FORKS — The next movie to be filmed on the North Olympic Peninsula could be a science-fiction thriller.
20th Century Fox officials are considering a rural West End location as the setting for the upcoming film, “Solaris,” starring George Clooney.
Free-lance location scout Michael Allison confirmed Tuesday that the major studio is considering the Forks area because of the frequent rain and overcast skies.
Allison would not comment on when a final shooting site will be selected or discuss other locations currently under consideration.
Forks Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Diane Schostak said Tuesday the community hopes to learn if the movie crew is coming in the next few weeks.
“They’ve been climbing all over out there,” she said. “They’ve been looking since October.”
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