Crew members of the Amazon Prime Video television adaptation “Lord of the Rings” have been granted permission to enter New Zealand to begin production, along with five other projects. According to the New Zealand media website Stuff, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has revealed that international crews from seven projects have been able to enter the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, Variety reported. Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series loses Black Mirror actor Will Poulter
In addition to the long-awaited sequel to ‘Avatar’ and the Jane Campion movie ‘The Power of the Dog’, whose crews had already been cleared in the country, staff are starting to arrive for the ‘Lord of the Rings’ television shows. ” ‘. Cowboy Bepop ‘and’ Power Rangers Beast Morphers’, as well as the movies’ The Greatest Beer Run Ever ‘and’ Sweet Tooth ‘. A total of 206 cast and crew members and 35 of their families will be able to enter the country throughout the country. six-month course. In making the decision, MBIE cited letting in productions create 3,000 jobs and add $ 400 million to New Zealand’s economy. From Zombie Captain America to T’challa as Star-Lord, the launch of Disney Plus brings a new look to the expanding Marvel cinematic universe.
Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford said in a statement obtained by Stuff: “Our success in managing the coronavirus gives our country the opportunity to become one of the few countries that can still safely produce screen content. The inquiries and interests we are receiving from international producers tell me that the international film community sees New Zealand as a safe haven globally. This is a friendly opportunity that we should take advantage of. Despite the turmoil the world is facing, this is an exciting time for New Zealand’s screen industry. ”
When the pandemic hit, the TV series “The Lords of the Rings” was already in production in Auckland, allowing some of the crew to be quarantined in the country, while others returned to their homes and must now return to New Zealand. Although filming has not yet resumed in ‘The Lord of the Rings’, the New Zealand Film Commission said pre-production had started.nStars like Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, and Nazanin Boniadi along with 93 crew members and 20 Family members will be brought to the country only for the series.
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