Saving the world Down Under! Teen Wolf star Dylan O'Brien shoots movie Monster Problems on the Gold Coast as local beach is transformed into a post-apocalyptic campsite
A Gold Coast beach was transformed into a post-apocalyptic campsite for upcoming Hollywood blockbuster Monster Problems on Thursday.
Dylan O'Brien, 27, who has landed a role in the film, was photographed shooting scenes on the sand while scavenging through rubbish with a weapon.
Saving the world Down Under! Teen Wolf star Dylan O'Brien was pictured shooting movie Monster Problems on the Gold Coast on Thursday afternoon
On Thursday, Dylan was filming scenes attempting to defend himself.
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Dressed in rags with a bandage on his arm, the Teen Wolf star was seen scurrying around on the golden sand with the large speared weapon in hand.
Some of the monsters in the film are believed to be 'giant frogs and spiders' among other 'weird hybrid creations'.
Sounds good! The movie is said to be centered around Dylan's character escaping an underground bunker to survive in a world 'overrun by monsters'
Watch out! The 27-year-old was photographed shooting scenes on the sand while scavenging through rubbish with a speared weapon
Post-production monsters? Showing there may be a struggle, Dylan was later pictured lay on the sand, battling with an invisible beast
A close-up of Dylan later showed the actor appearing to pounce with the weapon.
Although non of the frightening monsters were cited on set, it is likely they will be added in post-production once filming has wrapped.
Showing there may be a struggle in the dramatic scene, Dylan was later pictured lay on the sand, battling with an invisible beast.
A picturesque end of the world? A local beach was transformed into a post-apocalyptic campsite on Thursday as they filmed scenes
Ready for the edit! A large blue wall had been erected around the set, presumably to later edit a more harrowing horizon onto the chroma-key background
Hollywood budget! The set consisted of several shacks, makeshift tents and tools for survival
Food for thought! Some characters went on to prepare a feast for the group of survivors, showing there's a sense of unity amid the world ending
The large scale production was set up in a rock alcove, ensuring it was hidden from passing members of the public.
A large blue wall had been erected around the set, presumably to later edit a more harrowing horizon onto the chroma-key background.
The set consisted of several shacks, makeshift tents and tools for survival.
On the other side of the rocks, oblivious locals soaked up the sun and surfed the waves while the cast filmed.
Heartthrob! Dylan was captured throwing a football around by the Hollywood film crew
Watch out! He also sported a bandage on his left arm, suggesting they'll be plenty of battles
Having fun? The movie, which is believed to have started production in February, is also said to be filming at Screen Queensland's new $12 million studios in Brisbane
Dylan was later joined by other characters in the film.
Showing there will be some light-hearted moments, the hunk was captured by the crew throwing a football around with them.
Some characters went on to prepare a feast for the group of survivors, showing there's a sense of unity amid the world ending.
Security were present on set, later escorting the A-list star to a waiting car.
One of the gang! Despite being the lead star, Dylan was spotted chatting with the crew
Tough day at the office? Security were present on set, escorting the A-list star to a waiting car
The movie, which is believed to have started production in February, is also said to be filming at Screen Queensland's new $12 million studios in Brisbane.
In February, Courier Mail reported the production was 'lured to Brisbane by a $7.7 million Federal Government incentive.'
'This project will create more than 700 new jobs and directly benefit over 220 local businesses,' Arts Minister Mitch Fifield told the publication.
Monster Problems is expected to hit the big screen in 2020.
Coming soon! Monster Problems is expected to hit screens in 2020
