Netflix is to create a dedicated production hub, featuring 14 sound stages, at Shepperton Studios, the streamer has announced.
New and existing TV series and feature films will be produced at the Pinewood Group-owned studios. The first Netflix original production to film at Shepperton will be action-drama The Old Guard, starring Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne, and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
In the last year alone, over 25,000 cast, crew and extras have worked on almost 40 Netflix originals and co-productions across Britain. These include Sex Education in Wales, Outlaw King in Scotland and The Crown at Elstree Studios and across the country.
“Shepperton has been synonymous with world class film for nearly a century and it’s an important production hub for the UK creative community today. We’re incredibly proud to be part of that heritage. This investment will ensure that British creators and producers have first rate production facilities and a world stage for their work,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer, Netflix.
“We’re pleased to welcome Netflix to Shepperton Studios,” added Paul Golding, Chairman, Pinewood Group Limited. Netflix’s decision to base their production hub at Shepperton is a strong vote of support for the Pinewood Group and gives us great confidence as we expand our UK studios. Our plans, which represent the single biggest expansion of stage space across the UK, will see Pinewood Group open twenty-two new sound stages, enabling us to host even more productions. This growth will help secure the ongoing success of the UK film and TV industry”.
Further productions slated for 2019 include Jingle Jangle at Arborfield Studios, Cursed at Langley Studios and The English Game -a new series written and produced by Julian Fellowes – which recently started filming in Manchester.
