Avengers: Age Of Ultron Starts Shooting

is reporting that Avengers: Age of Ultron has begun filming in Johannesburg. The film will shoot in the South African city for two weeks. According to the Gauteng Film Commission, the action sequences being shot will not include the film's primary cast. The commission showed Marvel Studios around Johannesburg last year, "sharing information about Johannesburg's physical assets and the benefits of filming in the region, which include the possibility of qualifying for the recently revised government film incentive, which is intended to encourage and attract large-budget films and television productions that will contribute towards employment creation, enhancement of South Africa's international profile, and increase the country's creative and technical skills base". Gauteng Film Commission chief executive Phindile Mbanjwa said, "We're thrilled that Marvel Studios is bringing a major motion picture project to Joburg, and we're committed to showing them the very best our region has to offer." Mayor Parks Tau said the city was excited about hosting the movie, "It strengthens Johannesburg's position as a worldwide film production center with first-class facilities and production support. "The film will also generate many jobs for South African crew members who will be employed by the production. "Additional jobs will include over 1 000 extra man-days throughout the two-week shooting schedule." Avengers: Age of Ultron is also said to be filming in South Korea and Italy. Avengers: Age of Ultron is scheduled to hit theaters May 1, 2015.