First Photos From Book of Eli
By Laura Aguirre
Hey readers, take the first look at Denzel Washington’s upcoming film Book of Eli. This post-apocalyptic drama stars Washington and Gary Oldman. Both Washington and co-director Albert Hughes had a lot to say about the desolate place that is Albuquerque, their shooting site.
“There’s a reason there’s nothing growing out there,” says Washington. “It’s land no one wants.”
Take a look at the rest of the photos after the jump…
Luckily for Washington and Hughes, the place is perfect if you’re shooting the end of the world, which in the case of Book of Eli is just that; a film about a post-apocalyptic world and a lonely hero.
“We had once scene where Denzel had to kill off one of his enemies,” says Hughes, “Right after he kills the guy, a little dust storm picks up and blows right over them. It was eerie. We’re going to have people thinking an effect was computer-generated, when it was just from shooting out here.”
Will the setting add a more realistic touch to Book of Eli?
Photos from USAToday
Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:30PM
I saw this story too. The issue/misunderstanding is that the dateline in the story is Albuquerque, but clearly he is referring to where the film was mostly shot.
Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:18PM
The Book Of Eli was not shot anywhere near Albuquerque, but rather several hundred miles south in Roswell New Mexico. Did the person who put this piece together get it wrong, or did Denzel Washington and director Albert Hughes just not know where they were during the making of their film?
Saturday, May 30, 2009 3:11PM
I like the first photo. It really has a feeling of post-apocalyptic drama. Noah Lieske
Monday, June 15, 2009 12:09AM
Actually the article is correct. Most of the film was shot in Albuquerque, there was only 2 weeks of shooting in Carrizozo, NM. A few days up near Santa Fe. They never shot in Roswell. I think you're the one who needs to get their facts straight DMcLA!!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:55PM
The film was also shot on the Santo Domingo Indian Reservation in New Mexico. Denzel thanks for taking the time to visit our pueblo/village. Can't wait for the movie to come out in 2010.
Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:02PM
Some of the filming was done in the town of Emporuim,Pa. The forests you see were filmed outside of Port Allegheny,Pa.
The store you see was filmed just off rt. 6 —Special effects to the hilt !!!!! Roads and some main streets were shut down for filming also So—do your research people.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:51PM
Where, in Carrizozo, was the location for the filming? We lived there for 8 years. ccslcp
Thursday, January 14, 2010 6:45AM
yeah…I was living near Carrizozo at the time they were filming it…I would drive by the set-up a few times
Saturday, September 4, 2010 12:11AM
it had to be partially filmed in CA… no way that wasn't Rancho Seco where they took shelter the night before finding the home of the old cannibals. anyone know for sure? and as far as the STORY goes, where was the town supposed to be? gold country?