Baltimore Grows

Film crews have swarmed Baltimore’s Mt. Vernon neighborhood recently, working on a pilot for a new prime time drama on Fox.  While there is no guarantee that the show would be picked for Fox’s new lineup, the general thought is that it has a pretty good chance. 

The show, called “The Reincarnationist” is based on a novel by M.J. Rose and is about a group of investigators that solve present-day mysteries based on past life experiences.  It’s unclear why Baltimore was chosen or whether Baltimore will play itself or be a stand-in for Washington D.C. or New York as it often does for movies on the Silver Screen. 

The filming will likely build excitement for those who like seeing the buzz of film crews around, but will also cause headaches and traffic jams for some that are trying to get around quickly.  Undoubtedly, if the show is picked up, it would be a plus for Baltimore and a boon to the economy.  Baltimore hasn’t seen a film crew since “He’s Just Not That Into You” (which was based in Baltimore) filmed a few scenes here.  No television show has been filmed in Baltimore since HBO’s “The Wire”, but hopefully “The Reincarnationist” will show Baltimore in a better light.

To learn more, follow the link below:

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/zontv/2009/03/reincarnation_pilot_fox_baltim.html

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