Israeli actress Gal Gadot resumed work on her latest film in London after production was delayed by a series of anti-Israel protests in the United Kingdom, the Daily Mail reported on Saturday.
The report published fresh images from the production set, which show an apparently increased police presence.
The work on action thriller “The Runner,” slated for worldwide release in 2026, was reportedly moved from Camden to east London for a “secret day of filming” to evade anti-Israel protesters.
Production went ahead despite reports in June saying that Gadot was considering nixing the filming in London.
The Israeli star was left “scarred” by repeated demonstrations on set, forcing the disruption of the production schedule, according to the Daily Mail.
The report cited a Met Police spokesman as saying, “Protesters have repeatedly disrupted filming at locations across London, which has led to five arrests for various offences including harassment. While we absolutely acknowledge the right to peaceful protests, we have a duty to intervene when this crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality.
“Officers have been deployed where needed to ensure the safety of all those involved in the filming and those legitimately protesting,” the spokesman added.
The report went on to say that production of the film had been “besieged” by activists over at least 20 days this year.
The anti-Israel protesters would share information on social media regarding the filming’s location.
The Runner is about a successful London-based lawyer, played by Gadot, who is forced to race through the capital to save her kidnapped son while obeying cryptic commands from a mysterious caller.
British actor Damian Lewis (“Homeland”) also stars in the film, directed by Kevin Macdonald and written by Mark Gibson.
