OSCAR-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is set to shoot scenes for his latest film in Castle Combe and Lacock this spring.

Hollywood film crews have approached both village parish councils after finding perfect locations for the remake of the 1941 horror flick The Wolfman.

The news comes just months after the penultimate Harry Potter movie was filmed in Lacock.

Chairman of the Lacock Tenants Association Leo Stevens attended a meeting with 50 residents last Tuesday.

He said: "The general reaction was positive and people seemed interested in getting involved with the project.

"As long as the filmmakers take our needs into consideration I think everything will go smoothly.

"I am involved with the project and am tracking down a blacksmiths for them to use in the movie.

"Filming in Lacock has just become an ordinary event these days and people don't really batter an eyelid when a famous actor crosses the path in front of them.

"We are just waiting for more details from the production company and then we can move forward."

The production company, part of Universal Pictures, is keen to use the Tithe Barn as the main location and possibly some shots of the High Street.

They want to fill the inside of the barn with blocks of ice, to resemble an ice house, used in the nineteenth century to store dead bodies.

The period film follows the life of Laurence Talbot, a successful actor, who returns to his hometown after his brother goes missing amid rumours of werewolves.

Film crews were also keen to shoot some scenes in Castle Combe, which is still reeling from its Hollywood debut in Stardust last year.

Fred Winup, chairman of Castle Combe parish council said: "We have had a few meetings to iron out concerns from residents and I think people are more or less behind the idea now.

"We have been offered £8,000 for a week's worth of filming and individuals who are inconvenienced will get £500.

"I have asked villagers to come up with ideas on what to spend the £8,000 on and I think that has helped."

The film will also star Traffic heartthrob Benicio Del Toro as the troubled lead character.

Jean Sheard, who owns the Lacock bakery on Church Street said: "I am really excited about seeing Sir Anthony Hopkins - he is such a huge star.

"Although they will be filming on the other end of the High Street, I will still try and get a glimpse for myself."

It is rumoured that shooting will start in early March and the film itself will be premiered next year.