A production company working on Mission Impossible 7 has been busy constructing a set at Darlton Quarry in Stoney Middleton – and we’ve been sent some great pictures...
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A number of people have expressed their excitement at the prospect of Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise possibly visiting Derbyshire. Photo: JPIMedia
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Earlier this year, the Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) approved Jupiter Spring Productions Ltd’s planning application to shoot a train crash scene at the disused Darlton Quarry in Stoney Middleton. Work has been taking place to create a set at the location, with filming and site clearance expected to be complete by the end of May. Photo: Rachel Davison
1. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 7
Earlier this year, the Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) approved Jupiter Spring Productions Ltd’s planning application to shoot a train crash scene at the disused Darlton Quarry in Stoney Middleton. Work has been taking place to create a set at the location, with filming and site clearance expected to be complete by the end of May. Photo: Rachel Davison
2. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 7
Planning documents submitted to PDNPA on behalf of Jupiter Spring Productions Ltd state: “This application involves the temporary construction of a section of railway line and a partial bridge structure on the southern face of the quarry, which a train will run off. Part of the quarry floor will be excavated to create a water-filled tank." Photo: Rachel Davison
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The documents add: "During the two-day filming phase, there will be one exceptionally noisy episode – the sound of a train coming off the quarry face – which should last no more than five minutes. There will also be some controlled explosions, which will be infrequent and of short duration. During the three-week rehearsal phase, the train will be running on the track and this will be noisy. All these activities will be carried out during the day." Photo: Rachel Davison
4. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 7
Rachel Davison (right), Karen Brown (middle) and Alison Nubbert (left) said they were 'very excited' to see the eye-catching set on Sunday. Did they spot a glimpse of Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise? Not on this occasion... Photo: Rachel Davison