A Gentleman in Moscow: Here is when cast and crew for new Ewan McGregor TV show for Paramount Plus are coming to film in Halifax

Movie megastar Ewan McGregor could be coming to Halifax to film his latest project.
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The Trainspotting and Star Wars actor is currently filming a TV adaptation of A Gentleman In Moscow for Paramount Plus.

The crew making the show are understood to be coming to Halifax later this month to film inside Halifax Town Hall.

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They will be filming for five days from May 31 but will be in the town from May 22 carrying out preparation work.

Ewan McGregor could be coming to Halifax (Getty Images)Ewan McGregor could be coming to Halifax (Getty Images)
Ewan McGregor could be coming to Halifax (Getty Images)

Crossley Street and Town Hall Street East in Halifax town centre will be closed for some of that time.

The crew will be using two cranes to access the roof of the town hall for the filming.

The show will be the latest in a string to be made in Halifax including Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax, Gentleman Jack, Full Monty 2 and Secret Invasion.

Ewan McGregor has starred in a string of huge hit films including Trainspotting, Star Wars, Birds of Prey and Christopher Robin.