Chapter 143: Choice
Three vintage tanks were soon shipped to Ireland, where professionals modified them to Duke's exact specifications. Meanwhile, a massive shipment of WWII US Military equipment arrived on set. Complete with Sherman tanks, vintage off-road jeeps, newly erected olive-green tents, and other military installations, the Saving Private Ryan set had completely transformed into an authentic battlefield.
"I have some bad news."
Wearing a woolen coat and dark jeans, Sofia Coppola walked into the tent Duke was using as an office. "The Irish Military sent 800 soldiers to help us film."
"Why are they here so early?"
Putting down his pen, Duke stood up from behind the makeshift desk and poured Sofia a cup of hot coffee. The temperature in Ireland in late October wasn't exactly warm. "According to the original plan, weren't they only supposed to arrive ten days before shooting?"
These soldiers would all be playing military extras, basically serving as background scenery. As long as they displayed good military discipline, that was enough. Ten days was plenty of time for some basic rehearsals.
"That's the bad news."
Taking the coffee cup, Sofia pulled out a chair and sat down. "They're going to our neighbors first."
"Braveheart?" Duke instantly understood.