Spider-Man 4 crews set up production as Glasgow city centre transformed into New York ahead of filming

Scottish Sun

6 days ago

Filming is expected to take place at various times on different streets for around two weeks
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Spider-Man 4 crews set up production as Glasgow city centre transformed into New York ahead of filming
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SOME of Glasgow's busiest streets have been transformed over the last few days as Hollywood production teams rolled into town.
Streets in the city centre have been converted to look like the roads in New York as crews prepare to film the new Spider-Man movie.
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Filming for Spider Man4 is set to get underway on Friday
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American flags have been hung up on the street to resemble New York
Credit: Les Gallagher
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US-style signs and ads have been put up on buildings
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Traffic Control boxes have also been added as crews prepare to film
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The blockbuster, officially titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has already generated excitement amongst locals over the last few months.
The eagerly awaited sequel will see Tom Holland reprise his iconic role and is set to be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
It is believed that Stranger Things actress Sadie Sink has been cast to star alongside Holland.
Filming is set to underway this weekend, and cameras will officially begin rolling on Friday, August 1.
And over the last few days, production crews have been hard at work to turn the city centre into New York City.
Several American flags have been hung up on buildings along Bothwell Street.
Huge banners have also been put up on the set with a design similar to that of the US flag.
The UK traffic lights were also in the process of being temporarily taken down today.
They are set to be replaced with the traditional yellow traffic lights seen on the other side of the Atlantic.
Different street signs and advertisements have also been put up around the area.
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Some are advertising apartments for rent with American phone numbers on them, while others are advertising businesses and services with US addresses.
The current street signs have also been covered up with black tape.
Filming is expected to take place at various times on different streets for around two weeks.
However, it means that a number of roads will be closed throughout the city for over two weeks as a result.
We previously told how traffic in some areas will come to a near standstill as drivers will be forced to make their way along set-up diversion routes.
The closures are being implemented by Glasgow City Council, which has warned that bus and taxi lanes will also be impacted, with a suspension in place.
A section of the following roads will be closed to all vehicles between Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 9:
Bothwell Street
Wellington Street
West Campbell Street
Blythswood Street
Douglas Street
Pitt Street
The full length of Cadzow Street and Oak Street will also be fully closed on August 9.
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BACK in November, Glasgow was transformed into a dystopian New York as filming got underway for The Running Man, a reboot of the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger film.
Glen Powell was spotted filming in and around the city, and he even popped into The Locale in Charing Cross for a wrap party.
Rumours are swirling that director Abrams' new film is an 80s throwback loosely inspired by The Last Starfighter, but the title remains unknown.
And more filming crews are set to swarm the city for Spider-Man 4.
Some scenes being shot will reportedly 'involve vehicles on the road', with crews anticipating that Bothwell Street will be the focal point.
It is understood that the Glasgow-based shoot for the upcoming Marvel blockbuster will commence in mid-August.
Other films that have been shot in the city over recent years include World War Z, which used George Square to represent Philadelphia, and was also transformed into Gotham City for Batgirl and The Batman.
Other notable films shot in Glasgow include Skyfall, Avengers: Infinity War, Fast & Furious 6, Trainspotting, and Perfect Sense.
More roads will also be closed from Saturday, August 9, until Wednesday, August 13, for further filming.
These include parts of:
Hope Street
Queen Street
Renfield Street
South Frederick Street
St Vincent Street
Ingram Street
West Nile Street
Drury Street (for its full length)
Filming is then set to move further along into Merchant City after Wednesday, August 13.
This means that cars will not be able to drive down the following roads between then and Saturday, August 16:
Wilson Street
Brunswick Street
Hutchison Street
Candleriggs
Scenes are also expected to be filmed on Glassford Street and Virginia Street on Thursday, August 14, and Friday, August 15.
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The UK traffic lights are in the process of being taken down
Credit: Les Gallagher
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While the current street signs were covered up
Credit: Les Gallagher