Pokemon mystery at glen
It’s believed filming currently under way at a popular Stirling shire beauty spot could be for one of the most eagerly-awaited movies of the next 12 months.
Crews were set up at Finnich Glen, near Killearn, last week and the speculation in the area is that they are working on the latest Pokemon movie – Detective Pikachu.
The on-site work at the location has been highly secretive. The landowner, Stirling Council, Nintendo and Legendary Productions have all been reluctant to comment.
Stirling Council granted permission to a production company Gumshoe Productions to film in the glen from Tuesday, March 20 until yesterday (Thursday).
According to Hollywood sources, the working title for Detective Pikachu during filming will be Gumshoe.
The Observer told last week how walkers were excluded from entering the glen during filming.
Production trucks were spotted in a field at Finnich Glen with production crews also erecting makeshift platforms.
Landowner and farmer, David Young said he was contractually obligated not to divulge any details of the project.
Gumshoe Productions were also granted permission to film in Glen Nevis in the Highlands, where it will use a helicopter, a vehicle fitted with a camera and a drone.
Rumour spread throughout Killearn that it was the Pokemon movie which was being shot on location as residents claimed a person associated with the production team had spilled the beans.
The movie, described as ‘live–action’, features a string of stars, including Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Detective Pikachu, singer Rita Ora, British actor Bill Nighy, Kathryn Newton, Suki Waterhouse and Justice Smith.
Production got underway in London in January for the film which is based on the popular computer game.
Pokemon sees players train lovable monsters, called Pokemon, to compete against each other in battle tournaments.
The film is scheduled to be released in May 2019.
Finnich Glen, and in particular The Devil’s Pulpit, have previously been used as filming locations, with smash hit TV series, Outlander and feature film, King Arthur using the location.
Forth and Endrick councillor, Robert Davies, said:“This filming is a great boost to the local economy and raises the profile of the Devil’s Pulpit. But we need to be mindful of the longer term impact on traffic, the environment and, on how visitors can view it safely in the future.”
Fans of Outlander have flocked to the location since it was featured, prompting safety concerns arising from indiscriminate parking in the area.