Kardinia Park is coming to the big screen with a new major film production set to touchdown in the region.
The park will be transformed into a National Football League stadium for the ‘Untitled John Tuggle Project’, a film about the heartwarming story of an underdog American footballer.
Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks said the production would help shine a worldwide spotlight on Geelong’s sporting community.
“This project continues the winning streak for our local screen industry, showcasing both our creative capability and our world class sporting facilities,” he said.
“It’s exciting to see another major international production coming to life in Victoria, creating hundreds of jobs and delivering economic impact in Melbourne and regional Victoria.”
Skydance Sports will produce the film, which will help create 825 jobs for screen workers and extras across the state while injecting close to $29 million into the Victorian economy.
Physical production executive vice president Brad Carlson said the film would star David Corenswet (Superman), Michael Shannon (Nocturnal Animals, Shape of Water) and Isabel May (1883, Masters of Air, I Want You Back).
“We are thrilled to be making this film in Victoria with its first-class crews and screen infrastructure,” he said.
“The state’s amazing sports facilities and varied locations can double locations like New York, California and Mexico, so we knew there was no better place to bring this project to life.”
