The Australian newspaper reports that the John Marsden classic is about to be made into a movie.
Film boost for NSW
Imre Salusinszky
A MAJOR new Australian film will be shot in NSW, generating 200 jobs and $60 million in economic activity for the state, according to Premier Nathan Rees.
Rees has this morning announced production of Tomorrow: When the War Began will be based at Sydney’s Fox studios and will include extensive filming in the Hunter Valley, near Newcastle.
“This is a big tick for NSW and especially the Hunter region,” Rees said.
“Securing this movie will also ensure that our skilled film crew are kept working in NSW.”
Tomorrow: When the World Began will be the first film produced from the highly successful series of young-adult novels by popular Australian author John Marsden.
The series tells the story of the fictional invasion of Australia by an an-named foreign power, as seen through the eyes of a teenage girl, Ellie Linton.
Following a jobs summit in February, Rees announced a number of incentives to secure major films for NSW, including payroll-tax rebates.
“This policy is already paying off,” Rees said this morning.
“Films like this invest heavily in the local economy and (there are) flow-on effects for local services such as transport, construction and the hotel industry.”
Filming of Tomorrow: When the War Began will begin later this year.
Thats Awesome! I loved the book and the rest of the series. I really hope this goes well, I will definitely be watching the movie. Does anyone have any idea how they’ll pick actors/actresses, and when? Do they already have some ideas? It’ll be interesting to see how this all turns out…I’m so excited! 🙂
This is so exciting! I can’t wait.
Rachel, the lead character has been cast as Caitlin Stasey, a 19-yr-old Australian actress.
She’s appeared on Neighbours for several years.
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