'SWAT' police with 'large rifles' seen as roads sealed off in Cardiff

'SWAT' police with 'large rifles' seen as roads sealed off in Cardiff
A number of roads have been blocked off and are expected to remain shut until 10pm. Lots of activity can be seen in the area
Filming taking place in Cardiff city centre on Sunday
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Parts of Cardiff have come to a standstill on Sunday, May 18, as roads are closed off and police in 'SWAT' gear with large 'rifles' are spotted.
But before you worry that something serious is happening, it's actually due to filming taking place in the city centre. Roads in and around the Principality Stadium have been blocked off as camera crews, equipment trucks and actors descend on the Welsh capital.
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Crews could be seen filming directly outside Stadium Plaza and on nearby Park Street outside the Media Wales building. Some of the actors appeared to be wearing SWAT-like gear and were carrying large weapons.
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According to Cardiff Council, Scott Road, Park Street and Havelock Street have been closed off to members of the public since 6am and all will remain shut until 10pm on Sunday evening. For the latest Cardiff news, sign up to our newsletter here .
Actors outside the Principality Stadium on Sunday morning
(Image: Richard Swingler )
It's understood the filming taking place is for a new Sky series called The Prisoner. The series will be a spin-off from the original 1960s series 'Prisoner', which was also filmed in Wales and starred Patrick McGoohan. Filming for the new series also took place in the Adamsdown area of Cardiff earlier this week.
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Filming takes place on Park Street
(Image: Richard Swingler )
The Prisoner is a relationship drama that follows a young prison officer escorting a dangerous, high-value prisoner to court to testify against his elite crime syndicate, with their relationship evolving throughout the dangerous journey.
The shoot is expected to last a few weeks in different locations
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The series is set to star BAFTA and Golden Globe-award nominated Tahar Rahim, best known for his role in The Serpent, and Izuka Hoyle, who featured in the recent Netflix series Boiling Point. Eddie Marsan, who is known for his roles in V for Vendetta, Hancock and The Worlds End, is also set to star.
Actors on Park Street
(Image: Richard Swingler )
The Prisoner has been penned by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Matt Charman and filming will be based in Cardiff over the next few weeks.
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Of course it is not the first time in recent years that Cardiff has been used as a set for film and TV, with the city being used extensively for hit BBC shows Doctor Who and Sherlock.

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