Glen Powell visits Glasgow cinema while filming Hollywood blockbuster
Hollywood star Glen Powell paid a visit to a Glasgow cinema amid filming a new blockbuster in the city.
The Twisters star was seen filming a bus stunt scene in Glasgow this week as shooting takes place for the American fantasy titled Ghostwriter.
Filming for the movie by former Star Wars director JJ Abrams started in Glasgow on Saturday after principal photography began in London on April 26.
The crew previously filmed scenes in Edinburgh.
Glasgow is said to be doubling as a futuristic New York for the movie, which also stars Samuel L Jackson, Emma Mackey, and Jenna Ortega.
Produced by Warner Bros, the film marks Abrams' first project since Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker in 2019.
Filming is taking place throughout the city in June with a number of roads closed between June 8 and 23.
Glasgow City Council says the project will bring millions to the local economy.
On Thursday evening, Powell visited the Grosvenor Picture Theatre in Ashton Lane and snapped a picture.
A post by the cinema on Instagram read: 'We were delighted to welcome a special guest to the Grosvenor Picture Theatre last night – actor Glen Powell.
'Glen is currently in town shooting JJ Abrams' Ghostwriter, and couldn't resist a visit to the iconic Grosvenor Picture Theatre it seems.
'Thanks for joining us.'
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Glen Powell visits Glasgow cinema while filming Hollywood blockbuster
Hollywood star Glen Powell paid a visit to a Glasgow cinema amid filming a new blockbuster in the city. The Twisters star was seen filming a bus stunt scene in Glasgow this week as shooting takes place for the American fantasy titled Ghostwriter. Filming for the movie by former Star Wars director JJ Abrams started in Glasgow on Saturday after principal photography began in London on April 26. The crew previously filmed scenes in Edinburgh. Glasgow is said to be doubling as a futuristic New York for the movie, which also stars Samuel L Jackson, Emma Mackey, and Jenna Ortega. Produced by Warner Bros, the film marks Abrams' first project since Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker in 2019. Filming is taking place throughout the city in June with a number of roads closed between June 8 and 23. Glasgow City Council says the project will bring millions to the local economy. On Thursday evening, Powell visited the Grosvenor Picture Theatre in Ashton Lane and snapped a picture. A post by the cinema on Instagram read: 'We were delighted to welcome a special guest to the Grosvenor Picture Theatre last night – actor Glen Powell. 'Glen is currently in town shooting JJ Abrams' Ghostwriter, and couldn't resist a visit to the iconic Grosvenor Picture Theatre it seems. 'Thanks for joining us.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
