Though it’s still more than a year away from being released, a new Hollywood movie has already achieved a feat no other major film ever has — getting access to Rome’s famous Coliseum.

The movie, “Jumper,” was given three days to shoot in the historic building. Filmmakers were even given access to the Coliseum’s underground chambers, which even tourists rarely get to see.

Reuters reports that the unprecedented shooting took place in early December, though it was not announced until this past weekend.

The filmmakers did face some restrictions, though; they were not permitted to use any artificial lighting, and could only shoot around dawn and dusk.

Shooting for “Jumper” is scheduled through January 2007, with a 2008 release date planned. The movie stars Hayden Christensen, Rachel Bilson and Samuel L. Jackson.






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