Major Scots city will shut streets down for filming of Spider-Man 4
Shocked Glaswegians received letters about the closures in their post this morning
WEB TRAFFIC Major Scots city will shut streets down for filming of Spider-Man 4
FILM crews are set to descend on Glasgow, with numerous city centre streets due to be closed for the filming of Spider-Man 4.
With its working title Blue Oasis, the production has already generated excitement amongst locals after notification letters were delivered earlier this week.
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Spider-Man 4 scenes are set to be filmed in Glasgow
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Bothwell street is a popular location for film crews
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The notifications state that production crews are 'working towards' filming on Bothwell Street, St Vincent Street, Waterloo Street, and Oak Street through to Richmond Street.
Some scenes being shot will reportedly 'involve vehicles on the road', with crews anticipating that Bothwell Street will be the focal point.
The thoroughfare is set to be closed to vehicles between Pitt Street and Hope Street for approximately one week to facilitate filming.
It is understood that the Glasgow-based shoot for the upcoming Marvel blockbuster will commence in mid-August.
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Spider-Man 4, officially titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day, will see Tom Holland reprise his role as Spider-Man.
With its release date scheduled for July 2026, the eagerly awaited sequel is to be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
It is believed that Stranger Things actress Sadie Sink has been cast to star alongside Holland.
Tom Holland previously revealed that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will begin filming in the summer of 2025.
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He shared the exciting news during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon back in October 2024.
This news comes a week after the announcement that another Hollywood film, starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega, is also set to be filmed in the city.
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The untitled project, directed by JJ Abrams, is expected to lead to further road closures throughout Glasgow.
Acting legend Samuel L. Jackson is rumoured to play a key role in the film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Rumours are swirling that director Abrams' new film is an 80s throwback loosely inspired by The Last Starfighter, but the title remains unknown.
The motion picture will also feature Wednesday star Jenna Ortega, Sex Education actress Emma Mackey, and Top Gun: Maverick actor Glen Powell.
Back in November, Glasgow was transformed into a dystopian New York as filming began for The Running Man, a reboot of the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger film.
Glen Powell was spotted filming in and around the city and even visited The Locale in Charing Cross for a wrap party.
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