A HOLLYWOOD star was spotted in a Glasgow scheme today filming a new series based on an Irvine Welsh book.

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Desperate Housewives and Mission Impossible:2 star Dougray Scott was captured on camera in the Wyndford today, which is being used as a location for the upcoming Britbox series Crime

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Dougray, who has appeared on our screens for over 30 years, stars in the Trainspotting author's first TV show. 

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A sequel to the James McAvoy-starring Filth, Crime follows the story of Ray, a police officer recovering from a mental breakdown. 

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Directed by James Strong, the show will feature Dougray in the lead role, with support from Coronation Star and Angela Griffin, Joanna Vanderham and Jamie Sives.

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It is the first time Edinburgh-born Welsh's work has been adapted for the small screen.

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He has previously enjoyed success with film versions of his gritty dramas Trainspotting, Porno (remade as T2: Trainspotting) and Filth. 

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The Maryhill scheme has been taken over by film crews who are expected to stay there until tonight. 

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The show is expected to debut on the streaming service Britbox later this year and is produced by Buccaneer Media and Off The Grid Film and TV.