Parts of Aberdeen transformed into Cold War Russia for Hollywood film

Parts of 'Tetris' starring Taron Egerton and directed by the North East's own Jon S Baird will be filmed in the granite city over the next two weeks. Get a look at what's happening:

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 19th Feb 2021

Several Aberdeen streets will see disruption over the next two weeks as film crews transform areas into Cold War film sets.

'Tetris' which stars Taron Egerton who also played Elton John in Rocketman and is directed by Peterhead's Jon S Baird is to have scenes filmed in the city.

Here's how the set is looking in Tillydrone by the University of Aberdeen's Zoology building:

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