“Filming set to take place in a number of locations including in Western Sydney and regional NSW,” a 2021 statement read.įurther north, Peter and Patsy Price, owners of the Silverton Hotel, told The New Daily on January 13 they can’t wait for the 800-odd cast and crew – including A-lister Chris Hemsworth (Thor) to dust up their iconic little town, generate beer sales and revitalise the tourism industry.
“With NSW employing 56 per cent of the Australian screen industry, the production is expected to support more than 850 local jobs and bring around $350 million into the NSW economy. Hay, a town of some 2500 people nestled on the Murrumbidgee River, could do with an injection of tourism dollars, and its proud locals are beyond excited.Īccording to Screen NSW, securing the production of Furiosa in NSW was an “important win” for the state and the NSW film industry. The Hay Caravan Park confirmed to The New Daily on January 17 that producers have booked its powered sites and nine cabins, including enough room for between 40 to 50 Winnebagos on a 2.5-hectare site. The dates are something of a moveable feast given COVID-19 disruptions, but mid-March to June is when location shooting is likely to get under way. In what is expected to be the biggest film ever made in Australia, the cast and crew of Mad Max prequel Furiosa are one step closer to packing their bags and hitting regional New South Wales for an extended stay.Īccording to reports from businesses from the Murrumbidgee River to outback towns around Broken Hill, entire caravan parks, Airbnbs and hotels have been visited by location producers and many have been booked. Beyond Hollywood: NSW towns are stocking up as Mad Max prequel Furiosa is about to hit the road