The 36-year-old Twisters actor, who is from Austin, Texas, in the USA, was pictured during filming for The Running Man on Bothwell Street on Sunday, November 17.
Scenes for the new movie, which is a remake of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger action film, are being shot across the city currently.
Glen Powell, far left, during a scene filming for Running Man on Bothwell Street (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest)Glen Powell, second from left, between takes on Bothwell Street for The Running Man on Sunday, November 17 (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) Filming for The Running Man on Bothwell Street, Glasgow, on Sunday, November 17 (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) In a video captured by the Glasgow Times, Glen can be seen filming a scene for the new blockbuster on the street on Sunday.
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The Running Man filming in Glasgow (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) The Running Man filming in Glasgow (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) The Running Man filming in Glasgow (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) The film is being directed by Edgar Wright, known for movies including Shaun of the Dead and Scott Pilgrim vs World.
It will star Powell in the lead role as well as Josh Brolin and Katy O’Brian.
We reported how filming is expected to take place in several locations until late November such as Cadogan Square, Union Place, Bothwell Street, St Vincent Street and Blythswood Square.
Filming for The Running Man on Renfrew Street on November 16 (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) Filming for The Running Man on Renfrew Street on November 16 (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) Filming for The Running Man on Renfrew Street on November 16 (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) The film is based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel The Running Man. It centres on Ben Richards, a falsely convicted policeman in dystopian America who gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts must battle killers for their freedom.
It is expected to be released by Paramount on November 21, 2025.
On Saturday, our photographer Gordon Terris captured fantastic images of Glen Powell arriving for filming in the city.
Glen Powell (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) Glen Powell (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) Glen Powell (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) Meanwhile, Colin Mearns, also a photographer at the Glasgow Times, snapped great photographs of filming for the blockbuster on Renfrew Street yesterday as well.
In the images, a number of extras and vintages cars could be seen outside the Royal Conservatoire.
Filming for The Running Man on Renfrew Street on November 16 (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) Filming for The Running Man on Renfrew Street on November 16 (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest)Filming for The Running Man on Renfrew Street on November 16 (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest)Filming for The Running Man on Renfrew Street on November 16 (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) Glen began his acting career with small roles on television and in films including Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and Fast Food Nation.
He has since starred in shows including Hit Man, Anyone But You, Top Gun: Maverick, Set It Up, and many more.
