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HeadlineIt’s Oscars week but London is the real red carpet

Short HeadlineOscars Week But The Stars Are in London

StandfirstWhile awards season usually draws celebrities to Los Angeles, several A-listers have instead been spotted working on film and TV sets across the capital.

With the Oscars approaching, many might expect Hollywood’s biggest stars to be in Los Angeles preparing for the ceremony. Instead, several A-listers have been spotted filming in London, highlighting the capital’s growing role as a global production hub.

Paul Mescal

In central London, Paul Mescal was spotted filming alongside music legend Paul McCartney at the well-known Regency Cafe.

Mescal is set to portray McCartney in The Beatles: A Four-Film Cinematic Event, a series of films focusing on each member of The Beatles.

Photos from the shoot show the actor chatting with McCartney outside the café, even holding an umbrella over the musician during a break in filming.

Tom Hardy

Actor Tom Hardy was seen shooting scenes for crime drama MobLand on Hoxton Street in Hackney. The star appeared outside a café surrounded by film crews and equipment, dressed in character as ruthless gangland fixer Harry da Souza.

Other productions have also been spotted across the capital.

Gary Oldman

Actor Gary Oldman was recently photographed filming the Apple TV+ spy series Slow Horses in Shepherd’s Bush. Dressed as MI5 agent Jackson Lamb, Oldman was seen entering a local launderette while shooting scenes for the show.

Dave Bautista

Fans have also reported spotting Dave Bautista in Canary Wharf, where he is believed to be filming scenes for Highlander.

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie was also spotted in Canary Wharf with a blonde short bob. The actress is rumored to be filming her latest production, Anxious People, in the capital.

The sightings reflect London’s continued rise as one of the world’s busiest filming destinations.

According to the British Film Institute, £6.5 billion was spent on film and high-end television production across the UK between October 2024 and September 2025.

So while Hollywood prepares for its biggest night of the year, many of its stars appear to be busy working, thousands of miles away, on sets across the streets of London.