A woman jumps off the top of a tanker truck on the 787 ramp, but don't worry, it's acutally a scene for the upcoming movie, Salt, starring Angelina Jolie. Hollywood has arrived in Albany.
The woman on the harness, is Jolie's stunt double. The shooting of the scene, where Jolie's character who is a CIA officer on the run, captured the attention of a lot of onlookers underneath the overpass.
There's been a lot of coordination. In this first day a giant crane was brought in along with extra vehcilces and equipment. Plus not to mention the 150 crew members from Columbia Pictures.
Det. James Miller said, "They have gone to great lengths to minimize that impact by shooting from 9 to 4."
The spot was chosen for its unique set of three overpasses. The shoot will close down those roads, and divert traffic for much of the next few days. Friday's scene involves a car chase through a traffic jam. One of the extra's driving in that jam is Jennifer Owens of Albany.
Owens said, "They tell you what speed you have to be at and you follow the car in front of you and then you have to back up to your original mark and do it again and again while they have the stunt cars going in and out of you."
Owens already took part in a test run for the scene. She says she's excited to take part in a Hollywood production right in her own backyard.
Owens said, "You'll probably be only be able to see my car in this movie instead of me, but I'll keep my eyes peeled for my Grand Prix."
There was no sign of Jolie in Albany today, but production continues through May 4.
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