Filming takes place for AMC's The Talamasca in Bolton

The shoot is taking place for new vampire hunter TV show The Talamasca, for American channel AMC. 

The series follows the secret society which is responsible for tracking and containing witches, vampires, werewolves and other creatures scattered around the globe. 

It will star Elizabeth McGovern, who will be well-known to UK audiences as Cora Crawley on Downton Abbey, as Helen, a "seasoned veteran of the Talamasca". 

The building made up to look like Tottenham Court Road tube station (Image: Newsquest)

She recruits leading character Guy Anatole, played by Aussie actor Nicholas Denton who is best known for his role in the 2022 series Dangerous Liaisons. 

Also starring in the series is William Fichtner of Prison Break, Heat and Armageddon fame, as Jasper, a "mysterious American" who is the leader of the London branch of the Talamasca. 

Today, October 9, film crews could be seen shooting a scene on Howell Croft North. 

Extras could be seen walking in and out of a doorway on the street which was made up to look like Tottenham Court Road tube station, with signage and flowers set up. 

London black cabs could also be seen pulling away from the building. 

A worker on scene said that an interior scene will also be filmed today. He added that lead actor Nicholas Denton is in town for the shooting. 

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Parking suspensions have been put in place for today from 9am to 9pm on Howell Croft North and Le Mans Crescent. 

Film crews (Image: Newsquest)

Filming for the series is taking place across the North West , including Manchester.

The show, which is being created by AMC, is set to come out late next year. 

Oscar-nominated John Lee Hancock and Mark Lafferty are serving as writers, co-showrunners and executive producers of the new series. Hancock will also direct.