Russell Crowe Heads Down Under for ‘Bear Country’ Shoot, With the Gold Coast Standing in for Los Angeles
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Oscar winner Russell Crowe is set to return to Queensland, Australia, for the action thriller “Bear Country,” with cameras rolling this February, Screen Queensland revealed Thursday.
The project reunites Crowe with “Unhinged” helmer Derrick Borte, who will direct from a script he penned with Daniel Forte, based on Thomas Perry’s novel “Strip.” The duo previously collaborated on “American Dreamer.” In “Bear Country,” Crowe portrays Manco Kapak, a veteran club owner whose plans for a peaceful retirement with his girlfriend are derailed when a masked assailant robs his establishment.
The production, which carries an estimated AUD11.9 million ($7.4 million) economic impact for the region, is expected to employ approximately 95 local workers.
The Gold Coast will stand in for Los Angeles, utilizing the area’s diverse locations. “Queensland’s international reputation as a production powerhouse continues to grow,” said Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek, noting the significance of the state’s Production Attraction Strategy in securing the project.
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