John Cena’s ’Matchbox’ Film Shoots Action Scenes in Morocco

Several scenes are currently being filmed in Casablanca, where several streets and alleys in the Derb Sultan and Derb Omar neighborhoods have been closed to film chase scenes involving several cars, according to a source from the company in charge of producing this action film inspired by the concept of the children’s toy Matchbox in Morocco. Scenes of the American secret services fleeing as well as John Cena’s attempts to save his friend from the clutches of a dangerous Russian gang are currently being filmed.

This big-budget film will highlight the Merzouga desert and Erfoud, where filming has already been completed, as well as the historic monuments of the Moroccan economic capital, the same source is convinced, noting that two units with about 360 Moroccan technicians specialized in the field of cinema have been mobilized to supervise the project.

In addition to Morocco, the filming of "Convoy" is also taking place in Hungary. The film’s budget is around $75 million, with $15 million allocated to production in Morocco. Its realization is ensured by the American Sam Hargrave. The filming involves John Cena, and several Hollywood stars such as Jessica Biel and Dania Guerra.