Jerry Angiulo. Director Scott Cooper was expected to shoot night scenes Wednesday night on Winnisimmet Street in Chelsea.”

  345. Cady – it’s entirely possible he finished filming, but he was already back in London on the 15th. He left on Sunday the 13th. He didn’t film the previous week, so we’re hoping he’ll be back after the 24th (SDCC). A crew member I spoke to said he wasn’t done til the 22nd but with all the crappy weather predicted for this week he may have gone home for his birthday.

  346. Just got a lead on today’s filming from a twitterer. Says he works in Chelsea and crews are starting to set up. His location is Wissimet and Ferry in Chelsea. My twitter guy says no parking right there, but I just used the MBTA trip advisor and there are buses that go very near there from Boston. I’ll probably head over and try to get there around 5:30. If anybody can confirm this – or goes early please let us know!!

    This was the original tweet and pic that caused me to follow up.
    Seán Keleghan ‏@Jackson323232 2h
    No sign of Whitey yet #blackmass pic.twitter.com/3t1zsUOxzR

  347. Set is at Ferry and Winnisimmet in Vhelsea.No parking here. Market basket at 2nd st. Best bet. Not great access set is far away. Staying maybe another hour they may be here allnight.

  348. Saw there was a little confusion about “Chelsea Pier” – just to be clear the Chelsea Piers Studio is in NYC so they definitely aren’t filming there – they are in Chelsea, MA. 🙂

    Thanks for all the updates!

  349. Chelsea Pier was not a great experience. Very hard access; the set was set up very large with a lot of obstruction of view. Beautiful view of the Boston skyline though! PA controlling flow at entrance of the set was unusually by the book. Even a family who had a close relative acting on the set could not gain better access. Maybe should have tried harder to get news about filming today and next week – but even crew was not very accessible and at the end I was pretty tired and frustrated. Has anybody heard anything about today’s filming?

    • Benedict is in London. Most people think he’s done filming. I’m hoping he flies out on Sunday (remember, his B-day is on Saturday) and films with Johnny and/or Kevin Bacon at Anthony’s Hawthorn in Lynn on Monday. At the very least, we should be able to catch a glimpse of Johnny.

      There’s also the fact that Kevin Bacon doesn’t appear to have filmed yet, and there’s a good chance Benedict is in a scene with him??? In which case, he probably needs to do a little more filming before the end of the month.

      He’s going to San Diego Comic-Con on the 24th, so a little time before or a little time after is all he needs… you should read the history in all three threads a little…

  350. @Toni Roberts – thank you so much. Sorry, I’m 100% new to this site and had trouble navigating the comments section (I can’t even find if I can reply to your comment, so hopefully you’ll see this!) I do hope he will fly back on Sunday and be there Monday as I am dying to see if I can meet him (though I know he is a very busy man) but perhaps not. I’m debating whether or not it’s worth it to get up at 4 if it doesn’t look like we’ll be seeing him there.

    • And they are supposedly filming from 5:00 am to 10:00 am!! Then they will apparently film again in the evening?? It’s all very uncertain and they’re not forthcoming with information. I will be there on Monday morning, since it’s a public street and I won’t feel too “in the way.”

  351. @Toni Roberts – yes! The announcement sent out to Lynn residents said they would film interior shots from 5am-10pm. I’m dying to go, although transportation is unfortunately an issue as I am trying to find someone in the Boston area who can drive me (i’m 17 and don’t have my license yet!) I hope they’ll maybe provide further information this weekend? If anybody hears word that Ben has flown back, please let me know!

    • I’m just afraid to drive into Boston. I’m thinking of driving from Fitchburg to the Alewife station in Cambridge and parking there. Then I could take a taxi to Lynn. I think I’d have to make reservations with a taxi company if I do this… still contemplating… Anyway, good luck!

      • Toni:
        Let me know if you decide to go to Alewife..
        Im less than5 minutes away from there and would be more than glad to pick you up and take you to Lynn with me if you’d like..
        I wish there was another way to reach you (without putting private info online here) so we could set something up.
        Linda

  352. @Toni Roberts – hm, that makes sense. Unfortunately Lynn is 50 minutes driving and it would take over an hour to get there via public transport, so we’ll see. I think the best chance would probably be at the start of filming at 5, or when they wrap up at 10. Good luck to you too, and please do keep me updated if you or anyone else hears any updates!!

  353. Toni and Edye – It’s not at 5:00 AM, but the commuter rail is a pretty quick way to get to downtown Lynn from Boston, and it’s direct with no transfers. Trains from North Station take about 20 minutes to get there; start weekdays at 7:10 to get to Lynn Station at 7:30. Oxford Street is about a 3 minute walk from Lynn Station.

  354. @Todd – thank you for the information/advice! Unfortunately I have work at 9 so I would need to get there pretty early. I live in Concord MA so I’m not really sure how to maneuver transportation there…but it might work if I decide to go later in the evening. I wasn’t aware that one could get to Lynn station via commuter rail, and the commuter rail does run right through my town. Thank you so much!

  355. @Linda – I don’t have FB but I’m sure many others do, so you should definitely try to set one up! My mom doesn’t want me doing the trip alone on the commuter rail, so it looks like not this time 🙁 I’ve made a signal boost post on tumblr, so that’s really my only chance now.

    • Denise – did you email me your address? I didn’t notice it n my inbox. If so, I’ll try to send to you in the next few days.

      Todd

    • Denise – did you email me your email address? I didn’t notice it n my inbox. If so, I’ll try to send to you in the next few days.

      Todd

  356. Alright folks, I’ve been digging again, to speculate on what they may be filming on Federal Street in Boston. First, such offices as exist in this location would be perfect for anything related to the FBI or to political offices, so already, this makes me wonder if Kevin Bacon and/or Benedict will be there. I can’t see much relating Whitey directly to this area or indeed to high-rise office buildings, so maybe no Johnny? Unless he’s shown either meeting with the FBI or under arrest?

    The most interesting thing I discovered was on the map. The Boston College Club (that Billy Bulger (Benedict) was a member of) is located at 100 Federal Street, Floor 36. The parking permits they got are located on either side of that building, leaving a large gap right in front of the building. A large gap that could be cleared and filled with old cars… hmmm? Although, maybe the cars don’t need to be quite so old this time?

    Billy Bulger apparently spent a lot of time at the club and they even threw a big retirement shindig for him there in 2003 when he was ousted from his job as President of UMASS Amherst.

    https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-7802084.html

    Could this be what they’re filming?

    So, we know Benedict is in London right now. We know he could fly back tomorrow. We know the scenes at Anthony’s Hawthorn in Lynn may or may not involve Billy, since he was also a patron of Anthony Athanas’ restaurants. We know they’re shooting there on the 21st. We know they are also working on Federal Street all this coming week and at least on the 28th and the 30th. We know Benedict will be at San Diego Comic-Con from the 24th through the 27th. We know if Benedict doesn’t come back to the US before Comic-Con, he will still be able to film on the 28th and the 30th.

    Two things I don’t know, but maybe someone else does are: When and where is Kevin Bacon filming? (Federal Street?) And did Billy Bulger ever meet directly with the FBI bigwig, McGuire (Bacon)?

    We know the FBI met with Billy, even if he wasn’t very cooperative. It seems to me, the FBI would send a big-wig like McGuire to talk to a powerful man like Billy Bulger… just a thought…

    There’s one other thing we know from Boston Electrical permits: They’ve been beefing up the wiring to that building and specifically to the 34th floor (not the 36th?) since June (I’d have trouble leading you the place I acquired the spreadsheet detailing this info, since I lost track of the tab and now just have the downloaded document.)

    That’s all I’ve got — just more speculation.

  357. @Toni – it’s probably possible that he could return after the Comic Con. I don’t imagine that he would fly back tomorrow but one never knows. Unfortunately I will not be able to come on the 21st, and was planning to go into Boston on the 24th when he is away. However, if he does return after San Diego, then I would love to see if he would be filming during the evening of the 28th and/or 30th (as that is when my schedule would permit). Please keep us updated in this comment thread and I will keep an eye out regarding any other news.

    I’m still skeptical, though, given the articles I’ve read stating that he has already wrapped shooting in MA.

    At any rate, please do let me know if any of you hear anything. Good luck/have fun, those of you going on the 21st!

  358. Guys, I’m so lost.

    Apparently I missed an update on the thing going on Monday. Would any of you be so kind as to do me the favor of enlightening me? I am DYING to get a glimpse of this movie being made. You all here are amazing at getting all this spectacular info, especially Toni Roberts! You guys are phenomenal. Thanks so much for keeping us all in the loop!! 🙂

    • Please remember, I’m only speculating. I’m a writer, so speculating is what I do naturally. I also research things obsessively. I’ve just always wondered things that lead me to wonder other things, and so on and so on.

      That said, I’ve been writing screenplays lately (In fact, I just won first place in the “Other” category of Filmmakers International Screenwriting Contest.) So obviously, I’m really fascinated by how they’re doing this. The locations they’ve chosen and the logistics of it all. So I find myself trying to guess what they’re doing as a learning experience for the industry I’m trying to break into. — That and to find Benedict because my sweet friend in Hungary begged me to.

  359. @Toni – that’s so cool! My cousin is a screenplay writer, he writes comedy (and is friends with Anne Hathaway to boot) 🙂

    I have my own personal reasons for desperately wanting to meet Ben, which is why my main focus is not so much on the production as his location, and why I am clearly more invested in that information than all the excellent speculation/analysis that you are doing – which is indeed very impressive. Timing, schedule, and transportation are also issues for me given work and lack of a license (I’m 17) – so I apologize if, as a result of those and planning in advance being my priority, I come across unappreciative or uninterested in all the research you and others are doing.

    If anybody is lucky enough to meet him (as you all seem much abler to do so), and if he is willing, is there any way that you could possibly, *possibly* get an autograph and mail it to me or anything? I have a letter that I’ve had written up for quite some time in the hopes of hand delivering it, but I can fan mail if necessary. However, a mere autograph (too much to ask if he could write ‘hi edye’ or something on it?) would mean the world to me.

    Of course I have no wish to harass and am completely aware of his busy schedule and respecting his privacy etc. All of this on the off chance that he will be around at all.

    But, if any of you are willing or would consider that favor, I am more than happy to speak with one/all of you privately regarding my reasons and ‘making my case.’

    If you don’t find this request appropriate then that is obviously fine too. Thank you for all the contributions to this comment thread!! x

    • Hi Edye.

      You should be aware, movie sets are not a good place to get autographs. Since the stars are working and not making actual public appearances, they are also frequently not very cooperative with such requests. In fact, they often won’t even agree to photos with fans — not just because they’re working, but also because it could snow ball. If they’re seen granting such requests, it could lead to many, many other fans expecting the same favors. They don’t have time for this and they need their concentration.

      Beyond that, Benedict has a huge fan base. He probably thinks it’s disrespectful of him to allow his fans to distract the other actors and crew from their work too — especially since he’s not the star of this movie.

      I won’t ask for an autograph even for myself. I will try to snap a photo and hope he just looks my way. I fully intend to be very respectful and quiet while I’m there, so I can’t agree to your request. Sorry. but I think you’re better off sending your letter to him via the post, or waiting until he does some public event followed by an autograph session.

    • Hi Edye, if you want your letter delivered to him and an autograph, mail it to his agency and include something you want signed and/or a cover note that you would like an autograph. Best chance of getting this and you won’t be interfering with his work. Fan mail address:

      Fan Mail Address:

      Benedict Cumberbatch
      Conway Van Gelder Grant Ltd.
      8-12 Broadwick Street
      3rd Floor
      London W1F 8HW
      UK

  360. Hi all! I heard and saw photos online of Johnny Depp in the North End last night in a nice dress clothes. I dont know if they were filming or he was out to dinner. He had photos with fans without Whitey makeup. Possibly worked in dress pants and white shirt for set.
    But I heard Black Mass may have filmed last night and possibly today in North End MA.

  361. Emma, Hawthorns restaurant is Monday in Lynn MA 5am – 10am inside shots.
    But possibly all day because signs say until 9pm/11pm.
    Does anyone know any more about Mondays outside shots or the filming after 10am?
    Thanks 🙂

  362. JUST MORE SPECULATION: We’ve heard nothing about Benedict returning to Boston, and even if he flies in tonight he’ll probably be too tired to film tomorrow — remember, yesterday was his B-Day and he’s probably really bushed already after partying all night.

    So Hawthorne is probably all Johnny and may only be internal scenes. If they do any external shots, there may be a chance to get a photo of Johnny.

    I know they’re starting the Federal street work tomorrow too, but they’re probably just getting set up. Since they’re working there all this week and the 28th and 30th, maybe they don’t need Benedict the entire time — ASSUMING he’s coming back at all. Maybe they’ll shoot around him until the 28th and 30th.

    If anyone sees anything about Benedict flying back to the US, please share.

  363. Thanks for the tip! I realize he has a huge fan base but I have no experience with much else. I’ll just have to wait until a con where he will be doing autographs etc.

    I haven’t posted the letter because I doubt it will actually be read by him, but thanks for everything and for responding (and putting up with my lack of knowledge in this area)!

  364. Interestingly, The Umass Club and Office of the current UMASS President is located at 225 Franklin St., which is around the corner from the Boston College Club on Federal St. Since it may be possible they’re filming on Franklin St. too, I’ve been looking for possible reasons again.

    The thing is, Billy Bulger’s UMASS office was on Beacon Street. They didn’t move the office and club into 225 Franklin until 2004, shortly after he resigned.

    They might want to use a curerently existent UMASS office to save money… hmmm…

  365. A MESSAGE FROM LINDA (who’s having trouble posting here at the moment, but really wants to keep everyone updated):

    Well, here’s the scoop on the Lynn shoot tomorrow…just got this in:

    CP Casting is seeking MEN for BACKGROUND EXTRA WORK TOMORROW, Monday, July 21 starting at 6:00am, and working ALL DAY in Lynn, MA.

    Men 26-38 years old. Please EMAIL a recent photo or headshot ASAP with a phone number to contact you at today. It is for a scene in Black Mass that is a restaurant scene of FBI Agents having dinner.

    • Linda also theorizes this means there will be no Johnny tomorrow. Makes me wonder why they bothered to use THAT restaurant… although, I suppose it’s possible that the scene involves both, or even that they’re filming more than one scene.

      I just LOVE how creative Hollywood is about this stuff! Throw some palm trees on Revere Beach and change the signs on a restaurant and you find yourself in Miami! Love it!

      Now it must be cheaper to fly a few palm trees into Boston than it is to fly the entire cast and crew to Miami. The logistics of a huge operation like this is just astounding and wonderful!

  366. Hi All – I’m planning to go to the Lynn and/or Boston locations tomorrow if there’s any activity. Would be excited to see any of the major actors in the movie. I’ll be sure to share what I find – would appreciate if other people would do the same on Monday so we know if it’s worth going to a location.

  367. Went early before work to Lynn. Only a handful of us there. Lots of activity – but seems mostly extras. Joel Edgerton was the only named actor spotted, but Director Scott Cooper is there, and words is that Johnny will be there, probably late morning or afternoon. Cops and crew are pretty relaxed as long as youre across the street and don’t talk during shooting (apparently easy to hear street noise through the thin walls of the deconstructed Hawthorne).

    Anybody been to Federal Street or new sighting in Lynn?

  368. I’m here now. I think I saw sienna miller but I could be wrong. They’re at lunch now, broke at 12:30. The ppl I’ve talked to all hve different info. One said the cop said Johnny was here early and will be back later. Other was told he’s not here today.. Who knows. Lol

    • Nicole – it IS so hard to tell what’s good information. I think the cops don’t know that much usually, but even the crew is very uneven in what they know – and you don’t know if they’re telling you the truth or trying to send you away : )). Short of seeing the stars, it’s just really hard to know.

  369. ANOTHER MESSAGE FROM LINDA, WHO STILL CAN’T POST ON OLV, AT THE MOMENT:

    Today’s Boston Globe:

    The crew of the adaptation of “Black Mass” is expected to shoot a scene at the former Anthony’s Hawthorne restaurant in Lynn on Monday. We’ve hear that Benedict Cumberbatch has wrapped production on the film, in which he stars as Billy Bulger opposite Johnny Depp as Whitey Bulger, but we’ll still be on the lookout for the “Sherlock” actor just in case.

    • I’ll check to see if her messages go into spam or something, I dont see any issues here…p.s. thanks for all of your great info and insight (again)

  370. They’ve beefed up security. Earlier I was walking thru one area, now they hve a guard there. And I think I saw Jerry. I think Johnny pulled up at the other entrance. So frustrating. Yes, there r some crew and security but I feel like they r all watching each other to make sure no one gives out info. Very tough location w/3 entrances all around bldg

  371. I just saw this on a Google Alert for Black Mass:

    Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy will be an extra in a scene from “Black Mass” shot at the old Anthony’s Hawthorne.

  372. From “Lynn Happens” blog: (https://lynnhappens.com/2014/07/21/pub-47-currently-a-dressing-room-for-black-mass/)

    George Chakoutis (above) closed the pub to the public today but is being compensated by the production company for use of the space as a dressing room for the extras’ hair and makeup. Next door in the old Hawthorne, Johnny Depp is playing Whitey Bulger.

    How many dressing rooms have a disco ball? Probably not many.

    Pub 47 reopens tomorrow at 2pm.

    Not sure if the author is just assuming Johnny is next door …. but maybe he is around today??!!

  373. Yes, I tried to go in there (thinking it was open), and couldn’t. They are using that to go right next door into the Hawthorne .

    • Nicole – I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth it to go back to Lynn. Do you think they’re filming through the night? Are they starting to do exterior shooting? Trying to weigh the tightness of the security vs. the chance to get some good photos of Johnny (?) and others (Sienna? Edgerton? ) …. any sense of it would be helpful!

  374. Anything is worth a shot. I didnt see any set up for exterior shots. They were filming inside when i left @ 3:30. The Parkn signs said no park til 9 or 10pm, but no later. who knows, maybe he’ll shake your hand and say hello.

  375. I just saw this on a Google alert for Black Mass:

    https://www.lynnjournal.com/2014/07/21/black-mass-filming-will-close-lynn-streets-to-parking-central-square-area-to-be-affected/

    The confusing part about this is the article is dated with today’s date, while they’re saying they will “return to Lynn next week, and begin filming inside the old Anthony’s Hawthorne Restaurant.” and then later it says, “the film company plans to shoot interior scenes at the old restaurant between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Monday, July 21.”

    They will BEGIN filming??? But they were shooting today already. It sounds almost like the article was written LAST week, even though it has today’s date and I got the alert today.

    I will leave it for you all to ponder.

  376. Another confusing Google Alert Re: Black Mass:

    https://sparklymorons.com/celebrities/amber-heard-visits-fiance-johnny-depp-on-last-day-of-black-mass-filming/

    So according to this, Johnny’s done, but according to other reports, they’re working at least to the end of this week, along with the 28th and the 30th.

    So the rest of the shooting MUST be with Kevin Bacon and POSSIBLY Benedict — at least I can pray he’s coming back. They may have set the 28th and 30th up to acomodate Benedict’s schedule, since he was already going to be in the US for Comic-Con.

    I know — wishful thinking — but there is still the fact that 100 Federal street is home to the Boston College Club, etc. Those office buildings may be perfect for FBI office sets, but you can’t deny, it’s also the perfect place to film more regarding Billy Bulger. Would they? Could they, want to show how it all fell out for him, losing his job as President of UMASS, the retirement party they held for him there at that club???

  377. A nice woman who’s a fan I met on set a few different times confirmed that it was Johnny’s last day of filming yesterday. There was a big celebration and apparently the crew all applauded Johnny as well as Amber being there to join in the festivities. Of course it’s the time I decided not to go back to Lynn – should have followed Nicole’s advice.! I went to Boston last night and a couple of guys working for the production company said they expected filming to start today – yesterday was all starting to get the trucks parked and supportive stuff on the street. I think Toni’s speculation sounds very plausible – hoping to g et a glimpse of Kevin Bacon – and of course Benedict. I’ll probably go during lunch and/or after work.

  378. I work @ 160 Federal and they had a tent with a food truck setup right outside the main entrance to the Landmark Building (160 Federal)… here I thought it was just a complimentary coffee for the people working in the area HA!

  379. Todd, so when did they do this celebration in Lynn, LAST NIGHT??? hell, i would have driven back. it looks like the pix on sparklymorons was still daytime. Ugh, REALLY sucks being on the outside.

    • It was about 7 PM, according to the people who were there. Yeah, I keep kicking myself I didn’t go back – but there’s no easy way to know.

      • So Johnny filmed his last scene around 6 or 7??? then they had the party?? so anyone standing outside would have seen?? dang it!!! sad face ;((.

        • I don’t know how much of it was open, and if there really was a “party” or just applauding Depp and and wishing each other well. It looks from the pictures that the cast including Johnny may have posed for pictures for fans outside afterwards but most of the “party” was held inside on set.

  380. Johnny Depp’s last scene was last night with a wrap up party after.
    However be on the lookout for possibly one more Johnny Depp filming day in case they need to reshoot a scene before wrapping film completely.
    Word us filming is now until August 5th or 6th with possible Benedict return for a scene.

    • Hi Lily. What’s the source saying Benedict may film again — in other words what site do I haunt or who should I poke now and then for updates? 🙂

  381. I work at 100 high street and they are taking up the whole 6th and 7th floor here.. catering, sets, everything. one of my coworkers ran into Joel Edgerton in the elevator.. rumors that Depp is here but nothing for sure

  382. I’ve been around that area a few times this week. A lot of crew walking around but not much sign of the actors. Did see Scott Cooper and Joel Edgerton, but nobody else There were a few rumors that Johnny had been on set talking to people the first couple of days but they were never confirmed from what I could find. Someone here had mentioned a theory that Johnny might need to come back for one more day of shooting sometime. Is there a reliable source for that thought? Unless the unlikely scenario happens that they shoot on the weekend (that must cost a bundle having to pay people overtime), it seems if Ben was doing any more scenes it might be Friday or early next week on his way back to London. Unless for these stars flying “across the pond” is like going two blocks to the grocery store for us mere mortals : ).

  383. Benedict can’t be filming tomorrow. He’s at Comic-Con. It doesn’t make sense, even if he isn’t going to be a surprise guest at one of the other panels (Dr. Strange anyone? Plus there’s a Hobbit Panel.) The man has to sleep some time. Flying out here in the night, right after an event is crazy.

    I think if he’s going to film again it will be on Monday and/or Wednesday. Although Lily dropped a bomb, saying he would film again on Aug 5th & 6th. She didn’t say whay she thought this and didn’t answer my question.

    Say, Lily, are you back yet? Dying for you to see my question and follow up.

  384. That is potentially wonderful news about the 5th and 6th! Keep us posted! Did u guys figure out a way to contact each other thru FB?

    • Hey I and few friends my came out in April left photo and resume with open call for BLACK MASS but never heard back about being movie extras????

      Anyone have any information here???

      • Amy Beth..filming for Black Mass wraps on Aug 1st..
        I would count on your friends being called for any Extra work
        sorry…..

  385. It might not be highly likely that Ben would do a Friday shoot in Boston, but it’s certainly possible. From what I’ve read, the only thing he’s definitely scheduled for is a midday panel today at ComicCon. There’s a lot of hope that he will hang around and/or make surprise appearances throughout the whole conference, especially given his appearances in various promotable films and series, but as far as I can tell, that’s just speculation and a whole lot of yearning from his fans.

    • Thanks for the comment Chris! He was also seen at one of the Black Mass shoots in Quincy, but I haven’t seen any pictures of him working on Black Mass in social media, either from that or from the recent filming in downtown. Would love to run into him here!

  386. Working with Linda, I guess she can’t get posts up for some reason, anyway…here’s some info she passed on to me in the meantime…. Kevin Bacon is now in Boston as of 7/23 for filming on Black Mass

  387. Ben is not coming back. He announced at ComicCon he was done filming in Boston. He also said he’s going to be on the Hobbit panel on Saturday and also people suspect he might be at the Marvel panel if he is indeed going to be Doctor Strange.

  388. Altho the news about Ben is disappointing, realize that it would make sense for him to say he is done filming instead of announcing how ppl can easily find him when he doesn’t have the insulation of CC…just proffering an alt opinion….

    He said in an interview that the filming would interfere with Hamlet, so he won’t be playing Dr. Strange…at least that is how the interview sounded to me….

    He will be at the Hobbit panel so can’t wait to see stuff from that!

  389. Not sure if this is just a joke, but there’s a few tweets going around saying that there’s a rumor that Black Mass might be filming at Boston City Hall sometime soon. Pic shown with Dept. of Justice/FBI insignia on it; claim this just appeared on Citiy Council door.

  390. I think Kevin Bacon may be all done shooting…

    He posted this today (approx 8:30 am) :
    “Thx #Boston ! I’m checking out today. Always love shooting here. …”

    Wow …that was quick..

  391. Tweet from about 10 AM this morning: (Saturday, July 26)

    CultureJunkie ‏@culturejunkie · 4h
    They’re filming Black Mass on City Hall Plaza right now pic.twitter.com/nGWwbh1MXZ

  392. Hi guys! Thanks again for all of the great info and positive conversations throughout the shoot… Any news for these last few days?

    • I think we’re all just wondering if anyone will need to return for a little extra filming on Aug 5th and 6th as Lily said might happen. But none of us knows her source.

      Benedict and Johnny can easily say Black Mass is finished filming and mean it. That doesn’t mean they won’t be called back to replace any footage they thought wasn’t adequate. My understanding is the dates are available just in case.

      I never really wanted to hunt for Benedict while he was working, anyway; what I REALLY wanted was to see him in some public event (a news conference, a Q&A perhaps) now I can only hope he will be a surprise guest at Boston Comic-Con. I know that’s highly unlikely, but… well there’s still time for that to transpire.

    • thanks, yeah, got a tip lighting trucks & catering trucks were on Federal st.. think they might be in same location all week…

  393. Story in Globe today about “Black Mass” author on set during filming and how eerie it was seeing Johnny Depp as Whitey. Last day of filming is tomorrow, August 1st. With any luck, the actors will be back next year to have a Boston premiere of the film.

  394. Please post any additional filming info for August! Disappointed I didn’t get to see any shooting, and that I was unavailable for the ONLY background work they called me for in late June! I’ll be downtown tomorrow, Aug 4. Thanks

  395. Another inacurate movie about the mob in Boston in the 90s .bulger controlled 10% of the millions that poured through medford Worcester the north end and Springfield

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