Creepy Amusement Park Set From Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Opening On Universal Studios Tour Day And Date With Film

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The actual set for a gold rush-themed amusement park, which is central to Jordan Peele’s new horror film, Nope, will be added permanently as a part of Universal Studios Hollywood’s world-famous Studio Tour.

The Jupiter’s Claim set will debut Friday, July 22, in tandem with the theatrical release of Peele’s latest by Universal Pictures and the director’s Monkeypaw Productions.Jupiter’s Claim, set in the Santa Clarita Valley, is described as “a family-fun theme park” predicated on the white-washed history and aesthetics of the California Gold Rush.

Owned and operated with evangelical pride by former child star Ricky “Jupe” Park, Jupiter’s Claim is pivotal location in the film as the characters seek to investigate mysterious, unexplained phenomena, leading them toward increasing danger and terrifying consequences.The impressive and elaborate Jupiter’s Claim set was created by Production Designer Ruth DeJong, then carefully disassembled post-production and transported to Universal Studios Hollywood where it was meticulously reconstructed on site, complete with original props and details from the film.

For more on the set and the movie, check out the ominous web site that’s been created for it.The Jupiter’s Claim set – which can only be seen on the Studio Tour – marks the first time that a Studio Tour attraction has opened day and date with a movie release — though some commenters on Peele’s tweet announcing the web site seem to have already spotted it on the tour.