The Bold and the Beautiful cast get wet as they film stunt at Manly Wharf
ONE of the characters of US soap, The Bold and The Beautiful, ended up in Manly Cove as the filming of the show continued in Sydney today.
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THE cast and crew of American Soap, The Bold and The Beautiful took over Manly Wharf to film dramatic scenes for the show’s Australian episodes.
The Manly Daily was invited exclusively to the set of the show, which has a global audience of 30m.
Stunt double, Jackie Murray, 39, from Camden was filmed dramatically falling backwards into the water, in place of the real actress, Courtney Hope, who plays character Sally Spectra.
She falls in after a row with bride, Steffy Forrester, played by Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, on the wharf, after the cast get off a jet boat on their way to the wedding reception.
She wore a red wig and the same bikini and sarong as the star.
But Hope also had to get wet, and was filmed jumping into the water and dunking her head, before the pair posed for photos together.
A diver was on standby in case anything went wrong.
As reported Shelly Beach was the location for filming the soap on Wednesday, with a wedding reception scene featuring the whole cast, shot on the shore.
The older part of the wharf, close to Manly Wharf Hotel, as well as the pathway outside the Hotel, was used, with security keeping eager fans away from the set.
Pierson Fode, who plays Thomas, and Courtney Hope, who plays Sally, shot scenes together, before Sally ended up in the water.
Fode told the Manly Daily: “It’s fantastic — it’s so hot — it’s actually hotter than California. I love it out here.
“There’s a big beautiful wedding happening, and some other things and I can’t really say much. Some pretty exciting stuff is about to happen.”
Fode, in board shorts and a white open shirt, also filmed a scene where he chatted up Hope’s character, who was in a bikini and orange sarong, standing on the rails of the wharf.
Meanwhile, Channel Ten presenter, Angela Bishop filmed a cameo, as a reporter called Jay Jay.
Wearing a Ginger and Smart frock and Louboutins, she said: “I’m in the fashion biz that's all I can tell you.
“I’ve got a few tiny lines but it’s such an honour and a privilege.
“They’re just so welcoming, it’s really amazing fun.
“I actually did my first interview with the cast 28 years ago so I’ve been onto the set a few times in LA.
“It’s amazing to have them in Sydney. It’s’ so great to be showing off Australia 100 countries around the world watch this show and look at the day we’ve turned on.
“People are going to be flocking over here I think.”
Some children from Bear Cottage got to meet the stars — with star Fode promising to promote the charity on his social media.
“This is awesome. I’m super excited,” he said.
“I would love to help you guys,” he said to the group.
“These are the things that make it all worth it.”
Filming, which has also taken place at Sydney Opera House and Bennelong Point, now moves to Melbourne.
It’s estimated to have cost $1m to bring the show to Australia.
Northern Beaches locals are among Sydney crew who brought Bold and the Beautiful to life.
Action co-ordinator and safety officer Kerry Blakeman from Frenchs Forest was part of the dramatic action which saw one of the actor fall into the water.
Mr Blakeman, said: “Basically there’s been little fight. Two characters are in conflict and it comes to a head down there. Jacqueline attempts to walk Sally off. “
Stunt double Ms Murray is a pro martial artist, dancer and gymnast and has appeared in everything from Kingsman to Home and Away.
“I love it, I don’t mind going in the water as it’s so hot,” she said.
David Knight, 55, from Narrabeen is production and location manager, and helped secure the filming locations.
The father of former Sea Eagles player, Liam, said all but a few of the 100-strong crew were from Sydney.
“It’s a big show and it’s great for the state,” he said.
Chris Coore, who manages Manly Wharf, said it was exciting to see the show come to the beaches, and spent some time on the set, which was right outside his office.
“The actors were all very approachable. I was blown away.”
As reported in the Manly Daily, extras such as Alex Smith from Newport were paid $500 to be in the background — and many were professional models.
The crew even brought their own coffee machine, and took over part of the Manly Wharf Hotel.
Security kept fans back from the set, while two nurses were on hand in case anything went wrong.
Fans of the TV soap couldn’t believe their luck as the show turned up on their doorstep.
And despite being 80, Beverley Olsen, from Manly who lost her husband, Colin, of more than 50 years last year, rubbed shoulders with the stars at Shelly Beach.
“I still haven’t come down yet. I couldn’t believe it,” she said.
“I said to Ridge: ‘I’ve just turned 80 and he asked, what am I doing, I should've said ‘having lunch with you!’ she said.
“I don’t think I’ve missed one episode. My husband liked it too and I don’t answer the phone when it’s on.
“I couldn’t believe it when I read it in the Manly Daily they were coming.”
Sandy Hill from Balgowlah said also got selfies with the stars — and confessed she’s only recently become a fan.
“Once you start watching it’s terrific. I go to the Boathouse every day, and it was a bit like Hollywood had come to Shelly Beach.”
However, during the beach filming, some security staff told crowds to “look the other way” rather than towards the set, in case they should be seen in shot.
One ranted: “It’s a big US production, it’s costing a lot of money.”
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