Hollywood actor Russell Crowe announced plans on Wednesday to build a film studio on Australia’s east coast, amid a rush of movie productions Down Under.
The Oscar-winner said the studio would be constructed in Coffs Harbour, south of Brisbane, at a sprawling pre-existing resort complex.
“For a number of years, I’ve been thinking how I might be able to combine where I live and my work,” public broadcaster ABC reported him as saying.
The Pacific Bay Resort Studios and Village “will cater for major international feature films as well as local productions,” a statement added.
Australia has become a popular filming location during the pandemic, with productions attracted by t…
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