“The Normal Heart” HBO films in the Pines- 2013

Based on the 1985 play of the same name by playwright Larry Kramer who lived it, and based it on his life it finally arrived on the small screen directed by Ryan Murphy and produced by HBO.

2013.

On a summer’s day HBO arrives to film playwright Larry Kramer’s award winning play “The Normal Heart.”

Actress and star Julia Roberts

on set. She had no scenes here, but accompanied husband Danny Moder (camera man) with their kids. Stayed at a home on the bay (230 Bay Walk).

Actor Matt Bomer takes the Ferry to work with tunes…

Actors from the Ryan Murphy created TV series “Glee” Lea Michele and Cory Monteith visit the set.

Old phone booths and red wagons were brought in to recreate the 1980’s era.

Filming the opening scenes with director Ryan Murphy were watched by many in the community.

Actor Dennis O’Hare on set.

The press were on it…

Beach scenes.

Filming at 144 Ocean Walk.

Actor Mark Ruffalo recreates the scene of handing out flyers in the harbor which Larry Kramer did in real life…

Extras arrive for a party with an all white theme on the beach. The party is a recreation of the legendary party called “Beach” in 1979.

Scenes from the film.

Larry Kramer on set.

The premiere…

Press and Awards.

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