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Film crews for Danny Boyle's Sex Pistols Hulu TV series move into Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone

19:31, 29 April 2021

updated: 20:02, 29 April 2021

A seaside hotel is being outfitted ahead of its role in Danny Boyle's upcoming TV series.

The Oscar winner has so far filmed in Dover and Deal, but has now set his sights on Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel.

The Grand Burstin will feature in Danny Boyle's Sex Pistols series, being filmed for Hulu. Picture: Beau Goodwin
The Grand Burstin will feature in Danny Boyle's Sex Pistols series, being filmed for Hulu. Picture: Beau Goodwin

The series - entitled Pistol - will be shown on Hulu, and has been filmed across Kent.

Lucky onlookers in Dover got a glimpse of the Trainspotting director, who had three roads closed in the process.

Crowds flocked to Marine Parade, Wellesley Road and Camden Crescent to get a feel of the film set atmosphere.

Film crews were spotted moving set pieces and furniture into the Folkestone hotel. Picture: Beau Goodwin
Film crews were spotted moving set pieces and furniture into the Folkestone hotel. Picture: Beau Goodwin
It is not known how long filming at the Grand Burstin will take. Picture: Beau Goodwin
It is not known how long filming at the Grand Burstin will take. Picture: Beau Goodwin

Meanwhile streets in Deal had a complete makeover to comply with the show's 1970s setting.

The town was flooded with period-accurate vehicles, while shop signs were changed.

Today's move into the hotel will spark further excitement in the county - which is likely to feature heavily in the series - for the series that stars the likes of Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams.

Crowds gathered to watch the filming of Pistol in Deal
Crowds gathered to watch the filming of Pistol in Deal

Earlier in the year, a casting call went out to residents across the county who might be interested in being an extra for the series.

The Grand Burstin's role in the series may change its fortunes, as the company which owns it has been selected as the worst hotel chain for eight years in a row.

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