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Mercer University\u2019s front gate will be used to film \u201cComeback King\u201d next week, and the filming will cause some street closures, according to a notification from Tap Out Productions.<\/p>\n
\u201cComeback King,\u201d directed by Judd Apatow, is about a country-western star navigating their career after a \u201cdramatic downfall.\u201d It will film at Mercer University\u2019s front gate on 1300 College St. from May 5 through May 7, according to the filming notification and IMDB. The movie stars Glen Powell, Cristin Milioti and Madelyn Cline.<\/p>\n
Coleman Avenue\u2019s parking lanes will close on both sides in front of the gate, according to the filming notification.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn addition, the sidewalk along Coleman Avenue adjacent to the Mercer front gate between College Drive Lane and Adam Street will be closed,\u201d the filming notification stated. \u201cThe sidewalk adjacent to the Tattnall Square Park will have intermittent pedestrian holds as needed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Preparation for filming will take place on May 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The production company will place \u201cEmergency No Parking\u201d signs \u201cfor our production vehicles and equipment to stage around our set safely,\u201d the notification said.<\/p>\n
The production company will film on May 6 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. There will be intermittent traffic control on Coleman Avenue between Shamrock and Adam streets, as well as College and Hazel streets. Traffic \u201cwill be held no longer than a standard traffic light cycle,\u201d according to the filming notification.<\/p>\n
However, traffic will be held when filming starts, including rolling and cutting, \u201cto ensure the safety of our cast and crew,\u201d the notification said. The production company will film after the morning drop-off and after-school pickup to avoid conflict with Alexander II Magnet School\u2019s schedule.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease note, throughout our time in the neighborhood, we will conduct activities in a manner (that) does not block driveways, always allowing you and your guests access to and from your home or business,\u201d the filming notification said. \u201cIt is our goal to minimize any inconvenience that may occur during our visit. Macon-Bibb County Sheriff deputies will be present during these activities to assist with traffic control and public safety.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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