Spider-Man sequel films in UK in July

Tom HollandSpider-Man: Far From Home now has a confirmed start date for principal photography. 

Filming begins later this month – Production Intelligence subscribers can log in for the date – on the Marvel feature that is the latest in a hefty line-up of inward investment projects currently prepping in the UK. 

Jon Watts directs with Tom Holland expected to reprise his role as the web-slinging superhero. 

The film is set after the events of Avengers: Infinity War and its sequel and according to the Hollywood Reporter, is set to co-star Jake Gyllenhaal as villain Mysterio – a regular nemesis of Spider-M in the Marvel Comics Universe. 

The sequel joins several other big-budget projects setting up UK filming. Also readying to shoot are the Men in Black spin off starring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson; the Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs and Shaw with Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham and Star Wars: Episode IX. 

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Photo via Getty Images/WireImage/Jun Sato.

 



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