Woodstock showcased as a Hollywood destination

Street shot of the movie set on Dundas West. (Ron Yuzark photo)

Ron Yuzark, Echo Correspondent

Filming has begun on The Greatest, a new biopic chronicling the early years of Muhammad Ali.

Production kicked off on May 5th along Dundas Street West in Woodstock, where storefronts have been transformed to resemble mid-1960s businesses. These settings will serve as stand-ins for Louisville, Kentucky, Ali's hometown, when Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. was rising to fame as a heavyweight boxer and on his way to becoming "The Greatest of All Time."

The Greatest explores the life of Ali, capturing the highs and lows of his legendary career and his personal triumphs and struggles inside and outside the ring. The film delves into Ali’s relationships as a father, husband, brother, and son, offering a deeper look at the man behind the public persona. It highlights the defining moments that shaped the boxing legend and cemented his iconic status in sports and global history.