Brendan Fraser is seen on Batgirl set for the FIRST time as George Of The Jungle star arrives in Glasgow to play supervillain Firefly
Brendan Fraser was dressed in character on Wednesday as he made his first appearance on the Glasgow set of forthcoming superhero epic Batgirl.
The actor, best known for his roles in George Of The Jungle and The Mummy franchise, relaxed between takes while filming scenes as Garfield Lynns, otherwise known as DC Comics supervillain Firefly.
Flanked by crew-members, Fraser, 53, wore combat fatigues and leather boots beneath a floor length coat as he adjusted to the Scottish cold during an outdoor location shoot.
Here he comes: Brendan Fraser was dressed in character on Wednesday as he made his first appearance on the Glasgow set of forthcoming superhero epic Batgirl
Already a household name thanks to his starring role in Tarzan spoof George Of The Jungle, Fraser became a screen icon after playing swashbuckling Richard ‘Rich’ O’Connell in The Mummy franchise.
The actor is now enjoying a career renaissance after stepping away from the spotlight, with Batgirl following a prominent role in new Martin Scorsese film Killers of the Flower Moon.
Fraser has already made himself at home in Glasgow, with the down-to-earth actor posing for selfies with fans during a night out in the city.
Diners at Indian restaurant Bantawala were stunned after the Hollywood star popped in for a curry, with bosses later revealing he ordered coconut lentil soup, a chicken tikka masala with rice and garlic naan bread with tandoori broccoli.
Main man: Flanked by crew-members, Fraser wore combat fatigues beneath a floor length coat as he prepared for his scenes as Garfield Lynns, otherwise known as supervillain Firefly
Then and now: Fraser became a household name thanks to his starring role in Tarzan spoof George Of The Jungle (L) and as Firefly on the set of Batgirl (R)
Iconic: The actor became a screen icon after playing swashbuckling Richard ‘Rich’ O’Connell in The Mummy franchise (pictured with co-star Rachel Weisz)
Sharing a selfie with Fraser, restaurant employee Dylan Singh wrote: ‘Look who just popped in for a meal! Mr Brendan Fraser is in Glasgow right now filming the new Batgirl movie and we are delighted to have welcomed him to Bantawala earlier today.’
Batgirl will follow Barbara, the daughter of Gotham Police Commissioner James Gordon, played by J.K. Simmons – who reprises the role he first brought to life in 2017 box office hit Justice League.
Actress Leslie Grace will take the lead, while Michael Keaton is set to return as Batman some 30-years after his last appearance as the Caped Crusader.
Say paneer cheese: Fraser has already made himself at home in Glasgow, with the down-to-earth actor posing for selfies with fans during a night out at local Indian restaurant Bantawala
First look: Lead actress Leslie Grace has given fans a first look at her iconic Batgirl costume ahead of the release of her upcoming HBO Max movie
Keaton played the very first Dark Knight on the big screen in 1989 release Batman, a role he reprised in 1992 smash Batman Returns.
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, whose previous credits include Bad Boys For Life, are directing the film from a script by Christina Hodson.
While it doesn’t have an official release date, Batgirl it is expected to debut on new streaming service HBO Max and forego a theatrical release.
Telling the tale: The Batgirl movie will follow Barbara, the daughter of Gotham Police Commissioner James Gordon, played by J.K. Simmons
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