The Mt Druitt Standard reports that New South Wales premier Nathan Rees has confirmed that Warner Bros. Pictures will shoot Green Lantern at Fox Studios Australia in Sydney later this year (previous reports said in September). GoldenEye, The Legend of Zorro and Casino Royale helmer Martin Campbell will direct. Here’s a clip:
Premier Nathan Rees said filming would take place at Fox Studios with a substantial investment in digital effects work creating hundreds of jobs.
“The production is expected to employ 500 people at any given time, including 100 performers, 200 crew and thousands of extras,” he said.
Click here for more on this. Green Lantern is targeted for a December 17, 2010 release.