Anthony Mackie is being hailed as a superhero to the New Orleans area as he attempts to spark the ever-booming film industry in the southern state. The actor will reportedly be building a film and television studio on 20 acres of land.
Nola.com reports that Mackie bought the land near the Little Woods neighborhood, a move that will help the state of Louisiana “cultivate a film and television industry with opportunities for intellectual property acquisitions, development, production, and marketing,” The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate states.
Mackie’s love of producing has sparked this monumental decision, and he already has several producing credits under his belt, including The Banker and Outside The Wire. Could this new Anthony Mackie-fronted studio see the actor/producer move upcoming productions like Twisted Metal and Captain America 4 to the area? This move could shift the landscape of American film production outside of the Hollywood and Atlanta areas.
City Councilman Oliver Thomas expressed how this studio will help the city, stating that: “Years ago, we talked about us being Hollywood South. I think maybe we’re finally in a position to make it happen and for New Orleans East to be the foundation for that to happen. To have Captain America and his brand and his star power, I think it helps to support all the other investments.”
At the time of writing, Mackie’s studio is yet to be named. The actor is currently filming Desert Warrior from director Rupert Wyatt, which stars Ben Kingsley, Sharlto Copley, and Aiysha Hart.
