‘The Avengers: Age of Ultron’ News: Avengers 2 to Film in Italy

‘The Avengers: Age of Ultron’ News: Avengers 2 to Film in Italy
This Google Maps screenshot shows the Bart Fortress in Valle d'Aosta in Italy.
Zachary Stieber
1/24/2014
Updated:
7/18/2015

“The Avengers: Age of Ultron,” also known as Avengers 2, will be filming at least in part in Italy.

The location chosen is Bard Fortress, reported Italian blog BadTaste.It.

The filming is slated to take place in March, and will include other areas of the Valle d'Aosta.

Some Italian workers, including designers, have already been hired.

Many of the actors from the Avengers will be back for the sequel, including Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, and Scarlett Johansson.

James Spader is slated to play Ultron, while Thomas Krestchmann will be another villain.

The film is scheduled for a May 1, 2015 release date.