Real pedestrians fill Times Square as Michael Keaton walks in his underwear due to hidden camera setups.

Film/Series: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Category: Trivia Fact

Timestamp: 00:54:32

Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu wanted total raw authenticity during Riggan's public exposure breakdown sequence. The production crew avoided hiring hundreds of background extras by tracking Michael Keaton through real crowds with cameras hidden inside local storefront panels and monitoring from a distance. The genuine looks of confusion, shock, and amusement from actual New York tourists enrich the chaotic, live-theater atmosphere of the shot.

Real pedestrians fill Times Square as Michael Keaton walks in his underwear due to hidden camera setups. in Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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