The Community Services Division would like to inform Cobourg residents of upcoming filming taking place in downtown Cobourg on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
The production company Reunion MA Production Inc. will be filming for a new series entitled “The Greatest,” a spin-off of the 1977 feature film covering the life of Muhammad Ali.
“Welcoming film productions to Cobourg plays a vital role in driving economic development and boosting tourism,” said Mayor Lucas Cleveland. “Each production supports local businesses and showcases the unique charm of our town to audiences far and wide. It’s an exciting way to strengthen our local economy while keeping Cobourg on the map as a premier filming destination.”
The production company will be in contact with all residents and businesses that will be directly impacted.
Filming Locations and Schedule:
• Monday, April 21 to Friday, April 25: Film preparation (store fronts and windows): King Street from Third to Hibernia
• Monday, April 28 to Tuesday, April 29: Filming at a private residence, east end of Cobourg, and filming preparation in Victoria Hall’s James Cockburn Room
• Wednesday, April 30: Filming Day, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
o Filming to take place in Victoria Hall (James Cockburn room inside and outside),
o King Street (Third Street to Hibernia Street): King Street will be closed at Third Street to Hibernia Street for the filming of a parade from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2: Wrap days
Film Production Vehicle Parking Areas:
• Monday, April 21 to Friday, May 2: Albert Street Lot
• Sunday, April 27 to Wednesday, April 30: Marina Lot
• Sunday, April 27 to Wednesday, April 30: Campground
• Wednesday, April 30: King Street from Third to Hibernia, on-street parking on both sides of the road
Cobourg residents will notice the American flag and bunting outside of Victoria Hall and on King Street the week of April 28, but their presence will be kept to the minimum required times.
Supporting Local Businesses
The Town of Cobourg has a long history of working with international production companies. Council recognizes filming is an excellent source of revenue with very little resource costs. Each production provides primary sources of revenue to the Town through facility rentals, parking and filming permits. Secondary benefits to the economy are large as the productions use local resources, businesses, and supplies.
Reunion MA Production Inc. is working to maximize Canadian involvement and the economic benefit to our community. Their visit will include:
• Approximately 200 Canadian paid background actors
• A community casting call will be issued, inviting local citizens to participate as unpaid walk-ons during a planned parade scene
• Around 150 Canadian crew members, including:
o Food service teams
o Directors
o Minor cast members
• All hotel accommodations are being booked locally
• The production team intends to support local businesses, including restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops throughout their stay.
Please contact Jackie Chapman Davis, Manager of Culture, at 905-372-9971 x 4363 with any questions or concerns.
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