Set building begins on Govan Docks for Steven Spielberg’s new movie 1917

By The Newsroom
Published 9th May 2019, 20:10 GMT
Director Steven Spielberg.placeholder image
Director Steven Spielberg.

A new movie from Steven Spielberg and Skyfall director Sam Mendes set to be filmed in Scotland has begun building sets at the Govan Docks, the Scotsman can exclusively reveal.

It seems the film crews and set designers are already on site ahead of the main shoot. Main Picture: Steven Spielberg (PA)

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Set designers have arrived on the set before filming is due to start later this year.placeholder image
Set designers have arrived on the set before filming is due to start later this year.
Set crews begin work to transform parts of the Govan Graving Docks.placeholder image
Set crews begin work to transform parts of the Govan Graving Docks.
Workers are already clearing bushes to create space for the set, which lies near the Clydside Distillery.placeholder image
Workers are already clearing bushes to create space for the set, which lies near the Clydside Distillery.
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