If you happen to be near the Cape Town City Bowl this Saturday (October 26) and next week (November 2-3), don't worry if you hear gunshots. They are filming an episode of an American docudrama called “. Mother City of “Outlaws and Gunmen.''
The episode they are filming in Cape Town is about notorious bank robber John Dillinger.
Filming locations for the film include the FNB Building on Adderley Street, Mutual Heights on Darling Street, and the area around the Western Cape High Court.
District 115 Councilor Ian McMahon posted about the issue on his Facebook page to raise awareness.
The film shoot, which will take place over the next two weekends, will include road closures and simulated gunfire, including machine gun and individual gunshots and noise.
Scenes include John Dillinger robbing several CBD banks, featuring gunfire inside the building and gunfire as he exits the “bank.”
This includes Tommy Gun machine gun fire and occasional fire.
If you're out and about, please note the schedule and location below.
Saturday, October 26th:
Location: Inside the FNB Building, Adderley Street (no gunfire) Location: Mutual Heights, Darling Street Road Closure: Complete closure of Darling from 16:30 to 19:30 (no machine gun fire during this period) ) Plain to Darling closed – Parliament Street, northbound Adderley to Darling closed – Plain Street, southbound Vehicles traveling on Parliament must only turn left into Darling – cannot turn right into Darling
Saturday, November 2, 2024:
Location: Kirom Street and Leeuwen Street Complete closure of Kirom Street and Leeuwen Street from 10:00 to 22:00 (machine gun firing between 16:00 and 19:00) Additional closures: From Kirom Street to Leeuwen including Dorp Street From Long Street to Leeuwen Street ~ Kirom street containing dope
Sunday, November 3, 2024:
Location: Kirom and Leeuwen Full closure of Kirom and Leeuwen from 11:00 to 19:30 (single volley from 15:00 to 18:00) Additional closures: from Kirom to Dorp Street included Broome to Leeuwen From Leeuwen Long to Keylom including Dorp Street Location: Prestwich Street Full closure of Prestwich Street from 08:00 to 23:30 (20:00 to 23:00) Additional closure: Prestwich Street Bree to Loop Street
