Samuel L. Jackson film set to take over Glasgow this week
The set will take over part of the city, and major roads will be closed while the exciting new flick is being shot.
The Glasgow Times understands that this is for the new JJ Abrams film Ghostwriter, which will see Samuel L. Jackson join an all-star cast.
Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega and Emma Mackey are all rumoured to be involved in the movie.
We also understand that filming will concentrate on and inside Glasgow City Chambers and the surrounding area for the "1980s-inspired film".
The film is rumoured to follow a fantasy author who reveals that the mythical world he created is real, blending retro sci-fi, mystery, and fantasy.
Some roads have been closed since Sunday, June 8, as they prepare to start filming, and some will be closed until June 23.
READ MORE: All the Glasgow road closures as filming takes place
Glen Powell filming The Running Man in Glasgow (Image: Newsquest/Gordon Terris) Filming is currently taking place in Edinburgh's Old Town, with locals saying they've spotted 'vending machines for eggs and lettuce' on set.
The closures are being implemented by Glasgow City Council to 'ensure the safety of pedestrians and road users during filming'.
READ MORE: Glen Powell pictured in Glasgow as filming takes place for new movie
It is understood that Abrams was in Glasgow a few months ago to scout potential locations for the movie.
Reports suggest it will be a fantasy film inspired by the 1984 movie The Last Starfighter, a space opera about a video game player recruited to fight an interstellar war against aliens.
Glen Powell was in Glasgow last year filming for The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright, who's known for films including Shaun of the Dead and Scott Pilgrim vs the World.
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