The makers of smash-hit shows such as Breaking Bad, Mad Men, and The Walking Dead are filming a show in Bolton this week.

Film-set equipment is currently being taken into the old magistrates' building on Le Mans Crescent.

AMC's Talamasca starring Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern - who will be well-known to UK audiences as Cora Crawley on Downton Abbey - is currently filming.

This reinforces Bolton's title as 'The Hollywood of the North' with stars such as Cillian Murphy, Ewan McGregor, and Robert Carlyle spotted in the town before.

Filming equipment being taken inFilming equipment being taken in (Image: NQ) Cameramen for Talamasca were in town last month for the series which is set for the end of next year.

Back in October, a mock-up of Tottenham Court Road tube station was created in the town centre for the show.

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

According to Bolton Council, preparations are taking place for filming to take place during the week.

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. 

Read more: Hollywood glamour comes to a Bolton estate with A-list actors seen in the pub

Read more: The Bolton locations where new true-life BBC gripping drama was filmed

Bolton is so infamous for filming that walking tours have been set up in the town for tourists to visit the places where their favourite shows were shot. 

They will be able to walk in the footsteps of Peaky Blinder's Thomas Shelby and Happy Valley's Sgt Catherine Cawood.

Even Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa graced the town hall steps for a Warburtons bread advert in 2015.

Coronation Street is also a show that frequently comes to Bolton for filming.