Naman Ramachandran Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau and Anna Faris are heading to Queensland, Australia with cameras set to roll this month on destination comedy “Spa Weekend.” The Gold Coast-set film, from “Bad Moms” helmers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, follows three best friends whose luxury escape goes sideways when their chaotic fourth shows up unannounced. Black Bear and Suzanne Todd Productions are producing the film, with Australian production outfit Brouhaha Entertainment handling local services.
The project marks Brouhaha’s third Queensland venture following “Boy Swallows Universe” and upcoming thriller “Dangerous Animals.” “Queensland’s reputation as a production destination of choice has never been stronger,” said Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek, touting the Queensland government’s production incentives.
The production is expected to generate 200 jobs and pump AUD12 million ($7.4 million) into the local economy. Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney noted the state’s recent run hosting international fare like “Voltron,” “Anaconda” and “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” alongside Australian content including “Black Snow.” The film benefits from Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy, Gold Coast City Council’s Screen Attraction Program and the Australian Government’s Location Offset.
The Gold Coast will double for Los Angeles in the production. Sridhar Rangayan‘s relationship drama “Kuch Sapney Apne” will release theatrically across India on Feb.
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