Streets of Glasgow

Many famous actors have filmed in Glasgow, as I have mentioned before. Whether the film be set in Glasgow or used for economic benefits, the city proves time again to be a well-equipped host. Voted one of the friendliest and hardest cities, contradicting I know, it has its own uniqueness and variety in landscapes, streets and buildings, that when dressed appropriately can be mistaken for somewhere else.

When Halle Berry came to town, shortly after Brad Pitt, for the three days of filming Cloud Atlas in Glasgow which was transformed into a 1970's San Francisco. Filming took place on the 16th, 18th and 26th September 2011 which was the second Hollywood blockbuster to be filmed in Glasgow that year.

Berry obviously not used to the Glasgow weather kept warm with a hot water bottle when filming between shots!

Cloud Atlas is produced by a German company who said they wanted to film in Glasgow for its geographical similarities to San Francisco, the steep hills that some of the Glasgow streets possess. So after meeting with Glasgow City Council Film Office, an agreement was made to allow permission to film there as Jennifer Reynolds, one of the film commissioners believed it would benefit Glasgow. Some of the script was set in the UK so it was perfect to film in Scotland's largest city and other scenes in London.

Vintage U.S car brought in to transform Glasgow to San Francisco

Filming took place around Blythswood Square and Montrose Street, seeing it transformed with old vintage American cars being flown in to re-create San Francisco.

Many local filming crews were hired on scene in Glasgow, benefiting them and Glasgow's economy as various hotels, restaurants etcetera were used too.

Cloud Atlas is based on British author David Mitchell's bestselling novel, of the same name, which was released in 2004 and was shortlisted for a Man Booker Prize.

The film is due for release later this year and along starring Halle Berry includes a star studded cast with Oscar winners Tom Hanks and Susan Sarandon, also co-starring are British actors Jim Broadbent, Jim Sturgess and Ben Whishaw.

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