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Sophie Buchan

Samuel L Jackson dines in Glasgow restaurant as actor films in Scotland for latest movie

Samuel L. Jackson has been spotted enjoying a meal in a popular Chinese restaurant in the city centre this week.

The Hollywood actor, famous for appearing in hits such as Pulp Fiction, The Avengers and Django Unchained, was seen dining with a group of friends - including Scottish actor, Gianni Capaldi.

The 74-year-old dined at Amber Regent, located on Regent Street, just minutes away from Glasgow Central Station.

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Mr. Jackson appeared to be in high spirits through the night as they enjoyed the restaurant's signature dishes, and of course posing for selfies with some of Amber Regent’s staff members and fans.

Manageress Christina Chung said: "We were thrilled to have Mr. Jackson dine with us.

"It was an honour to serve him and his friends, and we are delighted that he enjoyed our food.”

Jackson, who is in Scotland to film his latest movie, has been exploring Glasgow during his free time with the legendary actor having also been pictured at Bongos Bingo.

It comes as the star is filming a new drama, Damaged, about a detective who travels to the country from Chicago after a series of murders similar to others he has investigated happens overseas. The film also stars Westworld actor Vincent Cassel and Gianni Capaldi, who he was spotted with.

Speculation had mounted that he was filming new scenes for Marvel films, where he plays superhero agency boss Nick Fury. The existence of the new film was revealed earlier this week.

Jackson has enjoyed oodles of Scottish hospitality, posing with and signing a Rangers top that will be auctioned for charity. His presence in West Lothian, where he has shot scenes at Almond Valley Heritage Centre and the Tony Macaroni arena, also wowed locals.

In a tongue-in-cheek post on Facebook earlier this month, Almond Valley Heritage Centre noted: "It was (and is) all very top-secret and even if we knew more, we wouldn't clype. Suffice to say, we're preparing a commemorative plaque, proudly stating 'somewhere near this bush, make-up was applied to Samuel L Jackson'."

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