A popular TV show has been filming at one of Vancouver's oldest hotels this week.
Yellowjackets is a survival epic about a group of "wildly talented" teenage soccer players who must survive in the wilderness according to IMDb.
The Showtime series stars Christina Ricci, Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, and Sophie Nélisse.
The show filmed scenes in early July on West Pender Street and at David Lam Park, including a late-night shoot.
Filming for the production is expected to occur again through Friday at the , which opened in 1939 and is known as the "Castle in the City."
Yellowjackets to film scenes again in Vancouver
Yellowjackets S3 BC Productions Inc. sent letters to residents in the hotel area notifying them of filming that commenced on Tuesday, July 23 and will continue through Friday.
A small crew arrived Monday to prepare the inside of the hotel for filming. Scenes are expected to be filmed until Friday morning inside the building.
Temporary "no stopping" zones include:
- North side of Alberni Street from Burrard Street to Thurlow Street
- West side of the 700 block of Hornby Street from 777 Hornby St to 800 W Georgia St
Preparation and wrap parking will take place in šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énḵ Square (鶹ýӳArt Gallery North Plaza).
super busy today
— NewWestBoyⓂ️ (@CaptCanuck66)