Edinburgh residents baffled as streets become 'dystopian future' for film set
Edinburgh residents opened their windows to find themselves in the future, after a film set transformed the city streets.
Those in the old town will have spotted cast and crew on set, with several spots in the area taken over for filming. The Warner Bros set is understood to be JJ Abrams upcoming movie, Ghostwriter.
It's rumoured to have a cast including the likes of Samuel L Jackson, Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega and Emma Mackey. While details have been kept under wraps, the film is said to be a sci-fi story that tells of a writer whose fictional, futuristic world turns out to be very much real.
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Production is also said to be happening in London. Spots in Edinburgh such as West College Street, Merchant Street, and Chambers Street are being used as filming locations. On Tuesday, Candlemaker Row was transformed into a dystopian set, with residents impressed
One posted to TikTok: "POV - you're walking around Edinburgh and enter a dystopian future."
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Another resident responded: "Warner Bros trucks have been seen in the city along with a couple of big actors."
A second asked: "Most important question, will this affect Greggs opening time?"
Locals first spotted the cast and crew setting up in Holyrood Park. It's understood that the film is set for release in 2026, though this is yet to be confirmed.
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One lifelong Samuel L Jackson fan claims to have had an interaction with his hero while the star is here filming in Edinburgh. Matt's partner, Rosie, told Edinburgh Live: "Matt finally had his dream come true this week when the legendary actor was spotted filming scenes for his new movie Ghostwriter in the city.
"Determined not to miss his hero, Matt camped out for 15 hours near the filming location with snacks, a fold-up chair, and unshakable optimism. Armed with only hope and a homemade sign that read 'I've had it with these motherlovin' waits!' he finally got the moment he'd waited a lifetime for."
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