FILMING for a Star Wars series is starting in a location far, far away from exotic — three miles up the coast from Blackpool.
Disney production crews have been seen setting up at North Promenade in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancs. And the beachfront Cove Cafe has been turned into part of the set for Andor, a 12-part prequel to the film Rogue One.
Shooting aptly starts today — with May 4 dubbed National Star Wars Day because of the film’s phrase “May the Force be with you”.
Roads in the area have been closed and anti-drone measures will be taken to avoid online leaks. But drone operator and YouTuber Scruffy Diamond said: “Trucks have been dropping off some really cool giant palm trees.” Filming in the Lancashire town is expected to last eight.
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