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AGT Considers Leaving California for Greener Pastures
22 Sep
Summary
- America's Got Talent is reviewing options to film in Georgia or Nashville.
- Production incentives and tax credits are driving the potential move.
- This follows Fremantle's decision to move American Idol to Georgia.
America's Got Talent is contemplating a significant production shift, potentially moving its filming base from Los Angeles to either Georgia or Nashville for its upcoming season. This decision is reportedly motivated by substantial financial incentives and tax credits available in other states, which could lead to considerable cost savings for the production.
The NBC reality competition show has been a staple in Los Angeles for its entire 21-season run. However, the production company behind "AGT," Fremantle, has already begun relocating other major shows. Notably, Fremantle announced the move of "American Idol" from L.A. to Georgia, suggesting a broader strategy to leverage better financial offers.
This potential move by "AGT" is part of a larger trend of television productions leaving California. "The Masked Singer" has also announced plans to shift its production eastward after years of being based in Los Angeles. The ongoing exodus of reality TV series is impacting the Los Angeles economy, prompting local officials to explore options for enhancing tax incentives to retain productions within the county.
