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Kevin Hart Receives Honor for ‘Kevin Hart Day'

Kevin Hart was celebrated in Philadelphia on Friday while he was shooting a movie in the city. Hart is a Philadelphia native.

Councilman David Oh visited Kevin Hart on the set of "Untouchable" Friday, to present the Philly comedian with a plaque marking July 6 as “Kevin Hart Day.”

The presentation took place at Sun Center Studios Friday afternoon between takes of the actor-comedian's latest film project.[[417074123, C]]

The presentation took place in between takes of the actor-comedian's latest film project "The Untouchables" at Sun Center Studios Friday afternoon.

“Kevin Hart is a fantastic ambassador for the City of Philadelphia, and this is a simple way to show him gratitude,” Councilman Oh said of "Kevin Hart Day."

City Council recenty passed the "Kevin Hart Day" resolution, selecting the date to coincide with the comedian's birthday.

Kenneth Ayala
Kevin Hart stands on Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia between shooting scenes for his new movie "Untouchables."
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"The Untouchables" film crew closed Kensington Avenue from Clearfield Street to Allegheny Avenue to shoot scenes on Friday.
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Photo courtesy of Kenneth Ayala
Photo courtesy of Kenneth Ayala
Photo courtesy of Kenneth Ayala
Comedian Kevin Hart arrived on set around 9 a.m. Friday, according to spectator Kenneth Ayala.
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The dramedy film will be a remake of the critically-aclaimed French film, "The Intouchables."
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Film crew members huddle their equipment under a tent at Kensington and Allegheny Avenues.
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The film is set in New York City which is why you can see the Empire State license plate that blue car (middle).
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Italian-manufactured car Alfa Romeo Giulia serves as prop for this particular scene the film crew is shooting.
Photo courtesy of Kenneth Ayala
Photo courtesy of Kenneth Ayala
Photo courtesy of Kenneth Ayala
Kevin Hart throws a peace sign at fans as he departs. Shooting wrapped up around 3 p.m.
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