Film crews were busy shooting scenes at a hair salon in Empress Drive on Tuesday, April 19.
Australian star Cate Blanchett was rumoured to be taking part, but the crew remained tight-lipped about which famous actors were filming in the resort.
But on Wednesday (April 20), the Gazette revealed that crews were in town to film an episode for Documentary Now! – a hit US comedy series
We sent one of our photographers over to get a close-up look as filming continued:
7. Film crews on Empress Drive
Scenes are being filmed at Salon K, at the corner of Empress Drive and Holmfield Road in North Shore, which has been renamed Salon de Edwina for the episode. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
8. Film crews on Empress Drive
It is being parodied as Two Hairdressers In Bagglyport, about a hair salon owner and her staff in the fictional coastal village of Bagglyport as they prepare their yearly stylebook. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
9. Film crews on Empress Drive
Because it is set in the 1990s, crews briefly closed the road to traffic when filming to avoid any modern cars appearing in the shots. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
10. Film crews on Empress Drive
Traffic and pedestrians were held at intervals lasting around three minutes whilst filming took place. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
11. Film crews on Empress Drive
Documentary Now! has been nominated for six Emmy Awards during its run and has been met with strong critical acclaim. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
12. Film crews on Empress Drive
Among the famous names to star in past episodes are Cate Blanchett, Owen Wilson, Michael Keaton, Jack Black, Anne Hathaway and screen legends Peter Fonda, Mia Farrow and Faye Dunaway. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard