Cleveland’s super duo directors, Joe and Anthony Russo. Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
SOURCE: Axios Cleveland | Troy Smith, Sam Allard
May 17, 2023
Ten years ago, Cleveland transformed into a superhero version of Washington, D.C.
Flashback: “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” began filming downtown on May 17, 2013.
- It marked the second Marvel Cinematic Universe project to film in Cleveland following “The Avengers” in 2011.
State of play: Cleveland won the project thanks to a $9.5 million tax credit and “The Winter Soldier” being directed by Cleveland natives Anthony and Joe Russo.
The intrigue: Cleveland played the role of Washington, D.C., in the film for numerous scenes, including action sequences on West Shoreway and Superior Avenue.
- The kiss between Captain America (Chris Evans) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) was filmed on an escalator in Tower City Center.
The bottom line: All the chaos and street closings were worth it as “The Winter Soldier” brought $80 million in economic impact to Cleveland, according to the Cleveland Film Commission.