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Brad Pitt Filming in Menidi with Artificial Storm Set for 'The Riders

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Actor and director Brad Pitt is currently filming his new movie "The Rider" at a studio located on the outskirts of Athens. The production team has constructed an elaborate artificial storm set to replicate specific weather conditions required by the film's narrative, which centers around themes related to Greek mythology such as Poseidon or Zeus controlling nature through storms rather than literal meteorological events in Greece itself (as noted in reports from March 16). This setup allows for dramatic scenes that would be difficult to capture under natural lighting and wind patterns.

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    Brad Pitt is filming his new movie in Menidi, Greece.
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    The production team has set up an artificial storm scene on the studio lot to match a specific location requirement for 'The Riders'.
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    Multiple Greek news outlets reported Brad Pitt's visit and film shoot activities at this venue.
Feb 9, 8:47 AM EST - Feb 10 at noon ET and on the West Coast (Pacific Time) "The President's speech was delivered in a formal setting with an audience of over one thousand people."

Brad Pitt is filming his new movie at a studio in Menidi, featuring artificial stormy scenes for 'The Riders'.

— (Protothema.gr)

A set and the film's scene of turbulence will be created inside this menidion.

— (Newsbomb.gr)