With the release of 'Furious 7' this weekend, and the glowing praise it has been receiving from critics, there's no doubt that the buzz surrounding Abu Dhabi's featured spotlight in the film has reached fever pitch in recent weeks.
It's a big deal when Hollywood comes courting, especially at a time when the UAE is trying to position itself as a major hub for filmmaking and production, the report said, adding, that the filming of 'Furious 7' in the UAE is about more than just gaining prominence for Abu Dhabi, it was the chance of a lifetime for local industry buffs to work directly on a major Hollywood picture.
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Casting agency Miranda Davidson Studios was put in charge with providing over 200 locally-based cast for the film a year before pre-production began.
The daunting task gave many first-time actors the opportunity to showcase the best of the UAE's diversity on the big screen.
"We provided all the background extras for the Abu Dhabi portion of the movie. In a movie like The Fast and the Furious, the background is key. They had to go through a string of approvals before being accepted. Every extra was literally hand picked," said company CEO, Miranda Davidson.
