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Glasgow's Hollywood Makeover: Filming Spider-Man's New Adventure
31 Jul
Summary
- Glasgow transformed into New York City for the latest Spider-Man film.
- Filming in Glasgow attracted thousands of cheering fans.
- The city's architecture makes it a versatile stand-in for US cities.
The latest Marvel cinematic universe installment, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," saw Glasgow seamlessly doubling for New York City. Much of the film, which recently premiered in London, was shot over 3,000 miles away in Scotland. Thousands of fans gathered last summer to watch Tom Holland film an action sequence, highlighting the city's vibrant atmosphere during production.
Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton praised Scotland, particularly Glasgow, for its welcoming people and energetic environment. Producer Amy Pascal also lauded the experience of filming in "real places." Screen Scotland noted that Glasgow's Victorian architecture, wide avenues, and grid layout make it a versatile substitute for many US cities.
The film follows Peter Parker navigating his secret identity four years after a spell erased public knowledge of his superhero role. His relationships with MJ and Ned Leeds have also been forgotten. Glasgow is expected to further embrace its Hollywood role next month by doubling as Gotham City for "The Batman" sequel.
