Emma Watson, Movie Shoot Creates Excitement in Upper St. Clair
Filming took place in the Deerfield Manor neighborhood on Thursday and Friday.
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"Can you believe she's in our neighborhood?"
"I hope I get her autograph!"
Small crowds of neighborhood kids gathered in excitement on Friday afternoon, while the cast and crew of the movie, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, were filming in Deerfield Manor.
The children walked or rode their bikes from their homes in hopes of catching a glimpse of actress Emma Watson. And an autograph, if they were lucky. They were ready — with pictures, DVDs and sharpies in hand.
The actors' trailers were set up along Hollow Tree Drive. A shuttle was taking the cast and crew to and from the house being used for filming, located on Merry Oak Lane. The house is currently for sale and is listed for $1.9 million.
The director of the movie is Upper St. Clair native Stephen Chbosky. The movie is based on a novel he wrote, also titled The Perks of Being a Wallflower, about an introvert high school freshman who learns things about drug use, sex and suicide.
Other places in Pittsburgh the movie has used as setting include Mill Grove Road in Upper St. Clair, Kings Restaurant in Upper St. Clair, Peters Township High School, The Hollywood Theatre in Dormont and the Fort Pitt Tunnels.
Becky Brindle
12:56 pm on Saturday, June 4, 2011
It really is a stunning home! Thank you for the information!
Michael Spadaro
6:21 pm on Saturday, June 4, 2011
This red Georgian House in Deerfield was designed by Robert T Stevens Jr.( Bob ) USC class of 1971. It was built in the early '90s and is one of my favorites.
Mike Spadaro USC Class of 1971
Mary
9:49 pm on Monday, June 6, 2011
I got her autograph today on Hollow Tree Drive! I was in my car driving over to Merryoak, when I saw Emma filming outside a home on Hollow Tree (I think it was 1541 but it has a fire hydrant out front of it). I was the only fan there! She was in a red dress with red lip stick taking pictures on the front lawn with a boy in a tux - as if they were going to a dance. -Sorry, I haven't read the book! She was very nice, and all I did was stand there and wait till the filming was done and just ask for an autograqph. She skipped over and signed and we chatted a bit. She is very nice. I love her accent!
Becky Brindle
10:07 pm on Monday, June 6, 2011
That's very neat, Mary! Thank you for sharing!