Four blocks of Parramatta's city centre were transformed into a downtown Japanese city as Hugh Jackman was spotted filming for the action movie The Wolverine yesterday.

No props were spared in yesterday's filming to make sure Parramatta appeared truly Japanese, including signs on bus stops, street signs, corporate logos on buildings, Japanese car number plates and plenty of Japanese extras.

Lights, camera, action … above, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine rescues a girl. Credit:Mick Tsikas

Crowds of interested onlookers gathered on the corners of Smith and George streets to try to catch a glimpse of lead actor Jackman.

Although if you blinked, it was easy to miss the superhero. Jackman had a stunt double regularly trading places with him as his crew organised lighting.