Northern Quarter transforms into New York for new Spider-Man spin-off

Jared Leto's among the cast in Manchester City Centre as shooting begins for 'Morbius'

Author: Ellie LinfordPublished 26th Mar 2019
Last updated 26th Mar 2019

If you go down to the Northern Quarter today, you might get a big surprise - yellow taxis, US mail boxes and some A List celebrities!

Shooting for the new Spiderman film Morbius has begun in Manchester City Centre, with the streets transformed into downtown New York.

Hundreds have lined the streets today to catch a glimpse of the action being filmed around Stevenson Square and Oldham Street.

Hollywood actor Jared Leto, pictured on set below, takes up the title role of Dr. Morbius, while former Dr Who star Matt Smith will be Loxias Crown.

Jared Leto arriving on set