Gov. Brian Kemp toured Atlanta movie facilities Wednesday to show his support for an industry facing mushrooming fallout over his decision to sign Georgia’s anti-abortion “heartbeat” measure into law. The damage, though, may be just beginning.
Several Hollywood figures announced this week that they’re pulling TV and film productions that were originally set to shoot here. And more actors, directors and producers announced they would not do business in Georgia if the stiff new restrictions take effect.
The blowback was evidenced by not just the high-profile celebrities who posted their disdain for the law on social media, but also by the projects that bolted more quietly. Kris Bagwell, who runs EUE Screen Gems in Atlanta, said he recently lost a Netflix movie that would have brought about 300 jobs.
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