Filming is continuing at Prestwick Airport this week for potential blockbuster movie Tetris.
Starring Taron Egerton, who played Elton John in Rocket Man, the movie covers the development of the computer game.
Our photographer Alasdair Macleod captured scenes earlier this week of the historical aviation hub transformed into a film set – believed to depict 1980s Russia.
Shots show actors wrapped up in warm-looking costumes, which is lucky considering the cold weather currently blasting the seaside town.
Lighting equipment has been set up in the airport car park and crew trailers are parked up. There have also been vintage vehicles including Skodas occupying car park spaces, as well as an old telephone box.
Councillor Derek McCabe said: “I heard they may have been recreating a Russian Military choir and parade.
“It is fantastic for the local area and particularly the airport. The facility is there so I’m sure the airport welcomes the opportunity to take part in a blockbuster.”
It is understood that the film will depict a legal battle over the rights of Tetris. Egerton, 31, plays entrepreneur Henk Rogers and is sporting a moustache for the role.
It is being directed by Scottish filmmaker John S Baird and may be released next year.
Prestwick Airport was contacted for comment but has not replied.
However, the airport's website said it charges a fee to use the premises for filming.
It said: “A facility fee is charged and is dependent on the requirements of the proposed filming (taking into account operational outlays and any additional staffing costs). These are assessed on a case-by-case basis.”
A Bollywood film crew shot scenes at the airport last year.
