ATLANTA -- This year's most anticipated new movie brought more than $182 million to Georgia’s economy, according to officials.
The Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office also said Wednesday the movie employed more than 3,000 Georgians, who were paid more than $65 million in wages.
The production also supported a wide array of in-state vendors, including numerous small businesses, such as:
- $11.3 million on grip and electric rentals and purchases
- Over $4 million on local rentals and purchases for set decoration
- More than $6.6 million on camera rentals and purchases
- $4.2 million on catering, bakery goods and other food items
- Over $6.7 million on hardware and lumber supplies, and equipment
- More than $7.2 million on transportation, including truck and car rentals
Filming took place in Georgia from January 2017 to April 2018.
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