Set photos from upcoming Spielberg film READY PLAYER ONE

One thing that I love about this technological era is just how easy it is to get information. And on the movie side, this means we get first looks at sets and other things long before the trailers are released. Gone are the days of getting excited for movie trailers to finally see what the movie looks like. Okay, I lie, I still get excited about trailers. Though, these days many are poorly done.

But back to the topic of early information. We now have pictures and videos that reveal the set of Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film Ready Player One, based on Ernie Cline’s novel of the same name. The story is based in a dystopian American future, but as with most movies these days, it isn’t actually being filmed in the US, but in the UK. However, it looks like they are still trying to keep the used earth element strong and while you can’t see much from these pics, the production value, as always in Spielberg films, is exceptionally high with this one.

Walked through dystopian America walking to work this morning! #ReadyPlayerOne #spielberginbrum pic.twitter.com/Fdxnn8537M

— Node (@thisisnode) September 6, 2016

#ReadyPlayerOne @GreatCharlesSt Lionel Street. #spielberginbrum pic.twitter.com/SWQmh2v8Vi

— Great Charles Street (@GreatCharlesSt) September 5, 2016

Watching the filming of #ReadyPlayerOne on my way home from work. Really cool they’re filming in the #JQ pic.twitter.com/SK38yu6m4J

— Michelle (@Shelliweb) September 5, 2016

Speilberg rolls in to town. Set of #ReadyPlayerOne in City all ready for action pic @snappersk pic.twitter.com/FqJgZzPLAT

— Together Birmingham (@BirminghamWeAre) September 5, 2016

#spielberginbrum directing the cast for #ReadyPlayerOne @GreatCharlesSt pic.twitter.com/dgrh1188UX

— Great Charles Street (@GreatCharlesSt) September 5, 2016

“MAKE ENGLAND AMERICAN AGAIN” – Spielberg. That bloody phone box hider. #StevenSpielberg #Birmingham #ReadyPlayerOne pic.twitter.com/WWprL7Jftz

— Kirsty Bosley (@Bozzers) September 6, 2016

It’s very exciting walking to work in the midst of a film set. #ReadyPlayerOne #Birmingham pic.twitter.com/2Hh5rux98h

— Dave Thompson (@DaveThompsonCC) September 6, 2016

Love the look of this! Fun walking through the Birmingham streets seeing it come to life #readyplayerone #spielberg pic.twitter.com/cnFgYu0QG5

— Christopher Bevan (@ChrisBevan89) September 6, 2016

High School deconstruction so soon #Spielberg #ReadyPlayerOne @birminghammail @_grahamyoung pic.twitter.com/VVthb4J2ip

— What’s On Birmingham (@WhatsOnBMail) September 6, 2016

Not sure what it is about the design, but it has me excited. I’ve never read the book (don’t look at me like that Kervyn) and know nothing of the story, but the whole look and level of detail going into everything has me excited. Everything looks old, used up and dirty as it should, while still maintaining a semblance of technological advancement.

Ready Player One is only due for release into theatre on March 30^th 2018, so we are still a long way away from seeing this film in cinemas. It does look good though. And it gives me plenty of time to attempt to read the book. (Honestly Kervyn, I will try.)

Last Updated: September 8, 2016