Glen Powell pictured in Glasgow for filming of Ghostwriter
Glen Powell was snapped on Newton Street in the city centre on Tuesday, June 17.
(Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris)
It comes as scenes for Ghostwriter, a new JJ Abrams fantasy film, are reportedly being shot across Glasgow.
Images taken by our photographer show The Running Man actor preparing to shoot for the Warner Bros production.
Photos also show vehicles that have been transformed for the film's retro-fantasy theme.
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(Image: Gordon Terris)
Sections of Bothwell Street are also undergoing a transformation for the movie.
We previously reported that parts of the city had undergone a dramatic makeover this week as filming was set to begin for the film, which will also star Samuel L. Jackson.
Bothwell Street (Image: Gordon Terris)
(Image: Gordon Terris)
The all-star cast is rumoured to include Glen Powell, Samuel L. Jackson, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey.
Production crews descended on Glasgow to prepare for scenes that were being shot in and around Glasgow City Chambers, with parts of the surrounding area being redecorated to reflect a 1980s look.
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Bothwell Street (Image: Gordon Terris)
Streets were reimagined with period signage and faux brick walls appearing across key filming locations.
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.
Various roads in the city have been closed since Sunday, June 9, to allow for filming.
Some will remain shut until June 23.
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The closures are being facilitated by Glasgow City Council to ensure the safety of pedestrians and road users during this time.
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.
Last year, Glen Powell was in Glasgow to film for The Running Man, which was directed by Edgar Wright.
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