Posting Language
Title
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Creative Content Incentive Program agreement with Eye Productions Inc. for continued production of "Walker," in an amount not to exceed $179,090.11.
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Lead Department
Economic Development.
Fiscal Note
Funding is contingent upon available funds in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Economic Development Department's Economic Incentive Reserve Fund Budget.
Prior Council Action:
Council previously approved a $245,471.51 award for production of the third season of "Walker" on July 28, 2022.
For More Information:
Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director, Economic Development Department, 512-974-3131; Arnie Jacob, Business Process Consultant, Economic Development Department, 512-974-7786.
Additional Backup Information:
This proposed Chapter 380 agreement will be the fourth season of the "Walker" series (Production) to be filmed in the area, which is set in Austin. The Production is a reimagining of the long-running action/crime series "Walker, Texas Ranger." The story centers on Austinite Cordell Walker and his family. This is a continuation of the series that has featured the city front and center. The star of the show and one of its executive producers, Jared Padalecki, are Austin natives who are championing production in Austin.
Over 50 percent of the Production's filming is on location in Austin. The series will air on the CW Network, whose fans are known for their interest in the locations where their beloved shows are set-for example, Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill increased tourism to Wilmington, North Carolina, and sparked walking tours centered around the productions' various locations.
The Production is budgeted to spend $21,707,829 in wages to five-County MSA residents, with an additional non-payroll in spending estimated at $15,310,440. The Production will employ an estimated 275 direct crew hires and 800 direct cast and extra hires of Austinites. The total impact of the Production from local direct payrol...
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