Edinburgh Old Town taken over by film crew as 'Hollywood stars spotted across city'
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Edinburgh locals and tourists have once again been left starstruck as filming continues across the capital for a new sci-fi film.
Footage captured on Candlemaker Row on Wednesday evening show cast and crew at the scene as takes were being shot for Ghostwriter - which is set for release in 2026.
The rumoured cast includes Wednesday star Jenna Ortega, Sex Education's Emma Mackey and Pulp Fiction actor Samuel L. Jackson.
The short clip which was shared on social media shows the street taken over by crews. Many tourists have reported seeing the starring actors across the capital.
The video shared on TikTok is captioned: "Ghostwriter JJ Abrams, Sam Jackson, Glen Powell and Jenny Ortega, filming in Edinburgh."
On Wednesday, we reported Twisters star Glen Powell was snapped filming scenes. The actor is spotted in a cream and green jacket before he starts jumping up and down and pacing up the street for the apparent shot.
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."
Other people have shared their excitement on social media and claim to have spotted Jenny Ortega at various spots.
One person said on TikTok: "Definitely saw Jenna Ortega in Edinburgh yesterday lol".
Another fan wrote on X: "No way did I just walk past Glen Powell in Edinburgh."
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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