Lights. Camera. Action! John Landis’ latest movie,
Burke and Hare, starts filming in Edinburgh today. As the name
suggests, it’s based on the true
story of William Burke and William Hare.
For those unfamiliar with the tale, they were two grave robbers
who were partial to a bit of murder, plying their victims with
alcohol, and selling the cadavers to Robert Knox, who ran an
anatomy college in Edinburgh's Surgeon's Square. Just the sort of
chaps you’d like to pop out for a pint with.
Landis is famous for Blues Brothers and
Animal House, as well as Michael Jackson’s Thriller video,
and has compiled an all-star cast for his new flick, including
Simon Pegg, Andy Serkis, Tom Wilkinson and Isla Fisher, as well as
Sir Christopher Lee, Reece Shearsmith, Jessica Hynes, Tim Curry,
Bill Bailey and Ronnie Corbett.
There’s been a whole host of films and TV shows shot in Edinburgh
recently, which is not surprising really, given that the
capital’s streets and buildings provide such a fabulous
backdrop.
Apparently, they’ll be filming on the Royal Mile tonight, so if
you like that sort of thing, why not pop along. Who knows, they
might even need extras. Just don’t agree to go for a drink with
them…
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