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13 secret codenames that popular movies used to film undercover
13 secret codenames that popular movies used to film undercover
Kirsten AcunaJul 23, 2020, 21:16 IST
Do you know the secret name "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Endgame" filmed under?Marvel
"The Batman," starring Robert Pattinson, is filming under the codename "Vengeance" to help keep it secret from paparazzi.
Many big, anticipated movies and sequels film using secret codenames or working titles to try and stay off the radar and avoid a flock of fans.
Many of these names may be Easter eggs, inside jokes, or hold some sort of deeper meaning within the production teams.
However, the titles often find their way online from casting calls or signs put up by production crews in cities where filming is taking place to announce any potential road closures and alert the public of any disruptions in the area.
Insider rounded up some of the best fake titles used by some popular box-office hits.
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Both "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame" were filmed under the codename "Mary Lou."
Stephen McFeely and Christopher Markus said the ending to the "Infinity War" saga needed to pull a Mary Lou Retton and "stick the landing."
Marvel Studios
"Deadpool" was filmed under the fictional character's favorite band, "Wham!"
A casting call for the long-awaited superhero film gave away the working title.
20th Century Fox
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"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" was known internally as "Space Bear."
Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher let fans in on the secret though. You can see the little space bear on the film's clapper.
Lucasfilm
"Fiona's Letter," the working title for "Interstellar," has a touching backstory.
Most of Christopher Nolan's movies have codenames related to his kids.
Paramount Pictures
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"Wonder Woman's" working title, "Nightingale," likely references the character's alias.
The working title can be seen on the clapper for "Wonder Woman."
Warner Bros.
"Joker" filmed under the name "Romeo."
Joaquin Phoenix won an Oscar for his performance as Arthur Fleck.
Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros., Kirsten Acuna/Insider
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"The Avengers" went by the name "Group Hug."
Imagine these guys going in for a group hug in 2012.
Marvel
"Captain America" had the title "Frostbite," which is funny given its ending.
Steve Rogers was frozen in ice for 70 years.
Paramount Pictures
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"The Dark Knight" was known as "Rory's First Kiss."
Press in Chicago quickly figured out the codename for the "Batman Begins" sequel when the movie started filming.
Warner Bros.
Director James Cameron used the working title "Planet Ice" to keep his work on "Titanic" under wraps.
"Planet Ice" sounds more like a documentary than a film about the Titanic.
Paramount
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"Jurassic World" went by the curious name of "Ebb Tide," which may not mean anything unless you're a big John Williams fan.
The franchise reboot had a nod to the original.
Universal Pictures/"Jurassic World"
"Captain America: Civil War" was known by the fake title "Sputnik."
Cap's BFF Bucky was under mind control. The fake name was on the clapper for the film.
Marvel Studios
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"Spider-Man: Homecoming" went by "Summer of George," a "Seinfeld" reference.
The sequel also had a "Seinfeld" reference for its working title.
Chuck Zlotnick/Sony Pictures Entertainment