Hollywood has left its mark on Sacramento, and the evidence is front and center in the new trailer for "One Battle After Another," a big-name movie directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. In a scoop from Sacramento City Express, local landmarks are catching the spotlight with the La Superior Market on Northgate Blvd leading the charge, followed by glimpses of the Railyards and downtown corridors all making a cameo in the film's sneak-peek.
DiCaprio isn't the only heavy hitter, the cast also features Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, and Sean Penn, making for a star-studded list that trod the streets of Sacramento during the shoot. It wasn't just a simple pop-in, pop-out for the production; the City of Sacramento's Film and Media Office had their hands full working in tandem with Warner Bros. Pictures ensuring things went off without a hitch from securing film locations to permits, not to mention the nitty-gritty of parking logistics, security arrangements, and negotiating street closures.
Jennifer West, Sacramento Film Commissioner, made no bones about the impact this type of production has on the city by stating, "Having a major production like this in Sacramento is a testament to our city’s growing reputation as a prime filming destination," as noted by the Sacramento City Express. The value goes beyond bragging rights, translating to tangible economic perks – we're looking at 16 days packed with shooting schedules that added up to over 3,700 hotel nights and a $5.3 million spend in the city.
For all those eagerly marking calendars, "One Battle After Another" hits the theaters on September 26, could it be the production that firmly plants Sacramento on the moviemaking map, only time will tell but for now, catching a slice of the city on the big screen is something locals and film buffs alike can look forward to, as per the Sacramento City Express.
