Production of Paramount+ show '1923' expected to bring millions to Austin's economy

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Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of "1923," Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. AUSTIN, Texas — A Paramount+ show plans to film in Austin this summer – and the production is expected to bring big bucks to the city's economy., the city of Austin estimates production of season two of"1923" will pump more than $51 million into the local economy.

Besides a scenic backdrop, the production company behind"1923" could also get some benefits for filming in Austin. The city is considering an incentive for King Street Productions Inc. in exchange for the company hiring local workers. The city council is set to vote on the incentive Thursday., King Street Productions is estimated to pay approximately $15 million in local wages. The incentive under consideration is for a 0.

To qualify for the program, a company must pay union wages or, if union wages aren't applicable, at least the city's minimum wage of $20.80. "In the end credits, we want to see a little credit to the city of Austin as well," Haileigh Meyers, a program manager for the the Economic Development Department, told the Statesman.

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