Edinburgh tourist yells 'that's him' as they spot Glen Powell 'jumping on street'
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A Hollywood star was spotted filming in the city centre on Sunday leaving locals and tourists starstruck.
Twisters actor Glen Powell was snapped filming scenes for sci-fi film Ghostwriter - due for release in 2026.
The footage was captured on Candlemaker Row after a number of streets across the capital were transformed into a film set.
The movie is also set to feature Wednesday star Jenny Ortega, Sex Education's Emma Mackey and Pulp Fiction actor Samuel L. Jackson.
The clip, shared with Edinburgh Live, shows Powell in a cream and green coat as he prepares to film the scene at Candlemaker Row.
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.
Speaking to Edinburgh Live, 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."
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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."
A conversation is being had between two people and a woman asks: "Did you see Top Gun? He was the blonde guy that was kind of a jerk."
Another person said: "I can't believe we just saw Glen Powell".
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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