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Brian Cox and Alan Cumming spotted in Stirlingshire village as filming for Glenrothan begins

More filming took place locally on Thursday.

Two of Scotland's best-known actors, Alan Cumming (left) and Brian Cox were seen working together on set in Gartmore. Image: Isla Glen/DC Thomson
Two of Scotland's best-known actors, Alan Cumming (left) and Brian Cox were seen working together on set in Gartmore. Image: Isla Glen/DC Thomson

Filming for a new movie starring Brian Cox and Alan Cumming has begun in Stirlingshire.

The stars were in Gartmore on Wednesday, capturing scenes for Glenrothan, Cox’s directorial debut. The 78-year-old was said to be in good spirits on set.

It was lights, camera, action at the bottom of Main Street, as Cox and Cumming, 59, were joined by a large crew of around 60 people for the production’s final week of filming.

Earlier in the day, the Dundonian and Perthshire actors had spent time in the nearby village of Kippen.

Dundee-born Succession star Brian Cox was getting some hands-on directing experience in Gartmore. Image: Isla Glen/DC Thomson

More filming will take place at the Black Bull inn and the cemetery in Gartmore on Thursday.

Road signs reading “Glenrothan” and “Edinburgh” were staged by a bench at the bottom of the village.

Alan Cumming could be seen smoking during one scene. Image: Isla Glen/DC Thomson

Main Street was briefly closed to allow for scenes to be shot, with three-way traffic lights put in place.

One local resident told The Courier it was “exciting” to know the village would feature in the film.

What is Glenrothan about?

Glenrothan, set in a fictional town of the same name, follows the story of two brothers – played by Cox and Cumming – who must reunite to save their family’s distillery.

Prop road signs for Edinburgh and the fictional town of Glenrothan were put up at the side of the road in Gartmore for the shoot. Image: Isla Glen/DC Thomson

The siblings have not spoken since the day of their mother’s funeral, due to a violent exchange with their father.

Finding themselves back together in their hometown of Glenrothan, they must work together to save the business.

Actors Cox and Cumming play brothers in the upcoming film. Image: Isla Glen/DC Thomson
Brian Cox was said to be cheerful on set, as the production prepared to wind down. Image: Isla Glen/DC Thomson

Veteran actor Cox, renowned for playing media mogul Logan Roy in Succession, has been developing the film with Scottish writer David Ashton.

It is being co-developed by Lionsgate and London-based producer Nevision.

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