Council turns down Cage film over Nazi swastikas
Summary
Plans to film a Nicolas Cage movie at Waltham Forest Town Hall were canceled due to concerns about the display of Nazi symbols. The council had agreed to the filming on the condition that these symbols would not be visible, but changes to the filming schedule prevented proper consultation with residents. The filming eventually took place in Greenwich.Key Facts
- Nicolas Cage is starring in a WWII film called "Operation Fortitude."
- The movie involves scenes with Nazi symbols like swastikas.
- Waltham Forest Council initially approved filming with the condition that Nazi symbols would not be visible to the public.
- Filming was moved ahead from October to September 15, impacting planned consultation with locals.
- The council denied permission due to changes in filming plans and high sensitivity to Nazi symbols.
- The production team had informed residents that Nazi symbols would be visible during the shoot.
- No filming fee was collected by the council.
- Filming later occurred in Greenwich instead.
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