Chinchón
has been a hotbed of rumors since last Thursday the 25th, at noon, a tweet intended for its inhabitants was published on the town hall's social networks,
which was deleted yesterday, Monday the 29th,
to the surprise of many who dreamed of a unique opportunity.
"Our town can be the scene of one of the most important Christmas announcements. And we need you!" Said the publication launched at noon, which
claimed 80 extras
.
The only two requirements were that they be over 4 years old and that they be available on two dates:
September 11 and October 24.
The tweet posted on August 25.
To collaborate in this more than attractive audiovisual experience,
all you had to do was sign up at the municipality's Tourist Office before September 6
at the established time, which included the weekend.
An announcement that caught many unexpectedly and that
municipal sources have indicated that it has had a "surprising" response due to the enormous expectation created inside and outside the municipal limits.
After having consulted with them this news, those responsible for communication indicate "
that they have received calls from people outside the Community of Madrid to sign up"
, as well as having answered a series of questions related to what type of announcement it was.
Although many in the town think that it will be the Christmas Lottery,
no one can be sure due to the confidentiality
agreement signed between the company responsible for the recording and the Chinchón City Council.
Image of the advertisement 'Despertar', by Campofrío.
From the town hall they clarify that
only citizens registered in the municipality may participate
in said recording and that those who want to appear in it will not be paid despite extending over two filming sessions.
They point out, yes, the great opportunity that presents itself for those
80 people from the town who "will be able to see themselves in 15 years in an advertisement
that aims to promote the town and its historic center."
OTHER SHOOTINGS
Yes, it is confirmed that
it will take place in the famous Plaza Mayor
, a space that has already appeared on occasions in other advertisements and film recordings.
For example, in
Chimes at Midnight
(1965), by Orson Welles and
Around the World in 80 Days
(
1956), with Cantinflas himself and David Niven.
Or, closer in time, the
Awakening
ad ,
directed in 2015 by Icíar Bollaín, with which Campofrío
managed to move viewers with a story in which Emma Suárez and Tristán Ulloa toasted life.
Not to mention
Asteroid City,
Wes Anderson's film whose filming made
Bill Murray and Matt Dillon
walk through the Plaza Mayor of that municipality in October last year.
On this occasion, the recordings were made with the
utmost secrecy and extreme security measures
on a set installed on the side of the road to Colmenar de Oreja.
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