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Waltham Forest Cancels Nicolas Cage WWII Film Shoot

1/10/2026

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  • Waltham Forest Council revoked filming permission for Nicolas Cage, the actor, for his WWII film Operation Fortitude, after concerns over Nazi flags planned for Walthamstow Town Hall.
  • The shoot had been approved with conditions.
  • The schedule was moved up, preventing necessary community consultation.
  • Following the denial, filming moved to Greenwich for historical accuracy despite the imagery.