“Powers” Filming in Chicago

Jason Patric set to star in Powers for FX.

Filming in the South Loop
A new television series is being filmed in Chicago. Powers, starring Jason Patric started filming in the city this month. In fact, crews were shooting in the South Loop at 13th St. between Wabash and State Thursday evening.

New FX Series
Powers is another in the seemingly long line of comic book/graphic novel characters being brought to life on the big and small screens. The new FX drama will focus on homicide detective Christian Walker (Patric) who specializes in cases that involve “powers,” or people with superpowers.

One of Four Filming in Chicago
Powers is one of four television shows currently filming in Chicago. The others are NBC’s The Playboy Club, Showtime’s Shameless, and Starz’s The Boss, starring Kelsey Grammer. If you work or live in the loop, chances are you’ve seen The Boss production crew and possibly even gotten a glimpse at Grammer around town.

"Powers shoot in The South Loop"

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The Powers pilot was written by Charles H. Elgee, the head writer for The Shield, Dexter, and The Walking Dead.

If there are any Jason Patric sightings, please let us know.

"The Boss" Filming in Chicago

Kelsey Grammer stars in "The Boss."

The Boss, a new 8-episode TV series is filming in Chicago. The show is about a Chicago mayor, played by Kelsey Grammer, who discovers he has a degenerative mental disease. The production company, Lionsgate Television, had movie trucks stationed along Clark St. south from Washington.

Gus Van Sant is set to direct the pilot episode due to air on Starz. Grammer is also serving as executive producer along with Van Sant and four others.

As I was walking up Clarke, I noticed they had an lunch truck rustling up some grub. Don't know what kind of permit they had, but they were cooking on the truck and on the street. Check out the slide show below to find out what they were cooking up for lunch.

""The Boss" films in Chicago"

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