Murcia becomes Istanbul as Hollywood rolls into town
Streets close and locals wanted as Warner Bros. transforms Murcia into an exotic Turkish playground this November
Get ready, Murcia! The city is about to become the star of the show, quite literally, when it transforms into the exotic streets of Istanbul for a big-budget Hollywood blockbuster filming this November.A handful of streets, including Trapería, Barrionuevo, and Escultor Nicolás Salzillo, will be closed off and turned into bustling film sets filled with action scenes. If you spot some serious movie magic happening in your neighbourhood, don’t be surprised. November 5, in particular, will see Trapería Street off-limits to the public while filming is underway.
Local businesses have already been given the heads-up so they can brace for the excitement and the minor disruptions that come with hosting a Hollywood production. And don’t worry, access during filming days will be strictly limited to authorised personnel only.
But it’s not just the streets getting star treatment. Murcia Region International Airport will double as a key location on October 31, helping add authenticity to this grand production. Spanish companies are also lending a hand behind the scenes, making it a true home-grown collaboration.
Fancy being on the big screen? Now’s your chance! The production is on the hunt for extras aged 18 to 70 who live in Murcia. All ethnicities are welcome, so if you’ve ever dreamed of movie stardom, you can get in touch via the WhatsApp number displayed on the official casting poster.
This isn’t Murcia’s first brush with fame. Back in June 2023, the Los Mateos neighbourhood in Cartagena had a Hollywood makeover when it stood in for a Mexican town in Marvel’s ‘Venom 3.’ Fans even caught a glimpse of the film’s star, Tom Hardy, during filming.
With its diverse landscapes and vibrant cities, Murcia is quickly becoming a hotspot for international filmmakers. This November, the city will bring a little bit of Istanbul magic to the Costa Blanca - and maybe even a few locals to the silver screen.
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The Montessori British School in Murcia offers the highest quality education for your children based on the UK curriculum, combined with the world-famous and highly sought-after Montessori methodology of teaching.
What is Montessori?
The Montessori method departs from traditional teaching practices by placing the child’s interests, capacity to choose and natural abilities at the heart of the learning environment, rather than focusing on fitting all students into rigid, one-size-fits-all boxes.It is so popular with parents because it recognises their children as individuals and nurtures their natural curiosity in a collaborative way.
“CHARACTER CANNOT BE TAUGHT, AS IT COMES FROM EXPERIENCE, NOT FROM EXPLANATION.”
– Maria Montessori
Why Montessori British School Murcia has the best of both worlds
The Montessori British School based in Central Murcia expounds this unique and revolutionary teaching method in all its classes and extracurricular activities, while at the same time giving students a firm grounding in the UK educational system.At the Montessori British School, your children can get the best of traditional Montessori British schooling with all the advantages of the blended classroom.
The teaching syllabus at Montessori British School champions the UK National Curriculum with 20% Spanish subjects, combined with Montessori’s learner-centered approach. Students are prepared for UK official exams, International GCSE and A-Levels.
All class sizes are kept small to maximise learning opportunities, and are delivered by experienced, qualified English-speaking and bilingual teachers to students from all over the world.
- Primary School: 5-11 years old
- Secondary School: IGCSE and A-Levels; 12-18 years old
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- Educational School Camps: For 5-18 years old
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The Montessori British School Murcia has a comprehensive range of assets to assist student learning:
- Excellent sports facilities
- Science labs
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- Extracurricular activities in Maths, English and Science
- Intensive Boarding School option
- Blended Programme (Flex) for combined online and in-person learning
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