Based on the novel of the same name by irvine welsh, the film was released in the united kingdom on 23 february 1996. T2 trainspotting film locations in edinburgh this is edinburgh. Jan 27, 2017 t2 trainspotting filmed all over edinburgh over springsummer 2016. Ewen bremner filming for the upcoming trainspotting sequel in north junction in edinburgh. Jan 23, 2017 we revisit the iconic locations in original trainspotting movie 21 years on. Jul 27, 2018 residents trapped after stairwell collapses at flats where trainspotting 2 was filmed. Everything you want to know about the filming locations is right here. Nov 24, 2012 trainspotting is a 1996 film by danny boyle, it was filmed mainly in scotland the start in edinburgh and rest in glasgow,the ending scenes were filmed around london. Were up in scotland filming trainspotting 2 just now, wrote boyle. News people what capital locations feature in trainspotting 2. We revisit the iconic locations in original trainspotting. Jan 21, 2017 actor robert carlyle begbie filming scenes in a posh area for trainspotting 2 in pollokshields, glasgow, a rather posh area of pollokshields was chosen for a scene filmed back in may.
Edinburgh features in both films, but plays a much bigger role in t2, with over 50 locations filmed over a threemonth period. Although danny boyles highspeed whizz through irvine welsh s cult novel is set in edinburgh theres a brief section filmed in bayswater and west kensington in london, like the teams previous shallow grave it was filmed apart from a little scenesetting at the beginning almost entirely in glasgow, a city which offers film makers all the breaks. It is mostly an original story which includes some unused parts of the trainspotting novel, and some elements from porno. T2 trainspotting is a sequel nobody really needed, but we should be lucky to have gotten. Another leithbased filming location used in trainspotting 2 is the abandoned shrubhill tram depot on mcdonald road, just off leith walk. Film edinburgh and the city of edinburgh council pulled out all the stops to make sure the filmmakers could get the shots they needed in the locations they wanted, in recognition of the worldwide interest in the film and its depiction of edinburgh. Although irvine welsh wrote a followup to his novel trainspotting in 2002 called porno, this movie followup is actually only very loosely based on porno. Trainspotting 2 to start filming in may for 2016 release. Edinburgh locations to look out for in t2 trainspotting inews. Sceen it is the ultimate guide for locations of movies and tv series with stars like ewan mcgregor or ewen bremner. Jul 14, 2016 trainspotting 2 photos from the filming in edinburgh. Jul, 2016 the actors were seen on wednesday as they filmed trainspotting 2, apparently recreating the iconic opening sequence from the original 1996 movie.
Were starting our list of trainspotting filming locations with possibly the. The movies stars have been spotted in glasgow and the surrounding areas filming. Trainspotting 2 first trailer is best kind of insanity. Trainspotting 2 filming in muirhouse its been more than 20 years since the cast and crew of trainspotting filmed the iconic opening of their cult classic. Trainspotting 2 filming in pollokshields glasgow live.
Edinburgh features in both films, but plays a much bigger role in t2, with over 50 locations filmed. The opening running scene is one of the most iconic from trainspotting, and is also the only section which is actually filmed in edinburgh, where irvine welshs book of the same name is located. However, irvine welsh, who wrote the trainspotting novel that inspired the film as well as porno, its sequel, recently said in a podcast that shooting couldnt begin until at least 16 may. The t2 trainspotting guide to edinburgh a nightclub, a car park and. Trainspotting was directed by danny boyle and is a sequel to 1997s trainspotting. Since terminator 2 isnt legally known as t2, boyle could use the title without permission. Edinburgh christmas markets and shopping, 2 nights from. Ewan mcgregor confirms trainspotting 2 is filming in may. How the scottish locations of trainspotting have changed in.
This article includes locations in edinburghs for scenes in trainspotting 2 which some may want to avoid. Jonny lee miller does not look happy to be back on set jonny lee miller has been spotted filming the trainspotting sequel with director danny boyle. T2 is an adaptation of his book porno and the followup to trainspotting. Jun, 2016 ewan mcgregor appears bloodied while robert carlyle wields knife during trainspotting 2 filming filming is underway for the longawaited sequel, which is due to be released next year share. Gallery of modern art, royal exchange square, glasgow, strathclyde, scotland, uk. T2 trainspotting is a 2017 british black comedy drama film, set in and around edinburgh, scotland. Glasgow locations which will feature in t2 trainspotting. We revisit the iconic locations in original trainspotting movie 21 years on. Kevin mckidd, trainspotting 2 il y aura des extraits du premier film. Located on west tollcross, this nightclub has a 60. Trainspotting, because the internet search term t2 still lead mostly to sites affiliated with terminator 2. You are experiencing a small sample of what the site has to offer.
Who is on the t2 trainspotting soundtrack, and is the. Danny boyle narrates a scene from t2 trainspotting the. Back in 2010, director danny boyle excited us by confirming a. T2 trainspotting film locations in edinburgh this is. Would mark renton and co recognise these places today. Much has changed but just as much remains the same. I can definitely recommend this movie to fans of the first film, but its not accessible to newcomers. It stars the same ensemble cast from before including ewan mcgregor, ewen bremner, jonny lee miller, and. Trainspotting was the highestgrossing british film of 1996, and at the time it was the fourth highest grossing british film in history. The building was abandoned in the 1980s and is now covered. Jan 17, 2017 t2 trainspotting, which was filmed in edinburgh throughout 2016, is based on irvine welshs sequel porno 2002 and reunites the entire cast including ewan mcgregor, jonny lee miller, kelly. Javais 14 ans lorsque trainspotting est sorti et je ne lavais pourtant jamais visionne. Trainspotting film wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Trainspotting 2 filming in muirhouse its been more than 20 years since the cast and crew of trainspotting filmed the iconic opening of their cult classic on the streets of the capital.
In porno, renton owns a club in amsterdam, begbie is being released from jail and spud is trying to kick. Gallery of modern art, royal exchange square, glasgow, strathclyde, scotland, uk renton and sick boy withdraw money from cash machines. On 7 september 2015, boyle stated his next film would be a sequel, tentatively titled trainspotting 2. Residents trapped after stairwell collapses at flats where. Were starting our list of trainspotting filming locations with possibly the most iconic. Glasgow locations which will feature in t2 trainspotting glasgow. Trainspotting film filming locations filming locations despite being set in edinburgh, almost all of the film was filmed in glasgow, apart from the opening scenes of the film which were filmed in edinburgh, and the final scenes which were filmed in london. The roof of the building where t2 was filmed reportedly caved in and caused the stairs to crumble. Published on nov 24, 2012 trainspotting is a 1996 film by danny boyle, it was filmed mainly in scotland the start in edinburgh and rest in. The movie is set in the gutter, in icky sordid flats and junk dens, in the worst toilet in scotland, yet the entire thing is recklessly and thrillingly alive. The studio filming utilised a disused cigarette factory, which provides 30 of the film s 50 locations. Based on a costtoreturn ratio, trainspotting was the most profitable film of the year. Over half of the scenes in t2 trainspotting were filmed in location in edinburgh, so come into town and take these tips from our guide to follow in our favourite leith lads footsteps.
Actor robert carlyle begbie filming scenes in a posh area for trainspotting 2 in pollokshields, glasgow. Trainspotting is back for its longawaited sequel and the boys are back in scotlands capital. Trainspotting stars in princes street sprint bbc news. And only one of four film locations actually in the city of edinburgh where trainspotting is set. Ewan mcgregor appears bloodied while robert carlyle. Director danny boyle, ewan mcgregor and ewen bremner filmed a new scene for trainspotting 2 in edinburgh, scotland yesterday. D anny boyles t2 trainspotting is everything i could reasonably have hoped for scary, funny, desperately sad, with many a bold visual flourish. The most remarkable thing about t2 trainspotting other than the sequels stupid injoke of a title is that all of the original film s heroin junkie heroes are somehow still alive. T2 was released in the united kingdom on 27 january 2017, and worldwide throughout february and march 2017. Renton and sick boy withdraw money from cash machines. Ewan mcgregor and ewen bremner sprint down princes street, one of the many edinburgh filming locations used in trainspotting 2 photo. The trailer for trainspotting 2 is getting everyone excited about seeing the sequel to the 1996 smash hit film. Jan 25, 2017 trainspotting take two stunning images reveal how filming locations for original trainspotting have transformed over the years as fans eagerly await the hotlyanticipated sequel.
Princes street is the main high streetshopping street in edinburgh and is where renton and spud steal from john menzies bookstore and leg. Trainspotting 2 photos from the filming in edinburgh. I think what i love most about what i do is the variety, and being able to do something new every day. Ewen bremner filming for the upcoming trainspotting sequel in north junction in. Mcgregors claim backs up that of boyle, who was pictured on the humans of edinburgh facebook page in midmarch saying. Youll gain access to additional forums, file attachments, board customizations, encrypted private messages, and much more.
For the nightclub scene, the trainspotting 2 crew went to one of edinburghs most famous venues. May 19, 2016 actor robert carlyle begbie filming scenes for trainspotting 2 in pollokshields, glasgow. May 11, 2016 ewen bremner filming for the upcoming trainspotting sequel in north junction in edinburgh. Trainspotting is a 1996 british black comedy crime film directed by danny boyle and starring ewan mcgregor, ewen bremner, jonny lee miller, kevin mckidd, robert carlyle, and kelly macdonald in her debut. Trainspotting filming location video danny boyle 1996. T2 trainspotting is a 2017 british black comedy drama film, set in and around edinburgh. How danny boyle blew the sequel to trainspotting variety. Author irvine welsh had originally claimed filming wouldnt commence until may. Trainspotting detailed the two decade fallout of the events of the first film, but went to a deep well of confusion and longing. Home bookz ewan mcgregor confirms trainspotting 2 is filming in may with a really, really, really good script.
Director danny boyle, jonny lee miller and ewen bremner filmed a scene for trainspotting 2 in scotland and we have some photos from the shoot. Trainspotting 2 is being filmed the pub shroomery message. The first trainspotting 2 trailer offers fans a glimpse at the same drugged out craziness that made the first film a classic. Edinburgh locations to look out for in t2 trainspotting. Based on the novel of the same name by irvine welsh, the film was released in the united kingdom. The film was directed by danny boyle and written by john hodge, based on characters created by irvine welsh in his novel trainspotting and its followup porno. Now t2 trainspotting, the muchanticipated sequel to the 90s movie, is getting tangibly close so we can get excited about not only the film. How the scottish locations of trainspotting have changed in the last 20 years danny boyles eradefining cult movie trainspotting was filmed in a variety of locations around edinburgh and glasgow. Mark renton ewan mcgregor returns to the only place he can ever call home.
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