Scenes From 'Gotham': Chicago Transforms For 'Batman v. Superman'
By John Dodge
CHICAGO (CBS) -- One could forgive seasoned CTA riders for doing some double takes.
The Red Line at Lawrence had turned into the Green Line and was taking commuters to "Gotham River"
Huh. RT @TribLuis: Lawrence Red line stop has been turned into "Gotham River" for "Batman v Superman." pic.twitter.com/gji8f38voJ
— Chicago Things to Do (@redeyechicago) November 12, 2014
Chicago is once again becoming Gotham City. /via my man on the ground, @ChrisCapoyianes. #BatmanvSuperman #bvschicago pic.twitter.com/iGLrxkBCm9
— Earth Prime Weekly (@earthprimewkly) November 14, 2014
In a city of neighborhoods, nobody has heard of "The Bowery" here. In New York, yes, not here.
Cool!! RT @Sote86: #Batman #GothamCity #BatmanvsSuperman pic.twitter.com/OPMOQ51DHv
— Victoria (@VictoriaKolar) November 13, 2014
All of this is part of the set for the film "Batman v. Superman"--which was shooting scenes in the Uptown neighborhood this week.
The Aragon was all lit up for a scene in which a couple leaves the theater with a child. The speculation: This is a scene with young Bruce Wayne and his parents.
CBS 2's Ed Curran was outside the Aragon, checking out the vintage vehicles from "Gotham Taxi."
Gotham Taxi outside the Aragon with other vintage rides. #batmanvssuperman filming tonight. http://t.co/ibsagszcWK
— Ed Curran (@EdCurran) November 14, 2014
Movie critic and columnist Richard Roeper was doing some advance work the other day.
Just a few blocks from the screening room, I happened past the Daily Planet. #BatmanvSuperman pic.twitter.com/kVar728O5F
— Richard Roeper (@richardroeper) November 12, 2014
The Daily Planet's offices were in an office building near Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue.
"Batman v. Superman: The Dawn Of Justice" stars Ben Affleck (Batman), Henry Cavill (Superman) and Amy Adams (Lois Lane). It is expected to be released in 2016.
New photos of Henry Cavill & Amy Adams as Superman & Lois Lane on the Chicago set of #BatmanvSuperman. #BvSChicago pic.twitter.com/f2gj7Bc9RE
— Earth Prime Weekly (@earthprimewkly) November 8, 2014