Alec Baldwin filming new movie in downtown Birmingham, boosting city’s film industry

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Hollywood has arrived in the Magic City.

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Filming for a new movie starring actor Alec Baldwin is underway in downtown Birmingham, drawing attention from fans and film industry leaders who say the production highlights the city’s growing role as a filmmaking destination.

Production crews transformed parts of downtown into what looked like a New York City backdrop, with NYPD vehicles lining the streets and cameras rolling as Baldwin filmed scenes in some of Birmingham’s most recognizable locations.

Lee Shook, director of Film Birmingham, said projects like this help showcase the city to filmmakers across the country…

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