Glasgow transformed into Gotham for The Batman Part II filming

Filming for the highly anticipated sequel The Batman Part II is officially underway in Glasgow, Scotland, with the arrival of the Batmobile and significant street transformations marking the start of production. Crews descended on the city this week, turning multiple streets in the city centre into a fictionalized version of Gotham City for exterior scenes. The production is scheduled to run for several weeks, causing notable traffic disruptions across the urban core.

Glasgow has been systematically converted, with reports indicating bus timetables changed to list Gotham City services and New York-style awnings installed on buildings. The iconic Batmobile has been spotted on set, along with a smashed version of the vehicle, suggesting an action sequence. Videos and photos also show Gotham City Police Department SWAT vehicles and racks of costumes, highlighting the expanded role of the militarized police force in the sequel’s narrative. This marks the latest transformation of Glasgow into Gotham for a major DC film, following locations like the Necropolis and Glasgow Cathedral being featured in the 2022 original.

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