Filming Notice: “The Greatest” Returning to Cobourg on July 8th

Cobourg, ON (July 4, 2025) – The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that filming for a new series entitled “The Greatest” will be taking place in Cobourg on July 8, 2025. Filming will occur from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with activity centered on the Cobourg Beach and Willmott Street.

The production company, Reunion MA Production Inc. has returned to Cobourg this week to film additional scenes for the new series, “The Greatest” a spin-off of the 1977 feature film covering the life of Muhammad Ali. Film crews began setting up on Thursday, July 3^rd and will continue preparations until Saturday, July 6^th.

Residents will notice that the Cobourg lifeguard towers #3 and #4 are being temporarily painted for filming. These towers will return to their original state post-production. All costs associated with the painting will be covered by the production company.

Filming Schedule and Locations:

The filming will take place Tuesday, July 8^th, from approximately 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

·       Cobourg Beach

o   A specific filming zone will be sectioned off, away from volleyball courts and beachgoers

·       Willmott Street (between Normar Road and Thompson Street)

o   With some presence on Normar Road

Roads and Parking:

·       There is no requirement for the use of municipal parking lots

·       Crew parking for Willmott Street filming will be located on the north side of Normar Road

·       There will be no road closures

Area residents have been notified of the filming. Reunion MA Production Inc. and the Town of Cobourg thank you for your cooperation and consideration while filming occurs.

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