Be sure to check out the full article at this link. Canoe JAM! also posted a story on the filming.Alba's character is a penguin keeper, which is why the animals were required, [film publicist] Vigars said.
There are only three cities in North America -- Edmonton, Montreal and Chicago -- where African penguins are kept and the Alberta capital was the most accommodating, he said.
Despite lightning striking their plane on the flight in, Alba and Cook have taken a liking to Edmonton, Vigars said.
Although she hasn't been to West Edmonton Mall yet, Alba went straight to Winners to do some shopping as soon as she arrived last weekend.
Vigars said the star has bonded with the penguins, and has taken a particular shining to one named Tweeblik.
African penguins are ideal for acting since they do not require as cold an environment as other types, Evans said. The birds had three to five handlers with them on set at all times to ensure they were property treated.
The penguins won't be the only Edmontonians on screen when Good Luck Chuck hits theatres. Fifty local actors were hired as extras for the shoot, which wraps up today.
"Edmonton has been absolutely wonderful," Vigars said, adding that when the film is released, there is a possibility of having a premiere here with the penguins on hand."
Photo: John Lucas for the Edmonton Journal.
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