Ridley Scott To Film In Malaga – the famous director has chosen the old prison as the backdrop for his new thriller

Ridley Scott To Film In Malaga

Hollywood director Ridley Scott is set to film his latest blockbuster in Malaga.  “The Cartel” is a thriller set in Mexico, with sources revealing that Leonardo DiCaprio is being lined up to play the lead.  “The Cartel” is being adapted from a Don Winslow novel, which is about an American detective and a cartel leader.

Antigua Prisión Provincial

The Antigua Prisión Provincial will be used as the set for a huge maximum security prison in Mexico. The 14,000 square metre prison is currently being refurbished for use as an arts and community facility.  Filming is due to start this summer, with locals being drafted in as extras and Spanish army helicopters set to take part.

Antigua Prision Malaga – photo by Gary Owens

Written by Dave James

Published: 14.02.2017

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