http://www.post-trib.com/news/828383,gdillinger.article

Depp's team looking over Gary locales
March 6, 2008
BY BOB KOSTANCZUK Post-Tribune staff writer


Gary may get in on the filming for "Public Enemies," which will star Johnny Depp as John Dillinger.

A locations official for the movie recently contacted Ben Clement, who handles film office matters for the city.

"They're just doing an initial site search to see if there are any locations within the city that might be suitable for filming," said Clement, economic development and marketing administrator for the Gary, East Chicago, Hammond Empowerment Zone.

Clement confirmed that representatives of the Universal Pictures release have been in Gary to scout potential shooting sites.

"Nothing's been firmed up at all yet," Clement said Wednesday. He declined to divulge any Gary locations that are being considered.

Clement did say, though, that Gary was open to the idea of accommodating film crews for the drama about a Depression-era crime wave.

"The city of Gary is interested in any film project that might help us to attract more film projects and to help advance the city," Clement said. "So naturally, something of this magnitude would be beneficial for us."

Shooting on "Public Enemies" is scheduled to take place over the next several months in Chicago and surrounding areas, including Crown Point. Set for a 2009 release, "Public Enemies" is based on the acclaimed Bryan Burrough book of the same name.

Growing up in Indiana, I'd always be scared when we drove through Gary as it once was the "murder capital" of the entire U.S...might still be.

Then "Shooting" part of Public Enemies there may be appropriate. :D

Anne x

I wish they would use the word "filming" when talking about Gary. It's a little scary when they use the word "shooting". Better yet, please pick another city.