After weeks of disruption caused by anti-Israel demonstrations, Gal Gadot is back on the set of her latest political thriller, The Runner.
Photographs captured on the London set show the Israeli actress hard at work, even as security measures have been ramped up to keep protesters at bay.
The production had shifted from Camden to east London for a “secret day of filming” to avoid interference.
Gadot was spotted filming a gripping scene where she is thrown from the back of a moving ambulance, sustaining visible injuries for the role.
Production Setbacks and Security Concerns
Filming in London has faced repeated delays this year, with pro-Palestinian activists targeting the movie and its locations.
Earlier protests in Westminster led to several arrests, while some demonstrators shared filming details online, further complicating the schedule.
Gadot, 40, had reportedly considered avoiding London entirely after the sustained demonstrations, which left the production team frustrated and the schedule significantly set back.
Defying the Critics
The star has been accused by protesters of “normalising war criminals” due to her support for Israel and her mandatory military service in the Israel Defence Forces.
Yet, these new images reveal Gadot pressing on with her work alongside Homeland actor Damian Lewis.
In The Runner, Gadot portrays a high-powered lawyer racing through London to rescue her abducted son, following mysterious commands from an unknown caller.
During a night shoot, she was seen in black sports leggings and a blue zip-up top, bloodied and sweating, bending over to be sick for a particularly intense scene.
Lighter Moments on Set
Despite the physical demands of the role, Gadot was spotted smiling and laughing with the crew when not filming, bundled in an ankle-length padded coat for warmth.
Security on set was visibly tight, with uniformed police and a van stationed nearby, reflecting a heightened need to protect both the cast and crew.
Insiders revealed that the production team had grown frustrated by what they saw as previous lapses in police intervention, especially after the set endured at least 20 days of protests earlier this year.
Activist Reactions and Online Campaigns
Social media activity from activists has been vocal, with one posting about a Canary Wharf location: “No to IDF soldiers in our city. No normalising war criminals!! Free Palestine.”
Signs at protests have read “Trash Gadot not welcome in London” and “Stop starving Gaza.”
Gadot is no stranger to security measures. Earlier this year, Disney provided bodyguards during promotions for her role as the Evil Queen in Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, after she received death threats over her support for Israel.
Authorities Respond to Disruptions
The Campaign Against Antisemitism has expressed concern that the protests indicate a broader climate of hostility toward Jewish people in the UK.
Meanwhile, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed that protesters have caused multiple disruptions, resulting in five arrests for offences including harassment.
The statement emphasized: “While we absolutely acknowledge the right to peaceful protests, we have a duty to intervene when this crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality.
Officers have been deployed where needed to ensure the safety of all those involved in the filming and those legitimately protesting.”
Looking Ahead
Gadot’s upcoming projects remain ambitious. After The Runner, set for release in 2026, she will star in Ruin, a post-World War II thriller where she plays a recently released concentration camp prisoner forming an unexpected alliance with a German soldier.
For now, London’s streets are once again witnessing Gadot in action, defying both physical challenges and the vocal opposition surrounding her, as filming continues under the watchful eyes of police and production security.