Spotted: Russell Brand

How would you kill time waiting for your delayed train to arrive: (1) hit up the food court, (2) take a nap, or (3) watch Russell Brand film a movie? If 3’s your answer, you would have loved to be me on Monday night.

Thanks to On Location Vacations, I knew Russell was doing reshoots for Arthur in and around Grand Central last weekend. They also tweeted he would be there Monday night. I thought I’d be long gone by then, but I came across production trucks, cables, and the craft service table as I headed into GCT. Inside I watched as workers put green screens over the ads on the main concourse.

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As I stood around waiting for my train’s arrival to be announced, I suddenly noticed a large crowd forming to my right. At the center of it was Russell towering over everyone in a funky pair of boots. (Not sure if they were part of his character’s wardrobe or not.) I quickly made my way to one of the balconies for a better view which resulted in the above photo. I took a few more, but you’ll have to go to On Location Vacations to see them. Tell OLV Shari sent you!

Shari Baldie
Shari Baldie

Meet Shari Baldie, GRAE New York's Resident Girl About Town. In 2009 Shari created GRAE New York out of spring break boredom. Finding inspiration in everything from music and style to art and culture, GRAE New York is a digital magazine of her lifestyle and influences. When she’s not writing or being a girl about town, Shari spends her time (unsuccessfully) convincing native New Yorkers that her Westchester hometown is not “upstate." It’s an ongoing battle.