AN Oscar-winning director is set to shoot his new movie in Scotland next month, it has been confirmed.
Filming for Jack of Spades, by renowned director Joel Coen, will take over Glasgow city centre in just a few weeks' time.
It comes after the city was transformed into New York for the major blockbuster Spiderman: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland.
Details on the film are sparse, with Josh O'Connor being the only confirmed cast member as of yet.
There has been no confirmation around the plot of the movie, with rumours simply suggesting that it would be filming in Scotland this summer.
O'Connor is an English actor who recently took up a starring role in the 2024 film Challengers, also starring Zendaya and Mike Faist.
The Jack of Spades film crew will take over Glasgow city centre between September 22 and 30.
Filming on Cochrane Street and South Frederick Street will take place specifically on September 28 and 29.
The following road closures will be in place in Glasgow city centre:
- Single lane closure and parking suspension on Cochrane Street (south side) from September 22
- Full closure of Cochrane Street and South Frederick Street to vehicles from September 25 to 30
Glasgow City Council has confirmed a number of restrictions will be imposed between September 20 to 30, affecting 10 streets.
They are:
Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading
From 3pm on September 24 until 10pm on September 30
- Cochrane Street for its full length
- John Street between George Street and Ingram Street
- Montrose St between Cochrane Street and Ingram Street (west side only)
- South Frederick Street for its full length
- George Square (south side) for its full length
Prohibition of vehicle movements
From 7am on September 25 until 10pm on September 30
- Cochrane Street for its full length
- John Street between George Street and Ingram Street
- Montrose St between Ingram Street and Cochrane Street (northbound closed)
- South Frederick Street for its full length
- George Square (south side) for its full length
Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading
From 3pm on September 25 until 10pm on September 28
- George Street between North Frederick Street and Montrose Street
- John Street between George Street and Martha Street
Prohibition of vehicle movements
From 7am on September 28 until 10pm on September 28
- George Street between North Frederick Street and Montrose Street
- John Street between George Street and Martha Street
Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading
From 3pm on September 20 until 10pm on September 30
- North Court Lane for its full length
- St Vincent Place between North Court Lane and Buchanan Street
Prohibition of vehicle movements
From 7am on September 22 until 10pm on September 30
- North Court Lane for its full length
The city chambers have also been named as another location for the film.
Exterior scenes of the chambers will be shot on September 28, while interior scenes will be filmed on September 29.
Pedestrian access will be kept in place while filming of the exterior takes place.
However, the film's locations team said members of the public may be asked to stop momentarily or to divert around the filming area while a take is in progress.
The team reiterated that access to businesses, residences and private parking facilities within the affected areas will be maintained at all times.
Joel Coen is an American filmmaker who is known for working alongside his brother Ethan on a number of projects.
The pair are known for films including Fargo, No Country for Old Men, The Big Lebowski, Barton Fink, Miller's Crossing and Raising Arizona.
