South Colannade, Canary Wharf transformed for new filming

More filming has taken place this month <i>(Image: @yousuf04)</i>
More filming has taken place this month (Image: @yousuf04)
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Film crews have descended once again on an east London street, as the area has been seen transformed into an American city setting.

South Colonnade has seen more action this month, with filming taking place by One Cabot Square.

The road was transformed into a set resembling an urban American city, featuring recognisable touches such as yellow 'do not walk' signals, a US post box, and bus.

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Footage captured by @yousuf04 and shared on TikTok captured dramatic scenes as actors used prop firearms to enact fight scenes, with a vehicle seen laying on its side further up the street.

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Jason Statham has been throughout the week working in Canary Wharf, wearing a distinctive yellow raincoat and blue beanie hat.

It is rumoured that the recent activity forms part of the filming for the upcoming The Beekeeper 2 film, which stars Statham as Adam Clay.

It is understood that filming for The Beekeeper 2 began in September.

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