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Mad for it: Why Manchester has been transformed into NY

March 27, 2019

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The streets of Manchester have been transformed into New York City as a Spider-Man spin-off is filmed in part of the city.

Yellow taxis, American-style trucks, and a USA Today advert were seen in the Northern Quarter on Tuesday.

A subway station called Front Street has also surfaced for the filming of upcoming movie Morbius.

Image: American-style trucks have helped recreate the Big Apple in Manchester. Pic: Twitter/Kalpesh

The film will tell the story of biochemist Dr Michael Morbius, who inadvertently infects himself with a rare form of vampirism.

Hollywood star Jared Leto, who plays the film's title character, has been spotted on the set of Manchester's makeshift Big Apple.

British actor Matt Smith will play Morbius' friend Loxias Crown in the production, which is due to be released in July 2020.

Hundreds of people reportedly gathered to watch the Marvel production being filmed around Dale Street and Port Street.