Sneak peek at King Kong extras

People in central Wellington's Aro Park at lunchtime yesterday got a sneak peek at extras in 1930s costumes for Peter Jackson's movie King Kong.

The extras were taking a break on the balcony of the nearby 90-year-old Opera House, where director Jackson is shooting scenes for his $200 million film.

Before Christmas he will also shoot scenes in Auckland's The Civic theatre, which was built in 1929.

Jackson's remake of the 1933 film is mainly set in the early 1930s. Men and women could be seen in common civilian clothes of the day, as well as several men dressed in military uniform.

While details about filming remain secret, a big scene has King Kong chained to a stage.

- NZPA