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Greece turned into Hollywood: 1980s Hydra rebuilt from scratch for Brad Pitt

A 500-member crew, 100 extras and meticulous 1980s set reconstructions transformed Hydra into a tightly controlled Hollywood set, as exhaustive preparation and high security surrounded the filming

Brad Pitt’s “injured daughter” and the peak of the film’s production

"We have fallen in love with the landscape, the sea and the people", they tell Protothema.gr

“I love it here” Brad Pitt’s exclusive statement to Protothema (updated)

Since dawn, preparations for the scene that provides for the boarding of passengers in the historic flying dolphin

“Lockdown” at the port of Hydra: All shops to close for filming of the movie starring Brad Pitt

The production paid compensation equivalent to the businesses’ daily turnover, while scenes will be filmed tomorrow with a “flying dolphin” at the port

Brad Pitt’s secluded accommodation on Hydra: Why he chose the small hotel in Vlychos (video-photos)

The Hollywood star opted for complete privacy in Plakes Vlychou, staying at a hotel with just five suites

The villa where Brad Pitt is staying on Hydra: It once belonged to Kostas Boutaris, went to auction, and now belongs to famed host Stephen Colbert

Colbert bought the property for one of his two sons – Pitt’s production rented it from a Greek company based in Athens – The story behind the estate

Brad Pitt relaxed and smiling in Hydra for his new movie – See videos and photos

See photos and videos of the preparations on the island that has been transformed into a set

Up to 200 euros a day for extras in Brad Pitt’s film in Hydra: An old hydrofoil is recruited for the filming

The Hollywood star is on the island – Filming focuses on the port of Hydra, where the main set has been installed

Brad Pitt arrived in Hydra for film shooting, see photos of the sets that have been set up on the island

The Hollywood star is staying at the home of a well-known entrepreneur

Hydra turns into Hollywood as sets begin to take shape for the film starring Brad Pitt – The actor is expected on the island tomorrow

Narrow alleyways, squares and landmark buildings are gradually being transformed into open-air film sets, making use of the island’s distinctive architecture and aesthetic identity

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