It didn’t take long for the photo to go viral. The original photo of the Civil Guard received more than 10,000 visits and some rebroadcasts in which the main actor of the series ‘The Walking Dead’, Norman Reedus, appears handcuffed.
In the tweet published on their social networks They specify that the Hollywood actor has not been arrestedbut the anti-drone team of the Zaragoza Reserve and Security Group (GRS 5) and colleagues from Citizen Security monitored the filming of the new season.
The filming of “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon”directed by the Spaniard Paco Cabezas, had a team of around 350 people, who worked in parallel on three sets in the old town of Belchite, in the province of Zaragoza.
🛡️The anti-drone team of the Zaragoza Reserve and Security Group (GRS 5) as well as colleagues from Citizen Security provided security during filming.
– GuardiaCivilZaragoza🇪🇸 (@guardiacivilzg) November 11, 2024
The funny photo uploaded toace The Civil Guard social networks have attracted a lot of attention from fans of the series and users of
On the Civil Guard of X account (formerly Twitter) they usually upload news related to their actions, mainly arrests and rescues, but This national security organization sometimes has curious missions and download cute articles like this.
Belchite: Hollywood setting
The old town of Belchite, in Zaragoza, is a setting that has captured the attention of Hollywood on several occasions. With its ruins frozen in time, visibly recall the ravages of the Spanish Civil War. This historic complex remains a symbol of memory and has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest. The authenticity and drama of its ruins make Belchite one of the directors’ favorite settings.
One of the best known titles is “Pan’s Labyrinth”, directed by Guillermo del Torowhich was partly filmed in this location and won several Oscars in 2007. His choice highlighted the dark and fantastic atmosphere that the director wanted for his story, inspired by the Spanish Civil War. In addition, Agustí Villaronga filmed “Uncertain Glory” in Belchite, a 2017 film set in the conflict of war and loaded with drama.
Belchite also served for the Marvel Universe, where scenes from “Spider-Man: Far From Home” (2019) were filmed. In this case, the ruins of Belchite were transformed using digital effects in a devastated city in which the characters of Nick Fury and Mysterio They fight alongside the superhero. This collaboration with major productions has given renewed tourist and cinematographic appeal to the place, while always respecting and preserving its historical heritage.
Another notable film is “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen” (1988), directed by Terry Gilliam.which chose Belchite for its setting because of the authenticity offered by its ruins. In the same way, Albert Boadella filmed “Bon voyage, excellence” (2003) there. a critical film that uses Belchite’s space to reflect the weight of history.