
Glasgow cinema welcomes Top Gun star Glen Powell for visit
Mr Powell is filming Ghostwriter, the latest feature film from director JJ Abrams in the city.
He was previously on location in Glasgow to film his starring role in The Running Man, a new adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name.
The picture house posted on social media: "We were delighted to welcome a special guest to the Grosvenor Picture Theatre last night - Actor Glen Powell.
"Glen is currently in town shooting JJ Abrams' Ghostwriter and couldn't resist a visit to the iconic Grosvenor Picture Theatre it seems! Thanks for joining us."

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Glasgow Times
8 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow cinema welcomes Top Gun star Glen Powell for visit
The 36-year-old, who is known for such films as Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters and Hit Man paid a visit to the Grosvenor on Ashton Lane on Thursday. The Hollywood actor is filming Ghostwriter, the latest feature film from director JJ Abrams in the city. READ NEXT: Glen Powell and stunt double snapped shooting futuristic scene in Glasgow READ NEXT: Glen Powell pictured in Glasgow as filming takes place for Hollywood blockbuster He was previously on location in Glasgow to film his starring role in The Running Man, a new adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name. The picture house posted on social media: "We were delighted to welcome a special guest to the Grosvenor Picture Theatre last night - Actor Glen Powell. "Glen is currently in town shooting JJ Abrams' Ghostwriter and couldn't resist a visit to the iconic Grosvenor Picture Theatre it seems! Thanks for joining us."


The Herald Scotland
10 hours ago
- The Herald Scotland
Glasgow cinema welcomes Top Gun star Glen Powell for visit
Mr Powell is filming Ghostwriter, the latest feature film from director JJ Abrams in the city. He was previously on location in Glasgow to film his starring role in The Running Man, a new adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name. The picture house posted on social media: "We were delighted to welcome a special guest to the Grosvenor Picture Theatre last night - Actor Glen Powell. "Glen is currently in town shooting JJ Abrams' Ghostwriter and couldn't resist a visit to the iconic Grosvenor Picture Theatre it seems! Thanks for joining us."


Glasgow Times
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- Glasgow Times
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