On one of our final days in NYC this July, I decided that getting up early to see Central Park before the tourists arrive would be a good idea. And although I was a little tired, it definitely paid off. Walking into the W72nd entrance was rather peaceful - no bike and double decker tour guides yelling at you, no rickshaws lined up trying to get you to ride through the park, and not even anybody begging for food or money. Just some joggers and dog walkers. As I neared Bethesda Fountain I noticed that there were quite a few more people, and thought they must just like to beat the crowds, too. I sat down at the fountain to check some emails and people watch ... and before I knew it cameras and lights were being wheeled in, and security was now standing at the entrances to the paths that lead down to the fountain. And all those people down there with me? Extras in a movie. A full length movie starring Justin Timberlake. There were even paparazzi getting ready to photograph the actors. I realized then that I couldn't leave, or else I probably wouldn't be let back in! I started to talking with some of the actors, basically pretending that I was an extra, and supposed to be there, you know. The crew filmed several scenes of just background people, which I guess they will use in the movie to set the atmosphere. Then, out walked Justin Timberlake from underneath the bridge. The paparazzi was going nuts as they started filming scenes with him in it. I ended up standing just behind where the extras were waiting for their cues, and took this video! It was quite the experience, and really incredible to see how they film such short sections of a movie to put it all together. In case you're wondering, the movie is "tentatively" called "Friends with Benefits." (Classy, of course haha) It's supposed to come out in 2011, so I may have to watch it just to see how everything comes together!
on set with justin timberlake from meghan feyerabend on Vimeo.
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