HOLLYWOOD star Josh Hartnett paid a flying visit to Heath and Reach last week when he spent three nights battling bandits and the elements.
The village’s Bryant’s Lane Quarry was once again being used for location shooting only the weather tried hard to spoil the illusion that the quarry wilderness was actually steaming India.
The film crew was shooting final scenes for the $27m historical action adventure film, Singularity, which stars the Black Hawk Down and Pearl Harbor actor.
Location manager, Charlie Somers, told the LBO: “Filming went very well at the quarry despite the dreadful weather conditions. The main unit managed to avoid most of the rain, but unfortunately the second unit had a pretty miserable time on the final night due to the high winds. However, through the trying conditions they managed to battle on and all the scenes were completed.
“As a filming location, we couldn’t have picked a better site. The chaps at the quarry are film friendly, incredibly helpful and worked tirelessly to make sure everything went smoothly.
“I am happy to report we did not receive any noise complaints from local residents, so from my point of view it all worked very well.
“Josh Hartnett was involved in the scenes we filmed along with 25 extras, although the demands of the schedule meant that he was unable to take time out to visit the area.”