23 celebrities you can spot in Vancouver in March

Feb 28 2018, 3:20 am

While it may not be spring just yet, things are certainly heating up in the city with some new celebrity faces to swoon over! Here are 23 celebrities you can spot in and around Vancouver during March.

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Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth at the premiere for "Thor: Ragnarok" at the El Capitan Theatre

Chris Hemsworth at the premiere for “Thor: Ragnarok” at the El Capitan Theatre on October 10, 2017 (Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock)

Be on the lookout for those baby blues: Chris Hemsworth will be in Vancouver through to April for his role in the feature film Bad Times at the El Royale.

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges arrives for the "Only The Brave" Los Angeles Premiere on October 8, 2017 in Westwood, CA

Jeff Bridges arrives for the “Only The Brave” Los Angeles Premiere on October 8, 2017 in Westwood, CA (DFree/Shutterstock)

Also joining Hemsworth on the set of Bad Times at the El Royale is actor and producer Jeff Bridges. Bridges comes from a family of actors and has been acting since he was two years old. You may remember him most recently in Hell or High Water, Tron: Legacy, True Grit or Iron Man.

Russel Crowe

Actor Russell Crowe attends the world premiere of “Man of Steel” at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on June 10, 2013 in New York City (Debby Wong/Shutterstock)

A new addition to the set of Bad Times at the El Royale is actor, producer and musician Russell Crowe. You probably remember him from films like Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind and Man of Steel.

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage at the ‘Joe’ Photocall during the 70th Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2013 in Venice, Italy (Matteo Chinellato/Shutterstock)

Nicolas Cage will be in Vancouver through to May for his latest role in the movie A Score to Settle. Cage has starred in many feature films including Leaving Las Vegas, Con Air, The Family Man and Gone in Sixty Seconds to name a few.

Sir Ben Kingsley

movies filming

January 15, 2015: Sir Ben Kingsley at the 20th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards at the Hollywood Palladium (Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock)

Longtime English actor, Sir Ben Kingsley will be in Vancouver this March for his latest role in The Kimberlite Proccess. At 74 years old, Kingsley has been acting for decades and has starred in many films from Schindler’s List, Hugo, Iron Man 3, The Jungle Book to Gandhi which won him an academy award for best actor.

Kristin Chenoweth

TV shows filming

Kristin Chenoweth at the Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special Arrivals at the CBS Television City on October 4, 2017 in Los Angeles (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Known for her platinum blonde hair and quirky personality, Chenoweth will be in Vancouver for her new role in season two of Trial & Error. You may remember her from shows like Pushing Daisies, Glee, The West Wing, and GCB among many others.

Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson arrives at the Art Of Elysium ‘Heaven’ Gala 2011 at The California Science Center Exposition Park on January 15, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

You may remember her best for her portrayal of Summer Roberts on The OC, or maybe Dr. Zoe Hart from Heart of Dixie. Rachel Bilson will be in town this March for her newest role in the TV series Take Two.

Eddie Cibrian

Actor Eddie Cibrian arrives at the grand opening of the LA Fitness Signature Club on June 2, 2012 in Woodland Hills (Photo Works/Shutterstock)

Starring alongside Bilson in Take Two is Eddie Cibrian. Cibrian has starred in hit TV series like CSI: Miami, Third Watch, and the 1990s series Sunset Beach.

Kelly Overton

Kelly Overton at the People's One to Watch Party at the E.P. & L.P on October 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA

Kelly Overton at the People’s One to Watch Party at the E.P. & L.P on October 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Kelly Overton may be spotted in town throughout March filming for Van Helsingin which she stars as the main character Vanessa Helsing. Season three began filming in February and is expected to be wrapped up by June.

Allison Williams

Allison Williams arrives to the “Get Out” Special Screening on February 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA (Ga Fullner/Shutterstock)

We watched her trying to figure out life as Marnie Micheals in HBO’s Girls, and who could forget her performance in last year’s horror film Get Out. Allison Williams will be in Vancouver this March to star in a new horror film The Perfection.

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris at the 2011 Peoples' Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. January 5, 2011 Los Angeles, CA

Neil Patrick Harris at the 2011 Peoples’ Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. January 5, 2011 Los Angeles, CA (Jaguar PS/Shutterstock)

Neil Patrick Harris will be in and out of Vancouver filming for A Series of Unfortunate Events season 2 and 3 until April.

Harris is best known for ‘suiting up’ as his character Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother in which he won a People’s Choice Award for Favourite TV Comedy Actor.

Aidan Gillen

April 10, 2016: Actor Aidan Gillen at the season 6 premiere of Game of Thrones at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood (Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock)

Aidan Gillen will be in Vancouver this March for his role in the new TV series Blue Book. You may remember his best as  Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish in the HBO series Game of Thrones. 

Ian Anthony Dale

TV shows filming

Ian Anthony Dale at the Dynamic & Diverse: A 66th Emmy Awards Celebration of Diversity Event at Television Academy on August 12, 2014 in North Hollywood (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Ian Anthony Dale is likely to be in Vancouver through to August for his role in the second season of Salvation. Dale has made apperances in TV shows like Hawaii Five-O, Criminal Minds, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and 24.

Kiernan Shipka

TV shows filming

Kiernan Shipka at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards – Arrivals at the Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2017 in Los Angeles (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

This 18-year-old has been acting since she was a child and has recently snagged the lead role in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Kiernan Shipka is mostly known for her role as Sally Draper in Mad Men, or maybe you remember her voice from the animated movie Avatar: The Last Airbender.

KJ Apa

 KJ Apa at the "Riverdale" Screening and Conversation at the Paley Center for Media on April 27, 2017 in Beverly Hills, CA

KJ Apa at the “Riverdale” Screening and Conversation at the Paley Center for Media on April 27, 2017 in Beverly Hills, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Oh Archie *sigh* who can resist this red headed cutie?!

KJ Apa will be in Vancouver filming the second season of Riverdale. Apa is an up and coming actor from New Zealand who snagged the lead role in Riverdale this past year and has also starred in the feature film A Dog’s Purpose.

Lili Reinhart

Lili Reinhart attends Riverdale press room at Wondercon in Anaheim Convention Center on March 31 2017

Lili Reinhart attends Riverdale press room at Wondercon in Anaheim Convention Center on March 31 2017 (Eugene Powers/Shutterstock)

Lili Reinhart will also join Apa on location in Vancouver for Riverdale. Reinhart has the lead role of Betty in the series, and has also made appearances in Law & Order: Special Victim’s Unit, along with The Good Neighbor, Miss Stevens, and Forever’s End. Most recently she was cast in the upcoming film Galveston.

Camila Mendes

Camila Mendes attends Riverdale press room at Wondercon in Anaheim Convention Center on March 31 2017.

Camila Mendes attends Riverdale press room at Wondercon in Anaheim Convention Center on March 31 2017 (Eugene Powers/Shutterstock)

Of course there would be no Betty without Veronica!

Camila Mendes will also be in Vancouver filming the second season of Riverdale. Rumour has it that Mendes had her first acting job on an IKEA commercial before going on to star in Riverdale as main character Veronica.

Cole Sprouse

Cole Sprouse at the "Riverdale" Screening and Conversation at the Paley Center for Media on April 27, 2017 in Beverly Hills, CA

Cole Sprouse at the “Riverdale” Screening and Conversation at the Paley Center for Media on April 27, 2017 in Beverly Hills, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Rounding out this foursome is Cole Sprouse, known as character Jughead Jones and narrator of the Riverdale series.

Sprouse rose to fame at an early age starring alongside his twin brother in Disney channel’s The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. He also starred in Big Daddy and even a few Friends episodes – remember Ross’ adorable son?!

Grant Gustin

Grant Gustin at the PaleyFEST LA 2015 - "Arrow" and "The Flash" at the Dolby Theater on March 14, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA

Grant Gustin at the PaleyFEST LA 2015 – “Arrow” and “The Flash” at the Dolby Theater on March 14, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Back in action for the fourth season of The Flash, Grant Gustin will be on location in Vancouver through to April. Gustin has also had roles in shows like 90210, Glee along with making appearances in Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl and Arrow.

Jared Padalecki

Jared Padalecki arrives at the "Supernatural" PaleyFest 2011 at Saban Theatre on March 13, 2011 in Beverly Hills, CA

Jared Padalecki arrives at the “Supernatural” PaleyFest 2011 at Saban Theatre on March 13, 2011 in Beverly Hills, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Back to film its 13th season, Jared Padalecki will be in town for his role of Sam in Supernatural. Padalecki has also starred in Gilmore Girls, House of Wax and alongside the Olsen twins in New York Minute.

Jensen Ackles

 Jensen Ackles arrives at the "Supernatural" PaleyFest 2011 at Saban Theatre on March 13, 2011 in Beverly Hills, CA

Jensen Ackles arrives at the “Supernatural” PaleyFest 2011 at Saban Theatre on March 13, 2011 in Beverly Hills, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Joining Padalecki on set is Jensen Ackles, who plays Dean in Supernatural. Ackles made his big break starring in the soap opera Days of Our Lives, along with Smallville and My Bloody Valentine 3D.

Melissa Benoist

Actress Melissa Benoist at the LA Film Festival opening night world premiere of Lowriders at the Cinerama Dome, Hollywood. (Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock)

Actress Melissa Benoist at the LA Film Festival opening night world premiere of Lowriders at the Cinerama Dome, Hollywood. (Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock)

Step aside Superman, Supergirl is back to save the day!

Melissa Benoist will be in Vancouver to film season three of the hit show Supergirl. Benoist has made appearances in Glee, Homeland, The Good Wife and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Stephen Amell

Stephen Amell at the 34th Annual PaleyFest Los Angeles - The CW at Dolby Theater on March 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA

Stephen Amell at the 34th Annual PaleyFest Los Angeles – The CW at Dolby Theater on March 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA (Joe Seer/Shutterstock)

Stephen Amell will be in town this March to film the sixth season of Arrow. Born in Toronto, the Canadian actor has also made appearances in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and The Flash, along with Queer as Folk and New Girl to name a few.

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