Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 17, 2025 · Entertainment

Glen Powell Lights Up Glasgow: Sci-Fi Spectacle with J.J. Abrams!

Glen Powell takes direction from J.J. Abrams during filming alongside his stunt double

HOLLYWOOD HEAT WAVE HIT GLASGOW AS STARS BRING SCI-FI SENSATION TO THE SCHOLARLYNOTE.COM

In a tantalizing twist, Hollywood hunk Glen Powell was spotted alongside his stunt double on the streets of Glasgow, leaving fans wondering if they were seeing double! The 36-year-old American heartthrob was gearing up for some intense scenes in the upcoming sci-fi fantasy film Ghostwriter, which also stars none other than Samuel L. Jackson.

As the cameras rolled, Powell was seen getting into character with some serious exercises – much to the amusement of the bemused cast and crew. Meanwhile, his doppelganger was busy hanging off a bus, hot on the heels of a gorgeous leading lady (or so it seemed!).

The actor was seen performing a leap for the camera while his stunt double looked on

The film, directed by the illustrious J.J. Abrams (Cloverfield, Star Wars), is set in a futuristic New York – or at least, that's what Glasgow has been transformed into for filming! The streets have been given a futuristic makeover, complete with bizarre signage, faux brick walls, and even a makeshift subway entrance.

As if the excitement of seeing these A-listers wasn't enough, fans can look forward to the star-studded cast, which includes the talented Jenna Ortega (Wednesday Adams from Netflix's hit show). With Warner Bros behind the project, this one is sure to be a blockbuster!

But here's the kicker: Powell has a bit of a history with Glasgow, having filmed scenes for Edgar Wright's reboot of 1987 action flick The Running Man back in the day. And if you thought that was impressive, just wait until you see what he and his co-stars have been up to on set! With scenes shot across the city centre, West End, and even the SEC Armadillo, it seems like nothing can stop this film from taking off!

The star could be seen limbering up before filming scenes for the rumoured Marvel movie

So, stay tuned for more updates from The ScholarlyNote.com as we bring you all the juicy gossip and behind-the-scenes scoop on Ghostwriter. Trust us, you won't want to miss a single frame of this sci-fi spectacle!

The star and his body double in matching outfit on the streets of Glasgow