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Film set transforms Vancouver to look like its been struck by massive earthquake (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

There were "extensive stunts, falling debris, and scenes of people running" out of buildings.
Elana Shepert
Elana Shepert

Locals have shared videos and photos of a massive film set that transformed a couple of Vancouver blocks into San Francisco during the late 80s when a major earthquake struck the city. 

Quantum Leap is a reboot of a show that aired from 1989 to 1993. "The new version takes place 30 years after Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished," according to Variety.

Production Company GEP Quantum Inc shared a resident notification letter stating that filming was set to take place in the 400/300 blocks of Granville Street on March 26 and March 27. 

The letter noted that scenes would be those of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. There were "extensive stunts, falling debris, and scenes of people running" out of buildings.

The company also filmed a simulated car crash and multiple vending booths collapsed. 

Filming is set to take place at the One Under lounge at 476 Granville St. from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday (March 28). 

A New Westminster resident shared several photos and videos from the film set, which includes shots of many of the actors. 

In one video, Canadian director and actress Helen Shaver discusses an upcoming scene with actor Raymond J Lee. 

The local man also shared several images of the set to look like it had just been hit by the catastrophic earthquake. 

The 1989 San Francisco earthquake caused "63 deaths, nearly 3,800 injuries, and an estimated $6 billion in property damage," according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.