NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Actress Uma Thurman began filming for her latest movie "In Bloom" in New Haven Monday.

Several scenes take place at Yale University, near Chapel Street and outside Sheridan Middle School. Thurman plays Diane McFee, the wife of a college professor, who's played by Pierce Brosnan.

Cameras Roll In New Haven

Also appearing in the film will be dozens of Connecticut residents starring as extras.

One of the extras is Bob Canelli, a former principal at Wilbur Cross High School.

"They were a little short on teachers. It's great. It's a great opportunity. It's fun and I enjoy it. I really enjoy it," Canelli said.

Sue Brown was at the filming site with Sheridan Middle School students from her week-long film camp. The camp just happened to coincide with the movie's filming.

"We can't believe this is happening here … We're probably going to be able to see so many things we've never seen before. Our kids will be filming the filming," Brown said.

Although Thurman and Brosnan were not present on the set Monday, they are expected later in the week.

One of the scenes involves Thurman's character getting hit by a car while she is en route to visit her husband at his office.

Filming will last for several weeks and "In Bloom" is expected to be released in 2007.

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