Oscar-winning actress spotted in Budapest

Budapest has once again become a magnet for Hollywood, with Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway recently spotted filming in the heart of the Hungarian capital. The star was photographed on Erzsébet Boulevard, near the corner of Wesselényi Street, in District VII, one of the city’s busiest and most iconic areas.

Anne Hathaway filming in Budapest

According to 24.hu, Hathaway is in Hungary for the filming of Alone at Dawn, a new war drama directed by Ron Howard, the acclaimed filmmaker behind A Beautiful Mind and The Da Vinci Code. The production has been underway in Budapest since last autumn, with Adam Driver, who plays the film’s lead role, having already spent months in the city.

Local residents and fans were quick to notice the celebrity outside the Stifler Pool billiards salon, where she was seen alongside members of the film crew. Photos shared by the Színes Erzsébetváros Facebook page quickly gained attention, highlighting yet another major international production making use of Budapest’s versatile locations.