What are film crews doing in Butte – and is that who I think it is?

Butte, Montana is no stranger to movie sets or big productions.  In the 1960s, George Hamilton raced through Uptown Butte on a motorcycle while portraying the legendary Evel Knievel.  Fast forward to the early 2000s and we remember the transformation of the then-standing-but-closed M&M into a set for the Wim Wenders movie "Don't Come Knocking".  Remember that?

Of course it was only a few short summers ago that we got to see present-day Uptown Butte transform into 1920s-era Bozeman for the Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren-led miniseries "1928".

Butte and a good part of Western Montana has gained notoriety as a great spot to film movies, TV series and even music videos, as our friend Tim Montana has proven time and time again.

Take a look at this one, though.  Look closely.

Look at the right of the group and the gentleman in front of the screen talking with the woman in black.  Here's a closeup.

Does that look like Jim Belushi to you?  From Saturday Night Live, Twin Peaks and According to Jim?   It sure does to me.  We will do some snooping around and see if we can find out if that's who it is and what brings this project to the Mining City.

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