Spider-Man fans flock to Glasgow as filming begins
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It comes as filming for Spider-Man: Brand New Day begins on August 1 on the city centre road.
Our photographer went down to Bothwell Street to capture some of the action.
Fans of the Marvel comic character were snapped taking selfies with the set.
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(Image: GordonTerris/Herald&Times) Seven-year-old Eli Sanderson and dad David (Image: GordonTerris/Herald&Times) (Image: GordonTerris/Herald&Times)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will star Tom Holland as Peter Parker, as well as Zendaya as MJ.
It is expected to be released in 2026 and is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
The adventure movie picks up after the dramatic conclusion of No Way Home, where Peter Parker sacrificed his identity to save those he loves.
(Image: GordonTerris/Herald&Times) (Image: GordonTerris/Herald&Times) (Image: GordonTerris/Herald&Times)
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Crews continue to build parts of the set on Friday.
A huge number of New York City Police Department (NYPD) vehicles, as well as yellow taxi cabs, have been spotted on the street alongside food vendor stalls.
Nearly 60 roads will be shut in the city centre to allow for filming.
(Image: GordonTerris/Herald&Times) (Image: GordonTerris/Herald&Times)
Glasgow City Council confirmed that traffic diversions will be in place. The local authority also warned that bus and taxi lanes will be impacted.
Drivers are being warned that delays and congestion are expected, particularly around key commuter routes.
During shooting, which is reportedly set to last around two weeks, a prohibition of pedestrian movements will also be enforced.
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