Filming for new BBC crime series kicks off in Scots shopping centre
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FILMING for a new BBC drama has taken place inside a Scottish shopping centre.
Cast and crew were spotted shooting scenes for eight-part television series Mint, at The Centre, in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, on Wednesday.
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Laura Fraser is due to star in the new TV series 'Mint'
The series is said to be a "darkly comic and unconventional drama" about a crime family's inner life.
It is being produced by House Productions and Fearless Minds.
It stars Emma Laird, known for roles in The Brutalist and Mayor of Kingstown and Sam Riley, star of Firebrand and Rebecca.
Laura Fraser, known for Patience and Breaking Bad, Black Mirror actor Lewis Gribben, and Sherwood star Lindsay Duncan are also acting in the series.
Its writer, Charlotte Regan said: "I had a little cry the other day thinking about how incredible this cast are. Absolute emotional wreck.
"But I honestly can't imagine these characters being brought into the world by better human beings.
"Every single one of them is going to smash it and I feel so grateful to have them all onboard."
A spokesperson for The Centre wrote about the filming on social media.
They said: "The Centre Cumbernauld hosted the filming of the new BBC drama 'Mint' on site.
"Sadly, the Centre manager's big break was left on the cutting room floor."
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One local said: "Great for Cumbernauld."
The town is famous for being the film location for the movie Gregory's Girl.
Outlander is also shot at the Wardpark Film and Television Studios based in the town.
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