On Thursday night, the Rye Brook Board of Trustees unanimously approved a request to film a train-car crash scene this summer.
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RYE BROOK, NY – While there’s no guarantee Hollywood stars will be coming to the Hudson Valley this summer, it’s certain that their stunt doubles will be hard at work in the area.
During Thursday night’s Village of Rye Brook board of trustees meeting, one of the public hearing resolutions considered allowing use of village roads and waiving restricted times for filming a Netfix show.
According to the Netflix application to the Village of Rye Brook, they will be shooting a limited series titled “Article Two” (aka “Zero Day”) starring Robert De Niro.
Netflix says the limited series will be a six-episode conspiracy thriller starring Robert De Niro, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen and Connie Britton. The streaming service says the series asks the question, “How do we find the truth in a world in crisis that seems to be being torn apart by forces beyond our control?” And in an age of conspiracy theories and deception, how many of these forces are products of our own doing, maybe even our own imagination?”
Accordingly NetflixDe Niro will play beloved former President George Mullen, who comes out of retirement to head a commission tasked with investigating a possible world crisis.
“As a lifelong fan of American cinema, no actor is more important to me than Robert De Niro,” creator and executive producer Eric Newman told Netflix. “Having him as a producing partner and star on this show is beyond our wildest dreams.”
Subject to final approval by the Rye Brook Police Department, the board unanimously approved Thursday night’s decision to allow Netflix to use Lincoln Ave. to be approved for filming preparations on July 5th, 7th and 12th; Filming on July 10, 11 and 13; and restoration on July 14 and 17.
While the village ordinance stipulates allowable filming times of 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Netflix requested an increase in the allowable times to accommodate filming and other operations to suit their needs. They specifically requested the use of Lincoln Avenue for location shooting between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on July 5 and 7 and from 6 a.m. on July 12 until the end of filming on July 13. between 5 on July 10 and 11 from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on July 10 and 11 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 5 am on July 13; and 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on July 14 and 17.
While the board approved the extended filming hours outlined in the filming permit application, Thursday’s meeting clarified that Netflix must resubmit its application to the board if it requests filming hours changes.
In the scenes set to be filmed at Rye Brook, the Crossbucks won’t close at an intersection and a character in an Uber will be hit by an oncoming train, according to Assistant Location Manager Sean McManus. Producers said there will be a hands-on crash/stunt during the day with real fire, smoke, and special effects. There will be no real train, so visual effects will be added. There will also be a night scene with another character in an SUV driving past the rubble. Car/train wrecks, rescue workers, ambulances and police can be seen in this scene.
As the maps show, due to the train-car collision, a complete closure of the SUNY Purchase campus is required for day and night shooting. Netflix is also requesting the ability to use Lincoln Ave. between King Ave. and West Loop for stunt vehicles and to film emergency vehicles heading towards the West Loop. The producers are also asking for the Rye Brook Police Department’s assistance in closing down Lincoln Ave. for security reasons between July 11th and 13th.
150 cast and crew members are expected to be involved in filming. All equipment and vehicle parking is located on the SUNY Purchase Campus. Netflix said they would work with the SUNY Purchase University Police Department, the Harrison Fire Department and their own security personnel to ensure the stunt was performed in the safest manner. Producers said they have already been in contact with Westchester County Airport and the Westchester County Office of Film & Tourism to ensure the airport is fully aware of all filming details.
Netflix will also work with the SUNY Purchase University Police Department on campus road closures. They are already working with SUNY Purchase and Park2Fly on an alternative route across the campus to the airport. Producers also said they would contact the compost center to ensure their vehicles can come and go with minimal disruption.