Upcoming Kristen Wiig Movie No Longer Filming in Georgia Over Anti-Abortion Bill
  • 5 years ago
Upcoming Kristen Wiig Film No Longer Filming in Georgia The decision is over the state's anti-abortion 'Heartbeat bill,' which goes into effect January 1. It is expected to be challenged in court before then. Wiig's comedy, 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,' stars the former 'SNL' castmember and Annie Mumolo’. Lionsgate, who is distributing the movie, has not issued a statement yet on the move. Georgia's bill has led to many in Hollywood threatening to boycott or already saying they won't film there anymore. The state's tax rebate for TV and film production has made it a popular spot over the years. According to 'Variety,' entertainment production is responsible for over 90,000 jobs in Georgia.
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