Filming of the new ‘Batman’ film has restarted in Liverpool, despite a recent spike in coronavirus cases forcing the city into an impending lockdown. Beleaguered locals have vented their ire online.
Eyewitness video captured a crowd of extras on the film set, outside Liverpool's iconic St George's Hall, none of whom appeared to be wearing masks.
Right off the bat, it’s important to point out that the cast reportedly donned their masks in between takes while the crew were masked up throughout shooting. That didn’t stop livid Liverpudlians from venting their frustration at the draconian measures placed upon the city to curb the coronavirus, while a Hollywood blockbuster is permitted to film away.
“One km down the road people are on ventilators. Rule of six doesn't apply to the glamorous,” one local tweeted in response to the footage. “So Hollywood can continue to use Liverpool to film Batman, but the people and businesses of Liverpool can’t use their own city. Covid can’t spread if you pretend it’s Gotham,” another irate commenter added.
I am so sad that Liverpool seem to have generally acquiesced. There were hundreds in Liverpool today filming the new Batman movie, no masks, no social distancing; this is perfectly acceptable yet we can't get married, go to a funeral or visit a relative in a care home!!!
— Ruth Parkes (@rv_parkes) October 12, 2020
Totally baffles me that they can lock down the people of Liverpool but then invite a load of Hollywood actors over to film a movie! No social distancing,no masks just a load of people bopping around St Georges Hall!