Heat 2 Filming in Los Angeles Due to California Tax Incentives

Michael Mann’s much-anticipated sequel, Heat 2, is set to commence filming in Los Angeles, thanks to significant California tax incentives. The California Film Commission awarded the project a remarkable $37.2 million as part of a larger incentive program designed to bolster the state’s film industry.

Details of the Tax Incentive Program

The newly enhanced tax credit initiative allocates $750 million annually to attract film projects. Heat 2 is one of 52 projects announced recently that collectively received $342 million in tax credits. This initiative is expected to inject approximately $1.4 billion into California’s economy through a combination of spending and job creation.

Projected Employment Impact

• Heat 2 alone anticipates hiring around 40 primary cast members.
• Approximately 800 crew positions are expected to be filled.
• 1,350 background actors will also be recruited.

Combined, these films are projected to generate jobs for about 8,900 cast and crew members over 1,664 filming days across the state.

Significance of Filming in Los Angeles

The filming of Heat 2 in Los Angeles is particularly significant as the original 1995 film was set and shot in the same city. Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the importance of the film and television industry to California’s economy, stating, “These investments reaffirm that California isn’t just where stories are told, it’s where the future of storytelling is built.”

Notable Projects Receiving Incentives

In addition to Heat 2, other notable projects benefiting from the tax incentives include:

• A new Jumanji film.
• The upcoming project from Oscar-winning directors The Daniels.
• The Blumhouse adaptation based on a popular novel.
• The Eva Longoria-directed film The Fifth Wheel.
• The Incredible Heist of Hallelujah Jones, produced by Taika Waititi.

Budget and Production Details for Heat 2

Heat 2 is estimated to have a budget of around $150 million. The film is based on the era-jumping novel co-authored by Mann and Meg Gardiner. It is produced under Mann’s Forward Pass, Inc., alongside producers Jerry Bruckheimer, Scott Stuber, and others.

Filming is scheduled to span 77 days in California, allowing the project to maximize its economic benefit to the region. With a robust anticipated expenditure of over $104.6 million in qualified costs, the state expects a good return on this investment in the film’s production.