Brad Pitt appeared at the port of Hydra early this morning, making his first public transit in front of dozens of residents and visitors who had gathered to see him in person.

The famous actor moved on foot through the main pier, heading to the School of Fine Arts, where the first filming of the highly anticipated production is scheduled to take place today.

Dressed simply and visibly in a good mood, he made no secret of his ease, walking at a leisurely pace and exchanging greetings with locals.

His security people, who moved discreetly around him at a distance of a few metres, asked journalists and photographers to record free shots, but without surrounding him or attempting to elicit statements from him, to give him the space he needed to move smoothly through the crowd.

Brad Pitt seemed particularly impressed by the morning scene at the harbour, with the distinctive donkeys moving among the passers-by, an image that – according to bystanders – caught his attention for a few seconds before he continued on his way to the filming location.

All the way, some 500 metres, the Hollywood star remained smiling, discreetly greeting local residents and professionals in a scene that was more reminiscent of a leisurely morning stroll than the arrival of one of the biggest stars of the international film scene.

It will be recalled that the Hollywood star arrived in Hydra yesterday by private boat. The boat slowly entered the harbor and, behind the large windows of the cabin, the actor could be seen watching the settlement in front of him.

As soon as he tied into the dock and opened the door, he stepped down onto the pier and, according to testimony, stood for two to three minutes almost motionless, obviously impressed by the sight of the picturesque harbor.

The stone mansions perched on the hill, the boats gently rocking on the water, the cobbled streets that seemed to lead to another era, composed a scene that already seemed ready for cinematic filming.

For a few moments, the star looked more like a spectator enjoying the scenery than one of the most recognizable people on the planet. That image, however, was just the beginning.

It quickly became apparent that the Hill was not just hosting a film expedition, but had become a full-blown Hollywood set.

Dozens of technicians, producers, set designers and crew members move incessantly around the harbor, moving equipment, setting up machinery and preparing scenes with absolute precision.

The eyes of visitors and residents are immediately drawn to two huge high-powered fans that have been placed in a central location. This is specialized film production equipment that will be used to create intense weather conditions, enhancing the storm scene required by the film’s script.

At the same time, balconies and building facades have special pipes installed, through which artificial rain will be produced in a completely controlled manner, in order to serve the needs of the filming without disturbing the operation of the settlement.The interventions of the production are not limited to the equipment.

An old warehouse in the harbour has already been transformed into a cinema pharmacy, with props, signs and details referring to a real shop.

At the same time, three shops have been leased by the production: one is used to store equipment, while the other two have been converted into sets – a flying dolphin ticket office and a traditional café, fully adapted to the requirements of the film.

The presence of the Hollywood production has also strongly influenced the daily life of the island.

Those hotels that remain open during this period are already full of crew members, while there is also increased traffic in cafes and restaurants. Two large tents have been set up outside the historic hotel Hydroussa, where the production’s catering service operates, serving dozens of workers every day.Of particular interest is the participation of local residents, as many are being recruited as extras.

According to reports, their pay reaches 200 euros a day, which has generated a lot of interest on the island. At the same time, the production plan includes the use of an old dolphin from the line, which will be used in certain scenes, adding even more authenticity to the cinematic effect. Despite the frenzy of preparations, weather conditions have already affected the planning.

High winds and a forecast for rain have led to the cancellation of some planned filming, with the production moving to reschedule.

Still, the prevailing feeling is that Hydra is living a rare experience.

For a few weeks, the traditional island of the Saronic Gulf has been transformed into a little Hollywood, where the authentic Greek landscape coexists with artificial storms, cinematic backdrops and one of the biggest stars of world cinema walking down the same alleys where residents and visitors move daily.

An image that will hardly be repeated and that already looks ready for the big screen.