Hollywood star Glen Powell spotted 'jumping' on Edinburgh street as tourist yells 'that's him'
Twisters star Glen Powell was captured filming scenes for sci-fi film Ghostwriter on Candlemaker Row in the capital
A Hollywood actor has been spotted filming in Edinburgh leaving locals and tourists feeling star struck.
Twisters star Glen Powell was captured filming scenes for sci-fi film Ghostwriter.
As reported by Edinburgh Live, the footage was filmed on Candlemaker Row in the capital after a number of streets across the capital were transformed into a film set.
The movie, which is due for release in 2026, is also set to feature Wednesday star Jenny Ortega, Sex Education's Emma Mackey and Pulp Fiction actor Samuel L. Jackson.
The clip shows Powell in a cream and green coat as he prepares to film the scene.
He starts to jump up and down before pacing up the street for the apparent scene. Blue lights are flashing above him and security guards are present too.
Pam, who witnessed the scene unfold, said: "When we travelled to Edinburgh we didn't expect to see a part of Hollywood. We were excited to see the beautiful cobblestone streets in the city and just stumbled across the set.
"We returned the next day to enjoy walking the same street, and we look forward to seeing it someday on film and knowing we were there."
Tourists were left shocked at the sight and couldn't believe their eyes. In the background of the video, one person said: "That is him, oh my gosh that is him. That is Glen Powell."
Another added: "I can't believe we just saw Glen Powell".
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Other filming locations include Advocate's Close, Borthwick's Close, Fleshmarket Close, Mary King's Close, Old Assembly Close and Parliament Square.
It's understood filming will be carrying on until Friday, June 13.
While the plot is a tightly kept secret, The Hot Mic has suggested the film is an '80s throwback film and follows the author of a series of novels who reveals that the mythical world he's known for creating is in fact real.
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