Today, the cast and crew hit the wilds of Hamilton for a little main unit photography.

Some exclusive behind the scenes pics…

February 9, 2016: Shooting In The Wilds!  Dark Matter Season 2!

Gator alert!  Avoid the swamp!

February 9, 2016: Shooting In The Wilds!  Dark Matter Season 2!

Setting up the day’s first shot.  It was chilly, but not unbearably so.  That, I suspect, will change tomorrow.

February 9, 2016: Shooting In The Wilds!  Dark Matter Season 2!

Script Supervisor Matti Huhta, dressed for the weather.  For my part, I wore four layers – but I’m thinking of increasing to seven for our second Hamilton main unit day.

February 9, 2016: Shooting In The Wilds!  Dark Matter Season 2!

My best friend on this day: Heaty McWarmerson.

February 9, 2016: Shooting In The Wilds!  Dark Matter Season 2!

Melanie Liburd (Nyx) and Anthony Lemke (THREE) enjoy the fresh air.

February 9, 2016: Shooting In The Wilds!  Dark Matter Season 2!

Catching a ride back to base camp?

February 9, 2016: Shooting In The Wilds!  Dark Matter Season 2!

Boom Operator Drew Williams does a little dusting between set-ups.  Note his electric coat.

February 9, 2016: Shooting In The Wilds!  Dark Matter Season 2!

Drew and Consulting Producer Ivon Bartok upstaged by photobombing On Set Wardrobe Supervisor Jozie Conte.

February 9, 2016: Shooting In The Wilds!  Dark Matter Season 2!

On-Set Dresser and Snow Raker Jean Brophy in action.

February 9, 2016: Shooting In The Wilds!  Dark Matter Season 2!

Director Ron Murphy braving the elements.  Not pictured: his running shoes.

February 9, 2016: Shooting In The Wilds!  Dark Matter Season 2!

Director of Photography overseeing the action.  Or eating ortolans.

February 9, 2016: Shooting In The Wilds!  Dark Matter Season 2!

Stand-ins Alyssa Pawlak and Matt Purdy loving the outdoors.

20 thoughts on “February 9, 2016: Shooting in the wilds! Dark Matter season 2!

  1. Hahahahahahaha gators…. They would be frozen… Now bears…

    Thanks for the lovely photos… Caitlin has a super cute photo of Ivon & Vanessa. Check her Twitter.

    Have you got any of those heat pad things that you activate in your hands? Hot something…. I’m off to Google…

    Cheers, Chev

  2. Great Pictures! Looks like a fun time on the outdoor set even with the snow. All that’s missing is some dogs playing in the snow.

  3. OMG I’m cold just looking at the pictures. I can’t imagine how cold it was out there! It’s really cold here in NJ, going to be in the teens (F) with the windchill this weekend. Brrrrr…

  4. Wow, what wonderful scenery! Somehow, doesn’t quite look as dangerous now, as it did before … not with all the crew members and equipment there.. Bet Heaty McWarmerson was Mr Popular on set today… or did you think it was you?
    Please show us what gruel you had to eat to keep warm …

  5. Seven layers next time? Wow, I’d never survive there. I’m cold at 60F. Did you bring those little hot packs to put in your shoes/pockets? Love the pictures and can’t wait for S2!!!!!

  6. Snow raking, now there’s a bright spot on any resume!

    Brrr. Heated underwear, what all the (warm) cool kids are wearing. Really, it is a thing.

  7. I am drawn to Heaty McWarmerson for some reason. So warm, so colorful, so inviting, so beautiful. I could cuddle up with him. Melt that snow Heaty! Melt that snow!

  8. Do you realize that mentioning Gators & The Swamp in such close proximity screams SEC? Fortunately I’m a VOLS fan! (As in Volunteers, not some backyard creature.)

    I seem to remember Anthony staying in a past interview that one of his favorite scenes was from Ep. 9 last season when you shot in the woods for Four’s rescue. How’s he liking the woods & weather now? Enjoying the pics. Snow Raker makes me think of a Bond movie & a Woods Duster sounds like a covert military plane/craft. It looks like Mr. Heaty McWarmerson needs a few friends! Stay warm. Layer up.

    And for those shippers out there: could Nyx be a new love interest for Three?

  9. @TAM DIXON
    60F? :-> Sweetie, no lie, my bedroom is currently at 55F! And that’s because the furnace is going at the moment! Usually, it’s around 52F at night!
    😀

  10. Wear a MERINO [or a SILK-knit] undershirt and longjohns and wool socks and that should get you through the day. And, keep your insides hydrated and outsides DRY!

  11. Joe, are you sure you are Canadian and grew up in Montreal? Those temperatures are balmy! Mind you, here in Alberta, it was a scorcher yesterday at+10C. Today we are back in the negative Cs. My horses are very unhappy with the thaw/freeze leading to many ice patches and restricted areas to roam around.

  12. Matt and Alyssa make filming look fun. I’d rather be outdoors than stuck in the office. Love trees and the snow in the pic of Three and Nyx, it’s a great spot for a showdown. Or an ambush. Feel free to divulge any spoilers you like.

  13. I’m with @TamDixon. I’m in long sleeves and two blankets at 60 degrees F. And fluffy socks. My heat/AC is run at 75 although during the summer I really wish we could run it at 80 degrees. Jeff is too hot at that temp during the summer and during the winter, I can’t tolerate a temperature lower than that so that is the midpoint where we both compromised.

    @Ganymede No way. I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night.

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