…By Alan Peterson for TDPel Media.
Filming for the action thriller series “Paris Has Fallen,” a spin-off of the popular Has Fallen film franchise, has commenced at Swansea Airport.
The TV series is being developed by French film production company StudioCanal, Urban Myth Films, Millennium Media, and G-BASE.
The series, written by Howard Overman and directed by Oded Ruskin, will be filmed in south Wales, London, and Paris over the next few months.
It is expected to be pitched to various UK and US channels in the coming weeks, with deals already secured for television networks in France, Germany, and other European countries.
Starring Mathieu Kassovitz:
French actor and director Mathieu Kassovitz, known for his roles in films like “Amelie” and “La haine,” will star as Vincent, a protection officer to a French Minister.
Vincent teams up with MI6 operative Zara to safeguard the politician from a terror group led by the villain Jacob.
As they work together, they uncover a larger conspiracy and suspect a fellow security service colleague of collaborating with Jacob.
Kassovitz is expected to lead the Paris Has Fallen franchise, although details about other cast members have not been revealed yet.
Involvement of Gerard Butler:
Gerard Butler, renowned for his role as U.S. Secret Service agent Mike Banning in the Has Fallen films, is rumored to make a cameo appearance in the TV series.
However, his official attachment to the project has not been confirmed. The series also featured actors Morgan Freeman and Aaron Eckhart, but it remains uncertain whether they will appear in the spin-off.
Filming at Swansea Airport:
The specific scenes being filmed at Swansea Airport have not been disclosed publicly.
However, airport authorities have confirmed that French flags are being displayed during the four-day shoot.
The airport, currently used by private helicopters and small aircraft, will remain closed to all activities during the filming period.
Future of Swansea Airport:
Roy Thomas, the director of Swansea Airport Ltd, expressed optimism about the airport’s future despite previous licensing issues.
Thomas stated that he anticipates reopening the airport café in July and proceeding with development and expansion plans.
However, the immediate focus is on the successful completion of the filming process.
Conclusion:
The filming of the action thriller series “Paris Has Fallen” has brought excitement to Swansea Airport as scenes are being shot for the TV series.
With Mathieu Kassovitz leading the franchise and the possibility of a cameo appearance by Gerard Butler, fans of the Has Fallen films have much to look forward to.
As filming progresses, the airport remains closed, signaling a promising future for Swansea Airport.