A corner of downtown San Antonio will be transported back to the year 1923 in mid-September.
Business owners on Broadway between Pecan and Houston streets and on Travis Street from Alamo Street to Jefferson Street have been notified of impending street closures for an upcoming Paramount+ film shoot for the second and final season of the “Yellowstone” spinoff series “1923.”
Movie and television star Helen Mirren will be on hand for the shoot, according to Brielle Insler of Düable Brand Trust, a political and nonprofit consulting firm located in the 110 Broadway building who was informed by Paramount+ representatives. Insler said fans of Harrison Ford will be disappointed that Mirren’s co-star will apparently not be part of the shoot.
Other nearby businesses that will be affected by the closures include Canela Vintage, Paris Hatters and Maverick Whiskey.
As reported earlier by MySA, Paramount+ is shooting in multiple Texas locations for the Taylor Sheridan-directed series, including Lockhart and Bartlett, known for its era-friendly vintage downtown buildings.
Insler said that Paramount+ location staff have been proactive, informative and helpful in preparing businesses on the street for the disruption the film shoot will cause.
Canela Vintage owner Canela Kern said, “We have been impressed with their attention to detail and commitment to keeping us informed, and we are eagerly anticipating this project, particularly for its potential benefits to the community, and hope it will pave the way for more filming opportunities in downtown San Antonio.”
The production will happen in five phases, beginning Sept. 9 with preparations including sidewalk closures and production vehicle parking along the corridor, as shop windows and building facades are “dressed” for the early 20th-century-era series, Insler said.
Street closures will begin around Sept. 16, though pedestrians and delivery vehicles will continue to have access to the area. Filming day is set for Sept. 19, when the whole area will be shut down.
Load out begins the next day, with the production wrapping by Sept. 27, according to materials provided to Kern.
Insler said that, though she’s an East Coast native, as a 13-year resident of San Antonio, she feels pride for the city and for being a downtown business.
“Hearing the possibility that they may walk by our window on the show, or even possibly walk in the door … it’s super exciting and cool for me,” she said. The “Yellowstone” fan said she’s “looking forward to catching up” on the hit show’s prequels “1883” and “1923.”
