Glasgow Transformed into Victorian Setting for Joel Coen's New Film

Glasgow has recently served as the backdrop for the filming of "Jack of Spades," a Victorian thriller directed by Joel Coen, with scenes shot on Cochrane Street transformed to resemble the late 19th century complete with horse-drawn carriages and period costumes. The film stars Josh O'Connor, known for his role in "The Crown," along with Frances McDormand and Damian Lewis, and includes filming locations across Scotland such as Paisley, Edinburgh, and Culross in Fife. This production follows Coen's earlier solo work, "The Tragedy of Macbeth," with his brother Ethan Coen taking a filmmaking break. The filming has notably impacted local businesses, such as a pizza restaurant temporarily closing to accommodate the set transformation. While Glasgow was also recently depicted as New York for the forthcoming Spider-Man film, the city is currently highlighted for its ability to authentically represent historical settings. No release date has yet been announced for "Jack of Spades."