It's claws for celebration as The Wolverine with Hugh Jackman set to film in Sydney
Sydney lands rights to make
The Wolverine with Hugh
- Will generate more than $80 million in production costs
- Jobs for 720 cast and crew; more than 2000 extras jobs
He's coming back: Hugh Jackman in
X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Picture: 20th Century Fox
In a deal estimated to be worth $80 million to the New South Wales economy, the blockbuster is the latest big budget movie to be made in the state following recent hits such as
The Great Gatsby, Lego, Walking With Dinosaurs and
Happy Feet 2.
Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner, who helped secure the deal with 20th Century Fox when he flew to Los Angeles in January, said winning the film would generate more than 2000 jobs for Sydney.
"
The Wolverine is expected to generate more than $80 million in production expenditure in NSW and create more than 720 jobs for NSW-based cast and crew, along with opportunities for 1200 extras," he said.
"It is a testament to our screen industry that Hugh Jackman and his team have chosen to come back to Australia after such a positive experience making the
X-Men Origins."
The Federal Government has contributed $12.8 million to securing the film for Sydney, a bid that beat off Victoria as a possible location.
Although some production work is scheduled for the US, another $10 million worth of post-production work will be done here, especially visual effects. Both state and federal government incentives were provided to bring the film to Sydney.
The film follows the
X Men Origins: Wolverine filming here bringing 1000 jobs to Australia.
That film was seen by millions of moviegoers worldwide and brought great exposure to Australia's screen production sector.
