{"id":366386,"date":"2025-08-23T04:28:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T04:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/366386\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T04:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T04:28:14","slug":"glasgow-gets-fresh-american-makeover-ahead-of-major-filming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/366386\/","title":{"rendered":"Glasgow gets fresh American makeover ahead of major filming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FILM crews have turned the streets of Glasgow into New York again as major filming gets underway this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The city centre was given a Big <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/apple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a> makeover this afternoon. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Film crew setting up a &quot;Rocket&quot; sign in Glasgow.\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Tom Farmer\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-08-filming-glasgow-glasgow-1017764519.jpg\" data-caption=\"Crews were seen unloading props and equipment from vans on Cochrane Street\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-08-filming-glasgow-glasgow-1017764519.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p>Crews were seen unloading props and equipment from vans on Cochrane StreetCredit: Tom Farmer<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Newspaper boxes on a city street.\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Tom Farmer\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-08-filming-glasgow-glasgow-1017764312.jpg\" data-caption=\"Newspaper racks were seen dotted along the street\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-08-filming-glasgow-glasgow-1017764312.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p>Newspaper racks were seen dotted along the streetCredit: Tom Farmer<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Film set in Glasgow, featuring a flower and food stand.\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Tom Farmer\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-08-filming-glasgow-glasgow-1017764584.jpg\" data-caption=\"As well as food carts and flowers\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-08-filming-glasgow-glasgow-1017764584.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p>As well as food carts and flowersCredit: Tom Farmer<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Two men installing a temporary 25 mph speed limit sign on a city street.\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Tom Farmer\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-08-filming-glasgow-glasgow-1017764508.jpg\" data-caption=\"Workies put up new speed limit signs as well\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/22-08-filming-glasgow-glasgow-1017764508.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p>Workies put up new speed limit signs as wellCredit: Tom Farmer<\/p>\n<p>It marks the third time this year that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/glasgow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow<\/a> has been transformed into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/hollywood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hollywood<\/a> set for filming.<\/p>\n<p>Cochrane Street&#8217;s grey sandstone buildings were transformed with vibrant storefronts, complete with iconic US mailboxes and speed limit signs today.<\/p>\n<p>Dummy food carts, newspaper stands and displays of fresh flowers, breads, cheeses and pretzels were strewn across the pavements near Glasgow City Chambers.<\/p>\n<p>Crew members were spotted unloading vans packed with props and equipment. <\/p>\n<p>READ MORE ON THE SCOTTISH SUN<\/p>\n<p>Red cranes have been positioned across the street, with insiders hinting that actors will be suspended from them as filming is understood to begins tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not yet known what the filming is for but insiders suggest it could be an Apple commercial.<\/p>\n<p>A source told The Scottish Sun: &#8220;Crews are preparing for another major production this weekend in Glasgow. The streets have been transformed into a slice of New York, and there\u2019s talk that Apple might be behind it, filming a brand-new commercial. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On Saturday, actors are set to be suspended from the cranes on Cochrane Street. The action will shift to Melrose Street on Sunday.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The tech giant took over Aberdeen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/railway-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">railway station<\/a> earlier this year for its latest Apple Arcade advert. <\/p>\n<p>The ad featured a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">family<\/a> racing through the station to catch their train with well-known game characters chasing them. <\/p>\n<p>Apple TV confirms MASSIVE price increase starting immediately \u2013 exact amount you\u2019ll be forced to cough up<\/p>\n<p>This latest production follows hot on the heels of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/tvandshowbiz\/15151144\/spider-man-4-set-production-glasgow-new-york-filming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spider-Man 4, <\/a>which wrapped up filming in Glasgow just weeks ago.<\/p>\n<p>The blockbuster saw the Dear Green Place transformed into downtown New York, with Hollywood star Tom Holland, 29, swinging into action as the masked web-slinger in his fourth outing as the iconic superhero.<\/p>\n<p>In June, Glen Powell, another Hollywood heartthrob, shot scenes for his upcoming Sci-Fi thriller Ghostwriter, directed by JJ Abrams, in Glasgow.<\/p>\n<p>And next month, Glasgow&#8217;s streets will be closed down again as the set for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/tv\/15231317\/jack-of-spades-filming-glasgow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joel Cohen&#8217;s newest flick, Jack of Spades, comes to town. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/the-crown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Crown<\/a> and Challengers star Josh O&#8217;Connor is set to star in the historical drama.<\/p>\n<p>But little else is known about the mysterious new movie. <\/p>\n<p>Road closures are also in place this weekend for filming. <\/p>\n<p>Restrictions are in place from Thursday, August 21 till Tuesday, August 26.<\/p>\n<p>Read more on the Scottish Sun<\/p>\n<p>A prohibition of pedestrian movements will also be in force. <\/p>\n<p>Apple has been contacted for comment. <\/p>\n<p>Filming restrictions 21-26 August 2025 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Prohibition of vehicle movements<br \/>09:00hrs on the 22 August 2025 to 23:59hrs on the 26 August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cochrane Street for its full length<br \/>John Street between Ingram Street and Cochrane Street<br \/>South Frederick Street, southbound only, for its full length<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prohibition of vehicle movements<br \/>05:00hrs on the 22 August 2025 to 22:00hrs on the 24 August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>John Street between George Street and Cochrane Street<br \/>Prohibition of vehicle movements<br \/>07:00hrs on the 25 August 2025 to 23:59hrs on the 26 August 2025<\/p>\n<p>Montrose Street between George Street and Ingram Street<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading<br \/>15:00hrs on 21 August 2025 to 23:59hrs on 26 August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cochrane Street for its full length<br \/>Montrose Street between George Street and Ingram Street<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"FILM crews have turned the streets of Glasgow into New York again as major filming gets underway 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